MedTech News

Tiny RNA molecule may hold the key to treating knee osteoarthritis
A discovery by scientists at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences could pave the way for new breakthroughs in detecting and treating the disease. Their findings were recently published in Nature Communications.

Study of facial bacteria could lead to probiotics that promote healthy skin
During the early teen years, many new strains of C. acnes colonize the skin on our faces. This could be an optimal time for probiotic treatment.

Edwards wins FDA nod for TAVR in aortic stenosis without symptoms
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) announced today that it received FDA approval for its Sapien 3 TAVR for severe aortic stenosis (AS) without symptoms.

Intuitive earns expanded FDA nod for da Vinci single port system
Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG)+
announced today that it received FDA clearance for a new indication for its da Vinci single port (SP) surgical robot.

Element Sciences earns FDA premarket approval for wearable defibrillator patch
Element Science announced today that it received FDA pre-market approval for its Jewel Patch wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD).

Neuralink wins FDA breakthrough nod for treating speech impairment
Neuralink said today on social media that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for treating individuals with severe speech impairment.

Flexible biocompatible ultrasonic receiver enables efficient wireless power for implantable devices
With the increasing demand for underwater and implantable medical electronics, a stable and continuous power supply is essential. However, conventional wireless charging methods (such as electromagnetic induction and radio frequency-based charging) used in smartphones and wireless earphones suffer from short transmission distances, low energy transfer efficiency in biological tissues, and electromagnetic interference.

Teleflex wins FDA nod for expanded hemostatic device indications
Teleflex (NYSE: TFX) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded indications of its QuikClot Control+ hemostatic device.