MedTech News

ActiveProtective Receives FDA Marketing Authorization for the Tango Belt, a Breakthrough-Designated Wearable Device for the Prevention of Fall-Induced Hip Fractures in Older Adults
PHILADELPHIA, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ActiveProtective® (APT) is proud to announce the launch of Tango® Belt, a wearable medical device utilizing sensors to monitor motion and deploy airbags during serious hip-impacting falls. The Tango Belt, having already received Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was further granted marketing authorization as a prescription-only device intended as an adjunctive to standard-of-care to reduce the risk of hip fracture or hip dislocation due to falls in older adults at risk of major hip injury due to falls (DEN240021).

Microfluidic chip technology enables real-time study of cancer cell interactions with blood vessels
Researchers have developed a cutting-edge chip technology capable of precisely mimicking the interactions between cancer cells and blood vessels, akin to the human body environment. This innovation is being hailed as a significant breakthrough in the quest for patient-specific cancer drug development.

Edwards receives CE mark for Sapien M3 mitral valve replacement device
The replacement system is launching into markets already served by repair devices, namely Edwards’ Pascal and Abbott’s Mitraclip.

CeriBell earns FDA nod for pediatric seizure detection software
CeriBell (Nasdaq:CBLL) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation Ceribell Clarity algorithm.

EBR wins FDA nod for leadless pacing system
EBR Systems announced that it received FDA approval for its wireless cardiac pacing device for heart failure

DESKi wins FDA clearance for HeartFocus software
DESKi today announced FDA clearance of HeartFocus, its AI-enabled heart exam software.

Terumo Neuro Receives FDA Approval for Carotid Stent System
First Dual-Layer Micromesh Carotid Stent Approved for Use in the U.S.

B. Braun Launches EZCOVER® Probe Cover Set for Improved Ultrasound Safety in Peripheral Nerve Block Procedures
BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), a leader in smart infusion therapy and pain management, announced today the launch of the EZCOVER® Probe Cover Set into the U.S. market.