GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) announced that it launched its AI DReAM project for facilitating artificial intelligence use in medical imaging. The consortium is slated to gather French companies, research labs and clinical centers to aid in the development of AI in the imaging space. With €13 million in funding from the “Investments for the Future” program led […]
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FDA allows at-home capsule endoscopy administration
CapsoVision announced that it received FDA enforcement discretion to allow at-home administration of its CapsoCam Plus. Saratoga, Calif.-based CapsoVision’s CapsoCam Plus is a small bowel capsule endoscope intended for the visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults. It does not require external equipment to be worn by the patient and it can be returned […]
Varex commences $300m offering
Varex Imaging (NSDQ:VREX) announced that it commenced a private offering of $300 million in senior secured notes. Proceeds from Salt Lake City-based Varex’s notes, due 2027, are earmarked for the payment in full all amounts outstanding under its existing credit facility, including its term loan and revolving credit facility. Another use for the proceeds is general […]
Pentax launches high-def bronchoscopes in U.S.
Pentax Medical announced today that it launched its EB-J10 Series bronchoscopes in the U.S. after receiving FDA 510(k) clearance. The Hoya (TYO:7741) subsidiary’s EB-J10 Series bronchoscopes are designed to provide high-definition visualization of the bronchus and have compatibility with the simultaneously launched Defina video processor for supporting pulmonology practices with advanced imaging. Montvale, N.J.-based Pentax’s EB-J10 […]
NanoVibronix device gains FDA nod for import to U.S.
NanoVibronix (NSDQ:NAOV) announced today that it received FDA enforcement discretion for the U.S. distribution of the UroShield device. According to a news release, the FDA exercised its enforcement discretion, giving Elmsford, N.Y.-based NanoVibronix’s UroShield an intended use code (IUC), clearing the way for the import of the system to the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UroShield […]
Philips launches lung cancer diagnosis, treatment platform
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it launched the Azurion Lung Edition imaging system for diagnosing and treating lung cancer. Amsterdam-based Philips’ Azurion Lung Edition is a 3D-imaging and navigation platform for accelerating lung cancer diagnosis and treatment by combining CT-like 3D images acquired at the tableside with live X-ray guidance and other tools to support […]
DTW Podcast: 3 lessons learned from Leslie Trigg, CEO of Outset Medical
Outset Medical (NSDQ:OM) CEO Leslie Trigg took the helm at the dialysis start-up in 2013, moving from an executive-in-residence post at private equity firm Warburg Pincus. Before that she held senior positions at Lutonix, AccessClosure and FoxHollow, helping to position those companies to be acquired by CR Bard, Cardinal Health, and ev3/Covidien, respectively. This week, […]
RapidAI raises $25M Series B
RapidAI announced today that it raised $25 million in a Series B financing round as it looks to accelerate global growth initiatives. Lennertz & Co. contributed the funds in the financing round, with its managing director Philipp Lennertz saying in a news release that RapidAI’s work has brought “measurable improvement” to patient care around the […]
Aidoc raises $20M more in Series B funding
Medical imaging tech developer Aidoc announced today that it raised an additional $20 million as part of a Series B extension round. New York-based Aidoc said in a news release that the announcement comes on the back of tripled revenues since the beginning of 2020, while the latest funding brings its total financing to $60 […]
ControlRad wins FDA nod for radiation reduction technology
ControlRad announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of its ControlRad Trace on OEC 9900 Mobile C-arms. Atlanta-based Controlrad’s Trace system is designed for reducing radiation in fluoroscopically guided procedures. According to a news release, the ControlRad Trace can be retrofitted onto existing mobile C-arms with its proprietary semi-transparent filter, tablet […]
Bruker acquires Canopy Biosciences
Bruker Corp. (NSDQ:BRKR) announced today that it acquired biomarker imaging technology developer Canopy Biosciences. Billerica, Mass.-based Bruker said in a news release that the acquisition, for which financial details were not disclosed, enhances its offering in targeted multi-omics and fluorescence-based imaging technologies and combines its global reach with Canopy’s success to date. Canopy develops high multiplex […]