MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Contrario Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Cyperus Sperm Separation Device
Single-use device prepares motile sperm for IVF, ICSI and IUI, giving fertility labs the next evolution in sperm separation technology with advanced capabilities.
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
FDA expands approval of Instylla’s Embrace HES for arterial bleeds
Data supporting the expanded clearance came from the HALT study involving 130 patients.
Magnetic bead implants could offer more accurate way to control prosthetic limbs
MIT researchers have shown that they can accurately track muscle movement using tiny magnetic beads implanted in the muscle. These measurements could make it easier for people with certain types of amputations to control their prosthetic limbs.
CereVasc Receives FDA IDE Approval to Evaluate the eShunt® System in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
FDA authorization enables clinical investigation of a fundamentally different approach for patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease
An Experimental Antibody Kept HIV’s Monkey Counterpart in Remission for up to Four Years
A single dose of an antibody targeting immune cells helped some monkeys stay free of detectable virus long after stopping treatment.
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.