Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE: INSP) today announced the appointment of Carlton Weatherby as its chief strategy officer (CSO). Weatherby’s appointment goes into effect today, July 24, 2023. He joins Inspire from Medtronic, most recently serving as VP and GM of the medtech giant’s Spine & Biologics business. Weatherby took on that role in 2021, previously […]
Respiratory
Recall of Draeger emergency ventilators is Class I
The FDA labeled a recall of the Draeger Medical Oxylog 3000 plus emergency and transport ventilator Class I, the most serious kind. Draeger designed its Oxylog 3000 ventilator for people who require full or partial breathing assistance from a mechanical ventilator. Healthcare professionals use it during patient transport, either in an ambulance or aircraft. They […]
Data supports Aerin Medical treatment for nasal airway obstruction
Aerin Medical today announced positive two-year data backing the use of its non-invasive nasal airway obstruction (NAO) treatment. Mountain View, California–based Aerin Medical evaluated its VivAer system in the AERWAY clinical trial. VivAer, which holds both CE mark and FDA 510(k) clearance, uses patented, temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy through a thin, wand-like stylus attached to a […]
Inogen acquires French airway clearance tech developer Physio-Assist
Inogen (Nasdaq: INGN) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Physio-Assist. Physio-Assist, a France-based, privately-held company, develops and manufactures its Simeox technology. Simeox, which currently has availability outside the U.S., is a technology-enabled airway clearance device. It treats bronchiectasis, where the lung’s bronchi become damaged and widened. It often occurs in […]
FDA clears non-invasive mechanical ventilator from Getinge
Getinge announced today that the FDA cleared its Servo-air Lite wall gas-independent, non-invasive mechanical ventilator. Gothenburg, Sweden-based Getinge designed the turbine-driven ventilator to offer ICU-quality ventilation. However, its non-invasive nature gears it more toward spontaneously breathing patients in need of extra breathing support. The ventilator features a powerful turbine and long-lasting battery backup power. Getinge […]
ResMed acquires respiratory diagnostics software developer Somnoware
ResMed announced that it acquired respiratory care diagnostics software developer Somnoware. This move marks the second software buy in the past year for ResMed. The San Diego-based sleep respiratory treatment maker bought Medifox Dan for $1 billion in November 2022. Medifox Dan develops clinical, financial and operational software for out-of-hospital care providers. It offers care […]
Teleflex partners with Insighters Medical to distribute video laryngoscope
Teleflex today announced a partnership with Shenzhen Insighters Medical Technology Co., even as its stock took a hit from an analyst downgrade. The partnership makes Teleflex the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Insighters video laryngoscope system. Insighters designed the system to inspect the upper glottic airway and facilitate endotracheal intubation. It features interchangeable accessories and […]
Inspire Medical wins expanded FDA approval for sleep apnea therapy
Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) announced today that the FDA approved an expanded indication for its sleep apnea therapy. Minneapolis-based Inspire develops minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The proprietary Inspire therapy is the first and only FDA-approved neurostimulation technology that treats moderate to severe OSA. It offers an alternative to traditional […]
ResMed studies show how PAP adherence reduces hospitalizations
ResMed today announced two studies highlighting the benefits of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy adherence. The studies demonstrated reductions in hospitalizations and emergency room visits, as well as costs, thanks to PAP therapy adherence. ResMed presented the study, which evaluated people with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), at SLEEP 2023 in Indianapolis. One […]
Avanos Medical sells respiratory health business to SunMed
Avanos Medical (NYSE:AVNS) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its respiratory health business. The Alpharetta, Georgia–based medtech company agreed to sell the unit to SunMed Group Holdings, LLC. SunMed, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, manufactures and distributes consumable medical devices. Its product portfolio for anesthesia and respiratory care spans the […]
Electromed names new president and CEO
Electromed today announced it appointed Jim Cunniff as president and CEO, effective July 1. He will replace Kathleen Skarvan, who is retiring after 10 years at the company. Cunniff joins the company with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the medtech industry with demonstrated success in general management, sales and marketing, finance, […]