Preceptis Medical today said it has launched its Hummingbird tympanostomy tube system for office-based pediatric ear tube procedures. The Maple Grove, Minn.–based company designed the device with an ergonomic design to allow for more efficient ear tube delivery in children. Get the full story on our sister site, Medical Tubing + Extrusion.
Pediatrics
OrthoPedatrics launches neuromuscular scoliosis system
OrthoPediatrics (NSDQ:KIDS) today said it launched its Response neuromuscular scoliosis system. The Warsaw, Ind.–based company designed the system to treat pediatric patients who have neuromuscular scoliosis. It has a complete set of implants and instruments to simplify insertion and has specific options to address extreme hyperlordosis and sacral/pelvic fixation. “Neuromuscular scoliosis patients can present with a […]
CooperVision gains CE mark for kids’ myopia contact lens
CooperVision (NYSE:COO) announced today that its DreamLite night contact lenses received CE mark approval for children with myopia. San Ramon, Calif.–based CooperVision designed its DreamLite night lenses to slow the progression of myopia in children with a refraction of -0.75 D to -5.00 D and a cylindrical refraction with a maximum of -2.50 D, according […]
Neoscan debuts MRI scanner for babies
Neoscan Solutions last week unveiled a small, light MRI scanner designed to keep journeys short and to scan sick babies in their sleep. Grosshansdorf, Germany-based Neoscan’s lightweight scanner deviates from the current MRI scanners, which weigh around eight tons and need to be located on floors that can bear such weight, while also requiring more […]
OrthoPediatrics ticks up on Street-beating Q1 results
OrthoPediatrics (NSDQ:KIDS) posted first-quarter results that beat the overall consensus on Wall Street and increased its full-year guidance. The Warsaw, Ind.–based company yesterday reported losses of -$10.4 million, or -54¢ per share, on sales of $21.5 million, for the three months ended March 31, for a sales growth of 31.2% compared with Q1 2020. Adjusted […]
Pfizer to seek FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine, will seek authorization for kids above 2
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said the company will soon seek full FDA approval and authorization for further age groups for its COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call yesterday, transcribed by The Motley Fool, Bourla outlined the regulatory pathways that the company is pursuing for the vaccine it developed with BioNTech, which is […]
CHF Solutions changes name, broadens focus
CHF Solutions announced that it has changed its name to Nuwellis to reflect its focus on pediatric care, critical care and heart failure fluid imbalance. Eden Prairie, Minn.–based Nuwellis made the change effective on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, and, in conjunction with the name change, changed its ticker symbol on the Nasdaq from CHFS to […]
9 medical devices you should keep an eye out for in 2021
The medical device industry weathered the COVID-19 pandemic well — and is now set to roll out a host of innovations in 2021. Economists generally expect the U.S. to see a boom as we emerge from the pandemic and resulting recession. Medtech companies appear set to ride the wave this year, with plans to seek approval or […]
J&J Vision, Menicon to collaborate on therapeutic contact lens
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Vision announced today that it entered into a strategic collaboration with Menicon for contact lens development. J&J Vision and Menicon are partnering to bring forward a novel portfolio of products and services to manage the progression of myopia, sometimes known as “nearsightedness,” in children, according to a news release. Menicon is […]
Medtronic recalls oxygenator used for cardiopulmonary bypass among kids
The FDA has designated a recall of a Medtronic oxygenator used on kids as Class I, its most serious level. The Affinity Pixie oxygenator and cardiotomy/venous reservoir with Balance biosurface is designed for treating newborns, infants and small pediatric patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. The system adds oxygen to the blood and removes carbon dioxide, while the […]
NovaSight announces pivotal trial for digital lazy eye treatment
NovaSight announced today that it is executing a large pivotal trial for its CureSight lazy eye digital treatment device. Airport City, Israel–based NovaSight’s pivotal trial has the company on track to achieving FDA 510(k) approval for the CureSight device, according to a news release. CureSight is an eye-tracking-based lazy eye treatment that NovaSight officials think […]
