MedTech News
Intuitive wins expanded FDA indications for da Vinci SP for trio of new procedures
Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG)+
announced today that the FDA cleared its da Vinci single port (SP) surgical robot for use in new types of procedures.
FDA clears HeartBeam’s at-home arrhythmia assessment tool
HeartBeam’s ECG software duplicates the 12-lead ECG approach undertaken in healthcare settings with electrodes to evaluate heart arrhythmias.
Roche gains CE Mark for bacterial vaginosis/candida vaginitis assay
The assay is currently available in nations that recognise the CE Mark.
FDA Approves ProVee System, New Generation of Prostatic Urethral Stents
The ProVee System is a next-generation prostatic urethral stent designed to gently open up the obstructed prostate and relieve lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH
SMART Launches Research Centre to Develop Wearable Ultrasound Imaging System
The Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care (WITEC) collaborative research project aims to develop the world’s first wearable ultrasound imaging system for continuous, real-time monitoring and personalised diagnosis of chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure.
Too sick to socialize: How the brain and immune system promote staying in bed
MIT researchers discover how an immune system molecule triggers neurons to shut down social behavior in mice modeling infection.
Medical Microinstruments wins FDA nod for surgical robot instruments
Medical Microinstruments (MMI) announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its NanoWrist surgical robot instruments.
Aquapass’s fluid overload therapy system gains marketing approval in Israel
The approval is said to cover a range of clinical indications and supports use in both acute and chronic patients.