MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Researchers develop a safer, more reliable material for growing small-scale models of the human gut
Scientists can use patient-derived tissue samples to grow miniature versions of human organs, allowing them to test new medications and disease treatments for personalized care.
Embolx Secures New CMS HCPCS Level II G-Code for Pressure-Generating Catheter Procedures Performed in the Physician Office (OBL)
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Embolx, Inc., a leader in advanced microcatheter technology for targeted embolization procedures, today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established a new HCPCS Level II code, G0577, covering Sniper® procedures performed in the physician office, or office-based lab (OBL), setting. The new code took effect July 1, 2026.
FDA approves Leqembi Iqlik® (lecanemab-irmb) subcutaneous injection as a starting dose for early Alzheimer’s disease
STOCKHOLM, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BioArctic AB’s (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) partner Eisai today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for a once weekly lecanemab irmb subcutaneous injection (US brand name: Leqembi Iqlik®) as a starting dose for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. The US launch is planned for late August 2026.
HistoSonics wins CE mark for Edison histotripsy system
HistoSonics announced today that it received CE mark approval for its Edison non-invasive histotripsy technology platform.
Claria Medical earns FDA nod for tissue containment, removal device for hysterectomy
Claria Medical announced today that it received FDA de novo authorization for its Claria system for minimally invasive hysterectomies.
Abbott gets FDA nod for longer length Esprit BTK drug-eluting scaffold
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that the FDA approved the longer length (76 mm) Esprit BTK drug-eluting scaffold system.
FDA Clears CliniComp PACS Viewer (MIMPS), Unifying Diagnostic Imaging, Enterprise EHR, and Native AI in a Single Platform
SAN DIEGO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CliniComp, a pioneer in high-performing, reliable, electronic health record (EHR) solutions, announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Viewer as a Medical Image Management and Processing System (MIMPS).
Engineers develop AI tool to design peptides that turn signals on or off
To develop new and better peptides, the short amino acid strings behind medicines like GLP-1 drugs, researchers have used AI to generate candidates and to predict their properties.