MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Tiny ‘mini-me’ organs grown from children’s cells are transforming cystic fibrosis care
More than 2,000 known CFTR mutations have been identified worldwide. The type of mutation a patient carries can alter everything from how severe their symptoms are to what drugs will work for them.
Why some breast cancers evade treatment: Protein secreted by T cells may explain resistant tumors
A study led by researchers at UT Southwestern, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, suggests that a protein secreted by immune cells within these tumors causes them to grow even in the absence of estrogen.
New tool spots early signs of infection after breast cancer reconstruction
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new tool to detect reconstruction-related infections early, before they cause symptoms.
A 3D-printed delivery system enhances vaccine delivery via microneedle array patch
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo have used 3D-printing technology to improve the viral titer of microneedle array patches, resulting in effective immunogenicity and protection against infection in mice.
Experimental bioadhesive patch sticks to wet brain tissue and wipes out most glioblastoma cells
A research team led by Professor Víctor Yuste, from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Institut de Neurociències de la UAB (INc-UAB), has designed and tested several bioadhesive patches that could be placed at the site where the tumor is removed during surgery, targeting any remaining cancer cells.
P&F Secures EU MDR CE Certification for TricValve® System
VIENNA, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — P&F Products and Features GmbH, a global heart valve MedTech company focused on transcatheter solutions for structural heart disease, today announced it has received CE Mark certification under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 for its TricValve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve System. The certification confirms TricValve’s compliance with the EU’s most stringent medical device regulatory requirements.
First-of-its-kind Universal Clearance Establishes Maximum Regulatory Access to the Bezier Parametric Curve Spinal Rod System for Patients and Surgeons
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Bezier Parametric Curve Rod System from Spinal Resources, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance for compatibility with any cleared pedicle screw set available on the US market, regardless of manufacturer.
LEADOPTIK Announces First-in-Human Use of FDA-Cleared LIA™ System
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEADOPTIK, Inc., a medical technology company focused on advancing precision lung cancer biopsy, today announced the successful first-in-human clinical use of its FDA-cleared Last Inch Assessment™ (LIA) System at University of Chicago Medical Center.