Masimo (NSDQ:MASI) announced today that it received FDA clearance for its PVi for fluid responsiveness indication in ventilated adult patients. PVi (pleth variability index) now has indication as a continuous, non-invasive, dynamic indicator of responsiveness in select populations of mechanically ventilated adult patients, as it measures dynamic changes in the perfusion index that occur during the […]
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FDA clears RapidAI blood clot detector
RapidAI announced today that it received FDA clearance for its Rapid LVO system for detecting suspected large vessel occlusions (LVOs). Menlo Park, Calif.-based RapidAI’s Rapid LVO is designed to help physicians speed up triage or transfer decision making. The system uses a vessel tracker, along with an assessment of brain regions with reduced blood vessel […]
Philips launches Virtual Care Station pod
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it launched its Virtual Care Station telehealth system for delivering virtual care services. Virtual Care Station delivers care in convenient neighborhood locations, including retail settings, libraries, town halls and universities, according to a news release. The pod-based system is designed to connect provider and insurance networks to allow healthcare […]
Natus Medical slides on missed earnings projections
Natus Medical (NSDQ:NTUS) shares took a hit today on second-quarter results that came up short of the consensus earnings forecast. The Pleasanton, Calif.-based maker of monitoring and diagnostics for newborns posted losses of -$8.9 million, or -26¢ per share, on sales of $84.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, for a bottom-line slide […]
Masimo providing pulse oximeters to monitor NBA players
Masimo (NSDQ:MASI) announced today that it entered into a partnership with the National Basketball Association to become its official supplier of pulse oximetry. The NBA is scheduled to return to competitive play tonight after going through steps to maintain safety in a “bubble”-style camp in Orlando, Fla. with 22 teams in an effort to ensure safety […]
Philips launches remote monitor and defibrillator for U.S. emergency responders
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it launched its Tempus ALS remote monitoring and defibrillator system for pre-hospital settings. Amsterdam-based Philips’ end-to-end system combining hardware and software to expand the pre-hospital scope for first responders received FDA 510(k) clearance and is now on the market in the U.S., the company said in a news release. Tempus […]
Baxter, Ayogo to provide digital health support for people with kidney failure
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) and Ayogo Health Inc. announced today that they are expanding their partnership to support people with kidney disease. The partnership between Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter and Vancouver, B.C.-based Ayogo will combine the latter’s LifePlan behavior-based digital platform with Baxter’s renal care expertise to build mobile apps and digital solutions to support kidney failure patients, according […]
Dexcom up after hours on Street-beating Q2
Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) shares ticked up after hours today on second-quarter results that blew away the consensus forecast. The San Diego-based continuous glucose monitoring technology developer posted profits of $46.3 million, or 48¢ per share, on sales of $451.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, for a massive bottom-line gain after losses of $10.5 […]
Nemaura Medical announces $11.5m public offering
Nemaura Medical (NSDQ:NMRD) announced that it intends to offer shares of its common stock and warrants in a “best efforts” public offering. The Loughborough, England-based wearable diagnostic device developer for people with diabetes said in a news release that the offering includes an aggregate of up to nearly 1.6 million shares of common stock and warrants […]
Medipines wins medtech for kids contest
MediPines announced that it was selected as a winner in a COVID-19 edition of a National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation competition. The “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!” competition, presented by the FDA-sponsored consortium, centered on COVID-19 related innovations in pediatric medical devices. Sixteen finalists competed in a virtual pitch event with […]
The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2020
The Galien Foundation recently announced nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 14th Annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation bestows the Prix Galien Award annually to examples of outstanding biomedical and technology products that are designed to improve the human condition. “As we celebrate 50 years of the Prix Galien process, we are honored […]