Artificial intelligence presents a whole host of regulatory challenges when it comes to medical devices. Regulatory consultant Mike Drues says he has had clients forced to dumb down their AI technology, with U.S. FDA requiring they lock the algorithm. Drues sees locking the machine learning algorithm is a Band-Aid solution — not a longterm fix. […]
Artificial intelligence and medicine: Is it overhyped?
Artificial intelligence raises exciting possibilities for healthcare, but are companies promising more than they can deliver? AI could possibly fuel the future of medtech, enabling such thrilling innovations as implanted devices that instantly react to minute changes, software that can identify the best treatment options for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and fully-functioning autonomous surgical systems. […]
How NeuroMetrix seeks to better relieve pain with AI
NeuroMetrix plans to add artificial intelligence to the latest iteration of its Quell transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device. AI will allow Quell 2.0 to tailor treatment to each individual user, according to the Waltham, Mass.–based based company. Launched in September 2018 Quell 2.0 is 50% smaller and 20% more powerful than the original Quell, […]
Can AI take medical device manufacturing to the next level?
Artificial intelligence could improve medical device manufacturing efficiency and reduce risk, but it’s still a work in progress. Artificial intelligence is driving the world and our habits. Some of the world’s most well-known companies are using AI: Apple in Siri, Tesla in self-driving cars, Amazon in Alexa and even Netflix. Now medical device companies including […]
5 top stories that mattered for medtech in 2018
The medical device industry faced some major challenges over the past year, from increased media scrutiny to regulatory uncertainty in both the U.S. and E.U. It’s worth noting, though, that many things have been going right for medtech. More than half of the roughly 100 largest medical device companies in the world saw their stock […]
Could AI be the next big thing for medical device manufacturing?
Officials at machine learning and artificial intelligence consulting company Wovenware think AI could boost the quality of medical device manufacturing. The San Juan, Puerto Rico–based company already has clients in a variety of industries including airlines, education, food, financial services, insurance, telecommunications and utilities. Now it’s working with a number of medical device companies to test proof […]
The top 10 medical disruptors of 2019
The Cleveland Clinic for the past 16 years has predicted what the top 10 medical disruptors will be for the following year. The health provider seeks input from 150 to 200 of its physicians, hailing from each of its institutes. The result is 300 to 400 suggestions, which the clinic then narrows down to 150. […]
Digital Surgery touts artificial intelligence for the operating room
Officials at Digital Surgery (London) boast that they have successfully demonstrated a real-time, dynamic artificial intelligence (AI) system designed for the operating room. The patented AI platform includes surgical procedure roadmaps that are meant to aid the surgical team in an OR. The goal is to reduce risk and make surgery safer. Get the full story on our […]
Bay Labs wins FDA clearance for AI-based echocardiogram analysis
Bay Labs has received 510(k) clearance from U.S. FDA for use of its EchoMD AutoEF software product to provide fully automated clip selection and calculation of left ventricular ejection fraction (EF), the San Francisco–based company said today. The EF is the percentage of blood leaving a heart each time it contracts. Bay Labs in its news release […]
7 digital health startups you need to watch in 2018
If you want to see where the big money is going in healthcare these days, digital health products are the place to look. Digital health startups raised $11.5 billion in 2017, up 27 percent over 2016, according to the StartUp Health Insights Year End Report. Digital health startups are doing everything from enhancing patient-provider relationships to […]
Mayo Clinic and Orbita forge partnership to expand health and wellness content reach
Mayo Clinic and Orbita recently announced that they have collaborated to deliver Mayo Clinic’s health and wellness content through digital voice assistants — with the goal of improving patient education, engagement and quality of care. Orbita’s digital experience management services include voice and conversational artificial intelligence technologies that work with chatbots, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and more. Mayo Clinic, […]
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