Medtronic announced results from a survey indicating that AI and VR could help reduce disparities in access to surgical expertise. The medtech giant sought to understand the perspectives of U.S. surgeons through its State of Surgery survey. Responses indicated that digital solutions could improve both the quality and reach of care, both nationally and globally. […]
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Wellvii, B-Secur partner to integrate ECG into at-home monitoring tech
Wellvii announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with B-Secur to combine at-home monitoring technology and biosensing. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida–based Wellvii offers an FDA-cleared blood pressure technology. Its solution measures blood pressure from the finger, replacing the traditional noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) arm cuff. B-Secur, a U.K.-based company, develops advanced biosensing technology with […]
The top 10 connected health stories of the year so far
The shift to more connected health isn’t showing signs of slowing down, and medtech continues to play a significant role. Especially in the United States, there is still a need for reforms in how healthcare is delivered and paid for to enable more remote delivery of healthcare monitoring and therapies. Nevertheless, the medtech behind connected […]
BioIntellisense wins FDA nod for BioButton multi-patient wearable monitor
BioIntelliSense announced today that it received FDA clearance for its rechargeable BioButton multi-patient wearable and BioDashboard system. The BioButton device expands the company’s portfolio of continuous patient monitoring solutions with a rechargeable, reusable inpatient solution. It automates vital sign collection across medical surgical units, specialty care areas and emergency departments. The company says it delivers […]
Surgar raises $12.3M for augmented reality solution for minimally invasive surgery
Surgar announced that it closed a $12.3 million (€11 million) funding round to support its augmented reality software for surgery. The France-based company develops augmented reality software that combines computer vision and AI. It merges the patient’s digital twin (obtained through MRI and CT scans) with a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) view in real-time. This enables […]
ResMed launches new patient-centric digital solutions for sleep apnea
ResMed today announced new patient-centric products designed to enhance therapy for sleep apnea patients. The new innovations from the sleep apnea therapy maker integrate with digital wearable devices and generative AI. San Diego-based ResMed said they aim to provide a more personalized sleep health experience while improving overall health. The company cited a recent survey […]
Zeiss unveils new robotic vizualization system for neurosurgery
Zeiss Medical Technology announced today that it launched the Kinevo 900 S robotic visualization system for neurosurgery procedures. Jena, Germany-based Zeiss says Kinevo 900 S offers high-quality digital visualization, collaborative assistant functions and connected intelligence. It designed the platform to offer more clarity for complex neurosurgery procedures and for other surgical disciplines. The latest offering […]
Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers partner to expand spine surgery ecosystem
Medtronic today announced the commercial launch of several software, hardware and imaging offerings for spine and cranial procedures. The company announced these enhancements to its AiBLE smart ecosystem at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago. It designed AiBLE, an ecosystem of navigation, robotics, data and AI imaging, software and implants to enable […]
Masimo picks interim CEO as Kiani resigns following board battle defeat
Masimo issued a news release today confirming the resignation of founder and CEO Joe Kiani after last week’s shareholder vote that ousted him from the position of board chair. Shares of Masimo ticked up 6.5% to $134.34 apiece in early-morning trading today. The Irvine, California-based company said it picked Michelle Brennan, a current member of […]
The top 10 urology device stories of 2024 so far
Urology Week 2024, which closes out The Urology Foundation’s Urology Awareness Month, is a good time to highlight the innovations in this space. This week (Sept. 23-29), is an initiative of the European Association of Urology that brings together national urological societies, urology practitioners, urology nurses, patients and their families, and politicians to create awareness of urological […]
Politan declares victory in Masimo board battle, claiming founder and CEO Joe Kiani’s seat
Politan Capital Management says it has won control of the Masimo board — including the seat held by founder, CEO and Chair Joe Kiani — following today’s vote by shareholders at the device developer’s annual meeting. Irvine, California–based Masimo has not yet released an official tally of the votes from yesterday — results of which public […]
