MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Conductive plastic mimics heart cell ion signaling for first time
The findings, published in Nature Communications, pave the way for new types of prostheses, heart implants and sensors in the long term.
Engineered Salmonella deliver cancer-killing viruses, shrinking liver and pancreatic tumors in mice
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have designed non-toxic Salmonella bacteria to deliver viruses that are safe to humans but potent against liver and pancreatic cancer tumors—two cancers with an extremely poor prognosis.
New antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria by targeting previously unknown vulnerability
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a new antibiotic that kills some of the world’s most dangerous and drug-resistant bacteria—and does so by targeting a previously unknown vulnerability, opening the door to an entirely new class of treatments.
Injectable hydrogel relieves osteoarthritis pain and repairs cartilage in preclinical tests
A Yale study published in the journal Bioactive Materials found that the medication lacosamide acts as a highly effective, dual-purpose treatment that relieves joint pain and reverses cartilage damage in osteoarthritis, especially when a specialized hydrogel delivers the drug directly into the joint.
KrystoLens from Brain Navi Receives TFDA Certification, Set to Enter Taiwan Market
Brain Navi Biotechnology Achieves Key Regulatory Milestone Following Recognition at the 22nd National Innovation Award
Waters Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of BD BACTEC FXI Culture System, Enabling Broader Access to Bloodstream Infection Diagnostics
MILFORD, Mass., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced that the BD BACTEC FXI Culture System has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance.
Reach Surgical Receives CE Mark Approval for SOUND REACH™ Swift
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reach Surgical, the surgical solutions division of Genesis MedTech, has received CE Mark approval for SOUND REACHTM Swift, ultrasonic shears designed for open surgical procedures, including breast and thyroid surgeries.
FDA Clears Clarius Ejection Fraction AI for Automated Cardiac Ultrasound Assessments
Clarius Mobile Health announced FDA clearance for its Ejection Fraction AI, an intelligent cardiac assessment tool integrated directly into the Clarius ultrasound app.