UBS Financial Services released a report detailing how it expects medtech procedures to potentially keep dipping during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlighted a quicker-than-expected recovery in the second quarter after U.S. hospitals began canceling, delaying and deferring elective procedures in late March as the pandemic took hold. However, UBS still expects third-quarter medical procedures […]
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MedTech 100 roundup: Up-and-down week for industry
Medtech stocks highlighted the topsy-turvy nature of the market last week, but ultimately finished the seven days nearly unchanged. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 89.77 points at the end of last week (Aug. 14). Overall, medtech stocks saw a 0.13% increase from the […]
Senseonics posts mixed bag Q2, partners with Ascensia
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares rose slightly today on second-quarter results that were mixed compared to the consensus forecast. The Germantown, Md.-based implantable continuous glucose monitor maker also announced a deal with Ascensia Diabetes Care for global commercialization and distribution with concurrent financing worth up to $50 million. Senseonics posted losses of -$7.5 million, or -3¢ per share, […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Markets skid after strong stretch
Following a strong performance over the last couple of weeks, the medtech market experienced one of its most significant drop-offs in recent months amid investor worries over a rise in COVID-19 cases in some states. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 82.12 points at […]
Senseonics plummets on big Q1 losses
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares took a large dip today on first-quarter losses that came in well short of the consensus forecast. The Germantown, Md.-based implantable continuous glucose monitor maker posted losses of -$42.6 million, or -21¢ per share, on sales of $31,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, for a 45% bottom-line slide on a […]
Cutera, Senseonics and more receive Paycheck Protection Program loans
A number of medtech companies announced that they received millions of dollars in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Cutera (NSDQ:CUTR), Senseonics (NYSE:SENS), Viveve Medical (NSDQ:VIVE) and Encision (ECIA:ECIA) received approximately $15 million combined through the program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration amid the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Senseonics enters $20m credit facility
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced today that it entered into a new senior secured term loan agreement worth $15 million with potential for an additional $5 million. The agreement is with certain funds managed by existing stakeholder Highbridge Capital Management. Senseonics is slated to draw down $15 million from the new first lien secured term loan with a […]
Senseonics, Companion Medical to integrate sensor glucose and insulin data
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) will integrate its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system’s real-time glucose data with Companion Medical‘s InPen smart insulin delivery system. The agreement between Senseonics and Companion, announced today, is slated to bring the technologies together to allow real-time glucose data to be continuously incorporated into the InPen insulin system. This is designed to allow for more relevant […]
7 medtech advances to improve diabetes treatment
Medtech and pharmaceutical companies have made several important strides over the past year when it comes to improving diabetes treatment. Multiple treatments and technologies have cleared regulatory hurdles and are now hitting the market and making the process of living with diabetes that much more manageable. Several different styles of therapy and devices have come […]
Senseonics launches Eversense CGM System with non-adjunctive claim
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) this week said it launched its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system with its mobile app that can dose based on the system’s readings. The Eversense System is a long-term, implantable CGM sensor that features a transmitter that sends discreet vibrations to alert users of low and high glucose levels. The system with the CGM […]
Senseonics lists $200 million offering
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) posted a $200 million offering of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and/or warrants, including an agreement for Jefferies to handle $50 million. The total offering includes the company’s common stock, which was trading at $1.03 per share in midday trading today. Senseonics — which makes glucose monitoring products — said the securities in […]
