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Cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein data in ransomware attack
A cyberattack group known as BlackCat is threatening to release Henry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC)+
data unless the medical device manufacturer and distributor pays a ransom.
Penumbra touts benefits of vacuum thrombectomy for PE in late-breaking data
An interim analysis of Penumbra’s Indigo aspiration system met its primary safety and efficacy criteria, according to data shared at the Vascular Interventional Advances Conference.
Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
As little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep, also known as slow wave sleep, in older years could stave off dementia.
Cardio Flow Announces Completion of First Commercial Cases of Innovative FreedomFlow Orbital Atherectomy Platform
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cardio Flow, Inc., a privately held commercial-stage medical device company and developer of minimally invasive devices to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), is pleased to announce the successful completion of its first commercial cases for its FreedomFlow® Orbital Atherectomy Platform following FDA clearance in late September.
Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma
Promising new research co-led by Ritu Raman, the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and MIT collaborators aims to restore mobility for those who have lost muscle through disease or trauma.
First commercial cases completed with Levita Magnetics’ MARS surgical robot
Levita Magnetics today announced the world’s first commercial use for its MARS magnetic-assisted robotic surgery platform.
Moon Surgical announces first commercial Maestro surgical robot cases in France
Moon Surgical today announced the successful completion of the first 10 laparoscopic surgeries with its Maestro system in France.
Interventional Systems wins new FDA nod for surgical robot with CT guidance
Interventional Systems announced that the FDA granted a new 510(k) clearance for its Micromate surgical robot system.