Jake Ghannam took to LinkedIn to announce that he accepted the position of chief commercial officer (CCO) at Insightec. Ghannam said his appointment at Insightec means he departs his post as EVP for U.S. and Canada at GE HealthCare. According to his LinkedIn profile, he spent more than two-and-a-half years at GE HealthCare. Before that, […]
Ultrasound
FDA clears next-gen surgical robot from Procept Biorobotics
Procept BioRobotics (Nasdaq:PRCT) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation Hydros robotic surgery system. Hydros delivers the San Jose, California-based company’s Aquablation therapy. The company received FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) for its Aquablation procedure in September 2023. Aquablation uses waterjet resection to precisely eradicate prostate tissue. It provides the potential […]
HistoSonics closes $102M oversubscribed Series D
HistoSonics announced today that it completed an oversubscribed Series D financing round worth proceeds of $102 million. Alpha Wave Ventures led the round, while new investors Amzak Health and HealthQuest Capital participated. Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Venture Investors, Lumira Ventures, Yonjin Venture, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board — all existing investors — […]
FDA clears Siemens Healthineers’ AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound and catheter
Siemens Healthineers announced today that it received FDA clearance for its Acuson Origin ultrasound system and AcuNav Lumos 4D ICE catheter. Acuson Origin, a new, dedicated cardiovascular ultrasound includes AI-powered features. It can help physicians perform cardiac procedures more efficiently in the areas of diagnostics, structural heart disease and electrophysiology. The AcuNav Lumos 4D ICE […]
Histosonics plans expansion in Minnesota
According to a report from CCX Media last week, HistoSonics plans to expand its headquarters in Plymouth, Minnesota. HistoSonics develops a histotripsy treatment for liver tumor procedures. Last year, the FDA granted de novo authorization for its Edison system and novel histotripsy therapy platforms. The report says HistoSonics plans to nearly double the size of its headquarters […]
GE HealthCare to acquire clinical AI business from Intelligent Ultrasound
GE HealthCare announced today that it agreed to acquire Intelligent Ultrasound Group’s clinical AI software business. Intelligent Ultrasound Group offers integrated, AI-driven image analysis tools designed to make ultrasound smarter and more efficient. The deal includes a total cash consideration of approximately $51 million. GE HealthCare plans to incorporate the newly acquired solutions across its […]
GE HealthCare introduces new software for prostate cancer treatments
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) announced that its MIM Software unit began rolling out its new MIM Symphony HDR Prostate solution. MIM Symphony HDR supports high dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy with direct tumor visualization from MRI scans during live ultrasound procedures for HDR prostate treatments. The technology corrects MRI orientation and offers MRI guidance during HDR prostate procedures. […]
GE HealthCare Ultrasound president makes lateral move to lead Imaging
GE HealthCare’s President and CEO of Ultrasound, Roland Rott, is moving to the company’s booming Imaging division, effective July 1. Rott made the announcement today on LinkedIn. “Reflecting on my journey over the last 13 years being on the Ultrasound team has been nothing but terrific. The GE Healthcare business today is the world’s largest […]
Insightec raises $150M to support incisionless neurosurgery tech
Insightec announced that it raised $150 million to further support its incision-less, ultrasound-based neurosurgery technology. Fidelity Management & Research Company led the round, along with co-leaders Nexus Neurotech Ventures and Ally Bridge Group. New investors Baillie Gifford, Catalio Capital Management, Fayez Sarofim & Co., and Gilmartin Capital also provided support. Insiders, led by affiliates of […]
GE HealthCare realigns imaging segments, leadership
GE HealthCare today announced an organizational change aimed at improving agility and addressing future imaging needs. Chicago-based GE HealthCare named Roland Rott as president and CEO of Imaging as part of the shift. Phil Rackliffe becomes president and CEO of Ultrasound and Image-Guided Therapy (IGT). The changes go into effect on July 1, 2024. The […]
Philips unveils new AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound
Philips today announced a new, FDA-cleared, next-generation AI-enabled cardiovascular ultrasound platform. Amsterdam-based Philips designed the platform to speed up cardiac ultrasound analysis with proven AI technology. This aims to reduce the burden on echocardiography labs. It integrated the AI into its EPIQ CVx and Affiniti CVx ultrasound systems. The FDA-cleared AI applications advance the company’s […]
