Butterfly Network announced today that it received FDA clearance for its next-generation handheld ultrasound system. BFLY shares were up more than 23% to $1.25 apiece on the news. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index was up more than 1%. The Butterfly iQ3 point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) system marks the third iteration of the company’s technology. Burlington, Massachusetts- based […]
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FDA clears novel endoscopic ultrasound tech from EndoSound
EndoSound announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its EndoSound Vision System (EVS). Portland, Oregon-based EndoSound designed the EVS endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) device to attach to upper gastrointestinal endoscopes. It easily integrates to any endoscopy center’s existing ecosystem and provides access to both imaging and a therapeutic procedure. EndoSound believes the EVS could […]
Butterfly Network to bring Ultrasound-on-Chip tech to surgical robotics
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it partnered with Mendaera to commercialize a new surgical robotic system. Mendaera, a Silicon Valley-based company, develops medical robotic technology. Its platform combines robotics, real-time imaging, AI and connectivity to enable intervention at scale. The company recently completed the research and design process for its novel robotic system and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Philips picks up funding from Gates Foundation for AI-powered maternal health ultrasound
Philips announced today that it received a second round of funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for its ultrasound technology. The funding goes toward accelerating the global adoption of AI algorithms on the Philips Lumify handheld ultrasound system. Philips’ system utilizes AI to simplify key measurements to identify abnormalities during pregnancy. This can […]
HistoSonics scores reimbursement win for sonic beam therapy
HistoSonics announced today that the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set a new payment rate for its tumor treatment. Minneapolis-based HistoSonics develops a histotripsy treatment for liver tumor procedures. Last month, the FDA granted de novo authorization for its Edison system and novel histotripsy therapy platforms. Edison, an image-guided sonic beam therapy system uses […]
Butterfly Network is bringing its ultrasound tech to the BCI space
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it entered into a five-year co-development deal with Forest Neurotech. The deal combines Butterfly Network’s portable ultrasound technology with Forest Neurotech’s minimally invasive brain device. Forest, a deep tech research company, develops a device for imaging and stimulating the brain with ultrasound. Forest Neurotech develops an ultrasound-based brain-computer interface […]
GE HealthCare, Novo Nordisk partner to treat diabetes and obesity with ultrasound
GE HealthCare and Novo Nordisk are partnering up to advance the clinical and product development of peripheral focused ultrasound (PFUS) to treat chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and obesity. As part of the collaboration, GE HealthCare and Novo Nordisk will use their respective expertise in ultrasound medical technology and metabolic disease treatment and management […]
