Sony announced that a study found that nearly 90% of those surveyed believe specialized remote monitoring can help to better manage chronic conditions. The company’s mSafety wearable platform division today revealed the findings from the study of 2,005 people managing chronic conditions in the U.S. The data was collected between May 29, 2020, and June […]
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COVID-19 lessons learned: 2 manufacturers, a healthcare system and a logistics company share their wisdom
The COVID-19 pandemic put medtech contract manufacturers, OEMs, distributors and healthcare providers in situations for which they were unprepared, particularly with their supply chains. What they learned will undoubtedly help them all going forward, especially if the world faces a second wave or another novel virus. Here are some supply chain lessons learned by a […]
Tandem Diabetes Care wins expanded FDA indication for insulin pump
Tandem Diabetes Care (NSDQ:TNDM) announced today that it won an expanded pediatric indication from the FDA for its t:slim X2 insulin pump. The t:slim X2 with Control-IQ technology won FDA clearance for controlling Type 1 diabetes in December, which was followed by a commercial launch in the U.S. the next month. Tandem touts t:slim X2 with Control-IQ as […]
Hillrom launches remote vital signs monitoring system
Hillrom (NYSE:HRC) announced today that it launched its Hillrom extended care s0lution for vital signs monitoring and shifting care closer to home. Chicago-based Hillrom’s monitoring device ensures caregiver access to data-driven information with the Welch Allyn 4400 all-in-one vital signs platform that includes a patient app and clinician review portal, according to a news release. The […]
Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 iCGM FDA cleared for use in adults and children
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it received FDA clearance for its FreeStyle Libre 2 system for adults and children ages four and older with diabetes. The Abbott Park, Ill.-based company touts its FreeStyle Libre 2 integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) system as the only such system with optional real-time alarms that measure glucose levels every minute […]
NCC-PDI announces pitch competition for COVID-19-related pediatric devices
The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) announced a pitch competition for COVID-19-related pediatric medical devices. The competition, which is accepting submissions from now through July 6, focuses on devices that support home health monitoring and telehealth to improve sustainability, resiliency and readiness in diagnosing and treating children during a pandemic, according to a news […]
Philips launches remote fetal monitor for high-risk pregnancies during COVID-19
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it launched an addition to its remote patient monitoring platform for at-risk populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amsterdam-based Philips added the Avalon CL fetal and maternal pod and patch for reducing unnecessary physical interactions between clinicians and patients to prevent transmission of the coronavirus. The patch makes up part of […]
Smith & Nephew launches sports medicine OR tech
Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announced today that it launched its Intellio connected tower platform to connect and control sports medicine systems. Intellio uses a centralized app to wirelessly connect and remotely control the major components of an arthroscopy surgical tower from outside the sterile field in an effort to streamline procedure support. It includes a remote […]
Philips launches Lumify tele-ultrasound system in Japan
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that its Lumify with Reacts handheld tele-ultrasound imaging system is commercially available in Japan. Japan’s healthcare authority cleared Lumify for compatible handheld devices in its healthcare market to make high-quality, portable ultrasound available almost everywhere in the country, according to a news release. Lumify is designed for use in places where […]
Senseonics plummets on big Q1 losses
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares took a large dip today on first-quarter losses that came in well short of the consensus forecast. The Germantown, Md.-based implantable continuous glucose monitor maker posted losses of -$42.6 million, or -21¢ per share, on sales of $31,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, for a 45% bottom-line slide on a […]
FDA eases rules on remote patient monitoring devices during pandemic
The FDA has relaxed regulations on 21 different types of remote patient monitoring devices for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic to protect healthcare workers from exposure to the virus. In a new guidance released on Friday, the agency said it will not object to limited modifications to the indications, claims, functionality, or hardware or […]