MedTech News
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.
Simple test can predict risk of heart disease better than current standard
In a new study, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and Harvard University in the U.S., researchers have shown comprehensively that a combination of two lipoprotein markers, measured in a simple blood test, can give more accurate information about individual risk of heart disease than the current blood cholesterol test, potentially saving lives.
Ultrasound-activated cilia can clean implanted stents and catheters
Urinary stents and catheters are implanted medical tubes that are widely used in human and veterinary medicine to drain urine to/from the bladder. Ureteral stents are used when the ureter, the duct between the kidney and bladder, is blocked by tumors, pregnancy, stones or anatomical narrowing.
Platform technology screens millions of drugs and genes to reveal new therapeutic pathways
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have developed a new technology for drug and functional genomics screenings, which could reshape the way diseases are treated.
First ‘smart,’ wearable, pediatric soft exoskeleton provides mobility for children with motor difficulties
Just one look at the next-generation lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy reveals the powerful role technology can play in solving global challenges and improving lives.
Sonavex wins FDA nod for AI-enabled ultrasound device
Sonavex announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-enabled EchoMap device with 3D ultrasound capabilities.
Orchestra BioMed wins FDA IDE for sirolimus-angioballoon
Orchestra BioMed (Nasdaq:OBIO) announced today that it received FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) for its Virtue drug-coated balloon.
Insulet earns insulin patch pump patent victory against EOFlow with permanent injunction
A judge has issued a permanent injunction, signaling an Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) victory in a trade secret case against EOFlow.