Medtronic Care Management Services is launching two new software programs for assessing, monitoring and triaging people concerned about COVID-19 and potential symptoms. The MCMS COVID-19 virtual care evaluation and monitoring system — which Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced late last week — is now available to U.S. health systems, plans and employers. It follows the company’s launch of […]
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Philips touts new cybersecurity testing certification
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it became the first medical device manufacturer to receive a new Underwriters Laboratories (UL) product cybersecurity testing certification. UL designed the UL IEC 62304 certification to provide a framework to evaluate the robustness and maturity of a medical device manufacturer’s cybersecurity controls and capabilities in product development, according to a […]
Could Altair Medical’s wearable reduce opioid deaths?
Altair Medical announced that it won FDA breakthrough device designation for its Respmeter wearable biosensor device for opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD). Glasgow, Scotland–based Altair Medical’s Respmeter is a chest-worn wireless sensor designed to detect OIRD, a common side effect of using opioid drugs. The Respmeter monitors and analyzes respiratory patterns by using proprietary algorithms. Once […]
Nemaura Medical launches SugarBeat app
Nemaura Medical (NSDQ:NMRD) announced that it launched its SugarBeat app for continuous glucose monitoring on Android devices in the Play Store as it prepares to debut a subscription-based service. The Loughborough, England–based company’s SugarBeat is a non-invasive and flexible CGM designed to pair with BeatDiabetes, the company’s planned health subscription service for people with Type 2 […]
PhysIQ touts VA study showing AI predicting hospitalizations
PhysIQ today is touting results from a study testing the ability to detect heart failure exacerbation using wearable sensors and personalized analytics based on artificial intelligence. The Link-HF study set out to assess the ability to predict rehospitalization due to heart failure exacerbation using analytics applied to continuous wearable sensor data, according to a news […]
Could an Apple Watch app reduce stroke risks? Apple and J&J think so
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) announced today that they’ve opened enrollment for the Heartline Study, which will look at the ability of Apple Watch heart health features to reduce stroke risks. The Janssen Pharmaceutical Cos. of Johnson & Johnson, in collaboration with Apple, are looking for U.S. residents over 65 who have an iPhone 6s […]
BD touts cybersecurity cred of its microbiology informatics software
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) announced that its BD Synapsys microbiology informatics solution received certification from the Underwriters Laboratory Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP). UL CAP is an independent program that uses standardized, testable criteria to assess software vulnerabilities and weaknesses. BD touts its BD Synapsys software as one of the first life-science diagnostics informatics platforms to meet […]
Medtronic seeks to boost surgical robotics play with Digital Surgery acquisition
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it has acquired Digital Surgery (London), a privately-held pioneer in surgical artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and digital education and training. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Medtronic said the purchase will strengthen its robot-assisted surgical platform and its broader portfolio. The medical device giant is making a big play […]
Senseonics, Companion Medical to integrate sensor glucose and insulin data
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) will integrate its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system’s real-time glucose data with Companion Medical‘s InPen smart insulin delivery system. The agreement between Senseonics and Companion, announced today, is slated to bring the technologies together to allow real-time glucose data to be continuously incorporated into the InPen insulin system. This is designed to allow for more relevant […]
Intuitive Surgical acquires Orpheus Medical to expand informatics offerings
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) announced that it completed the acquisition of privately-held Orpheus Medical for an undisclosed amount to grow its integrated informatics platform. New York-based Orpheus Medical offers information technology connectivity and expertise in processing and archiving surgical video to hospitals around the world. The company develops and distributes a clinical video management and analytics platform […]
BioIntelliSense wins FDA nod for BioSticker continuous vital sign monitor
BioIntelliSense announced that it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its BioSticker on-body sensor for scalable remote care and initiated the U.S. commercial launch of the product last week. The BioSticker is designed to allow for continuous monitoring of vital signs and actionable insights to provide opportunities for early detection of potentially avoidable complications from a […]