MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Penumbra receives FDA clearance for Lightning technology to treat deep vein thrombosis
Clearance is supported by BOLT-DVT findings on clot removal, safety and patient outcomes
Edwards wins FDA approval for Pascal Precision in tricuspid valve repair
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) obtained FDA approval for its minimally invasive procedure to help repair a leaky tricuspid heart valve.
AI model detects signs of faulty DNA repair in ovarian cancer using tissue images
An AI model created by researchers at King’s can detect signs of faulty repair mechanisms in ovarian cancer cells, potentially leading to a low-cost, widely accessible diagnostic tool in the future.
Reducing nuclear damage improves heart function and survival in mice
Reducing damage to the nuclei of heart muscle cells improved heart function and extended survival in mice with a form of inherited heart disease, according to a new study led by Cornell researchers.
Invisible infrared light creates green letters that are less prone to blur
Infrared light is invisible to us. Yet under the right conditions, pulses of near-infrared light can give rise to a visible image in the eye—one that behaves in ways that defy intuition. ICTER scientists investigated what happens to that image when it is no longer perfectly focused.
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
Haemonetics wins FDA approval of PerQseal Elite vascular closure system
Haemonetics (NYSE: HAE) has received FDA approval for its PerQseal Elite vascular closure system for large-bore arterial procedures, following the company’s $116.4 million acquisition of Vivasure Medical in January 2026.
Abbott’s Cologuard Plus screening test receives CE Mark
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has received approval in Europe for its updated Cologuard Plus screening test for colorectal cancer, ahead of plans for a phased rollout across the continent.