MedTech News
iRhythm wins regulatory nod in Japan for Zio ECG
iRhythm Technologies (Nasdaq: IRTC)+ announced that it received approval in Japan for its Zio long-term continuous monitoring (LTCM) system.
Wearable lung patch uses deep learning to detect asthma and COPD
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a deep learning (DL) model that they paired with a wearable patch equipped with a highly sensitive sensor that can automatically detect wheezing sounds
Research team develops the prosthesis of the future, the first in the world with magnetic control
It is the first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand that allows amputees to reproduce all movements simply by thinking and to control the force applied when grasping fragile objects. No wires, no electrical connection, only magnets and muscles to control the movements of the fingers and enable everyday activities such as opening a jar, using a screwdriver, picking up a coin.
Smith+Nephew launches Total Ankle patient-matched guides
Smith+Nephew (NYSE: SNN)+
announced that it launched its Total Ankle patient-matched, 3D-printed guides for planning and performing replacement procedures.
Hinge Health unveils new FDA-cleared wireless pain relief device
Hinge Health announced that it launched its Enso 3 FDA-cleared wireless device for reducing musculoskeletal pain.
THINK Surgical Announces First Use of Its TMINI Miniature Robotic System with New Features
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic surgical robots, today announced the successful completion of the first total knee arthroplasty procedure utilizing its new TMINI® Miniature Robotic System version 1.1 following recent FDA 510(k) clearance.
Zavation Medical Products, LLC announces launch of Varisync® ALIF System
FLOWOOD, Miss., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zavation Medical Products, LLC (“Zavation”), an innovator in spinal device technology, proudly announces the launch of its latest product—the Varisync® ALIF System. Engineered to streamline ALIF procedures, the Varisync system offers customization and efficiency with two spacer fixation options: anchors and screws.
Tyber Medical’s PEEK ToeGrip Hammer Toe Implant Family Receives MDR Certification
BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tyber Medical LLC, a leading orthopedic device manufacturer specializing in private label implants for the extremity, trauma, and spine markets, is proud to announce that its PEEK ToeGrip Hammer Toe implant family has received Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification from TÜV Rheinland. This prestigious certification marks the first time a hammer toe implant has achieved both FDA 510(k) clearance and MDR certification, setting a new standard for orthopedic implants.