BD announced today that it launched a new ultrasound device to help clinicians achieve optimal IV placement. The new, easy-to-use, advanced ultrasound device — called the Prevue II — features a special probe. BD designed the Prevue II to address an unmet need in IV access through real-time needle depth markers. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey–based […]
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FDA clears AI-enabled lung ultrasound tech from Butterfly Network
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for an AI-enabled auto B-line counter. Burlington, Massachusetts-based Butterfly Network develops handheld ultrasound technology. B-lines on an ultrasound scan appear as bright, vertical lines indicating wetness in the lung, associated with pulmonary air-space disease. That includes congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), […]
Mindray launches TE Air handheld ultrasound system
Mindray announced that it recently launched its first wireless, handheld ultrasound system: the TE Air. Shenzen, China-based Mindray designed the TE Air system to meet the global demand for a high-quality, portable ultrasound device. The company said in a news release that TE Air offers ease of use in multiple medical environments. It provides effective […]
Philips presents positive study results for its cardiology solutions
Philips (NYSE:PHG) today announced various clinical study results validating its innovations in cardiac and cardiovascular care. Amsterdam-based Philips presented its findings at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans. Results included trends with intravascular imaging, early cardiac implant removal and intracardiac echocardiography catheters. “To make a real difference to patients, it is vitally important that medical innovations are […]
GE HealthCare is expanding its partnership with Sinopharm in China
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) is forming a long-term joint venture with Sinopharm as it seeks to make additional inroads in China’s medical device market. Shanghai-based Sinopharm is one of the largest life science products companies in the world. Its pharmaceutical business alone — with roughly $60 billion in annual revenue — places it at No. 2 […]
Butterfly Network projects around 20% sales growth in 2023
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) shares ticked up today on fourth-quarter results that topped the consensus earnings per share forecast. Shares of BFLY rose 12.6% to $2.50 apiece in early-morning trading today. The Burlington, Massachusetts-based handheld ultrasound technology maker posted losses of $33.7 million. That comes to 17¢ per share on sales of nearly $19 million for the […]
GE HealthCare to acquire Caption Health and its AI-powered image guidance tech
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire AI healthcare technology developer Caption Health. The companies declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal. Caption Health creates clinical applications to aid in early disease detection. The company’s technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in conducting ultrasound scans. This technology […]
Pavmed, Novosound partner on catheter-delivered ultrasound tech
PAVmed (Nasdaq:PAVM) announced today that it entered into a license option and joint R&D agreement with Novosound. 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. “Nearly all of the advances in ultrasound imaging technology over the past several decades have focused […]
Butterfly Network deploys 500 Butterfly iQ+ devices in Kenya
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it completed the first phase of its deployment and training program in Kenya. In March, Butterfly Network announced a $5 million grant to improve maternal and fetal health in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provided the grant. The funds went toward providing 1,000 healthcare workers in the area with […]
Acutus Medical fully launches next-gen heart ultrasound software
Acutus Medical (Nasdaq: AFIB) today announced the full commercial release of its next-gen AcQMap 8.5.
Acutus Medical (Nasdaq: AFIB) today announced the full commercial release of its next-gen AcQMap 8.5. Its latest heart ultrasound platform includes software improvements that further leverage the system’s capabilities for non-contact anatomy reconstruction, according to Carlsbad, California–based Acutus. “AcQMap 8.5 represents an important step forward in our technology roadmap with a specific focus on improving […]
Butterfly Network CEO steps down
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced that it came to a mutual agreement for Dr. Todd Fuchterman to step down as president and CEO. Fruchterman also leaves his position as a member of Butterfly’s board of directors. He intends to partner with the company’s leadership team through the year to ensure a smooth transition. “On behalf of […]