Ambu announced today that CMS has approved a transitional pass-through (TPT) payment for its aScope 5 Broncho HD. The TPT payment, effective Jan. 1, 2024, will last for 24–36 months, allowing incremental reimbursement for outpatient procedures using the device. The aScope 5 Broncho HD series is Ambu’s latest generation of single-use bronchoscope. Cleared by the […]
Imaging
BD launches SiteRite vascular access ultrasound system
BD announced today that it launched its new SiteRite 9 advanced ultrasound system for helping with vascular access device placement. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey-based BD designed the system to help improve clinician efficiency when placing these devices. They include peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), central venous catheters, IV lines and other vascular access devices. SiteRite […]
Zilia earns FDA clearance for retinal camera
Zilia announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Ocular FC retinal camera for non-invasive ocular assessments. Quebec City, Canada-based Zilia designed the Ocular FC system for assessing ocular biomarkers. The company believes it could “transform the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases,” according to a news release. It said the FDA clearance […]
Novosound expands wearable ultrasound operations in U.S.
Novosound announced today that it expanded its healthcare and wireless wearable ultrasound operations in the U.S. Glasgow, Scotland-based Novosound develops proprietary flexible thin-film ultrasound technology for medical imaging. The venture-backed company currently targets next-generation intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging. The startup entered into a wearable ultrasound collaboration with Dr. Todd K. Rosengart, a leading U.S. cardiovascular […]
Cleveland Clinic, Canon plan a medical imaging research center
Cleveland Clinic and Canon today announced a strategic research partnership involving imaging and healthcare IT. The two organizations expect to establish a comprehensive imaging research center. The center will potentially include shared workspace in an existing building in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood, adjacent to Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, according to a news release. A cross-institutional team […]
GE HealthCare unveils AI-powered breast cancer detection suite
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched a new, all-in-one AI platform to support breast cancer detection. The initial release of the GE HealthCare MyBreastAI Suite integrates three AI applications from iCad. That includes the ProFound AI for DBT, part of a platform that iCad today said demonstrates accurate breast cancer risk detection. It also […]
iCad AI tech accurately predicts breast cancer risk, provides heart disease insights
iCad (Nasdaq:ICAD) today announced plans to present new studies validating its AI-powered ProFound Breast Health Suite. ProFound helps to uncover hidden heart or vascular disease and predict a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer in the next 1-2 years. The platform can screen a single mammogram for two of the top causes of death for […]
Philips unveils next-gen ultrasound systems
Philips today highlighted the capabilities its next-generation EPIQ Elite and Affinity ultrasound systems. The new systems feature automated tools and a common user interface with transducer compatibility across Philips ultrasound systems. That includes the recently introduced Compact Ultrasound 5000 Series. Amsterdam-based Philips says its latest advances demonstrate a positive impact on patient and staff satisfaction. […]
5 more brain-computer interface companies you need to know
The brain-computer interface (BCI) space continues to rise in notoriety, and a number of players are throwing their hats in the ring. Such technologies could enable users to control a computer with their brain, or even go beyond that. Countless immobile people someday could control a mouse cursor, keyboard, mobile device/tablet, wheelchair or prosthetic device […]
Siemens Healthineers unveils new dual-source CT scanner
Siemens Healthineers announced the unveiling of its Somatom Pro.Pulse system dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner. The new system expands the clinical reach of Siemens Healthineers’ signature dual-source technology. It also features myExam Companion and integrated 3D cameras to simplify scanner operation. The system also requires up to 20% less power consumption than previous dual-source systems. […]
Boston Scientific closes Relievant Medsystems acquisition
Boston Scientific announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Relievant Medsystems. In September, Boston Scientific announced plans to acquire Relievant for an upfront cash payment of $850 million. Additional payments are contingent on sales performance over the next three years. Minneapolis-based Relievant developed and commercialized the Intracept intraosseous nerve ablation system for […]