MedTech News

Interventional Systems wins new FDA nod for surgical robot with CT guidance
Interventional Systems announced that the FDA granted a new 510(k) clearance for its Micromate surgical robot system.

Soft optical fibers block pain while moving and stretching with the body
Scientists have a new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain. The fibers could help with testing treatments for nerve-related pain.

Scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) engineered an innovative magnetic gel that promises to accelerate the healing of diabetic wounds, reduce the rates of recurrence, and in turn, lower the incidents of limb amputations.

Germicidal UV lights could be producing indoor air pollutants, study finds
While useful for killing pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, the lights may cause unwanted chemical reactions and should be used with ventilation, researchers say.

J&J receives 510(k) clearance for foot fixation device, targets growing bunion market
CrossRoads Extremity Systems, which J&J acquired in 2022, submitted the 510(k) filing for the TriLEAP plating system earlier this year. The device is designed to accommodate multiple screw diameters and features procedure-specific plate options.

Masimo wins de novo authorization for measure of high blood oxygen levels
The ORi device is intended to support standard pulse oximetry by providing additional insights into patients with higher than normal oxygenation.

Proprio announces first human use of AI-driven surgical visualization platform
Proprio today announced the successful first-in-human use of its Paradigm surgical technology platform for 3D visualization.

FDA clears DePuy Synthes TriLeap plating system for foot and ankle surgeries
DePuy Synthes, the orthopedic device business of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ)+
, has won FDA 510(k) clearance for its TriLeap lower extremity anatomic plating system.