MedTech News
Tumor tissue on a chip: New possibilities for cell therapies and personalized medicine
How do tumors react to a certain therapeutic approach? Knowing this before the start of a therapy would be of enormous value for people suffering from cancer as well as for the doctors treating them.
Repurposed beer yeast may offer a cost-effective way to remove lead from water
A filter made from yeast encapsulated in hydrogels can quickly absorb lead as water flows through it.
Women in U.S. Can Now Collect Their Own Sample for Cervical Cancer Screening
The approval allows women to self-collect vaginal specimens for HPV testing in a health care setting, which could include non-traditional locations such as a retail pharmacy or mobile clinic.
Butterfly Network launches portable ultrasound for bladder scans
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it launched its first specialty product, the iQ+ Bladder portable ultrasound.
Atraverse wins FDA nod for left-heart access device
Atraverse Medical announced today that the FDA cleared its Hotwire radiofrequency guidewire left-heart access device.
Meditrina Announces CE Mark Approval and First Multi-International Cases Performed
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Meditrina, a leading innovator in gynecologic medical devices, announces the successful receipt of UKCA Mark, and CE Mark approval in accordance with Regulation (EU) 20147/745, for its state-of-the-art Aveta Hysteroscopy System. With this significant milestone achieved, Meditrina is thrilled to enter international markets, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s commitment to advancing women’s health globally.
Rapid Medical™ Completes Successful Ischemic Stroke Procedures with the World’s First Robotic Thrombectomy Device
The procedures utilized an AI-powered, robotic TIGERTRIEVER to automate and optimize personalized treatments
OrthAlign Launches Lantern® Handheld Technology for Total, Partial, and Revision Knee Arthroplasty in Japan.
IRVINE, Calif., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OrthAlign, Inc., a leading innovator in surgical technology, announces the launch of its flagship product, Lantern, in Japan. The launch will be driven by its longstanding commercial partner, who have represented OrthAlign in the market since 2013 and supported over 68,000 OrthAlign cases.