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Energous partner NewSound wins FCC approval for hearing aid

October 27, 2020 By Sean Whooley

Energous (NSDQ:WATT) announced today that its partner NewSound received FCC approval for its WattUp-enabled Primo W hearing aid. NewSound Primo W, a next-generation hearing aid, utilizes Energous’ WattUp radio frequency-based wireless charging technology, which supports small, rounded devices such as behind-the-ear and in-the-ear hearing aids, according to a news release. Along with hassle-free battery recharging, […]

Filed Under: Otolaryngology/Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Regulatory/Compliance Tagged With: Energous, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), NewSound

FCC names new healthcare initiatives director | Personnel Moves

April 16, 2013 By Sony Salzman Leave a Comment

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FCC hires Matthew Quinn to lead healthcare initiatives

Filed Under: News Well Tagged With: Bacterin International Holdings Inc., Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Personnel Moves, Toshiba, Varian Medical Systems

AngioDynamics names senior VP & CTO | Personnel Moves

December 19, 2012 By MassDevice staff Leave a Comment

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 AngioDynamics names new CTO

Filed Under: News Well Tagged With: AngioDynamics, Avedro Inc., Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Hansen Medical Inc., integer, LeMaitre Vascular Inc., Medistem Inc., Personnel Moves, Premier Inc., ProUroCare Medical Inc.

Device makers laud unanimous FCC vote for “mobile body area networks”

May 24, 2012 By MassDevice staff

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The Federal Communications Commission today voted unanimously to allow medical devices to communicate on a key radio frequency that enables "mobile body area networking," a move highly praised by big device makers for its potential to make hospital care simpler and cheaper.

Filed Under: Health Information Technology, Hospital Care, News Well Tagged With: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), GE Healthcare, Johnson and Johnson

Senate to vote today on FDA user fee bill | MassDevice.com On Call

May 24, 2012 By MassDevice staff Leave a Comment

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MASSDEVICE ON CALL — The U.S. Senate will today move to vote on the FDA user fee bill, having come to terms on a bevy of amendments added to the measure.

The Senate will consider 17 amendments to the original bill, which was drafted in negotiations between the FDA and industry stakeholders and then passed to the White House, where it received a stamp of approval before heading to Congress.

Filed Under: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Healthcare Reform, News Well Tagged With: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), MDUFMA, On Call, Organ Transplant, U.S. Senate

FCC to vote this week on med-tech “body area networks” | MassDevice.com On Call

May 21, 2012 By MassDevice staff Leave a Comment

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MASSDEVICE ON CALL — Federal officials this week will vote on a measure that aims to set aside a key radio spectrum for use by medical devices.

If approved, the radio spectrum will be designated for devices employing "mobile body area networks," using wireless communication to allow multiple devices to communicate within and around the body.

Filed Under: Health Information Technology, News Well, Oncology, Patient Monitoring Tagged With: Allergan, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Intel Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Med-tech for paralysis patients wins key radio spectrum

December 2, 2011 By Arezu Sarvestani Leave a Comment

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Medical devices that help paralyzed patients regain functionality and sensation got a push forward with government approval of a key radio frequency tuned to transmitting signals through the body.

Medical Micropower Networks transmit radio signals among multiple devices implanted in the body to activate and monitor nerves and muscles.

Early versions of the technology have allowed paraplegics to stand and the devices hold promise for patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stokes and other conditions by taking the place of damaged nerves.

Filed Under: Health Information Technology Tagged With: Alfred Mann Foundation, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

UPDATE: Med-tech for paralysis patients wins key radio spectrum

December 2, 2011 By Arezu Sarvestani Leave a Comment

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Medical devices that help patients regain functionality and sensation in paralyzed limbs landed a win with government approval of a key radio frequency tuned to transmitting signals through the body.

Medical Micropower Networks transmit radio signals among multiple microstimulators implanted in the body to activate and monitor nerves and muscles with electrical signals.

Early versions of the technology have allowed paraplegics to stand and the devices hold promise for patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes and other conditions by taking the place of damaged nerves.

Filed Under: Health Information Technology, News Well Tagged With: Alfred Mann Foundation, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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