MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Tiny sensor could transform head injury detection
A tiny sensor that detects hazardous head impacts the instant they occur could reshape safety monitoring in sports, transportation and other high-risk settings.
When a virus releases the immune brake: New evidence on the onset of multiple sclerosis
Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis arise when the immune system turns against the body itself. Yet for most of them, it remains unclear why this process begins. Researchers have now identified how the Epstein-Barr virus can, under specific conditions, initiate early multiple sclerosis-like damage in the brain. This offers a new perspective on how rare immune events may shape disease risk.
Sequel Med Tech, Diabeloop to integrate automated insulin delivery algorithm into twiist pump
Sequel Med Tech and Diabeloop today announced a collaboration to integrate a new algorithm into the twiist automated insulin pump.
A protein found in the GI tract can neutralize many bacteria
The protein, known as intelectin-2, also helps to strengthen the mucus barrier lining the digestive tract.
Boston Scientific wins FDA nod for Farapoint PFA catheter
A Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX)+
executive said on social media that the company received FDA approval for its Farapoint pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter.
AliveCor earns another FDA nod for AI-powered 12-lead ECG tech
AliveCor announced today that it received FDA clearance for the next generation of its AI technology for the Kardia 12L ECG system.
Imricor wins FDA clearance for MRI-guided EP mapping catheter
Minneapolis-based Imricor Medical Systems (ASX:IMR) said it won 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its Vision-MR Diagnostic Catheter.
Spectrumedics Announces CE Mark Approval For Its Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy System
SINGAPORE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spectrumedics Medical (hereinafter “Spectrumedics”) is pleased to announce that its Sonico-CX Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System has obtained CE Mark certification under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR). The system comprises the Sonico-CX Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy Catheter and the Intravascular Lithotripsy Generator.