MedTech News
First patient treated with Medtronic Altaviva following FDA nod
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)+
today reported the first patient treated with its Altaviva neuromodulation device for urge urinary incontinence.
Bunkerhill Secures FDA Clearance for ECG-EF, Using AI to Detect Reduced Ejection Fraction from Routine ECGs
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bunkerhill Health today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for ECG-EF, an artificial intelligence algorithm that detects reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), a key indicator of heart failure, using data from routine 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Arthrex Achieves First Case with NanoNeedle™ Scope 2.0
NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arthrex, a global leader in minimally invasive surgical technology, announced the launch of NanoNeedle™ scope 2.0, the latest version of the company’s minimally invasive imaging platform. The technology was recently used for the first time in a clinical case by Kyle Anderson, MD, at Anderson Sports Medicine in Bingham Farms, Michigan.
Noul Secures FDA Registration for Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Cartridge
YONGIN, South Korea, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Noul Co., Ltd. (CEO: David Lim), a medical AI company specializing in blood and cancer diagnostics, announced that FDA registration has been completed for its cervical cancer diagnostic cartridge miLab™ Cartridge CER and clearing agent SafeFix™ CER, both core components of the company’s cervical cancer diagnostic solution miLab™ CER.
Diamond power could be a medical implant’s best friend
RMIT researchers have created an experimental 3D-printed diamond–titanium device that generates electricity from flowing liquid and receives wireless power through tissue making it possible to remotely sense changes in flow.
Smart device uses AI and bioelectronics to speed up wound healing process
As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” designed by engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, aims to optimize each stage of the process.
Smart shoe insert could improve mobility for people with walking problems
Maintaining balance while walking may seem automatic—until suddenly it isn’t. Gait impairment, or difficulty with walking, is a major liability for stroke and Parkinson’s patients. Not only do gait issues slow a person down, but they are also one of the top causes of falls. And solutions are often limited to time-intensive and costly physical therapy.
Techsomed Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for BioTraceIO360 Kidney Ablation Indication
The expanded clearance extends BioTraceIO360 beyond liver applications to kidney procedures, advancing Techsomed’s vision of a multi-organ, AI-driven image-guided therapy platform that standardises minimally invasive cancer care.