Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) announced today that the FDA granted breakthrough designation for its NovoTTF-200T liver cancer treatment system. St. Helier, Jersey-based Novocure designed its NovoTTF-200T system, a tumor treating fields (TTFields) delivery system for use in tandem with atezolizumab and bevacizumab for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic liver cancer. According to a […]
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Boston Scientific touts future of its MedSurg segment
Boston Scientific executive Dave Pierce sees a bright future for the company’s GI endoscopy and urology technologies. As many companies did, Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) had to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic and, with the lessons learned, it may be better for it. Dave Pierce, the EVP of Boston Scientific’s MedSurg segment, certainly thinks so. “Our […]
Aerin Medical touts study of chronic rhinitis treatment tech
Aerin Medical today touted one-year results from a trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its RhinAer system in those with chronic rhinitis. Sunnyvale, Calif.–based Aerin designed RhinAer as a temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology used to disrupt nerve signals that cause chronic rhinitis symptoms. According to a news release, the study demonstrated that, following a single […]
Aerin Medical touts study of nasal airway obstruction treatment
Aerin Medical today touted results from a three-month study of its VivAer treatment for nasal airway obstruction (NAO). Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Aerin’s VivAer was studied in the VATRAC trial, with results published by the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. According to a news release, the study confirmed the safety and efficacy of VivAer in treating […]
Boston Scientific wins FDA approval for radioembolization tech
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced today that it received FDA approval for its TheraSphere Y-90 glass microspheres. Marlborough, Mass.–based Boston Scientific’s TheraSphere Y-90 glass microspheres were developed to treat those with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to a news release. Approval for the technology offers further access to the therapy that, until now, has been utilized under […]
ControlRad gains clearance for imaging tech to sell to Boston Sci
ControlRad announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its ControlRad Select radiation reduction technology. Atlanta-based ControlRad’s technology uses proprietary semi-transparent filters with a user-interface tablet and imaging processing algorithms that are retrofitted onto customers’ existing Siemens Artis zee interventional imaging systems, according to a news release. ControlRad, ahead of its commercialization efforts […]
Cyber vulnerability discovered in GE Healthcare radiological devices
CyberMDX announced that it uncovered a cyber vulnerability across a range of popular devices made by GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE). The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) disclosed the vulnerability yesterday after CyberMDX discovered that it could affect dozens of radiological devices by allowing an attacker to gain access to sensitive data, […]
Accuray ticks up on Street-beating Q1
Accuray (NSDQ:ARAY) shares ticked up today on first-quarter results that came in ahead of the consensus forecast. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based radiotherapy device maker posted profits of $402,000, breaking even on a per-share basis, on sales of $85.3 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2020, for a bottom-line gain from losses of more than -$9.3 […]
Siemens’ X-ray system gains FDA clearance
Siemens Healthineers (ETR: SHL) today announced FDA clearance of the YSIO X.pree, a ceiling-mounted radiography system. YSIO X.pree comes with the MyExam Companion intelligent user interface, a new 3D camera for patient positioning and advanced collimation, and a new smart image processing engine. The MyExam Companion user interface provides proactive guidance to help technologists of any skill […]
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 […]
