Dexcom Inc. (NSDQ:DXCM) last week claimed a win along one front of its patent war with AgaMatrix subsidiary WaveForm Technologies, when an Oregon federal court dismissed a lawsuit alleging that its continuous glucose monitors infringe WaveForm patents. Wilsonville, Ore.-based WaveForm sued Dexcom in March 2016, alleging infringement of a trio of patents covering a compound […]
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AgaMatrix raises $56m for WaveForm CGM
AgaMatrix said today that it brought in a $56 million funding round for the eponymous continuous glucose monitor its WaveForm Technologies subsidiary is developing. The round, which includes $6 million from new and existing backers and $50 million in senior debt financing from Perceptive Advisors, is slated for paying down debt and increasing production capacity, […]
Dexcom hit with legal fees in AgaMatrix patent spat
Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) this week was ordered to pay attorney’s fees in a spat with rival AgaMatrix over patents related to continuous glucose monitoring technology. The ruling came alongside a final judgement of non-infringement in favor of AgaMatrix from Judge S. James Otero of the US District Court for the Central District of California Western Division, according […]
Patent board upholds AgaMatrix’s CGM patents in Dexcom IP spat
The legal back and forth between Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) and AgaMatrix over the companies’ continuous glucose monitoring IP dates back to March of 2016, when AgaMatrix launched a patent infringement lawsuit against the San Diego, Calif.-based manufacturer in the U.S. District Court of Oregon. Later that year, Dexcom filed for inter parters review with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, […]
Dexcom beats The Street with Q4 sales, earnings
Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) beat expectations on Wall Street with its fourth quarter and full year financial results, growing its quarterly revenue 29% compared to the same period last year. The San Diego, Calif.-based company posted a net loss of -$9.4 million, or -11¢ per share, on sales of $221 million for the 3 months ended Dec. 31. […]
AgaMatrix lands $32m loan for split
With a $32 million no check loans bad credit loan in hand, AgaMatrix said this week it plans to reorganize the companies into two entities – AgaMatrix, Inc. and WaveForm Technologies. The holding company raised $32 million from Prospect Capital Corp. and said it will use the funds to support sales and marketing, product development and clinical trial […]
Glytec, AgaMatrix ink deal to develop digital diabetes management platform
AgaMatrix and Glytec said today that the companies are partnering to develop a cloud-based diabetes management platform to optimize clinical access to glucose data and insulin titration support. The platform will combine AgaMatrix’s FDA-cleared Jazz Wireless 2 Bluetooth blood glucose monitoring tech with Glytec’s eGlycemic Management System, according to the companies. Get the full story […]
FDA clears new smartphone health monitoring technologies
A growing demand for mobile health monitoring devices led to a boom in mobile devices that allow patients to manage chronic illnesses and measure body metrics at home. Now, several companies have won FDA clearance for next-generation health monitoring devices that connect wirelessly to mobile apps and software.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Glooko will begin selling its second glucose monitoring app and cable device. This product comes with enhanced software that allows patients to program health goals and enhanced data security through advanced encryption.
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MASSDEVICE ON CALL — Primary care docs surveyed by Johns Hopkins University researchers say they’re unlikely to curtail their use of a test to detect prostate cancer, despite recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The USPSTF stirred up a controversy last year when it suggested that routine prostate-specific antigen tests for healthy men might do more harm than good.
Diabetes: FDA clears iPhone glucose meter | MassDevice.com On Call
MASSDEVICE ON CALL — Sanofi’s (NYSE:SNY) iPhone glucose meter, the iBGStar, landed 510(k) clearance from the FDA, making it the first iPhone glucose meter to win a nod from the federal watchdog agency.
The company’s website describes the meter as "is the first available blood glucose meter that seamlessly connects to the Apple iPhone and iPod touch for the flexibility to manage your diabetes whenever, wherever."
Weekly Wireless Roundup: iPhone supported glucose monitor
iPhone supported glucose monitor: Salem, N.H.-based AgaMatrix Inc., a maker of popular blood glucose monitors, is planning to release a connectivity package to interface their Jazz Meter with Apple’s (NSDQ:AAPL) iPhone. Once the FDA approves the firm’s WaveSense Direct Connect Cable, it may become the first fully licensed medical device specifically designed to work with an iPhone. Diabetic iPhone fanatics can sign up at the WaveSense product page for an email update when the product comes to market.