The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit today ruled in favor of Apple in a long-running patent battle with AliveCor, affirming a previous decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated AliveCor’s ECG-related patents. The ruling marks another loss for AliveCor’s attempt to claim patent […]
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The top 10 cardiac device stories of 2024
Cardiac device innovations made waves in 2024, with regulatory approvals, clinical breakthroughs, and product launches driving advances in heart care. Medtech giants like Medtronic, Abbott, and Edwards Lifesciences captured the minds of MassDevice readers alongside news from tech giant Apple, which entered the spotlight with a landmark FDA approval. The most popular stories of 2024 […]
Both sides claim wins in Apple’s IP case against Masimo
A federal jury has found that Masimo smartwatches infringed on two of Apple’s smartwatches, according to media reports. However, the jury on Oct. 25 only levied a $250 penalty — the statutory minimum in the U.S. — against Masimo, according to reports from Reuters and other media outlets. A lawyer for Apple reportedly told the […]
FDA authorizes OTC hearing aid software for Apple AirPods
The FDA announced today that it authorized the first over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid software device, made by tech giant Apple. Apple last week unveiled new health features for some of its technologies, including the “Hearing Aid Feature” for its AirPods Pro headphones. Once installed and customized to the user’s needs, the feature enables compatible versions […]
Apple introduces new sleep apnea, hearing aid features on Watch, AirPods
Apple today unveiled new sleep and hearing health features for its Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, expanding its health metrics offerings. The Apple Watch now offers sleep apnea notifications, utilizing the tech giant’s new breathing disturbances metric. Apple says it expects FDA authorization soon, along with approval in other geographies. The company plans to […]
Synchron announces first use of Apple Vision Pro with BCI
Synchron today announced the world’s first use of Apple Vision Pro paired with its implanted brain-computer interface (BCI). Mark, a 64-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), used the combination of the technology. This marks the latest integration of Synchron’s BCI with popular consumer technology after a recent collaboration with OpenAI. Using Apple Vision Pro, […]
Apple Watch’s AFib detection tool earns landmark FDA approval
The FDA granted the AFib detection tool within the Apple Watch a new qualification through its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program. Apple’s AFib History feature now becomes the first digital health technology qualified under the MDDT program. It provides a non-invasive way to check estimates of AFib burden within clinical studies. According to an […]
Osso VR launches medical training app for Apple Vision Pro
Osso VR announced today that it launched Osso Health, a medical training app for use on the Apple Vision Pro system. The offering leverages the power of Apple Vision Pro to blend digital content with the physical world. Osso VR aims to bring the operating experience to live through detailed, clinically accurate workflows of common […]
Samsung could battle Apple over non-invasive glucose monitors
Bloomberg reports that Samsung has eyes on developing non-invasive glucose monitoring technology, potentially pitting it against Apple. The report says the electronics company wants to develop continuous blood pressure checking along with glucose monitoring. It comes as part of an effort to incorporate health features in Samsung devices, like its Galaxy Ring, Bloomberg says. Hon Pak, […]
Court grants AliveCor stay in patent battle with Apple as PTAB investigation goes on
The United States District Court of the Northern District of California allowed AliveCor a stay in legal proceedings against tech giant Apple. AliveCor and Apple have a longstanding legal battle ongoing over the use of ECG technology for detecting AFib. Last week, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) agreed to institute three of […]
Court denies Apple’s watch ban appeal in Masimo patent spat
Bloomberg reports that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declined to grant a longer pause on the Apple Watch import ban as a result of patent litigation with Masimo . Shares of MASI were up 2.1% to $122.57 apiece just before the market closed today on the back of the news. The […]
