CSA Medical today released early results from a feasibility study exploring the use of its RejuvenAir Metered Cryospray system in treating patients with chronic bronchitis, touting improvements in quality of life for patients treated with the system. Results from the trial were presented at the 2018 European Respiratory Society Congress in Paris, the Boston-based company said. […]
Intuitive Surgical seeks FDA approval for lung biopsy robotic platform tools
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) said yesterday it submitted a premarket notification application to the FDA seeking clearance for its new flexible, robotic-assisted catheter-based platform intended for use in the lungs. The new platform is designed for navigation through very small lung airways to reach peripheral nodules for biopsies, the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said in a press release. […]
Kaleo partners with Walgreens to offer epinephrine auto-injector
Kaleo said this week that its epinephrine auto-injector, Auvi-Q, is available at Walgreens locations across the U.S. The partnership comes as the country is dealing with a shortage of the emergency allergy therapies – a number of epinephrine auto-injector manufacturers have reported supply issues to the FDA. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
ResMed files suits in continued patent spat with Fisher & Paykel
ResMed (NYSE:RMD) said late last week it filed a patent infringement petition with the US International Trade Commissions against competitor Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (NZE:FPH) in a continued spat between the companies. San Diego-based ResMed said they also filed a new lawsuit against Fisher & Paykel seeking monetary damages related to patent infringement from the company, as […]
Teleflex launches CleanSweep closed suction ventilation study
Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) said today it launched a US-based clinical study of its CleanSweep closed suction system and that it enrolled the first patient in the trial. The Wayne, Penn.-based company’s CleanSweep system uses both balloon sweeping tech and traditional suction collection to remove secretion build-up on the insides of endotracheal tubes. In early bench top testing […]
ResMed ventilator now has autoEPAP
ResMed (NYSE:RMD) has added autoEPAP to its Astral life support ventilator in the United States. AutoEPAP (automatic expiratory positive airway pressure) automatically adjusts a patient’s expiratory pressure in response to flow limitations or obstruction of the upper airway. It’s an option when in Astral’s iVAPS (intelligent volume-assured pressure support) mode that automatically adapts to a patient’s […]
AngioDynamics acquires Surgical Specialties’ BioSentry sealant, updates on Bard antitrust suit
AngioDynamics (NSDQ:ANGO) said today it acquired Surgical Specialties’ BioSentry Tract Sealant assets for an undisclosed amount, and touted a recent legal win in a case against Becton Dickinson & Co. (NYSE:BDX) subsidiary C.R. Bard. The newly acquired BioSentry system is designed to prevent the occurrence of pneurmothorax during CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsies using a proprietary hydrogel plug which […]
BARDA, J&J launch ‘reimagined’ emergency respiratory device challenge
The Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority and Johnson & Johnson‘s (NYSE:JNJ) Janssen R&D are launching a new crowdsourced tech development challenge looking to support innovative respiratory protection devices, according to a recently listed government posting. The new contest, dubbed the QuickFire Challenge, will look to award up to […]
In midst of Epipen shortage, Kaleo confirms ‘sufficient supply’ of Auvi-Q auto-injectors
Kaleo said today that despite ongoing manufacturing delays reported by epinephrine auto-injector manufacturers, Kaleo’s Auvi-Q device is available via prescription and that the privately-held company has ‘sufficient supply to meet any anticipated demand.’ Kaleo’s epinephrine auto-injector features voice instructions that guide users through the drug-delivery process and an auto-retractable needle system, according to the company. Get […]
Adherium launches over-the-counter inhaler sensor in US
Adherium (ASK:ADR) today launched over-the-counter sales of its Hailie digital inhaler add-on in the U.S. The sensor is designed to integrate directly with prescription inhaler medications, sending adherence reminders and relevant data to a user’s smartphone to assist in managing chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug […]
8 crowdfunded health devices you need to know
Companies including 3M and Aura Medical are turning to the popular websites Kickstarter and Indiegogo to get their ideas crowdfunded by people who want them to come to life. The idea behind a crowdfunding website is that if you back the project and donate a certain amount of money, you’ll get something in return, oftentimes […]
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