MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Mini robot simplifies dental treatment by preparing teeth for crowns
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a miniature dental robot that could one day automatically prepare teeth for crowns. The technology could help reduce the number of appointments needed for dental treatment.
Draeger Receives FDA Clearance for Evita V800 Software Update with New Ventilation Features
Draeger has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the latest software update for its Evita V800 ventilator. The version 3.10 software release introduces additional features designed to enhance mechanical ventilation for patients with pulmonary conditions, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
PorTal Access Secures FDA Clearance for FLEXI-PORT Vascular Access Ports
The power-injectable implantable port system is designed to support long-term vascular access in adult and paediatric patients.
AorticLab earns expanded CE mark for embolic protection device
AorticLab announced today that its FLOWer device received CE mark approval for extended use in transcatheter cardiovascular procedures.
LEM Surgical wins new FDA clearance for humanoid surgical robot
LEM Surgical announced today that the FDA granted a new 510(k) clearance for its Dynamis robotic surgical system.
Masimo gets FDA nod for AI-enabled opioid-induced respiratory depression detection tech
Masimo, a Danaher (NYSE:DHR) company, today announced FDA clearance for an opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) detection platform.
Ultrasound-based approach may reduce harmful inflammation and support joint healing
Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, have published new findings suggesting continuous low-intensity ultrasound may help shift the body’s immune response from prolonged inflammation toward tissue repair, a discovery that could eventually contribute to novel treatments for joint injuries and post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Hibernation-like cooling after stroke may reduce brain damage
Researchers have now found a way to turn this emergency into a tool to protect the body from the devastating effects of another health emergency—a stroke.