MedTech News

AdvaMed weighs in on Dr. Oz’s selection to lead CMS
President-elect Donald Trump today said he is nominating Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Augmedics picks up FDA nod for new CT-Fluoro registration
Augmedics announced today that the FDA cleared the CT-to-fluoroscopy (CT-Fluoro) registration method for its Xvision Spine System.

Nanosonics Launches Innovative Wireless Ultrasound Probe Holder for Enhanced Disinfection and Traceability
SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nanosonics, Inc., a global leader in infection prevention solutions, is proud to announce the release of its newest accessory for the US and Canadian markets—the trophon® Wireless Ultrasound Probe Holder.

Stryker unveils Oculan Lighting Platform to enhance surgical visualization and illumination
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, USA, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, unveiled the Oculan Lighting Platform, an innovative lighting solution designed to provide consistent, high-quality illumination, allowing surgeons to focus on delivering the highest standard of care.

Novoxel Inc. announces the U.S. FDA clearance of the Tixel i (pronounced “Tixel Eye”) for sale in the USA.
Simple Relief™ from Dry Eye comes from 2-minute treatment with Tixel i®

Zimmer Biomet wins CE mark for Persona Knee
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) announced today that it received CE mark approval in Europe for its Persona Revision Knee system.

THINK Surgical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Use of LinkSymphoKnee (LSK) implants With TMINI Miniature Robotic System
FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic surgical robots, today announced that its TMINI® Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with the LinkSymphoKnee (LSK) from Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG, Germany (LINK) under a Collaboration Agreement between the two companies.

When a cell protector collaborates with a killer
New research reveals what it takes for a protein that is best known for protecting cells against death to take on the opposite role.