Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, June 6, 2023.
Sparrow BioAcoustics’ FDA clearance for their smartphone stethoscope marks a significant advancement in remote patient monitoring and telehealth. This innovative technology allows healthcare professionals to capture and analyze heart and lung sounds using a smartphone, enabling more accessible and convenient monitoring of patients’ respiratory health. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh have all the details.
The FDA clearance of GE Healthcare’s Sonic DL AI technology for expediting MRI scans is another significant breakthrough in medical imaging. This platform could enable new imaging paradigms, including high-quality cardiac MRI in a single heartbeat. Whooley explains how the technology works and what this could mean for cardiac imaging and healthcare.
Masimo’s FDA clearance of its vital sign monitor highlights the importance of telehealth in today’s healthcare settings. This wearable device provides continuous monitoring of key vital signs, such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate, enabling healthcare professionals to track patients’ health parameters outside of traditional clinical settings. Kirsh and Whooley discuss the technology and how it works.
Novo Nordisk’s potential acquisition of a majority stake in BioCorp demonstrates the growing interest of pharmaceutical companies in digital health solutions. It follows Bayer’s announcement last week that it was making a move to digital health. Whooley explains the financial details of the deal and how optimistic executives are at both companies.
Abiomed’s recall of certain Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist devices is an important step in ensuring patient safety and maintaining quality standards. Product recalls are a vital aspect of post-market surveillance and risk management, aiming to address any potential issues that may arise with medical devices. The Fast Five hosts share the details of the recall, including how many devices are affected and if there have been any reported complaints related to the device.
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