C&K Cutting Edge Blog #2 By Roger Bohannan – C&K Medical Segment Leader The shift in medical device development from the unconnected device to the connected device is upon us. This shift will make an enormous impact on the quality and effectiveness of medical care over the next decade and beyond. Device design engineers worldwide […]
Digital Health
Report: Apple is exploring custom health sensor tech
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) may be looking to develop its own health sensor chip technology, according to a new report from CNBC. The tech giant posted a job opening in mid July looking for “sensor ASIC architects to develop ASICs for new sensors and sensing systems for future Apple products,” according to the report. A separate posting from […]
Medtronic launches engagement program for diabetes patients
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it launched its Inner Circle patient engagement program in the U.S. The medtech titan’s program, which is designed for people living with diabetes, uses gamification to motivate and encourage its users to practice behaviors that help them control their blood sugar levels. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery […]
The 10 most innovative medical devices of 2018
The nominees for the best medical technology of 2018 were recently announced for the 12th Annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The host of the awards, The Galien Foundation, awards the Prix Galien Award annually to examples of outstanding biomedical and technology product achievements that are designed to improve human condition. Before the candidates can qualify […]
Abbott wins FDA nod for 14-day FreeStyle Libre glucose sensor
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) said today that the FDA approved its 14-day FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor, making the device the longest lasting self-applied glucose sensor on the market. The company’s FreeStyle Libre system, initially approved to last 10 days, is designed to eliminate the need for fingersticks. Users can test their blood sugar with the continuous glucose […]
Novo Nordisk exec: In the digital age, it’s not enough to have a better molecule
Much of Dr. Todd Hobbs’ life has centered around diabetes – he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes roughly 30 years ago and now he is the father of a child with diabetes. At his Kentucky-based primary care practice, he took on diabetic patients and helped manage their care. And when he made the jump […]
AI-powered wearable health monitor dev Snap40 raises $8m
Scottish wearable health monitor developer Snap40 said today it raised $8 million in seed financing to help support continued development and deployment of its Snap40 device. The round was led by ADV and joined by MMC Ventures and individual investors including Craneware co-founder Gordon Craig, Skyscanner founder Gareth Williams and former Y Combinator COO Qasar […]
Phillips-Medisize launches third-gen connected health platform
Phillips-Medisize today launched the third generation of its connected health platform, designed to serve the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The Wisconsin-based company touted that its system was used in the first drug-device product approved by the FDA to track medication adherence. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Abbott CEO aims for more than one million Libre users by 2019
Topping estimates on Wall Street, Abbott (NYSE:ABT) posted a hefty beat yesterday with its second-quarter financial results. Driving the company’s growth was, in part, its diabetes business unit – sales jumped nearly 40% compared to Q2 in 2017 thanks largely to its sensor-based glucose monitoring system, Freestyle Libre. “Libre offers a true mass-market opportunity with its […]
Nemaura Medical gears up to commercialize glucose monitor
Nemaura Medical (NSDQ:NMRD) said today that it placed an initial order to its UK-based contract manufacturer for 12,500 rechargeable transmitters, designed as part of the company’s sugarBeat glucose monitoring systems. Nemaura is readying for the commercial launch of its sugarBeat glucose monitor, pending CE Mark approval in the European Union. The device consists of a disposable, […]
Senseonics inks diabetes management deal with Glooko
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) said today that it inked a global deal to integrate its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system with Glooko‘s diabetes data management tech. Users will be able to sync data from their Eversense CGM directly into Glooko’s platform and view historical glucose trends, as well as receive real-time readings from their Eversense mobile app, according to […]