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 […]
Ultrasound
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 […]
UltraSight works with Mayo Clinic on next-gen cardiac care with AI
UltraSight (Tel Aviv, Israel) today announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to enhance cardiac care through using AI in point-of-care ultrasound. The partnership involves UltraSight and Mayo Clinic jointly developing algorithms for analyzing and interpreting cardiac ultrasound images. The goal is an end-to-end solution and decision support to help healthcare providers make more informed diagnoses and […]
Butterfly Network launches portable ultrasound for bladder scans
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it launched its first specialty product, the iQ+ Bladder portable ultrasound. iQ+ Bladder — now available for purchase in the U.S. — utilizes Butterfly’s portable, semiconductor-based ultrasound technology and software. The bundle features the iQ+ Bladder probe, streamlined software, compact rolling cart, tablet and power splitter. Altogether, the ultrasound-based […]
Cybersecurity firm finds vulnerabilities in GE HealthCare ultrasound
Cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks Labs says it has discovered cyber vulnerabilities with GE HealthCare ultrasound technology. Nozomi Networks Labs, which provides OT & IoT security for critical infrastructure, conducted research on a device from the GE HealthCare Vivid ultrasound family and companion software. Nozomi said it detected 11 vulnerabilities affecting systems and software from the […]
Biosense Webster launches new AI-powered version of heart mapping tech
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Biosense Webster today announced the launch of the latest version of its Carto 3 heart mapping system. Carto 3 Version 8 offers 3D heart mapping for cardiac ablation procedures. Biosense Webster incorporates it into technology like the Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system, which is currently under FDA review. Biosense Webster added […]
Exo adds AI-powered cardiac, lung apps to handheld ultrasound
Exo announced today that it launched its FDA-cleared cardiac and lung AI applications for the Iris handheld ultrasound device. The company now has FDA clearance for five different applications on Iris — cardiac, lung, bladder, hip and thyroid. It expects to double that number by 2025. Iris delivers high-performance medical imaging at a fraction of […]
Titan Medical progresses with Conavi merger
Titan Medical today provided a progress update regarding its planned merger with surgical guidance technology company Conavi Medical. The companies entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction last month. They aim to commercialize Conavi’s Novasight Hybrid system for guiding common minimally invasive coronary procedures. Conavi Medical designs, manufactures and markets imaging […]
GE HealthCare launches new AI-enhanced ultrasound for women’s health
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched the Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound systems for women’s health imaging applications. Chicago-based GE HealthCare designed the systems to integrate AI, advanced tools and an ergonomic design. They speed exam time for clinicians while delivering a clearer picture of various conditions impacting women’s health. The latest systems […]
Cardiawave names new CEO
French non-invasive ultrasound therapy (NIUT) device developer Cardiawave announced today it appointed Olivier Pierron as its new CEO. Levallois-Perret, France-based Cardiawave develops its Valvosoft NIUT device for the treatment of severe symptomatic calcific aortic stenosis. As CEO, Pierron holds responsibility for overseeing the deployment of Valvosoft in the European market and U.S. clinical trials. He […]
