09-05-2023 US FDA awards breakthrough device designation to Reach Neuro’s Avantis platform in a boon to chronic stroke patientsReach Neuro has acquired a Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA for its Avantis platform. It delivers small electrical impulses to the spinal cord to restore mo |
09-05-2023 US FDA grants 510(k) approval to GE HealthCare's CARESCAPE Canvas patient monitoring platformGE HealthCare's CARESCAPE Canvas patient monitoring platform has been granted US FDA 510(k) clearance, offering flexible patient care through scalable monitoring capabi |
08-05-2023 US FDA grants 510(k) approval to Icentia’s ambulatory, continuous ECG monitoring solution, CardioSTATIcentia Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for CardioSTAT, its ambulatory ECG monitoring solution. CardioSTAT, which relies on a wire-free, single-use recorder, has |
08-05-2023 Newly patented bone marrow biopsy device to strengthen bone cancer treatment landscape in India, says GlobalDataA new biopsy device developed by GCRI and IITRAM simplifies the tissue extraction process. The bone marrow biopsy device helps doctors identify the bone, confirms the d |
03-05-2023 Pixium's AMD Implant Wins Breakthrough Device DesignationPixium Vision, a Paris-based company, has received a breakthrough device designation for its Prima System, an implant designed to restore vision in patients with dry ag |
29-04-2023 India's first indigenously developed surgical robot undertakes its first heart surgery in IndiaIndia's indigenous robotic system, the SSI MANTRA, created history by performing its first heart surgery. Developed by a robotic cardiac surgeon, the technology aims to |
29-04-2023 SCHOTT smart manufacturing technology perfeXion ensures 100% traceability of pharma glass tubingSCHOTT Glass India's perfeXion smart manufacturing technology ensures 100% traceability of pharma glass tubing from furnace to final packaging, providing quality assura |
29-04-2023 Tianlong launches GeneFlex Nucleic Acid Extractor and Gentier mini+ Real-time PCR SystemTianlong has launched two new products, Gentier mini+ Real-time PCR System and the GeneFlex Nucleic Acid Extractor designed for nucleic acid extraction and real-time PC |
29-04-2023 Ad Astra Diagnostics presents 510(k) application to US FDA for QScout haematology analyzerAd Astra Diagnostics (AAD) has declared the submission of a 510(k) application to the US FDA for its QScout RLD rapid-result haematology system. The system can notify w |
27-04-2023 Scivita Medical collaborates with Boston Sci to Broaden Single-use Videoscope DemandScivita Medical Technology has entered into a strategic agreement with Boston Scientific to commercialise its single-use percutaneous choledochoscope. The two companies |
19-04-2023 Molbio Diagnostics includes TruenatH3N2/H1N1 test in its respiratory disease portfolioIndia's first medical technology unicorn, Molbio Diagnostics, has launched the Truenat H3N2/H1N1 diagnostic test, approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organiz |
18-04-2023 TATAA Biocenter becomes an authorized Qualified Service Provider for HTG Molecular DiagnosticsTATAA Biocenter has received certification as a Qualified Service Provider for HTG Molecular Diagnostics, expanding its portfolio of molecular analysis services. This c |
17-04-2023 eTrueNorth partners with Hy-Vee to offer pharmacy-based Covid-19 and flu testsHy-Vee, Inc. and eTrueNorth have partnered to provide no-cost testing and treatment for Covid-19 and flu infections to Iowans displaying symptoms at nine Hy-Vee pharmac |
17-04-2023 Waters offers a sensitive and compact clinical IVD system with a Xevo TQ Absolute IVD mass spectrometerWaters Corporation launched its latest Xevo TQ Absolute IVD mass spectrometer, expanding its range of MassTrak IVD LC-MS/MS systems used in clinical diagnostic applicat |
16-04-2023 Vijaya Medical and Educational Trust choose Dozee's AI-based contactless vitals monitoring technologyDozee, an AI-based contactless Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) & Early Warning System (EWS), has been implemented by Vijaya Hospital in Chennai. The solution improv |
16-04-2023 HIV self-testing to start in India: Findings from the STAR InitiativeThe WHO recommends HIV self-testing (HIVST) to close gaps in HIV diagnoses among key populations like sex workers, men who have sex with same-sex, transgender individua |
15-04-2023 Amicare Hospital launches the first robotic knee replacement system in Western UP to aid in complex knee surgeriesAmicare, a well-known orthopedic and multispeciality hospital in Ghaziabad, has introduced a fully automated robotic knee replacement surgery system in western UP. This |
15-04-2023 Biovica enters a collaboration with IT Health Fusion to commercialize the DiviTum TKa assay in ItalyBiovica is a biotech company established in Sweden in 2009 with a mission to enhance the monitoring and prediction of the effectiveness of cancer therapies. Recently, t |
14-04-2023 Medtech offers user-friendly, safe, quality vaporizers to combat H3N2 with steam inhalationAs cases of H3N2 continue to rise, steam inhalation is one of the most effective ways to relieve cold and chest congestion. Medtech Life, India's largest homecare elect |
12-04-2023 Medical diagnosis with AI brings in time-bound precision for quick decisions to treatment accessAI is transforming the medical field by enhancing the accuracy of diagnoses and offering new treatments, according to Dr Ajay Hegde and Dr Girish Menon from Kasturba Me |
11-04-2023 Pristyn Care presents robotic knee replacement in PunePristyn Care, India's leading secondary care provider, has introduced fully automated robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery in Pune. The Deccan Hardikar Hospi |
11-04-2023 Illumina presents new software to allow tertiary analysis for oncology applications, and soon rare diseaseIllumina Inc. recently launched Connected Insights, a new cloud-based software intended for tertiary analysis of clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. It comp |
10-04-2023 Medtronic partners with Qure.ai to grow stroke management in India.India Medtronic Private Limited, a subsidiary of Medtronic plc, has partnered with Qure.ai to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) for stroke management in I |
08-04-2023 Fujifilm India unveils CAD EYE function for upper gastrointestinal diagnosis at the GI Update 2023 MysuruFujifilm India, a healthcare imaging and information systems pioneer, unveiled an upgraded version of CAD EYE, a diagnostic aid for the stomach and oesophagus, at the n |
03-04-2023 US FDA endorses Emergent BioSolutions’ OTC naloxone nasal sprayThe FDA has granted over-the-counter (OTC) approval for Narcan, a 4mg naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray. It is the first naloxone product to be approved for use withou |
02-04-2023 CE mark of the Getinge heart pump suspended by a second notified body, discontinuing sales for three monthsTÜV SÜD has suspended the CE certificate for Getinge's Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump for up to three months due to concerns about risk management, post |
02-04-2023 FDA Clearance for Chitosan-Based Hemostat to Control Severe Surgical BleedingAxio Biosolutions, a Bangalore-based company, has developed a chitosan-based hemostat named Ax-Surgi Surgical Hemostat, which has received 510(k) clearance from the US |
02-04-2023 Fujirebio presents fully automated Lumipulse G NfL CSF and Lumipulse G NfL Blood testsH U Group Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary Fujirebio have introduced the Lumipulse G NfL CSF and Lumipulse G NfL Blood assays for the automated Lumipulse G immunoassay |
02-04-2023 Getinge gets US FDA premarket clearance for the iCast, covered stent systemGetinge, a company that provides innovative solutions worldwide, recently announced that its iCast, the covered stent system received premarket approval by the US Food |
28-03-2023 STIM Oral Care launches STIM Sonic Electric Toothbrush to boost its portfolioSTIM Oral Care launched the STIM Sonic Electric Toothbrush, which promises superior cleaning performance and a comfortable brushing experience. 27-03-2023 AntennaWare acquires patent for wireless tech designed to unlock implant applicationsA new technology has recently been patented that has the potential to improve the wireless transmission of data from within the human body by reducing the amount of ene |
26-03-2023 The University of Cincinnati researchers conceive innovative breathing aid, PEP BuddyPulmonologists from the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that could improve the lives of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). T |
23-03-2023 Gestalt collaborates with Pramana to offer customers advanced, AI-enabled image analysis in an end-to-end solutionGestalt Diagnostics Inc. and Pramana, Inc. have joined forces to provide an AI-powered digital pathology platform for laboratories and medical centres. The partnership |
23-03-2023 Agilent reveals end-to-end digital pathology workflow solution at USCAP 2023Agilent Technologies Inc, an international leader in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, has announced an end-to-end digital pathology solutio |
20-03-2023 Apollo Hospitals expands robotics to 20+specialitiesApollo Hospitals has been a trailblazer in healthcare robotics, performing over 10,000 robotics-assisted surgeries. In just two years, the number of robotic-assisted pr |
18-03-2023 Mylab Discovery Solutions partners with DnaNudge, UK, for point-of-decision diagnostic solutions.Mylab Discovery Solutions, a biotech company based in India, has partnered with DnaNudge, a UK-based genetics testing and medical diagnostics company, to develop next-g |
18-03-2023 Medtech Life presents an ad campaign to create awareness about precise blood pressure monitoringTo address the growing number of heart attack cases in the country, Medtech Life, India's largest manufacturer of homecare electromedical devices, has launched an ad ca |
05-03-2023 BioReference presents US FDA-authorized dual-stain triage test, CINtec PLUS Cytology, to improve cervical cancer screeningsBioReference Health LLC reportedly became the first commercial laboratory to employ the CINtec PLUS Cytology test from Roche Diagnostics. 04-03-2023 SeqOne Genomics and French CNR-MAT pioneered Oxford Nanopore sequencing technology to enhance patient outcomes in kidney disease while lowering turnaround timesSeqOne declared the outcomes of a long-standing research partnership with the French National Centre for Thrombotic MicroAngiopathies (CNR-MAT), aimed at enhancing the |
03-03-2023 MGI unveils ultra-high throughput sequencer DNBSEQ-T20×2 at MEDLAB Middle EastMGI Tech Co., Ltd., an international life science tools market leader, presented its new revolutionary product DNBSEQ-T20×2 in the Middle East region at MEDLAB Mi |
02-03-2023 US FDA grants EUA to Anavasi Diagnostics’ AscencioDx Covid-19 Test & AscencioDx Molecular DetectorAnavasi Diagnostics reported obtaining the Food and Drug Administration EUA |
02-03-2023 Global Hospital unveils Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical SystemGlobal Hospital presented the Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System, designed to help surgeons perform minimally invasive surgeries accurately and safely. This state-of-t |
02-03-2023 Quantiphi and Cerevel collaborate to harness the Google Cloud’s AI capacity in clinical workflow managementQuantiphi, an AI-first digital engineering company, reportedly collaborated with Cerevel Therapeutics to harness the capacity of Google Cloud’s artificial intelli |
02-03-2023 SPR Therapeutics acquires US FDA approval for expanded labelling to grow the intended patient population for SPRINT PNS SystemSPR Therapeutics, LLC, a medical device business, has received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for expanded labelling, which boosts the intended pati |
01-03-2023 Cepheid XpertMpox test for use in a POC setting receives EUA from US FDAThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Cepheid XpertMpox test for use in a POC (point-of-care) setting.
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28-02-2023 Medtronic’s Extravascular Defibrillator System to treat abnormal heart rhythms acquires CE markingMedtronic plc has acquired CE-Mark for the Aurora EV-ICD MRI SureScan (Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) and Epsila EV MRI SureScan defibrillation l |
28-02-2023 US FDA grants 510(k) marketing approval to Zephyrus Innovations' Aeroject 3ml safety syringeZephyrus Innovations (Zephyrus) reported receiving its first product 510(k) Marketing Approval from the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for its Aeroject 3ml safet |
20-02-2023 Zydus Hospitals collaborates with Medtronic to present India's first indigenous AI-based stroke care network in GujaratZydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, entered a partnership with India Medtronic Private Limited, Medtronic plc's wholly-owned subsidiary, to help stroke patients in Gujarat thro |
19-02-2023 Tecan and Element Biosciences collaborate to provide benchtop NGS workflow with MagicPrep NGS & AVITI SystemTecan and Element Biosciences, Inc, the developer of an innovative DNA sequencing |
19-02-2023 US FDA approves Imaging Analysis’ new AI-based vendor-neutral software solution, LVivo IQSDiA Imaging Analysis reported receiving the US FDA |
19-02-2023 BD presents BD Rhapsody HT Xpress System, a high-throughput single-cell multiomics platformBD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) reported a new instrument for single-cell multiomics examination that will allow scientists to run high-throughput studies without sa |
18-02-2023 ASG Superconductors enter an alliance with Siemens Healthineers for 10.5T ultra-high field MRI systems for brain researchASG Superconductors, a market-leading superconductor company, signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Healthineers to synergistically develop UHF MRI systems of unp |
17-02-2023 Advanced Instruments unveils Solentim Cell Metric X with automated evidence of clonality at day 0Advanced Instruments, a scientific and analytical instruments' global supplier, reportedly launched Cell Metric X, a high-contrast imager that delivers automatic same-d |
17-02-2023 Control Print enters collaboration with V ShapesControl Print Limited, India's leader in the manufacturing of coding and marking solutions, entered a joint ve |
16-02-2023 US FDA awards Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to BD’s Covid-19, influenza A/B, and RSV hybrid testBD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) reportedly received Emergency Use Authorization(EUA) from the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for a new molecular diagnostic co |
15-02-2023 Roche presents a Covid-19 PCR test to detect the infectious XBB.1.5 Omicron sub-variantRoche and its subsidiary TIB Molbiol have created a Covid-19 PCR test for investigators that detects and differentiates the latest concerning variant, XBB.1.5. The XBB.1.5 variant, prevailing in th |
15-02-2023 Mylab introduces conventional kits and devices to promote decentralized diagnostics through smaller labsMylab Discovery Solutions is set to introduce new in vitro diagnostic medical devices and kits to promote small labs pan- India. These devices and reagents are speciall |
08-02-2023 Axion BioSystems introduces a new high-throughput live-cell imaging platform, Omni Pro 12Axion BioSystems declares the Omni Pro 12 addition to the Omni live-cell imaging product range. The new platform features integrated robotics and a multi-plate design c |
07-02-2023 Sensorion, EVEON collaborate to design an injection system for the gene therapy delivery into the inner earSensorion and EVEON announced that they have collaborated to design and develop an injection system to deliver Sensorion’s gene therapy products to the inner ear, |
06-02-2023 Getinge heart pump receives third Class I recall following the patient's deathGetinge intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) recall has been marked as a Class I event by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Afte |
05-02-2023 Researchers developed a remote-controlled biological robot that could ultimately be used in surgeryResearchers have integrated mouse muscle tissue and a 3D-printed scaffold with microelectronics to construct small remote-controlled robots. 05-02-2023 2San launches dual test kit for Influenza A+B & COVID-19Healthcare products and solutions company, 2San, has launched a dual kit for Influenza A+B & SARS-CoV-2. With the continuous demand set upon the NHS post-pandemic, |
05-02-2023 Fujifilm India grows its endoscopy solutions portfolio with a new compact ultrasonic probe system at BRONCHUS 2023Fujifilm India has expanded its endoscopy solutions portfolio with the latest compact ultrasonic probe system PB2020-M2 during the 3rd Annual conference on Intervention |
05-02-2023 Geneoscopy aspires for US FDA Premarket clearance for noninvasive colorectal cancer RNA biomarker screening testGeneoscopy, Inc., a life sciences organisation focused on the growth of diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal health, reported submitting a Premarket Approval (PMA) app |
04-02-2023 iSono Health and Abdul Latif Jameel Health bring the world’s foremost AI-driven portable 3D breast ultrasoundAbdul Latif Jameel Health entered a new distribution contract with iSono Health, a San Francisco-based medical technology enterprise, intending to transform breast care |
03-02-2023 Hamamatsu Photonics unveils new slide scanner systemHamamatsu Photonics, a market leader in imaging technology, presented the new NanoZoomer S20MD Slide scanner system (C16300-21MDEU). 02-02-2023 Medtronic requests HVAD users to return batteries with welding defectsAfter identifying welding defects with some of the batteries employed in its HeartWare HVAD pumps last year, Medtronic has requested that patients and physicians return |
24-01-2023 US patent for IceCure Medical's Cryogen Pump for new-generation cryoablation systemsIceCure Medical Ltd., a developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology, the ProSense System that eliminates tumours by freezing, reported receiving the US Pate |
24-01-2023 Bayer's iodine-based contrast agent, Ultravist, receives EU approval for contrast-enhanced mammographyBayer reported EU approval for its iodine-based contrast agent Ultravist-300, -370 for contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM). The product can be used to study and detect |
22-01-2023 Olympus received two FDA warning letters over the safety of reprocessed endoscopesTokyo-based Olympus Medical got two warning letters from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) over safety issues related to reprocessing endoscopes, which involves cl |
20-01-2023 FDA asks for additional data on Abbott's rival to Medtronic balloon, setting back approval timelineThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has demanded further data on Abbott and Surmodics' drug-coated balloon, pushing back the companies' plans to market the device. |
20-01-2023 Loophole enables FDA authorization of unsafe medical devices, study findsA new Yale-led study reveals that manufacturers, through an ambiguity in the law, can use an unreliable medical device as a basis for U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administra |
19-01-2023 Biobeat reveals the prediction capabilities of its medical devices in heart failure patientsBiobeat, a worldwide leader in wearable remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions for the healthcare continuum, reported the publication of clinical data indicating the useability of its remote pat |
18-01-2023 BD presents an automated robotic track system, BD Kiestra, for microbiology labsBD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) launched a new robotic track system for the BD Kiestra microbiology laboratory solution that automates lab sample processing, which m |
18-01-2023 ALiA BioTech's instantaneous diagnostic platform brings multiplex testing in a single biochip in less than 15 minutesALiA BioTech's rapid diagnostic platform provides up to 30 results from one drop of body fluids like serum, blood, swab or urine. I |
17-01-2023 Seno Medical Inks and Genetik enter partnership to distribute OA/US breast imaging systemSeno Medical and Genetik Inc. entered into an exclusive distributor contract to market, sell and service the former's innovative ImagioOpto-Acoustic/ Ultrasound (OA/US) |
17-01-2023 AI mental health chatbot tool acquires Class IIa UKCA markLimbic Access, a psychological evaluation AI chatbot tool that can foresee mental health disorders with 93% accuracy, received Class IIa UKCA medical device approval. |
16-01-2023 DiaCarta's monkeypox test kit gets FDA's emergency use approvalDiaCarta, Ltd (DiaCarta) has reported receiving the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its QuantiVirusTM MPXV test. |
10-01-2023 Movano unveils women's health smart ring, EvieMovano Health unveiled its smart ring, Evie, developed especially for women. Evie provides users with medical-grade health information that's translated into personaliz |
10-01-2023 Saliva test delivers faster adrenal insufficiency diagnosisResearchers from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have discovered that an at-home test using saliva rather than blood provides a quicker and more convenient way to diagnose |
10-01-2023 Hydro Physio to come up with a new hydrotherapy system at Arab HealthHydro Physio, an aquatic therapy treadmill manufacturer based in the UK – will join the ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2023 to unveil its new hydrotherapy system |
10-01-2023 Aseptika achieves Innovate Smart Award for Smart Inhaler TrackerAseptika received an Innovate UK Smart Award for developing a Smart Inhaler Tracker for patients with lung health ailments. The Sma |
06-01-2023 Oceanit's ASSURE-100 Rapid Covid-19 Home Test receives US FDA's Emergency Use AuthorizationOceanit reported receiving the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for over-the-counter (OTC) use for ASSURE-100 Rapid Covid-19 Home |
04-01-2023 EOFlow seeks US FDA clearance for a wearable insulin pump, EOPatchEOFlow Co., Ltd. reported submitting a 510(k) application to the US FDA for its wearable disposable insulin pump EOPatch. EOFlow intends to enter the US, the world&rsqu |
02-01-2023 Johnson & Johnson Vision unveils intraocular lenses for patients with astigmatism in IndiaJohnson & Johnson Vision reported making TECNIS Synergy Toric II OptiBlue PC-IOL (intraocular lens) available for astigmatism patients in India. 29-12-2022 US FDA approves SI-BONE's iFuse Bedrock Granite implant system for expanded rod compatibilitySI-BONE, Inc. reported an additional FDA approval for iFuse Bedrock Granite. Newly approved indications include its use with various commercially available pedicle scre |
28-12-2022 Artificial intelligence revolutionising NHS stroke careThe British government's investment in avant-garde artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose and decide the best treatment for stroke patients proved to be a boon for te |
25-12-2022 Biocomposites' STIMULAN obtains approval in MexicoBiocomposites reported receiving a new broad-based approval for STIMULAN as an antibiotic carrier for use in bone and soft tissue in Mexico. 25-12-2022 Ada Health acquires Class II certification under MDRDigital health company Ada Health reported its Ada Assess successfully acquired a Class IIa certification as a medical device under the European Union Medical Device Re |
25-12-2022 Click acquires FDA breakthrough designation for prescription digital migraine therapyClick Therapeutics reported receiving breakthrough device designation for its prescription digital migraine therapy. The Food and D |
24-12-2022 Qiagen's therascreen KRAS kit gets US FDA approval for use as a companion to Mirati Therapeutics' Krazati diagnostic test in NSCLCQiagen reported the USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) clearance of its therascreen KRAS RGQ PCR kit (therascreen KRAS kit) as an auxiliary diagnostic test to Mirati |
21-12-2022 Abbott unveils the smallest implantable, rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system for chronic pain, EternaAbbott reported the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Eterna spinal cord stimulation system. Eterna SCS is the smallest implantable, rechargeable |
21-12-2022 GenWorks Health re-envisions gynaecology with Eva colposcope for the non-invasive device for cervical examinationGenWorks has recently unveiled a non-invasive device for cervical examination, Eva colposcope (Eva colpo). The company is pro |
15-12-2022 IHF to unveil an innovative sputum collection device, Blow-Pop, for testing TB in childrenIndia Health Fund (IHF), an initiative funded by the Tata Trusts, shall launch a first-of-its-kind sputum collection device for testing tuberculosis (TB) among children |
14-12-2022 Virax Biolabs’ Covid-19 rapid antigen test acquires US FDA emergency use authorizationVirax Biolabs Group Limited announced that their supplier had received US FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for their over-the-counter (OTC) Covid-19 Rapid Antigen |
13-12-2022 US FDA grants 510(k) approval to IRRAS' next-generation IRRAflow control unitThe commercial-stage medical technology company, IRRAS, reported acquiring regulatory United States Food, Drug, and Administration (FDA) clearance to activate all the f |
13-12-2022 beatXP unveils Exact smartwatch redefining the accuracy of wearable devicesbeatXP, a fit-tech D2C brand by Pristyn Care, unveiled quite a unique smartwatch, Exact, that aims to redefine precision care with a cut above the rest. The Exact smart |
11-12-2022 Dexcom Ends the Year on a High with FDA approval for G7One of the most awaited devices in Medtech has finally received FDA clearance. Dexcom received approval for the G7 Continuous Glucose Monitor after a few delays. < |
08-12-2022 Masimo’s pulse oximeter has no noteworthy racial bias: StudyAccording to retrospective analysis, Masimo’s pulse oximeter data has found no substantial differences in the outcomes between Black and White people.
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08-12-2022 Abbott launches the TAVI system, Navitor, for the treatment of aortic stenosis in IndiaGlobal healthcare company Abbott launched Navitor, its latest-generation transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) system, making the minimally invasive device ava |
08-12-2022 BIOCORP's Mallya gets 510(K) approval from US FDABIOCORP reported acquiring US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 510(K) clearance from the to-market Mallya. BIOCORP is a French |
07-12-2022 Activ Surgical acquires CE Mark for Enhanced Imaging System Image courtesy of Business WireActiv Surgical reported acquiring CE Mark authorization for its ActivSight Intelligent Light. The CE Mark validates that Acti |
05-12-2022 Vyrsa Technologies presents VYRSA V1 SI Fusion SystemVyrsa Technologies reported the FDA authorisation for the VYRSA V1 SI Fusion System. After a comprehensive 30 months biomechanical testing protocol, Vyrsa Technologies |
04-12-2022 Medtronic claims the benefits of the latest Evolut TAVR system in retrospective analysisAs per the retrospective analysis, Medtronic’s Evolut FX has been linked to better commissure alignment in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure |
02-12-2022 GE Healthcare partners with MediView XR to launch an augmented reality (AR) X-ray imaging systemGE Healthcare has collaborated with MediView XR to devise a technology that equips a heads-up, augmented reality (AR) display of interventional x-ray imaging systems. The product, OmnifyXR, |
01-12-2022 Medtronic’s HVAD system recalled again as a new driveline cover problem surfacesMedtronic issued a new recall notice for its HeartWare HVAD heart pump due to fresh issues with its driveline cover that shields the connection between the pump and the |
26-11-2022 GenWorks launches numerous high-tech machines and medical devices to secure newborn careIntending to manage hypothermia in infants in India, GenWorks has developed a string of high-tech gadgets for newborn care - Lullaby Resus Prime, Lullaby Warmer, Brainz |
26-11-2022 FDA categorises Baxter's hospital bed system recall as the most seriousThe Us FDA has classified the recall of Baxter International Inc's hospital bed systems as the most serious type, on apprehensions that it could lead to life-threatenin |
25-11-2022 Fujifilm Europe to market and sell Scivita Medical's single-use bronchovideoscopes in major European countriesNetherlands-based Fujifilm Europe B.V. ('Fujifilm')and Scivita Medical Technology Co., Ltd. ('Scivita Medical') entered strategic marketing and sales agreement.
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25-11-2022 Philips identifies new issues with previously replaced ventilatorsAccording to an FDA statement, Philips, already struggling with a major recall of ventilators, identified additional problems with some previously replaced machines. |
18-11-2022 A. Menarini Diagnostics to market and sell QuantuMDx's Q-POC platform in UK & FranceThe UK-based developer of transformational Point-of-Need molecular diagnostics, QuantuMDx Group Limited (QuantuMDx), and A.Menarini Diagnostics S.r.I. (Menarini), decla |
18-11-2022 US FDA awards 510(k) approval for Baebies G6PD test on the FINDER platformBaebies received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) approval for its rapid, point-of-care (POC) test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. |
18-11-2022 Genesis MedTech's Chocolate Touch Drug-coated Balloon PTA Catheter receives US FDA approval to treat peripheral artery diseaseGenesis MedTech Group's Chocolate Touch Drug-coated Balloon PTA Catheter reportedly obtained the USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval for treating patients wit |
17-11-2022 Virax Biolabs launches RSV-Influenza-Covid Triple Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit in EUVirax Biolabs (Virax) reported launching a RSV-Influenza-Covid Triple Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit in markets abiding by the CE mark, like the European Union.
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12-11-2022 US FDA approves Neurosteer single-channel EEG brain monitoring platformNeurosteer Inc. reported the FDA approval of its Neurosteer single-channel EEG brain monitoring platform. This approval allows Neurosteer's unobtrusive multi-purpose sy |
11-11-2022 Medtronic introduces TruClear & HysteroLux System for diagnostic, operative hysteroscopy in IndiaIndia Medtronic Private Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc) has declared the TruClear system's launch, a mechanical hysteroscopic tissue removal system |
08-11-2022 Researchers develop a light-based sensor to overcome the diagnostic constraints of electrodesResearchers have devised sensors employing liquid crystal and integrated optics technologies to gauge neural activity with light. The scientists, reporting in the Journal of Neural Engineer |
07-11-2022 OraSure Technologies acquires US FDA clearance for ORAcollect•Dx saliva collection device for OTC useOraSure Technologies, Inc., a global leader in POC (point-of-care) and home diagnostic testing and specimen collection technologies, reported receiving US FDA approval |
06-11-2022 Omnivision collaborates with AdaptivEndo on hybrid and single-use endoscopesOmniVision and AdaptivEndo entered an alliance to create a platform for hybrid and single-use endoscopes, comprising systems used for urology, gastroenterology, hepatol |
04-11-2022 Teleflex recall of respiratory filters labelled Class I by FDAThe Wayne, Pennsylvania-based organization’s Gibeck Iso-Gard Filter S devices are bacterial filters attached to respiratory equipment or breathing systems in ICUs |
03-11-2022 Mettler-Toledo launches a new combination check weighing and serialization system for pharma and cosmetics producersMettler-Toledo Product Inspection introduced a new Checkweighing and Track & Trace combination solution targeted at small and mid-market manufacturers in the cosmet |
03-11-2022 The Cambridge, MA-based enterprise acquired a breakthrough device designation for its SinaptiStimAfter almost ten years of research and investigation, Sinaptica Therapeutics has acquired the FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation for its SinaptiStim – AD |
01-11-2022 OTC hearing aid maker Nuheara earns 510(k) approval for HP-branded device, undercuts Lexie, and Sony on priceNuheara has acquired 510(k) approval for a self-fitting OTC (over-the-counter) hearing aid, enabling it to sell the HP-branded product in the market. 31-10-2022 Biosense Webster launches radiofrequency balloon ablation catheter, HELIOSTAR, in EuropeBiosense Webster, Inc. declared the European introduction of the HELIOSTAR Balloon Ablation Catheter – the foremost radiofrequency balloon ablation catheter. The |
29-10-2022 Genrobotics launches G-Gaiter for paraplegic, gait disabilitiesGenrobotics, a national award-winning start-up and a developer of the global's first robotic scavenger - Bandicoot, has introduced its latest robotic gait trainer, 'G-G |
29-10-2022 Dozee to introduce AI-based ECG patch for remote cardiac monitoringDozee, India's first contactless RPM (remote patient monitoring) company, will shortly venture an ambulatory ECG (electrocardiogram) patch to monitor patients with CVD |
29-10-2022 Vestige introduces Absorvit sublingual oral spray to address vitamin deficiencyVestige Marketing Pvt. Ltd, India’s leading home-grown direct-selling company, has declared the introduction of Absorvit under the Vestige Prime brand. It is an i |
28-10-2022 IHL launches Heart Health CalculatorIndia Health Link (IHL) has designed a tech-driven Heart Health Calculator, which aids as a preventive tool that assists in heart risk assessment using various factors, including age, BMI, blood pr |
25-10-2022 MedMira's VYRA Covid-19 Antigen Test acquires CE mark approvalMedMira Inc. reportedly received the CE mark approval for its VYRA Covid-19 Antigen Test (VYRA Covid-19), the quickest SARS-CoV-2 Antigen test available.
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23-10-2022 Max Ventilator launches pulse oximeters, ECG, and monitors to meet their growing demandAfter conquering the terrain of the ventilator market, the leading manufacturer of medical devices, Max Ventilator, is set to expand its niche by rolling out intelligen |
22-10-2022 Abdul Latif Jameel Health and Wellesta enter partnership to launch Butterfly iQ+ point-of-care ultrasound device in IndiaAbdul Latif Jameel Health collaborated with Wellesta Holdings Pte. Ltd, Singapore, for marketing and distributing the Butterfly iQ+ point-of-care (POC) ultrasound devic |
22-10-2022 Diaclinic to market and sell the Nanomix eLab system in the Republic of ChileNanomix Corporation, a pioneer in developing mobile, reasonable, point-of-care (POC) diagnostics, announced a new marketing agreement with Chile's medical distributor D |
17-10-2022 The FDA approves NovaSight’s digital treatment for lazy eyes, providing a revolutionary substitute to patchingNovaSight’s digital treatment for amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, received approval for use in the U.S. by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration).
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17-10-2022 Provista Diagnostics aims EUA approval from US FDA for PCR MonkeyPox TestTodos Medical, Ltd., a complete medical diagnostics and corresponding solutions business, announced filing a EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) application with the USFD |
15-10-2022 PocDoc confirms UKCA mark for digital cholesterol testPocDoc, the personal diagnostics provider and digital health platform, has secured the UKCA mark for its smartphone-based test for cholesterol. 15-10-2022 Abbott’s FreeStyleLibre 2 CGM wins over fingerstick testing in an autonomous clinical trialA randomized controlled trial has correlated Abbott’s FreeStyleLibre 2 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to significantly reduce blood sugar levels than fingerstic |
15-10-2022 Do-it-yourself artificial pancreas system exceeds production-line pump in a controlled trialThe capability to customize open-source, “do-it-yourself” automated insulin delivery (AID) systems may make them more practical at controlling blood glucose |
10-10-2022 SyntheticMR’s SyMRI MSK software for spine and knee imaging acquires Brazilian regulatory clearanceSyntheticMR reportedly got regulatory approval in Brazil for their quantitative imaging software solution for knee and spine imaging, SyMRI MSK, and can now sell and di |
08-10-2022 FDA labels open-heart-surgery blood pump, recalled by LivaNova, as Class ILivaNova’s recall of 484 LifeSPARC circulatory support systems from the U.S. has been designated as a Class I event by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). |
06-10-2022 Healthium Medtech acquires CE certification under the EU MDR standards for class III implantsHealthium Medtech reported that the company acquired the new CE certification under the strict European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR). As a part of the rule |
06-10-2022 Dexcom initiates the global rollout of the G7 CGM system, with the device launch in U.K. and GermanyDexcom initiated the global rollout of its G7 continuous glucose monitoring system by making the device available in Austria, U.K., Germany, Ireland, and Hong Kong. |
06-10-2022 BD informs cybersecurity risk in the cervical cytology processing deviceBecton Dickinson has informed a cybersecurity susceptibility that could authorize attackers to access and alter information on an apparatus used to process cervical cytology samples. The vu |
03-10-2022 Veterans Affairs partners with FDA to accelerate medical device developmentThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collaborated with the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare wing to help accelerate American medical device innovation. |
03-10-2022 BrightInsight enters collaboration with bioMérieux to launch Clinical Digital Solutions for DiagnosticsBrightInsight, Inc., and bioMérieux declared today a partnership to devise and bring to market a Clinical Digital Solution for diagnostics allowing clinical deci |
03-10-2022 TestCard and Roche enter a testing alliance on cobas pulseBritish MedTech firm TestCard entered a partnership contract with Roche to include its scanning technology, ClearScreen, in the open digital ecosystem used by the healt |
03-10-2022 Tive declares a validated, comprehensive cold chain solution for pharma & biological industriesTive reported a portfolio of real-time cold chain logistics solutions for pharmaceutical, biological, and cell gene therapy companies. Tive’s multi-sensor Solo 5G |
02-10-2022 KIMS Hospitals presents a fully automated robotic surgery procedureKIMS Hospitals Kondapur has consistently been at the forefront of patronizing the latest technological specialized inventions that could help accomplish more promising |
28-09-2022 Mylab Discovery Solutions introduces PathoDetect HPV Detection Test to detect high-risk HPV typesMylab Discovery Solutions launched the ‘PathoDetect HPV Detection Test,’ a real-time PCR-based screening solution to catch HPV high risk in people.
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28-09-2022 TO THE NEW introduces mental wellness and meditation app, Idanim for corporate professionalsTO THE NEW has launched Idanim, a meditation, and mental wellness app. TO THE NEW are a digital tech services company and a seven-time winner of a great place to work,< |
22-09-2022 Biocorp, Sanofi announce the completion of the development of SoloSmart, an accessory medical device for SoloStar injection pensBiocorp and Sanofi announced the completion of the development of SoloSmart, at the inaguration of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) annual meet |
22-09-2022 KareXpert deploys cloud-based solutions in 145+ facilitiesCompanies like KareXpert have come into the limelight to address healthcare challenges by digitally transforming our country's hospitals. In 1 year, the Jio-backed SaaS |
16-09-2022 Recall of 17M sleep apnea masks over magnets that could concern implanted devices: PhilipsPhilips recalled more than 17 million masks utilized with its respiratory devices over concerns that magnets in the masks could impact some patients with implanted medical devices. The FDA (Food an |
16-09-2022 FDA warns physicians to lock malfunction with Abbott’s MitraClip heart valve deviceThe FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has cautioned healthcare providers about potential malfunctions with the Abbott Laboratories’ MitraClip heart valve device |
13-09-2022 FDA approves Magnus neuromodulation system for major depressive disorderThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted 510(k) clearance to Magnus Medical’s SAINT Neuromodulation System for treating major depressive disorder (MDD).  |
12-09-2022 Abbott heart device for infants exhibits longer-term usefulness with three-year dataAbbott reported updated data on its treatment for premature infants with a heart defect, demonstrating that 95.5% of patients were alive after three years.
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08-09-2022 Wipro GE Healthcare unveils ‘Made in India’ AI-enabled Cath labGE Healthcare unveiled its ‘Made in India’, ‘AI-powered’ Cath lab-Optima IGS 320 to promote cardiac care in India. 08-09-2022 Ibex collaborates with Medipath to foray into artificial intelligence for cancer diagnosis across FranceIbex Medical Analytics and Medipath announced a partnership to grow the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) to more labs in the Medipath network. The deployment includes new AI-powered apps |
07-09-2022 Indica Labs partners with iCAIRD to devise an AI-based algorithm to report lymph node status in colon cancer automaticallyIndica Labs and The Industrial Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in Digital Diagnostics (iCAIRD) reportedly collaborated to develop an AI-based digital pathol |
02-09-2022 IceCure Medical aspires to Vietnam's permission for the ProSense systemIceCure Medical Ltd., the developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology, reported submitting a regulatory filing with the Department of Medical Equipment and |
02-09-2022 SkylineDx presents Merlin Assay as a CE-IVD kit in EuropeSkylineDx reports the commercial launch of Merlin Assay as a CE-IVD marketable test kit in Europe. Merlin Assay identifies melanoma |
02-09-2022 US FDA approves eCential Robotics’ surgical robotic platform for spine surgeryeCential Robotics, a French MedTech company, reported FDA 510(k) clearance of its 3D imaging, navigation, and robotics guidance system, ensuring the marketing of its unified robotic platform in the |
01-09-2022 Hikma presents Ryaltris seasonal allergic rhinitis nasal spray in the US marketHikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), and Glenmark Specialty S.A. declared the launch of Ryaltris (olopatadine hydrochloride and mometasone furoate nasal spray) in |
30-08-2022 MGM Healthcare's Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty surgery technique acquires global accreditationMGM Healthcare reported that its novel surgical technique of non-invasive Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty (BET) of the Institute of ENT, head & neck surgery has been |
27-08-2022 Roche launches digital PCR system, Digital LightCycler SystemRoche unveiled Digital LightCycler System, its first digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system. This next-generation technique detects disease and is designed to p |
26-08-2022 Medtronic unveils SenSight directional lead system in India for deep brain stimulation therapyIndia Medtronic Private Limited launched the SenSight directional lead system for deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy to treat the symptoms associated with movement di |
25-08-2022 US FDA approves Abbott's latest Proclaim Plus spinal cord stimulation deviceAbbott declared receipt of the US Food and Drug Administration approval for its new Proclaim Plus spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system featuring FlexBurst360 therapy. T |
25-08-2022 SmartCardia unveils a one-of-its-kind 7-lead cardiac monitoring patch to furnish insights into patients’ fitnessSmartCardia presented the 7L patch, their 7-lead cardiac monitoring patch in India. This cutting-edge patch monitor combines medical wearable technology with AI to deli |
25-08-2022 Dozee and Midmark unveil India’s foremost intelligent connected bed to drive remote patient monitoringDozee and Midmark India, South Asia's biggest manufacturer of hospital beds and allied furniture, having a great presence in India, have come together to form India's f |
24-08-2022 KIMS Hospitals unveils Quicktome, brain mapping technologyKIMS Hospitals declared the launch of brain mapping technology - Omniscient Neuro-technology’s Quicktome to additionally strengthen their infrastructural faciliti |
23-08-2022 Visibly aquires FDA approval for self-administered online vision testVisibly has obtained FDA's 510(k) approval for an on-demand, self-administered visual acuity test that allows consumers to scan their vision online. 23-08-2022 Eargo intends to sell its hearing aids in stores after the over-the-counter orderEargo, a hearing aids manufacturer, intends to start selling its devices in retail stores in 2022 as the Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter (OTC |
23-08-2022 Edwards obtains a CE mark for the Pascal Precision system, authorizing the device to be sold in EuropeEdwards Lifesciences acquired a CE mark for its Pascal Precision system, its latest treatment for patients with mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. 22-08-2022 FDA Endorses Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsTo lower the costs of hearing aids and make the devices easily available, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a rule to allow adults with mild to moderate hea |
21-08-2022 Medtronic gets the third Class I label in 2022 for the latest HVAD recallMedtronic is recalling nearly 40,000 batteries for its HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system for performance issues. Th |
14-08-2022 FDA reapproves Meridian’s COVID-19 test after modifications to facilitate omicron detectionThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reapproved Meridian Bioscience’s Revogene SARS-CoV-2 molecular assay for emergency use (EUA). 13-08-2022 CardiAI presents its latest ambulatory blood pressure monitoring deviceBiotechnology company CardiAI announced the worldwide introduction and marketing of BPAro, its latest 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) system. < |
12-08-2022 North American Diagnostics recall of COVID-19 tests labeled Class I by FDANorth American Diagnostics is recalling over 122,000 oral rapid COVID-19 antigen test kits as they were marketed without US Food and Drug Administration authorization, |
11-08-2022 Medtronic unveils an AI-powered GI Genius module for colonoscopy in IndiaMedtronic India came up with an ingenious computer-aided polyps detection technique powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module. |
11-08-2022 Medtronic initiates Class I recall of implantable cardioverter defibrillators in the U.S.Medtronic initiated recalling its Cobalt and Crome implantable cardioverter defibrillators from the U.S. for potential of reduced shock energy. The Class I recall encom |
04-08-2022 Checkpoint Surgical presents a unique nerve cutting kitCheckpoint Surgical has extended its intraoperative nerve care portfolio as it came up with a Checkpoint Edge Nerve Cutting Kit. Th |
29-07-2022 BioCircuit acquires FDA approval for nerve repair deviceBioCircuit Technologies, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded medical gadget enterprise focused on tissue repair and neuromodulation, has acquired FDA 510( |
28-07-2022 BioGX presents a three-gene multiplex Covid-19 testMolecular diagnostic solutions provider BioGX launched a CE-IVD marked multi-gene Covid-19 point-of-care (POC) test. The latest thr |
27-07-2022 DIESSE and Menarini collaborate for CHORUS TRIO system marketing in the USDIESSE Diagnostica Senese entered a commercial agreement with Menarini Silicon Biosystems, a Menarini group subsidiary, to market its CHORUS TRIO immunometric assay sys |
26-07-2022 HealthTrackRx devises a new test to detect the monkeypox virusDiagnostic testing lab HealthTrackRx has devised a new molecular test to detect the human monkeypox virus. The new HealthTrackRx as |
26-07-2022 Predicine acquires FDA EUA for the SARS-CoV-2 test and self-collection kitMolecular insights firm Predicine has received USFDA's emergency use authorization (EUA) for its SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test and self-collection kit. 26-07-2022 Rhinostics presents a new blood collection deviceRhinostics has come up with a new device, VERIstic, which focuses on the collection of small volume blood in both at-home and clinician-assisted collection procedures.< |
25-07-2022 Baxter brings Welch Allyn RetinaVue 100 Imager PRO in South KoreaUS-based health care establishment Baxter launched its Welch Allyn RetinaVue 100 Imager PRO in South Korea. The device is designed |
22-07-2022 GE Healthcare presents Voluson Expert 22 ultrasoundGE Healthcare introduced Voluson Expert 22, the next-generation advanced ultrasound for women’s health. It uses graphic-based beam former technology to deliver better flexibility in i |
22-07-2022 BioCircuit acquires FDA approval for nerve repair deviceBioCircuit Technologies, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded medical device corporation focused on tissue repair and neuromodulation, acquired FDA 510(k) autho |
22-07-2022 Embolx aims for FDA 510(k) clearance for Soldier microcatheterEmbolx presented an application seeking 510(k) approval from the USFDA for its new high-flow microcatheter product line, known as Soldier. 21-07-2022 Greenlight Guru acquires ISO 9001 and 27001 certificationGreenlight Guru, a developer of the MedTech Lifecycle Excellence Platform, receives International Standards Organisation certification for both ISO 9001 - Quality Manag |
19-07-2022 Novacyt exsig PCR test cleared by UKHSANovacyt, a clinical diagnostics expert, received authorization for its exsig COVID-19 Direct Real-Time PCR test under the (UKHSA) UK Health Security Agency's Medical De |
14-07-2022 TechMed 3D comes up with a new processing softwareTechMed 3D, a human body solution measuring software supplier, has launched SNAP by TechMed. This portable automatic processing software for human body 3D acquisition a |
14-07-2022 Bruker brings NMR tests for Long COVID researchBruker Corporation has come up with PhenoRisk PACS RuO, a research-use-only NMR test for molecular phenomics research on ‘Long COVID’ patients’ blood |
09-07-2022 Apollo Hospitals combines cardiovascular risk tools and ConnectedLife digital wellness solutionsAsia's leading integrated healthcare services provider, Apollo Hospitals, announced an exclusive partnership with ConnectedLife, leaders in the application of motor sta |
08-07-2022 BD's emergency vascular access devices recalled for risk of delayed careBecton Dickinson is recalling its range of products employed to deliver fluids and medications during life-saving procedures and resuscitations due to issues that could |
08-07-2022 Intuitive obtains FDA approval for lung biopsy robot featuring Siemens’ imaging techThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the integration of Siemens Healthineers’ mobile imaging into Intuitive’s robotic-assisted platform for minim |
08-07-2022 ProteoNic permits a premium 2G UNic technology platform for manufacturing of biologics to FyoniBioProteoNic, and FyoniBio GmbH, announced to have entered into a technology licensing contract, under which FyoniBio gains worldwide, non-exclusive commercial rights for |
07-07-2022 Abacus Diagnostica comes up with PCR tests for encephalitis and meningitisAbacus Diagnostica, a Uniogen company, launched a new rapid PCR test in the European markets for quick identification of viruses causing viral encephalitis and meningit |
06-07-2022 IIT Madras conceives Artificial Intelligence-based tool for personalized cancer diagnosisAn Artificial Intelligence-based tool to predict cancer-causing genes in a person has been developed, paving the way for conceiving customized cancer treatment strategi |
05-07-2022 LiveMetric’s blood-pressure ‘smartwatch’ device acquires FDA approvalA smartwatch cum blood-monitoring device produced by LiveMetric secured 510(k) clearance from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The device is cuff-free. |
03-07-2022 Clarius partners with ImaCor to present a handheld transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) systemClarius Mobile Health and ImaCor Inc entered a collaboration to enable the availability of the world’s first handheld TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) syste |
02-07-2022 Yourgene Health presents LightBench Detect for fetal fraction enrichmentYourgene Health plc launched the LightBench Detect, the newest addition to its Ranger Technology instrumentation portfolio at the 26th ISPD (International Conference on |
02-07-2022 Meridian Introduces unique qPCR master mixes for stool samples to accelerate the development of molecular assaysMeridian Bioscience Inc. announced two new sample-specific master mixes Lyo-Ready Direct RNA/DNA qPCR Stool Mix and Lyo-Ready Direct DNA qPCR Stool Mix. These ingenious |
28-06-2022 Avinger boosts its international presence with the commercial launch of Lumivascular products in ChileAvinger, Inc., a medical device company, bettered its global presence with the commercial launch of its Lumivascular products in Chile. Avinger's new Lightbox 3 imaging |
23-06-2022 Medtronic and GE Healthcare's collaboration allows for improved monitoringClinicians now have added the capability to personalize care with the integration of two continuous monitoring solutions from Medtronic – Microstream capnography |
22-06-2022 FDA Breakthrough designation for sepsis treatment deviceSantersus received FDA's Breakthrough Device designation for its medical device product, NucleoCapture. The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) gran |
22-06-2022 German start-up acquires a CE mark for two new PCR testsSpindiag, Freiburg/Breisgau, Germany, acquired CE-IVD conformity for two new tests for its Rhonda PCR rapid testing system. The new |
18-06-2022 Innova's rapid COVID-19 self-test receives a CE markInnova Medical Group's "SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Self-Test" has earned CE mark certification. The European CE mark Conf |
17-06-2022 FX Solutions secures FDA 510k approval for the FX V135 platformFX Solutions acquired USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) 510k approval for its new FX V135 shoulder arthroplasty platform. The FX |
16-06-2022 Bionano and Hamilton Genomics materialize DNA extraction automation solutionsBionano and Hamilton Genomics have developed Long String VANTAGE, a new DNA extraction automation solution. The device can extract |
16-06-2022 Laserlinc comes up with the 'world's first' automation for off-line tubing testingLaserlinc introduced the world's first automation for off-line testing of long and thin medical tubing products (urinary and coronary catheters), complex-shaped piece parts, braided cables, ridged |
12-06-2022 Oncologica brings the Allergyfocus test to detect common global allergiesOncologica announced the launch of Allergyfocus, a new antibody allergy test that quickly and accurately detects 99% of typical global allergies. 11-06-2022 USFDA approves Medicalgorithmics’ Qpatch ECG monitoring deviceThe USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Qpatch, Medicalgorithmics’ ECG wearable unit. The FDA approval gives a green signal to the company to market Qpa |
10-06-2022 Owen Mumford's Unifine brand gets a safety pen needleOwen Mumford's next-generation safety pen needle, Unifine SafeControl, will join the Unifine brand making its diabetes care portfolio stronger. Unifine SafeControl desi |
09-06-2022 BD comes up with a second flu/COVID-19 combination testAn automated multiplexed real-time RT-PCR test, BD SARS-CoV-2/Flu, detects and differentiates SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A, and/or influenza B from a single nasal specime |
09-06-2022 LumiraDx acquires CE mark for two Fast Lab Solutions molecular testsLumiraDx has obtained CE mark for two Fast Lab Solutions multiplex tests, SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A/B RNA STAR Complete and Dual-Target SARS-CoV-2 STAR Complete.
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07-06-2022 A diagnostic test to differentiate between Bacterial and viral infection launched in IsraelAfter USFDA approved its MeMed BV test (a test that helps physicians distinguish between bacterial and viral infections in 15 minutes), Maccabi Healthcare Services is l |
31-05-2022 The FDA's Class I label for Abbott’s imaging catheter recall due to vascular injury risksThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) graded Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheters recalled by Abbott Laboratories as a Class I event as the device may lead to vascular i |
27-05-2022 Intertronics comes up with new series of wearables adhesivesTo help manufacturers of wearable devices adapt to industry trends and customer requirements, Intertronics has launched the Dymax 2000-MW series of medical wearables ad |
27-05-2022 Verily proffers smartwatch toward Parkinson’s clinical trial use after validating the technologyResearchers yielded proof that Verily’s wearable device can record measurements that could serve as digital biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease progression. |
26-05-2022 QuantuMDx comes up with a respiratory panel testUK-based developer of point-of-care (POC) diagnostics, QuantuMDx, launched Q-POC SARS-CoV-2, Flu A/B & RSV Assay, a new respiratory panel test. 24-05-2022 DRW's two multiplex virus tests achieve UK technical validationDiagnostics for the Real World Ltd (DRW), has achieved UK technical validation for two multiplex respiratory virus tests (SARS-CoV-2/RSV and SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB). |
23-05-2022 Nanōmix’s Covid-19 rapid antigen test secures the CE markNanōmix's Covid-19 rapid POC (point-of-care) antigen panel secured a CE mark. The test uses an anterior nasal swab and generates r |
23-05-2022 WHO approves LumiraDx Covid-19 antigen assay for EUL (Emergency Use Listing)The World Health Organization (WHO) gave EUL to LumiraDx's rapid antigen assay for Covid-19 detection. The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Ag T |
20-05-2022 LumiraDx's SARS-CoV-2 Ag Ultra Test attains the CE markLumiraDx, a Point of care diagnostics company, secured a CE mark for its SARS-CoV-2 Ag Ultra Test that can deliver results in five minutes, allowing clinicians to start |
20-05-2022 Mainz collaborates with Dante Labs to market colon cancer detection testMainz Biomed and Dante Labs entered a collaboration to market ColoAlert, in Italy and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ColoAlert is |
19-05-2022 The FDA labels Avanos Medical recall as Class IThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Class I labeling to Avanos Medical’s recall of a system to help place medical feeding tubes after dozens of reports of |
18-05-2022 CVRx receives FDA clearance for MR labeling for BarostimThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared CVRx Barostim System for magnetic resonance (MR) conditional labeling. The Baro |
17-05-2022 Alamar partners with Mologic to develop sensitive COVID-19 testsAlamar Biosciences is a proteomics company that helps in the early detection of cancer and other diseases, while Mologic is the developer of lateral flow and rapid diag |
17-05-2022 Adapttech and Guenther Bionics collaborate for prosthetics distributionBiomedical scale-up Adapttech collaborated with Guenther Bionics to market prosthetic fitting solutions in Germany. Adapttech inten |
16-05-2022 B-Secur launches HeartKey 2.0, a new EKG monitoring technologyB-Secur, a global heart health-tech firm came up with HeartKey 2.0, new cloud-based software that reduces EKG signal noise. It improves EKG interpretation to new height |
16-05-2022 FDA approves PCR test that delivers results in 27 minutesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted EUA (Emergency Use Authorisation) to MicroGEM Sal6830 SARS-CoV-2 Saliva Test. This test provides PCR (polymerase cha |
11-05-2022 The US FDA clears Hologic for Aptima CMV Quant assayHologic, a US-based med-tech company, got US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Aptima CMV Quant assay. The test w |
10-05-2022 CE Mark approval for Lucira’s Covid-19 & Flu and Covid-19 Molecular TestsMed-tech firm Lucira Health' Covid-19 & Flu and Covid-19 molecular tests got CE mark approval for professional use. The approva |
09-05-2022 Adaptiiv collaborates with Varian and HP to support cancer treatment.Adaptiiv Medical Technologies partnered with Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, and HP to support cancer therapy. The alliance |
09-05-2022 Hemex modernizes Gazelle Hb Variant to scan hydroxyurea therapyHemex Health, a US-based med-tech start-up, updated its Gazelle Hb Variant test. The latest improvement will allow more accurate measurements of fetal hemoglobin Hb F and assist in the moni |
05-05-2022 Abbott’s 4-in-1 Alinity PCR test for sexually transmitted infections gets FDA approvalAbbott acquired FDA approval for a molecular PCR assay to detect and differentiate four typical STI's (sexually transmitted infections). 29-04-2022 Abbott, CamDiab & Ypsomed associate to design and commercialize an automated insulin delivery system for people with diabetesAbbott, CamDiab, and Ypsomed declared that they are partnering to generate and commercialize a blended automated insulin delivery (AID) system to lessen the load of rou |
26-04-2022 Fresenius Medical Care obtains US FDA 510(k) clearance for VersiPD Cycler SystemFresenius Medical Care, the leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had g |
21-04-2022 Co-Diagnostics Indian-based JV CoSara obtains CDSCO clearance for hepatitis C viral load testCo-Diagnostics, Inc. declared that CoSara Diagnostics Pvt Ltd (CoSara), its joint venture for manufacturing and sales in India, has acquired clearance by the CDSCO (Cen |
21-04-2022 Amcor presents additionally sustainable High Shield laminates to its pharmaceutical packaging portfolioAmcor, a global leader in designing and delivering reliable packaging solutions, declared the addition of unique, more endurable High Shield laminates to its pharmaceut |
20-04-2022 Axonics presents Axonics F15 recharge-free sacral neuromodulation system in the US marketAxonics, Inc., a global medical technology company, declared the exhaustive launch of the Axonics F15 across the United States. In March, the newly developed, long-live |
20-04-2022 NTC aspires for European marketing approval for Kleerkol for bowel preparation for colonoscopyNTC Srl, an R&D-driven pharmaceutical company, declares the submission of the marketing approval application via the European DCP (Decentralised Procedure) for its |
20-04-2022 Aura Air air-purifiers to India were clinically certified for their effectiveness against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after hospital studiesAura Air air-purifiers have successfully cleared clinical trials establishing their effectiveness against the coronavirus in an analysis completed at Sheba Medical Cent |
18-04-2022 US FDA authorizes SonoScape's flagship video endoscopy system, HD-550SonoScape declared that the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved its flagship video endoscopy system HD-550 for gastrointestinal diagnosis, setting up a major |
15-04-2022 Medtronic's recall of above 175,000 MiniMed pumps: Class II recall by FDAIn January, Medtronic commenced a recall concerning over 175,000 MiniMed automated insulin pumps because of programming intricacies that could result in the under-deliv |
13-04-2022 MedGenome pitches VarMiner to detect genetic variants for rare diseases and inherited cancersMedGenome Labs, South Asia’s foremost genomics research and diagnostics company, has developed and launched VarMiner, an AI-enabled effective variant interpretati |
09-04-2022 OMNIgene·GUT Dx microbiome collection device obtains de novo authorization from US FDA: OraSure TechnologiesOraSure Technologies, Inc declared its OMNIgene·GUT Dx (OMD-200) microbiome collection device presented de novo authorization from the US FDA (Food and Drug Admi |
08-04-2022 Dr. Lal PathLabs to use drones for the transport of blood samplesDr. Lal PathLabs, India’s leading network of national reference laboratories, clinical laboratories, patient service centers, and sample pick-up points, declared |
08-04-2022 Flipkart launches the Flipkart Health+ app.Flipkart Health+, the digital healthcare marketplace forum of India's homegrown Flipkart Group, ventures the Flipkart Health+ app. This tech platform enables access to |
08-04-2022 NanoString introduces the new nCounter Pro Analysis SystemNanoString Technologies, Inc. declared the commercial unveiling of the nCounter Pro Analysis System, the successive generation of the nCounter instrument platform. The |
07-04-2022 Ametek Brookfield presents an RSX touchscreen rheometer for controlled rate/stress measurements.Ametek Brookfield is enthusiastic to announce the introduction of its new RSX Rheometer. The RSX is a progressive rheometer instrum |
01-04-2022 CURIA declares its cancer app available on the Play Store in India, Australia, Austria, Spain, Italy & UAECURIA, designed by Innoplexus AG, has become the most decentralized cancer data ecosystem globally. The app is currently obtainable in 12 geographies and is ranked #1 i |
24-03-2022 US FDA approves Artio Medical’s Solus Gold Embolization DeviceArtio Medical, Inc. declared it received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Solus Gold Embolization Device, a next-generation product for periphera |
22-03-2022 MFine facilitates blood pressure & glucose monitoring on smartphones permits monitoring vitals without an additional deviceDigital health platform MFine has revealed blood pressure (BP) and glucose monitoring on a smartphone. The company declared an industry-first breakthrough to add BP &am |
22-03-2022 Snowflake establishes Healthcare & Life Science Data Cloud for better patient care & business resultsSnowflake, a data cloud company, has declared the Healthcare & Life Sciences Data Cloud launch to assist providers in delivering improved patient outcomes, optimizi |
23-02-2022 UK MHRA authorizes LumiraDx Covid-19 molecular assay, SARS-CoV-2 RNA STAR CompleteLumiraDx declared that its rapid Covid-19 molecular assay, LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 RNA STAR Complete, has been successfully approved by Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (C |
23-02-2022 Carestream India establishes The DRX Compass, an evolved digital radiology solutionCarestream Health India declares the launch of DRX (digital X-ray) Compass, an accurate, configurable, and convenient digital radiology solution devised to equip radiol |
22-02-2022 PROmate Covid-19 2G RT PCR test gets clearance in the UK under CTDA legislation: NovacytNovacyt declared that the Company’s PROmate Covid-19 2G Real-Time PCR test is approved in the UK under the (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulat |
21-02-2022 Launch of a wearable device for glucose and BP's home monitoring: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham with Tranquility IOT and Big DataAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has collaborated with the Kochi-based startup Tranquility IOT and Bid Data Solution manufacture and sell non-invasive equipment, Amrita Spand |
19-02-2022 US FDA awards 510(k) clearance to EvoEndo’s Single-Use Unsedated Transnasal EndoscopyEvoEndo, Inc. has announced the receipt of 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin marketing and selling the EvoEndo Single-Use Endosco |
16-02-2022 Portronics introduces ear otoscope, CleansifyPortronics, a market leader in India's digital & portable consumer electronics market space, has launched Cleansify, an ear otoscope. 14-02-2022 US FDA authorizes new and improved Blue Light system to be operated with Photocure’s Cysview product in BLC systems to detect NMIBCPhotocure ASA declares US FDA approval of a novel and enhanced Blue Light system to be utilized with Photocure’s Cysview product in Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC) pr |
11-02-2022 Researchers design novel fluorometric detection technology to detect pathogens, including Covid-19In a joint research initiative, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel |
07-02-2022 Philips' concerns increase as FDA labels expanded ventilator recall Class I eventThe Philips recall concentrates on respiratory devices that feature polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam associated with potential health risks.&n |
05-02-2022 CCMB researchers develop new equipment and methods to detect different forms of Covid variants in advanceScientists at the CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology ) in Hyderabad have designed new devices and methods to detect varied variants of coronavirus in advan |
05-02-2022 IISc-incubated startup Azooka Labs introduces mWRAPR, a novel indigenous bio-sample collection kitA startup set by the Society for Innovation and Development at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Azooka Labs, introduced mWRAPR, India’s first indigenous Bi |
03-02-2022 NephroPlus aims for adequate dialysis care with apps for patients and nephrologistsNephroPlus has pitched two apps to provide dialysis patients and nephrologists much-needed support. This launch arrived as part of actions by the company to transfer it |
03-02-2022 Max Hospital Saket launches India’s first AI-based cancer treatment technologyThe radiation oncology department at Max Institute of Cancer Care (MICC), Saket, introduced the latest Radixact X9 Tomotherapy in India for the first time, connected wi |
25-01-2022 US FDA awards 510(k) clearance for Avinger’s new Lightbox 3 consoleAccording to a company announcement, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has presented 510(k) clearance to Avinger’s new Lightbox 3 imaging console.
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25-01-2022 OES Medical to release new ventilator at Arab HealthUK-based anesthesia device OES Medical manufacturer is entering the ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2022 to venture a new mains-powered ICU ventilator |
25-01-2022 Walgreens releases a new interactive tool to track Covid-19 variantsWalgreens recently launched a new interactive tracking tool, the Walgreens COVID-19 Index, to detect omicron quickly and follow variant activity. 21-01-2022 Medtronic's HawkOne recall labeled Class I, counting to Medtech's device safety problemsFDA has marked Medtronic's recall of the HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System as a Class I event. Medtronic commenced the recall |
21-01-2022 PierianDx collaborates with Biodesix to modernize lung cancer diagnosticsPierianDx partnered with Biodesix to make its interpretation technology platform usable with the Biodesix's GeneStrat NGS genomic test. It is a blood-b |
21-01-2022 FDA endorses Abbott’s cardiac mapping system to treat cardiac arrhythmiaThe USFDA ( Food and Drug Administration) approved Abbott’s new cardiac mapping platform, EnSite X EP System with EnSiteOmnipolar Technology (OT), to help physici |
20-01-2022 MobileODT releases VisualCheck algorithm for screening of cervical cancerIsraeli FemTechcompanyMobileODT has launched its next-generation VisualCheck Artificial Intelligence (AI) Algorithm for cervical cancer screening. 19-01-2022 MicroPort CRM ensures approval for Alizea pacemakers in JapanMicroPort CRM has obtained approval from Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) for its new Alizea pacemakers equipped with Bluetooth technolog |
17-01-2022 LumiraDx’s Covid-19 antigen test can determine Omicron variantThe LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen test demonstrated 100% agreement with RT-PCR in FDA EUA clinical studies. LumiraDx has declared tha |
16-01-2022 Bio-Techne partners with Akoya Biosciences to develop automated spatial multiomics workflow with industry-leading speed and resolutionBio-Techne and Akoya Biosciences entered a collaboration to develop the first single-cell, spatial multiomics workflow for comprehensive, unbiased analysis of tissue sa |
15-01-2022 Qiagen bolsters a growing portfolio of applications for its digital PCR platform QIAcuity with fresh collaborationsQiagen N.V. declared new additions to the growing number of applications for QIAcuity. It's an ultrasensitive digital PCR (dPCR) platform that has set new standards by |
13-01-2022 US FDA approves Copan’s Colibri automated specimen workup instrument for use with MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry analyzersCopan Diagnostics received US FDA approval for its Colibri, an automated processing part of WASPLab, Copan’s full laboratory automation system. 12-01-2022 Glytec and Roche signed a partnership on insulin managementThis digital health collaboration connects Roche’s IT solutions and medical devices expertise with Glytec’s FDA-cleared insulin dosing decision support soft |
10-01-2022 Mylab’s CoviSelf is able to detect the Omicron variant successfullyA recent study conducted at Columbia University, USA, showed India’s first ICMR-approved self-test kit, CoviSelf, successfully detects the Omicron variant. Given |
10-01-2022 Columbia University study: Mylab’s CoviSelf can detect Omicron variant successfullyResearchers at Columbia University, USA, accomplished a recent study that revealed that India’s first ICMR-approved self-test kit, CoviSelf, successfully detects |
08-01-2022 Bioretec aims for European CE mark approval for its bioresorbable RemeOs magnesium screwBioretec Ltd., a Finnish medical device company, announced submitting an application for the CE mark for its RemeOs trauma screw. Bioretec aims to receive the CE mark a |
06-01-2022 US FDA endorses expanded MRI compatibility for Abbott's Proclaim XR Spinal Cord Stimulation SystemAbbott announced the USFDA approval for its new expanded MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) compatibility for its Proclaim XR Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System with Oc |
31-12-2021 USPTO awards Tevogen Bio’s investigational T cell therapy patent to treat Covid-19Tevogen Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) had granted a patent of the pharmaceutical compositions of its investigational SARS-Co |
31-12-2021 FDA alerts about Log4j cybersecurity susceptibilities in medical devicesThe FDA recently warned that widespread cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Apache's Java-based open source logging library could potentially allow unauthorized users to i |
30-12-2021 Siemens Healthineers acquires EUA from FDA for Covid-19 antigen self-testThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Siemens Healthineers for CLINITEST Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self |
29-12-2021 Quidel’s Covid-19 antigen tests can detect Omicron variantsDiagnostic healthcare products manufacturer Quidel confirmed that its antigen tests could detect the new emerging Covid-19 variants after its Sofia SARS Antigen FIA and |
29-12-2021 Sorrento declares Covistix Covid-19 virus rapid antigen detection test detects Omicron variantSorrento Therapeutics, Inc. reported that initial testing of Covistix on recombinant N proteins illustrated its capability to detect the Omicron variant in complement t |
15-10-2021 Withings receives FDA approval for ScanWatch to monitor vital signsThe FDA approved Withings' most medically advanced wearable, ScanWatch. Its state-of-the-art technology can monitor heart rate, atrial fibrillation through ECG, blood oxygen levels through |
14-10-2021 Bio-Rad Laboratories introduces new SARS-CoV-2 panelsLife science research and clinical diagnostic products organization Bio-Rad Laboratories launched the IgM SARS-CoV-2 and Bio-Plex Pro Human IgA panels to detect IgM and IgA antibodies against four |
13-10-2021 Takara Bio Europe introduces an assay for SARS-CoV-2 detectionTakara Bio Europe (TBE) launched an in vitro diagnostic assay for the qualitative detection of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) from suspected COVID-19 patients, based on real-time reverse transcript |
13-10-2021 SyncThink receives additional FDA clearance for concussion aidSyncThink, a neurotechnology company and developer of the EYE-SYNC technology, has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the EYE-SYNC technology as an aid to concussion |
11-10-2021 Medtronic's surgical robot Hugo obtains CE mark, setting up Intuitive faceoffMedtronic gained a CE mark for its Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system in Europe, propelling it closer to competitors and market leader Intuitive Surgical. Hugo gets CE approvals for gynec |
25-09-2021 Catalyst OrthoScience showcases imaging IT tool for preoperative planningCatalyst OrthoScience unveiled an imaging software, Archer 3D Targeting, that aids in preoperative planning for shoulder arthroplasty. The software developed in collaboration with a 3D-Side |
02-09-2021 Asensus Surgical receives FDA approval to boost machine vision capabilitiesAsensus Surgical received USFDA’s 510(k) clearance to boost machine vision capabilities on its Intelligent Surgical Unit (ISU). The said ISU is used for digital laparoscopy with Asens |
02-09-2021 Thermo Fisher collaborates with AstraZeneca to create companion diagnosticsThermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical sequencing unit and AstraZeneca entered a collaboration for multiple years to create next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based companion diagnostics (CDx). |
01-09-2021 NCI researchers develop blood tests for early detection of cancer in NF1 patientsResearchers at NCI's (National Cancer Institute) Centre for Cancer Research and Washington University School of Medicine have come up with a blood test to detect cancer early in people with neurofi |
01-09-2021 Zymo Research's SafeCollect receives a CE markZymo Research received a CE mark for its novel at-home sample collection kits for sale in the EU (European Union). The SafeCollect Sample Collection Kits offer customers safety and utility |
31-08-2021 FDA approves Zimmer and Canary's smart knee implantThe USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) granted De Novo classification and authorization to Zimmer Biomet and Canary Medical to market the tibial extension for Persona IQ for total knee replacemen |
30-08-2021 HMD launches next-generation 3-way stop cock, DispowayHMD (Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices), one of the top five manufacturers of syringes and needles worldwide, has introduced Dispoway, a new and improved 3-way stop cock for infusing more than |
26-08-2021 New Respirator masks kill SARS-CoV-2 on contactLancaster-based ViraCoat Limited announced the global launch of a new range of antiviral and antimicrobial personal protective equipment (PPE) masks that could kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses on |
25-08-2021 FDA approves Medtronic’s new TAVR system to treat aortic stenosisThe USFDA approved Medtronic’s latest self-expanding TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) system to treat symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The Evolut FX TAVR system is eas |
24-08-2021 Mackwell Health partners with GE Current for LED UV disinfection techMackwell Health and GE Current announced a collaboration in the field of LED UV disinfection technology. The partnership will spread Current's 365DisInFx UV Technology to the Middle Eastern, Europe |
23-08-2021 Abingdon launches BioSure 20-minute result antibody testAbingdon Health, a global developer and manufacturer of rapid tests, launched the BioSURE COVID-19 IgG Antibody Self Test. BioSure, UK, is the legal manufacturer of the test that uses a fra |
14-08-2021 Mustang Bio signs licensing pact with Mayo Clinic for novel CAR T technologyMustang Bio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, declared that the company had implemented an elite license agreement with Mayo Clinic for innovative technology. The technology may reconstr |
10-08-2021 Medtronic introduces a DCB catheter for CAD in EuropeOn receiving the CE mark, Medtronic has introduced its DCB (drug-coated balloon) catheter, Prevail, in Europe to treat CAD (coronary artery disease) patients. Prevail DCB is useful in percu |
08-08-2021 MeMed COVID-19 Severity test receives a CE markA host response-based technologies specialist, MeMed, received the CE Mark in Europe for its new disease management solution, MeMed COVID-19 Severity. The test measures multiple proteins fr |
03-08-2021 Orthofix Medical introduces fiber bone-graft solutionOrthofix Medical launched its fiberFuse Strip, an advanced demineralized bone-graft solution comprising cancellous bone. The latest fiberFuse Strip is a preformed bone-graft strip for poste |
02-08-2021 Cepheid gets CE-IVD clearance Xpert HIV-1 viral load XC &Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC for HIV-1 testsCepheid declared that it had received CE-IVD approval for Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC and Xpert HIV-1 Viral Load XC, next-generation extended-coverage (XC) tests for HIV testing. Xpert HIV-1 Viral |
02-08-2021 Medtronic’s AI algorithms for cardiac monitoring get FDA nodThe USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Medtronic’s two artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for use with the LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). The AccuRhythm AI |
01-08-2021 Abbott launches Jot Dxinsertable cardiac monitors in the US market to detect abnormal heart rhythms.Abbott announced the US introduction of Jot Dx, the company's newest insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). The Jot Dx ICM provides clinicians and hospitals command of how they control data flow through |
26-07-2021 J&J Vision launches a new system for cataract surgeryJohnson & Johnson (J&J) Vision launched its phacoemulsification (phaco) system worldwide. The VERITAS Vision System intends to provide surgeons with improved efficiency and comfort during c |
25-07-2021 IBM and NanoDx to develop nanoscale sensors for rapid diagnostic testingNanoDx collaborated with IBM Research to use its metal-oxide semi-conductive (CMOS) compatible nanoscale sensors to boost and extend accurate, rapid testing for various indications. The com |
25-07-2021 Bio-Rad launches COVID & Flu PCR kitA life science research, and clinical diagnostic product provider, Bio-Rad Laboratories, has launched the "Reliance SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB RT-PCR Kit (IVD)" for EU markets after CE-IVD mark approval. |
25-07-2021 A biochip for coronavirus testing is coming soonThe Research Institute of Rospotrebnadzor has started working on the development of a biochip for COVID-19 testing. Rospotrebnadzor published the outcomes of studies of the COVID-19 i |
25-07-2021 FDA awards breakthrough device classification to Endologix’s ChEVAS SystemThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded breakthrough device designation to Endologix’s ChEVAS (Chimney EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing) System for treating abdominal aortic aneurysm ( |
25-07-2021 DePuy Synthes introduces robotic-assisted knee surgery solution in AustraliaJohnson & Johnson's orthopedics company, DePuy Synthes, originated its VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for knee replacement surgery in Australia. VELYS is to be used with the company's |
25-07-2021 ROSA Knee System presents a highly customized surgery experiencePatients experiencing total knee replacement at Mater Private Network in Cork could benefit from faster recovery times and an extra customized overall experience, introducing the new ROSA Knee Syst |
24-07-2021 Intelligent Fingerprinting creates saliva-based Covid-19 antigen testIntelligent Fingerprinting, UK, has created a user-friendly, saliva-based lateral flow VSS-GP test for rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection. The current Covid-19 tests require invasive nose a |
23-07-2021 ISTAR Medical gets an FDA nod to initiate a trial of MINIject for glaucomaiSTAR Medical received IDE (investigational device exemption) from the USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) to begin a clinical trial of its MINIject, a minimally invasive implant for glaucoma surg |
23-07-2021 Canon Medical and Cleerly to produce heart disease solutionsCanon Medical Systems, USA, has subscribed to a decisive collaboration with Cleerly to facilitate simple and effective cardiac computed tomography (CT) to grant a new standard of care for heart ail |
23-07-2021 The recalled Philips sleep apnea ventilator was classified as Class I by FDAThe FDA officially labeled Philips' recall of sleep apnea and ventilator devices a Class I event, about one month after the company's announcement. The agency put out two separate notices Thursday |
23-07-2021 NuVasive introduces 3D-printed porous titanium implant for spine surgeryNuVasive launched a new 3D-printed porous titanium implant, Modulus ALIF, for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) procedures in certain countries. The device strengthens the company&rsq |
22-07-2021 Scottish consortium to use AR to upskill surgeons on 3D-printed modelsA Scottish syndicate is launching an AR (augmented reality) tool to help train surgeons on hyper-real 3D-printed models of human organs. The software will guide trainee surgeons while |
22-07-2021 B-Secur partners with Texas Instruments for ECG/EKG monitoringB-Secur has launched an ECG (electrocardiogram) solution based on the TI's (Texas Instruments) AFE4950 analogue front end for photoplethysmography (PPG). The new ECG sensing will accelerate the des |
22-07-2021 Unilabs and Ibex collaborate to implement an AI cancer platform in EuropeUnilabs, a diagnostic services provider, and Ibex Medical Analytics, a specialist in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, have collaborated to implement Ibex's AI platform in Europe. Starting wit |
22-07-2021 Omniscient’s brain mapping platform receives FDA grants 510(k) clearanceQuicktome, Omniscient Neurotechnology’s (o8t) digital brain mapping platform, received the USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) 510(k) clearance for neurosurgery. A neurosurgical plan |
22-07-2021 Philips’ IVC filter removal device receives FDA breakthrough statusThe USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) granted breakthrough device designation to Royal Philips’ laser-assisted IVC (inferior vena cava) filter removal device. The device helps in a |
21-07-2021 Quibim joins a business alliance to develop a total-body PET scannerQuibim has entered a temporary business association (TBA) with molecular imaging companies to develop a total-body PET (positron emission tomography) /CT (computed tomography) scanner for simultane |
21-07-2021 BD's Velano acquisition to enable needle-free blood drawBecton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) plan to introduce a 'One-Stick Hospital Stay' approach by using its expertise in blood collection and vascular access solutions. The company will us |
21-07-2021 NeuroMetrix’s fibromyalgia device gets FDA breakthrough statusThe USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) has granted breakthrough device designation to NeuroMetrix’s Quell device to treat fibromyalgia symptoms in adults. A transcutaneous electrica |
21-07-2021 Miiskin launches an AR-powered new mole sizing featureMiiskin, a digital health app, which helps people track modifications in their skin, including existing and new moles, has come up with a new mole sizing feature that allows patients to check chang |
21-07-2021 Owlstone Medical declares findings of mask filter alternative to NPSOwlstone Medical, a Breath Biopsy specialist for early disease detection and precision medicine applications, has published peer-reviewed research in Nature Scientific Reports. The paper examines t |
16-07-2021 Medtech enterprise TestCard introduced a new ‘Test and Treat’ service utilizing its at-home UTI test kit in partnership with Dears PharmacyAs per experts, the waiting times for UTI treatment can be within 3-5 days, and undiagnosed UTIs have risen during the pandemic due to the limited access to GP appointments. Now with this n |
16-07-2021 A molecular, point-of-care Covid-19 test from Cue Health receives CDSCO approvalCue Health, a healthcare technology company, announced receiving regulatory approval from CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organization) for its Cue Covid-19 Test for professional point-of-car |
14-07-2021 Hologic obtains CE mark for saliva specimens on COVID-19 assayHologic has received a CE Mark for Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay in Europe to utilize saliva samples. The test is a molecular diagnostic assay that identifies the pathogen's genetic material causing COVI |
14-07-2021 BPR Medical's medical gas solutions receive MDSAP certificationUK-based independent manufacturer of medical gas products, BPR Medical, received MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Program) certification for its medical gas solutions. Only a few me |
14-07-2021 FDA approves Stryker’s biodegradable subacromial balloon implantThe USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved Stryker’s InSpace balloon implant for arthroscopic therapy of MIRCTs (massive irreparable rotator cuff tears) for sustained improvements |
14-07-2021 Seegene launches a new test to distinguish SARS-CoV-2 variantsSouth Korea-based biotech Seegene has introduced a new multiplex PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test to screen for six emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the Delta and Delta Plus variants. |
13-07-2021 Philips partners with NICO.LAB to enhance stroke careRoyal Philips inked a strong collaboration dealing with a MedTech stroke care company, NICO.LAB to intensify results in stroke patients. The contract will complement the extensive stroke ab |
13-07-2021 GE Healthcare and SOPHiA ally to develop AI-driven cancer solutionsGE Healthcare and SOPHiA GENETICS inked a letter of intent to operate together on targeting and coordinating therapies that can accommodate unique patient’s genomic profiles and cancer types. |
13-07-2021 Thermo Fisher and Ortho Clinical associate to provide quality control productsThermo Fisher Scientific has partnered with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics to supply its MAS Quality Controls and LabLink xL Quality Assurance Software to be used with the latter’s VITROS analyze |
13-07-2021 PocDoc and PATH associate in a bid to eradicate polioPocDoc and PATH will produce an app-based digital reader for primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID) to help scale PID rapid testing and support the rollout of polio vaccinations across the world, |
13-07-2021 Siemens’ MAGNETOM Free.Max MR scanner gets FDA approvalThe USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Siemens Healthineers’ MAGNETOM Free.Max, a High-V MR (magnetic resonance) scanner. The device merges a 0.55 Tesla field strength with |
13-07-2021 Quidel obtains a CE mark for a multiplex analyzer and a respiratory viral panelQuidel has obtained a CE mark for its Savanna multiplex molecular analyzer and Savanna Respiratory Viral Panel-4 (RVP4) Assay. The approval allows marketing and sale of the Savanna system i |
12-07-2021 Launch of Panbio Covid-19 antigen self-test in India: AbbottAbbott declared the launch of Panbio Covid-19 antigen self-test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in grown-ups and children with or without signs. In line with the current ICMR guidelines on self-use, |
12-07-2021 SDSOS produces a battery-operated reusable mask to shield from airborne human pathogensSunandan Divatia School of Science (SDSOS), Mumbai, originated a battery-operated reusable mask to protect from airborne human pathogens. The technology is transferred to Mumbai-based Milto |
12-07-2021 An app that could reduce the post-surgery complication rates to halve launchedDigital therapeutics pioneer my mhealth has declared the launch of its latest app, myOp, which can halve post-surgery complication rates and better recovery times for even the greatest-risk patient |
10-07-2021 Philips and Spanish CNIC to generate cardiac MR imaging protocolRoyal Philips has partnered with the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) to create a new cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) technique. Named "ESSOS" (Enhanced S |
10-07-2021 Viz.ai obtains a CE mark for AI-based stroke care softwareViz.ai got a CE mark to sell "Viz LVO," an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven stroke care software. The clinical data reveals that software can coordinate stroke care, reduce treatment tim |
10-07-2021 Qiagen’s NeuMoDxHAdV quant assay gets European CE-IVD label to identify human adenovirus infectionsQiagen declared that its NeuMoDxHAdV Quant Assay to identify and quantify human adenovirus (HAdV) DNA had obtained CE-IVD certification for the European Union and additional countries that allow th |
10-07-2021 Blackfrog Technologies develops compact refrigeration device ‘Emvolio’ for carrying vaccinesThe Blackfrog Technologies, a startup supported by the Department of Biotechnology-Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT-BIRAC), has developed Emvolio. This portable, battery-oper |
10-07-2021 Quidel COVID-19 PCR recall entitled Class I by FDA due to false-negative riskQuidel obtained emergency use authorization for its Lyra assay on March 17 of last year, presenting it as one of the primary companies to bring a SARS-CoV-2 test to market in the U.S. A rapid antig |
10-07-2021 FDA awards breakthrough device rank to Hyalex’s cartilage systemhe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted breakthrough device designation to Hyalex Orthopaedics’ cartilage system for fixing cartilage deformities. The HYALEX Cartilage System |
10-07-2021 FDA approves Natural Cycles app for birth control wearableNatural Cycles, the novel FDA-cleared birth control app, has received new FDA clearance to revise its labeling and expand the types of third-party thermometers, including consumer wearable already |
10-07-2021 Test detecting COVID-19 within 20 seconds undergoes MHRA registrationA pathogens diagnostic device able to detect SARS-CoV-2 within 20 seconds, SpectraLIT, is undergoing MHRA registration and may shortly be available in the UK. The device uses mass spectrome |
10-07-2021 QuantuMDx launches Q-POC, a rapid PCR systemUK-based developer, QuantuMDx, launched Q-POC - a rapid, PCR point of care diagnostic system. Q-POC received a CE-IVD mark under the In Vitro Diagnostics Directive (98/79/EC), enabling its use in E |
10-07-2021 FDA labels Medtronic's recall of unsterilized angiography guidewires as Class IMedtronic recalled 54,997 guidewire components used during angiography to place catheters into the vascular system for sterilization issues before being shipped to hospitals. FDA ter |
09-07-2021 FDA validates AliveCor’s ECG device for QTc interval measurementThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded 510(k) approval to AliveCor’s electrocardiogram (ECG) device, KardiaMobile 6L, for the measurement of QTc interval in patients by healthcare |
09-07-2021 FDA signals biocompatibility issues linked to NuVasive's Precice devicesFDA signaled healthcare providers regarding likely biocompatibility concerns related to NuVasive's stainless steel and titanium Precice orthopaedic appliances. The machines are used to extend the l |
07-07-2021 FDA awards EUA to BioGX’s direct sample RT-PCR Covid-19 testThe US Food and Drug Administration has awarded Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to BioGX’s direct sample addition Xfree COVID-19 reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tes |
07-07-2021 CDSCO demands Philips India to discontinue continuous & non-continuous ventilatorsThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) medical devices and diagnostics division ordered Philips India Limited to discontinue continuous and non-continuous ventilators because of so |
06-07-2021 Vivalink introduces an enhanced ECG monitorVivalink, a provider of coupled healthcare solutions, has originated an afresh enhanced temperature and cardiac electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor. The new temperature monitor constituted an o |
05-07-2021 Front Line receives FDA approval for COBRA-OS deviceThe FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Control of Bleeding, Resuscitation, Arterial Occlusion System (COBRA-OS) from Front Line Medical Technologies. The COBRA-OS is the first 4 Fr |
05-07-2021 Novacyt plans to launch a couple of new lateral flow testsThe clinical diagnostics specialist, Novacyt, is launching two PathFlow COVID-19 antigen lateral flow tests (LFTs) to bolster its COVID-19 portfolio and to pursue new market opportunities, especial |
05-07-2021 Abbott's Panbio Self-Test to detect the Covid-19 virus receives a CE markAbbott's Panbio COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test received a CE mark. Panbio aims to identify the SARS-CoV-2 virus in adults and children with or without symptoms. The CE mark allows over-the-counter sale |
05-07-2021 The US FDA grants pre-market approval to Abiomed's heart pumpAbiomed's Impella RP with SmartAssist got pre-market approval (PMA) from US FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Impella RP is a heart pump that aims to treat acute right heart failure. < |
25-06-2021 India's first AI-enabled smart virtual nutrition mentor app 'Fitza' originated in the marketFitza, a pioneer in the digital fitness market; a one-of-a-kind mobile application to touch people's experiences by holistic health and nutritional well-being, leveraging advanced technology. The a |
25-06-2021 SP introduces SP Hull LyoStar 4.0 R&D freeze dryer to intensify business in drug developmentSP Industries, Inc. (SP) declared the launch of its SP Hull LyoStar 4.0 R&D and process development freeze dryer devised and developed to improve the market of biopharmaceutical products, such |
25-06-2021 J&J Vision launches TECNIS Synergy & TECNIS Synergy Toric II PC-IOLS in the US & Canada for cataract patientsJohnson & Johnson Vision declared the availability of TECNIS Synergy and TECNIS Synergy Toric II IOLs in the US and Canada. These next-generation PC-IOLs blend the extensive depth of focus and |
24-06-2021 Wipro GE Healthcare commences local manufacturing of its Versana Ultrasound series in IndiaWipro GE Healthcare intensified its local capacity to manufacture a wide variety of Versana products in India. The initiative is a part of the company’s plan to extend localization and encour |
24-06-2021 Wipro GE Healthcare commences local manufacturing of its Versana Ultrasound series in IndiaWipro GE Healthcare intensified its local capacity to manufacture a wide variety of Versana products in India. The initiative is a part of the company’s plan to extend localization and encour |
24-06-2021 Max@Home links up NephroPlus to start home hemodialysis servicesMax Healthcare's Max@Home service has partnered with NephroPlus to begin a novel initiative to give patients dialysis services at their doorsteps. This unprecedented partnership brings both |
23-06-2021 QIAGEN launches QIAprep& CRISPR Kit and CRISPR Q-primer solutions for speedy and simplified investigation of gene-editing examinationsQIAGEN declared the launch of QIAprep& CRISPR Kit and CRISPR Q-Primer Solutions that enable researchers to examine edited genetic material with unmatched pace and competence to ascertain how |
23-06-2021 Thermo Fisher launches CE-IVD labeled TaqPath Covid-19 swift PCR combo kit 2.0Thermo Fisher Scientific declared the introduction of a novel CE-IVD marked Covid-19 test. The TaqPath Covid-19 Fast PCR Combo Kit 2.0 extends Thermo Fisher's series of high-precision tests to dete |
22-06-2021 Sensome’s Clotild Smart Guidewire system to treat ischemic stroke: US FDA breakthrough therapy statusSensome declared that the Center for Devices and Radiological Health had awarded it a Breakthrough Device designation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for it |
22-06-2021 Avacta signs distribution deal with Calibre Scientific for AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test in UK and EEAAvacta Group declares a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Calibre Scientific for Avacta's AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test for licensed use in the UK and European Economic Area ( |
22-06-2021 Algorithmic Biologics for gold-standard RT-qPCR test, Tapestry: gets DCGI nodAlgorithmic Biologics, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup producing algorithmic innovations to molecular analysis, received the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approval for commercial use |
22-06-2021 Implandata’s Eyemate-SC biosensor for distant glaucoma care gets CE markingImplandata Ophthalmic Products has declared that its Eyemate-SC biosensor has received CE Mark. This tool is used in association with the breakthrough Eyemate system for digitally-enabled remote gl |
21-06-2021 Launches AI face recognition temperature screening product for early isolation of infected individuals: Globus InfocomGlobus Infocom has recently inaugurated its latest AI face identification temperature screening commodity for the initial separation of infected people. It also has an access controller arrangement |
21-06-2021 Logix Smart SARS-CoV-2 Direct Saliva test obtains CE marking: Co-DiagnosticsCo-Diagnostics, Inc. declared that its Logix Smart SARS-CoV-2 DS (Direct Saliva) had received regulatory authorization to be traded as an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) for the Covid-19 diagnosis in mar |
21-06-2021 New Light Technique Could Change ImagingA trio of scientists from the University of Exeter has uncovered a novel approach to manage the light that the way has scrambled through a single hair-thin strand of optical fibers. These ultra-thi |
19-06-2021 Smart Meter launches cellular-connected body weight scale: iScaleSmart Meter, one of the leads in cellular-enabled distant patient monitoring data and tools, declared the introduction of iScale, a cellular-connected body weight scale. This extension extends its |
19-06-2021 Bayer's Astepro allergy nasal spray for respiratory allergies in the US: US FDA approvalBayer's Astepro Allergy (Azelastine HCI .15%) got the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approval as an OTC (over-the-counter) product for the temporary relief of runny nose, sneezing, nasal |
19-06-2021 Researchers devised a device to diagnose pregnancy complications by monitoring the oxygen level of the placenta: NIHScientists at the NIH (National Institutes of Health) have produced a model tool that could probably diagnose pregnancy complexities by watching the oxygen level of the placenta. The equipment tran |
18-06-2021 UK extends EUA (Exceptional Use Authorisation) for Innova’s Covid-19 rapid test amid FDA refusalThe US FDA alerted the public against the use of Innova’s Covid-19 test, citing health hazards. The UK MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has extended the EUA |
17-06-2021 Vuram introduced the live tracking app 'Trackable' for Covid vaccine allocationVuram has originated an innovative app to trace Covid essentials such as vaccines, PPE, oxygen cylinders, and masks. Trackable is the first of its kind Appian live tracking app, and Vuram's team be |
17-06-2021 Gait deficit device treatment for MS patients: FDA authorizationHelius Medical Technologies and Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini, declared that a device - Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS), designed for short-term treatment of gait deficit due |
17-06-2021 Gait deficit device treatment for MS patients: FDA authorizationHelius Medical Technologies and Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini, declared that a device - Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS), designed for short-term treatment of gait deficit due |
17-06-2021 Medtronic's HeartWare HVAD pump recalls, and the declaration to exitMedtronic abruptly removed its HeartWare Heart Ventricular Assist Device pump system from the market after a range of Class I recalls in 2021 and reports of patient harms and deaths associated with |
16-06-2021 Medtronic launches Micra AV, the world's smallest pacemaker with AV synchrony to treat heart block in patients in IndiaIndia Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc, announced the launch of Micra AV - a miniaturized, fully self-contained pacemaker that delivers advanced pacing technolo |
15-06-2021 Circle CVI and DiA Imaging collaborate to deliver AI-based all-in-one cardiac imaging solutionsDiA Imaging Analysis Ltd., and Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc., declared a multi-year alliance leveraging the companies' synergies in cardiac AI and data analytics. As a global leader in |
15-06-2021 Launch of Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder device in India for treatment of premature babies and newborns: AbbottAbbott introduced its Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder in India, the world's first medical device that can be implanted in the tiniest babies (weighing as little as 700 gms) using a minimally invasive pr |
15-06-2021 Avacta lateral flow test registered in EUAvacta has obtained notification of registering its AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test in the EU, enabling the company to place the product on the market in all 27 countries for acknowledg |
14-06-2021 Health risks cause Philips to recall sleep and respiratory care productsRoyal Philips voluntarily recalled breathing devices and ventilators after discovering possible health risks linked to the PE-PUR (polyester-based polyurethane) sound abatement foam used in them. |
14-06-2021 Verily fails to get FDA approval for its wrist-worn Parkinson's clinical trial deviceFDA has rejected Verily's (Google's sibling company) request to use a wrist-worn wearable device that aims to trace changes in the motor symptoms of clinical trial patients with Parkinson's disease |
14-06-2021 Medtronic receives FDA approval for a recharge-free neurostimulatorMedtronic received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its recharge-free implantable neurostimulator (INS), Vanta. It is a device with an optimized life of up to 11 years. |
26-05-2021 Ibex Medical’s AI breast cancer solution receives CE markIbex Medical Analytics, an AI-powered cancer diagnostics firm, has received the CE mark for the Galen Breast solution to support pathologists in detecting various types of breast cancer. |
26-05-2021 Quest Diagnostics collaborates with Paige to develop cancer diagnosticsQuest Diagnostics and Paige have collaborated to develop software products leveraging AI (artificial intelligence) to enhance and expedite the pathologic diagnoses of cancer and various other disea |
26-05-2021 Photonics is planning to reinvent the Apple Watch for health trackingRockley Photonics plans to develop a technology that enables the Apple Watch to track blood glucose levels non-invasively. All clients of Rockley Photonics, like Apple Inc., are developing |
25-05-2021 FDA clears two endoscopes that avoid reprocessingFDA approved two new single-use, disposable endoscopes, less than two months after again cautioning healthcare providers to be aware of contamination issues and infection risks tied to versions of |
24-05-2021 Migration risk causes recall of venous stents by Boston ScientificBoston Scientific is recalling all Vici RDS and Vici SDS venous stent systems sold over the last 30 months because of 17 complaints about the products. Users complained that the devices mig |
24-05-2021 HSA Singapore gives provisional approval to Breathonix's Covid-19 breath testSingapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) provisionally authorized Breathonix's BreFence Go COVID-19 Breath Test System for accurate disease identification in a minute. Breathonix, a spin-off fir |
24-05-2021 EmpowerDX at-home Covid-19 test for children receives EUA from FDAThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the at-home Covid-19 testing kit for children aged three years and above by Eurofins Scientific subsidiar |
24-05-2021 IISc incubated PathShodh receives DCGI approval for the ELISA Covid-19 test kit after THSTI validationPathShodh Healthcare, a start-up nurtured at the Society for Innovation and Development ( |
24-05-2021 Ortho Clinical Diagnostics launches quantitative Covid-19 IgG spike antibody test and nucleocapsid antibody test to help distinguish the cause of antibody responseOrtho Clinical Diagnostics launched the first quantitative Covid-19 IgG antibody test in addition to a complete Covid-19 nucleocapsid antibody test. Ortho is the first company offering labo |
21-05-2021 CE Mark approval for OrbusNeich Medical’s TricValve Transcatheter Bicaval Valves SystemThe TricValve Transcatheter Bicaval Valves System, from the joint partnership of OrbusNeich Medical Company Ltd and P&F Products & Features (OrbusNeich P&F), received CE mark approval.& |
21-05-2021 Philips launches the latest Spectral Computed Tomography 7500 systemRoyal Philips launched a spectral detector-based Spectral Computed Tomography (CT) 7500, the latest solution for precision diagnosis. This new system intelligently delivers high-quali |
21-05-2021 BD launches an IVD immunoassay application to assist in patient management decisions in Covid-19Becton, Dickinson and Company launched its BD Multitest 6-Color TBNK Reagent with BD Trucount Tubes with an expanded clinical application in India. It aims to identify Covid-19 patien |
21-05-2021 Chugai's FoundationOne Liquid CDx Cancer Genomic Profile to be used as a companion diagnostic for Lynparza to treat BRCA- mCRPC: Japanese approvalChugai pharmaceutical obtained approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for FoundationOne Liquid CDx Cancer Genomic Profile to be used as a companion diagnostic for the PARP |
21-05-2021 COVID-19 antibody detection kit development: DRDOA laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-Defense Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), has developed an antibody detection-based kit, 'DIPCOVAN,' the DIPA |
21-05-2021 Medtronic HeartWare system hit with several Class I recalls, device reports since 2012 PMAA slew of recalls has hit Medtronic's HeartWare HVAD pump system recently. Since it's been on the market, the rate of device malfunction reports documented in an FDA database outpaces competing pro |
21-05-2021 A new electrochemical device to identify SARS‑CoV‑2 Spike Protein in a secondResearchers at the University of Florida and the National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan have developed a microfluidic device to detect the SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein in saliva samples within on |
21-05-2021 Intersect ENT's PROPEL Contour sinus implant: receives CE markIntersect ENT's PROPEL Contour (mometasone furoate) sinus implant obtained a CE mark promoting its supply and marketing within the European Union. The implant is outlined to preserve patenc |
20-05-2021 Mylabs' COVISELF, home testing kit for COVID-19, gets ICMR approvalThe ICMR has approved Pune-based Mylabs' new self-use rapid home-test kit for Covid-19. The new kit can generate results in just 15 minutes. Named 'COVISELF,' the country's first Covid-19 h |
19-05-2021 Google launches a novel AI tool to detect dermatological conditionsGoogle introduced an AI-powered dermatology assist tool that uses a phone's camera to detect skin, hair, and nail conditions. The internet-based application requires three images of t |
18-05-2021 Orthofix launches a new Ultrasonic arthroplasty revision system in Europe and U.S.Orthofix Medical launched OSCAR PRO Ultrasonic Arthroplasty Revision System in the U.S. and European market. OSCAR PRO is an ultrasonic surgical system used to amend |
18-05-2021 Abbott receives CE marking for Navitor (TAVI system) to treat aortic stenosisAbbott got CE Mark for its new-age TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) system, Navitor, to treat severe aortic stenosis. The latest minimally invasive device can mitigate the high or ext |
17-05-2021 ACON's Flowflex test receives CE certification for self-testingACON's Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test received CE mark approval for self-testing. The CE certificate issued by TUV SUD (CE0123) is valid from 14th May 2021 to 26th May 2024. A |
17-05-2021 CareNiva to improve the level of patient care with its new AI-driven telehealth platformTelehealth Company, CareNiva, introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Telehealth platform to deliver a global healthcare solution for providers. The physician can easily and seamlessly pr |
17-05-2021 AI-driven Blood Glucose Prediction Analysis Engine receives CE Mark approvalOne Drop secured CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) for its AI-based Blood Glucose Prediction Analysis Engine. The new device can accurately forecast glucose levels up to eight hours in |
15-05-2021 Philips brings an integrated Interventional Hemodynamic System with Patient Monitor IntelliVue X3 to enhance workflow and patient focus throughout image-guided procedures.Royal Philips introduced an integrated system comprising its Interventional Hemodynamic System and market-leading portable Patient Monitor IntelliVue X3. The integration provides advanced hemodynam |
14-05-2021 Electrical shorts cause recall of Abbott's Assurity, Endurity pacemakersAbbott plans to recall 61,973 Assurity and Endurity pacemakers from the U.S. due to electrical shorts resulting in problems like loss of telemetry, loss of pacing, and reduced battery life. FDA sta |
14-05-2021 Magnets in certain cell phones and smartwatches may cause pacemakers, other implanted devices to malfunction: FDAFDA raised a public warning for patients using pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. The agency warned that high-strength magnets in some cell phones and smartwatches could alter these de |
14-05-2021 The Linea Covid-19 Assay Kit from Applied DNA Sciences Inc. gets EUA from USFDAThe USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration) granted a re-issued EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) to Linea Covid-19 Assay Kit from Applied DNA Sciences Inc. The Assay Kit’s use now includes a |
12-05-2021 Nasopharynx 3D printed swabs may help streamline COVID-19 testsA new 3D printed COVID-19 testing swab is now being manufactured in Scotland. It can collect adequate viral material from the back of the nose - without requiring a throat swab. The n |
07-05-2021 Glooko collaborates with Eli Lilly for connected insulin pensEli Lilly entered a collaboration with remote patient monitoring and data management solutions provider, Glooko for its connected insulin pen solutions. The partnership aims for better |
27-04-2021 Neurolutions' Device receives USFDA approvalUSFDA has authorized the use of Neurolutions' device in stroke patients. It can help in regaining movement in the hand, wrist, and arm through brain-computer interface. It is a non-invasive |
27-04-2021 Wearables are not helpful for cliniciansForrester Research's report on wearables in the healthcare sector suggested these devices have numerous shortcomings. Interviews from more than 40 physicians and patients were taken before the repo |
27-04-2021 ROCHE's VENTANA MMR RxDx Panel receives USFDA approvalThe USFDA granted approval to Roche's VENTANA MMR RxDx Panel. It will act as a companion diagnostic (CDx) for the identification of advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer patients. It is |
23-04-2021 Medtronic receives FDA nod for its embolization device with shield technologyThe (USFDA) United States Food and Drug Administration approved Medtronic’s Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology. The Shield Technology introduces a surface-modified impla |
22-04-2021 Implantable Pump Delivers Chemotherapy to Brain TumorsAn electrical pump has been developed to deliver a precise amount of therapeutic drug into the brain. It can be implanted into brain tumor resection sites for an extended period for drug delivery.< |
22-04-2021 Wireless sensor for oxygen level monitoringResearchers at Berkeley's University of California, designed an ultrasound-powered implantable sensor to monitor oxygen levels and transmit the information into an external device. An on-bo |
22-04-2021 AMS receives a CE mark for Seal-G MIST, the laparoscopic GI sealant deviceThe surgical and advanced wound care specialist company, Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) Group, received CE mark approval for its laparoscopic gastrointestinal (“GI”) sealant device, S |
13-04-2021 Thermo Fisher Scientific's new automated system for COVID-19 tests receives FDA's EUAThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Thermo Fisher Scientific Amplitude Solution with the TaqPath COVID-19 High-Throughput Combo Kit. The |
10-04-2021 Philips, Ibex Medical Analytics sign collaboration to jointly promote AI-powered digital pathologyRoyal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ibex Medical Analytics, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) based cancer diagnostics, announced a strategic collaboration for p |
09-04-2021 6 Medtronic HeartWare products recalled because of death reports.FDA has classified another set of products recalled related to Medtronic’s HeartWare HVAD ventricular assist device as a Class I event after receiving reports of deaths associated with the is |
09-04-2021 TriClip device receives CE Mark approval: AbbottAbbott announced it had received CE Mark for its next-generation TriClipTranscatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair System to treat TR (tricuspid regurgitation). The system is known as TriClip G4, is a no |
09-04-2021 Bausch + Lomb’s ClearVisc dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device gets US FDA approvalBausch + Lomb announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved ClearVisc dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) for ophthalmic surgery use. OVDs help in intra |
07-04-2021 Suit alleging Medtronic over spine fusion can proceed, appeals court says: misled FDAA whistleblower lawsuit accusing Medtronic of fraudulently obtaining FDA clearance for several spinal fusion devices can proceed, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled. The plaintiffs &md |
05-04-2021 Patient deaths tied to reusable urological endoscopes: FDA warnsThe FDA is probing more than 450 reports of patient infection and contamination associated with reprocessed urological endoscopes during the past four years, including three deaths outside the U.S. |
13-03-2021 RNA/DNA Shield Collection Tube for Covid-19 testing gets 510(k) clearance from US FDA: Zymo Research
Zymo Research declares the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of its RNA/DNA Shield Collection Tube as a Class II medical device. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance enable |
11-03-2021 Launch of qRT-PCR in vitro diagnostic kit to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA: AgilentAgilent Technologies announced the launch of a real-time reverse transcription (qRT) PCR-based diagnostic kit to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The CE-IVD mark follows the European Union in Vitro Diagnosti |
11-03-2021 Philips and openDoctor collaborate to deliver unprecedented digital front door experience in radiology.Royal Philips and US-based openDoctor declared a partnership to offer an integrated radiology patient engagement platform that advantages openDoctor's real-time online appointment scheduling servic |
11-03-2021 Rigenerand collaborates with Lacopa to distribute VITVO 3D cell culture technology
Rigenerand SRL, the biotech company, inks the distribution agreement with |
10-03-2021 Launch of remote neuromodulation patient-care technology, NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic in US: Abbott
Abbott launched the NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic in the US, allowing patients to ensure proper settings and functionality, communicate with physicians, and receive new treatment settin |
10-03-2021 Scaling up technology & mobile app to train healthcare professionals involved in vaccination: Digital JalebiDigital Jalebi is considering scaling up the technology and a mobile-based app that trains healthcare professionals to use augmented reality (AR). The app aims to address the shortage of healthcare |
10-03-2021 App-based treatment for urinary incontinence- as effective as in-person treatment
According to new research from the Netherlands, a mobile app called URinControl was as effective as usual, in-person treatment of urinary incontinence in primary care for women. |
08-03-2021 New mobile app: diagnoses glaucomaScientists from City, University London, supported by Allergan Pharmaceuticals and Glaucoma UK, have launched the latest version of an app for newly diagnosed glaucoma patients. The launch |
08-03-2021 Abbott's Alinity m Resp-4-Plex molecular assay gets US FDA EUA
Abbott announced the US FDA EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for Alinity |
05-03-2021 T-Detect COVID Test gets Emergency use authorization from FDAThe U.S. FDA granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the T-Detect COVID Test developed by Adaptive Biotechnologies. The T-Detect COVID Test is an NGS (next-generation sequencing-based) tes |
05-03-2021 Launch of screening machine, Kribado for healthcare practitioners in diagnosing, treating patients at pre-admission level: Indigital TechnologiesIndigital Technologies has launched a hand-held screening machine, Kribado that will help healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat patients at the pre-admission level. Kribado is th |
05-03-2021 Luminex's expanded NxTAG Respiratory Panel Test Including SARS-CoV-2: US FDA Emergency Use Authorization and CE MarkLuminex Corporation had received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a new expanded version of its NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP), including the SARS-CoV-2 virus for high-throug |
04-03-2021 Launches first portable x-ray device FDR Xair XD2000: Fujifilm IndiaFujifilm India Private Limited announced Fujifilm’s first portable X-ray device FDR Xair XD2000 that can easily be used with limited space and resources, providing quick and easy access to di |
04-03-2021 Launch of QIAcube Connect MDx platform: QIAGENQIAGEN declared the global launch of the QIAcube Connect MDx, a platform for automated sample processing available to molecular diagnostic laboratories in the US and Canada, the European Union, and |
04-03-2021 Launch of Covid-19 testing and vaccine management suite: TCSTata Consultancy Services (TCS) declared the launch of the Covid-19 vaccine management and testing suite. This suite of modular, easy-to-deploy solutions simplifies every stage of the |
03-03-2021 Launch of contactless remote patient monitoring solution for hospitals: DozeeDozee declared the launch of Dozee Pro, a Contactless Vitals Monitor for hospitals. The device features an AI-powered triaging system that converts any bed into a step-down ICU in under 2 minutes. |
02-03-2021 US FDA Emergency Use Authorization to Eurofins EmpowerDX Covid-19 Home Collection Kit
Eurofins’s Clinical Enterprise announced the grant of US FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its EmpowerDX Covid-19 Home Collection Kit, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) versio |
02-03-2021 Better tissue restoration outcomes for breast cancer and other diseases: New technology
New technology from Purdue University innovators may improve tissue restoration outcomes for people with breast cancer and other diseases or traumatic injuries. Purdue resear |
01-03-2021 Launch of FDR Nano, digital radiology system: Fujifilm India
Fujifilm India Private Limited declared the launch of its mobile digital radiology system – FDR Nano. This new digital radiology technology with high-resolution imaging with lo |
27-02-2021 Qiagen and INOVIO expand partnership into developing liquid biopsy diagnosis on NGS technology to treat cervical dysplasia
Qiagen, a Netherlands-based holding company, and INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company, declared an extension of their collaboration with a new master partnering agreement |
27-02-2021 US FDA approves nasopharyngeal specimen collection swabs RT-PCR test kit: MJ Biotech's
MJ Biotech declared US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Sterile and individually wrapped nasopharyngeal (NP) specimen collection swabs for the RT-PCR Covid test. This C |
25-02-2021 BioIQ collaborates with Assurance Scientific for in-home Covid-19 test kits.
BioIQ and Assurance Scientific Laboratories have partnered to bring over-the-counter (OTC) RT-PCR Covid-19 testing kits in the market. They have received the US Food and Drug |
25-02-2021 Medtronic issued a global recall of unused Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft systems
A safety issue has induced Medtronic to issue a global recall of unused Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft systems during a worldwide clinical trial. For the sake of patient safety, |
28-01-2021 Symbicort Turbuhaler receives China NMPA approval as an anti-inflammatory reliever in mild asthma: AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca declared that its Symbicort Turbuhaler (budesonide/formoterol 160/4.5mcg) is approved in China as an anti-inflammatory reliever to be used as needed in response to sympto |
28-01-2021 Panbio Covid-19 Ag rapid test device granted CE Mark for asymptomatic screening and self-administered sample collection with nasal swab: Abbott
Abbott declared that it had received CE Mark for two new uses of its Panbio Covid-19 Ag Rapid Test Device to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus: self-swabbing and asymptomatic testing. |
27-01-2021 Renewed partnership to deliver hematology testing solutions: Roche and Sysmex
Roche declared that it entered into a Global Business Partnership Agreement (GBP) with Sysmex. Under this, the parties renewed their commitment to the extended-standing distribution, |
27-01-2021 ADLINK Technology introduces a new range of surgical monitors
ADLINK Technology launched the ASM (ADLINK Surgical Monitor) series of surgical monitors developed for integration with microscopic, fluoroscopic, endoscopic, multi-mo |
26-01-2021 Launch of "Game-changing," 24/7 automated Blood Pressure monitoring system
Aktiia announced a 24/7 automated blood pressure monitoring system in the UK after receiving CE Mark as a Class IIa medical device. It can record blood pressure data throughout the d |
26-01-2021 Chondro3 receives US FDA breakthrough device designation: Locate Bio
Locate Bio declared that the U |
25-01-2021 Launch of Assay to detect a patient's COVID-19 antibody levels
Beckman Coulter, a clinical diagnostics firm, launched its Access SARS-CoV-2 IgG II assay in the CE mark accepting countries. The new assay quantitatively measures a patient's antibo |
23-01-2021 Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S test against SARS-CoV-2: Roche Diagnostics
Roche Diagnostics India declared the launch of its antibody test SARS-CoV-2 test - Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S. The test is CE IVD approved and has received ICMR and CDSCO appr |
23-01-2021 OraSure’sOrageneDx saliva collection kit included in industry’s first US FDA authorization for whole-exome sequencing platform
OraSure Technologies declared that its OrageneDx (OGD-610) saliva collection device was incorporated as a component in the De Novo authorization granted by the US FDA for a whole-exo |
22-01-2021 Boston Scientific's Vercise Genus deep brain stimulation system receives FDA approval
The FDA approved Boston Scientific's Vercise Genus deep brain stimulation (DBS) system portfolio for conditional use in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment. It comprises o |
21-01-2021 Lightpoint Medical receives CE mark approval for its Robotic gamma probe for intra-operative cancer detection
Medical device company Lightpoint Medical's Robotic gamma probe for intra-operative cancer detection received CE mark approval. The miniaturized surgical tool named SENSEI is designe |
20-01-2021 VaxArray Measles & Rubella antigen quantification kit: InDevR
InDevR, a life science tools company, announced its VaxArray Measles and Rubella (MR) antigen quantification kit's commercial availability. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundat |
20-01-2021 MHRA approves CoverScan MD, Imaging service for Long-COVID-19
The (MHRA) Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of UK approved Perspectum's CoverScan MD, an MRI-based technology to map the effects of COVID-19 on several of the bo |
18-01-2021 MLC-AL & MLC-KL(medical panel computers): ADLINK Technology
ADLINK Technology Inc. has launched the MLC-AL and MLC-KL series of medical panel computers specifically developed for integrated system control and complex medical data management. |
18-01-2021 SCTIMST enters technology transfer agreement with Biorad Medisys for intracranial flow diverter stent
SCTIMST signed technology transfer agreements with the Pune-based Biorad Medisys for two biomedical implants, an intracranial flow diverter stent and an atrial septal defect occ |
18-01-2021 MyHealthcare and AliveCor join hands for home-based ECG monitor, KardiaMobile 6L
MyHealthcare and AliveCor announced their partnership for their KardiaMobile 6L device that allows patients to read their ECG data at home. The collaboration brings an integrated car |
16-01-2021 Merck and Philips partnership to develop clinical-grade digital solutions for personalized fertility treatment
Royal Philips declared a multi-year partnership with Merck to develop clinical-grade digital solutions for highly customized fertility treatment. These solutions aim to better inform |
15-01-2021 Launch of digital health app: Abbott
Abbott's neuromodulation portfolio is around Proclaim XR, a version of a St. Jude Medical spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device approved by the FDA in 2015, and the Proclaim DRG Syste |
15-01-2021 Market release of SCS systems: Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific has enlarged its SCS portfolio with the limited market release of its WaveWriter Alpha SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulator) Systems. The port |
13-01-2021 Rehabilitation tech tie-up: maxon and Fourier Intelligence
Technology has a vital role in rehabilitation services and healthcare. The partners specialize in exoskeletons and robotic rehabilitation. The two companies are amalgamating their ex |
09-01-2021 US FDA awards 501(k) marketing clearance to Paragon 28’s R3ACT Stabilization SystemParagon 28, Inc. announced 501(k) marketing clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its R3ACT Stabilization System. After its commercial launch in |
06-01-2021 Grants 510(k) clearance to Accuray'sClearRT Helical kVCTImaging for Radixact treatment delivery system: US FDA
Accuray Incorporated declared about grant of 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ClearRT Helical kVCTImaging for the Radixact System, the latest T |
02-01-2021 Seeks marketing approval for COVI-STIX rapid detection test of SARS-CoV-2 viral antigen: Sorrento Therapeutics San Diego
Sorrento Therapeutics declared that its agents in Mexico had submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to Mexico's health regulatory authority for its COVI-STIX rapid diagnosti |
02-01-2021 Micro-Tech Endoscopy and Interscope ink partnership to distribute EndoRotor System for interventional gastroenterology
Micro-Tech Endoscopy and Interscope Inc signed a partnership agreement to collaborate and distribute the EndoRotor System for interventional gastroenterology. It is a s |
29-12-2020 Fitgo launches a range of infrared thermometers with the latest technology
Fitgo has come up with a range of infrared thermometers with the latest technology that may be launched worldwide. The new devices have advanced sensor technology that gives results |
23-12-2020 Medtronic launches The Tri-Staple EEA™ Circular Stapler In India
Medtronic India launched EEA™ Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple™ Technology. It is touted as the first 3-row Circular Stapler with varied height staples causing lesser str |
22-12-2020 Health Canada approves Micra AV pacemaker from Medtronic
Health Canada granted its approval to Medtronic Canada's Micra AV pacemaker with atrioventricular synchrony. The USFDA approved the device in January 2020. The leadless |
22-12-2020 Rapid Medical’s steerable neurovascular guidewire gets FDA clearance
The USFDA granted clearance to Rapid Medical’s Drivewire; the guidewire used to treat vascular diseases. The Israel-based company aims to help treating doctors control |
22-12-2020 The error rate of pulse oximeters reportedly increases in Black patients
According to a study shared with the New England Journal of Medicine, pulse oximeters have a higher error rate with Black patients. The study states that the handy devices may give m |
22-12-2020 FDA grants EUA to Quidel's instrument-free COVID-19 antigen test
Quidel's instrument-free COVID-19 antigen test received FDA's emergency use authorization (EUA). It is a pregnancy test-style product that can deliver results in minutes. Qui |
17-12-2020 Implant meant to fix ACL tears gets FDA De Novo
FDA has approved a resorbable implant under the De Novo premarket review pathway that can fill the crack between the torn ends of a person's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It is o |
17-12-2020 Penumbra recalls catheter device: FDA's request
The catheter device, Jet 7 Xtra Flex, of Penumbra is recalled because of the injury risk and even death during removing clots in stroke patients, after FDA advice. The company announ |
12-12-2020 Launch of Elecsys SARS-CoV-2 antigen test to detect COVID-19: Roche
Roche declared the launch of the high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 antigen test to aid in diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infections (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) with the CE Mark |
10-12-2020 Co-WIN mobile app for COVID-19 vaccine delivery
The Central government has launched a new digital platform called Co-WIN for COVID-19 vaccine delivery. There will be a new mobile app and will allow people vaccine registration. |
10-12-2020 HealthiumMedtech launches Surestitch, a meniscal repair device
HealthiumMedtech has come up with the first 'Made in India' meniscal repair device. The device named 'Surestitch' is a part of its arthroscopy range Sironix. The company has applied |
09-12-2020 Carpediem cardio-renal pediatric dialysis emergency machine: Medtronic, US
Medtronic plc declared the commercial launch of the Carpediem cardio-renal pediatric dialysis emergency device. After the US FDA marketing authorization grant earlier this year, the |
08-12-2020 CE mark approval to Advaite’s RapCov rapid antibody test for COVID-19
Advaite, an innovative biotechnology company, declared that it had obtained CE Mark approval for its rapid IgG antibody test called RapCov, which will help contain the spread of coro |
08-12-2020 Launch of QuantiFERON SARS-CoV-2 RUO solution to detect T-cell response: QIAGEN
QIAGEN declared the launch of its QuantiFERON SARS-CoV-2 Research Use Only (RUO) solution to detect T-cell responses of the immune system to the COVID-19 causing pathogen in humans, |
07-12-2020 Omron presents a new wheeze detection device
Omron Healthcare has come up with an automatic wheeze detection device, WheezeScan. It is primarily meant for domestic use and detects the presence of a wheeze in young children.&nbs |
07-12-2020 New COVID-19 testing technique developed by CCMB scientists
The scientists from CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), Hyderabad, have designed an innovative and most effective COVID-19 testing technique utilizing dry swabs, which |
04-12-2020 MEQU launches a new and improved battery for blood and IV warming devices
MEQU, a Danish Medtech company, announced a new battery for M Warmer System, the compact blood and IV fluid warming device. Appropriately brand named Power Pack, the new battery has |
04-12-2020 CDSCO approves Three GOQii Wearables as Medical Device.
the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) approved three wearable devices from GOQii for medical device registration. The devices Smart Vital, Vital 3.0, and Vi |
23-11-2020 FDA approval to Baxter's Home Peritoneal Dialysis System
Baxter has received FDA approval for Homechoice Claria with the Sharesource Connectivity platform for adult and pediatric populations. The technology is a home peritoneal dia |
23-11-2020 New AI-Powered Test in IVF Patients: Better Predicts Ongoing Pregnancy and Live Birth Rates
CooperSurgical’s PGTai 2.0 technology is a machine learning AI, with statistical analysis, omitting human subjectivity from the procedure. The technique works by testing embryo |
10-11-2020 EUA to cPass SARS-CoV-2 neutralization antibody detection kit of GenScript: USFDA
GenScript USA Inc. declared that the USFDA had issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the cPass SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Detection Kit. This kit is the first commerci |
10-11-2020 EUA to cPass SARS-CoV-2 neutralization antibody detection kit of GenScript: USFDA
GenScript USA Inc. declared that the USFDA had issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the cPass SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Detection Kit. This kit is the first commerci |
10-11-2020 Launch of new brand FitGo: Smart Tech Overseas
Smart Tech Overseas declared a new brand launch, FitGo, to nurture a healthy routine of life worldwide with its modern medical innovations. FitGo's first few products in the |
10-11-2020 Launch of New PHST for catheter-based procedures
Junkosha launched its latest innovation, cut-to-length and slit Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing (PHST), to enable a range of catheter-based procedures where flexibility is the fundamenta |
10-11-2020 Launch of antibody test with 99.9% specificity: Beckman Coulter
Beckman Coulter has launched its Access SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin M (IgM) assay in CE mark accepting countries. The new antibody test demonstrated 99.9% specificity wit |
06-11-2020 Developed affordable high-end ventilators: Nocca Robotics
Nocca Robotics, is developing economical high-end ventilators The company is also working on regulatory aspects to export the Noccarc H210 machines and is on track to deploy |
06-11-2020 Affordable high-end ventilators: Nocca Robotics
Nocca Robotics is developing economical high-end ventilators.The company is also operating on regulatory aspects for Noccarc H210 machines export and is ready to install 400 high flo |
04-11-2020 Inito Fertility Monitor receives USFDA approval
Bengaluru-based medical technology startup Inito's Fertility Monitor had received the United States Food and Drug Administration approval, resulting in the product's launch in the US |
02-11-2020 Biodegradable Patch to Monitor Glucose
Anna University researchers have developed a biodegradable material, a cellulose derivative-based polymer, for detecting glucose and alcohol levels from sweat to reduce medical waste |
01-11-2020 Covid Test Kit Based On RT-LAMP Technology: Agappe Diagnostics
Kochi-based medical devices manufacturer, Agappe Diagnostics Ltd, is launching a new Covid-19 test kit on November 10, based on Reverse Transcription Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplifi |
31-10-2020 PerkinElmer New Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit granted Emergency use authorization: US FDA
PerkinElmer, Inc. declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), which allows sample pooling with PerkinElmer New Coronavirus |
31-10-2020 CRISPR-based SARS CoV-2 diagnostic test: Merck collaboration with Mammoth Biosciences
Merck declared collaboration with Mammoth Biosciences for the development, scale-up and commercial production of Mammoth’s CRISPR-based SARS CoV-2 diagnostic test. Mamm |
30-10-2020 Triboelectricity based India's first face mask-3bO
Camellia Clothing, a clothing company based in Bangalore, under an exclusive global license from CeNS, has manufactured and is marketing a 3bO face mask. This is India’s first |
29-10-2020 Genbody antigen test kits: ICMR approval
Global Diagnostic firm Genbody Inc has received the Indian Council of Medical Research and Drugs Controller General of India's approval for "Genbody Covid-19 AG" antigen test kits to |
28-10-2020 Cipla collaborates with KARWA Ltd. to launch Covid-19 antibody detection kits in India
Cipla and KARWA Ltd. have collaborated to launch Covid-19 antibody detection kits in India with the brand name ‘ELIFast.’ KARWA ltd. will be responsible for manufacturing |
27-10-2020 Development of powered air-purifying respirators for health workers: SCTIMST
The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST), a Thiruvananthapuram-based Centre of Excellence under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), |
26-10-2020 USFDA grants emergency use authorization to South Korea’s Celltrion's Covid test
US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Celltrion Inc.’s rapid Covid-19 testing kit, Sampinute, for emergency use authorization (EUA). The company initiated the re |
26-10-2020 West Pharma launches Vial2Bag Advanced 20mm Admixture Device after US FDA clearance
US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance to the Vial2Bag Advanced 20mm Admixture Device from West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. The company has announced its l |
26-10-2020 Bayer's FoundationOneCDx as companion diagnostic for Vitrakvi to aid in identifying NTRK fusion-positive patients: US FDA approval
Bayer's FoundationOneCDx for use as the first companion diagnostic gets US FDA approval for identifying neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase (NTRK) gene fusion-positive patients whe |
25-10-2020 ICMR formally announces the approval to use Feluda Paper Strip Test for COVID-19
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an advisory related to the use of the Feluda paper strip test, by the laboratories, for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. The test based o |
24-10-2020 Researchers come up with a new tool to diagnose stroke using a smartphone
Scientists have come up with a novel tool to assist physicians and speed up stroke diagnosis in clinical settings. The new tool based on machine learning may help diagnose stroke and |
23-10-2020 Tyber Medical's foot and ankle plating systems: USFDA 510(k) clearance
Tyber Medical LLC, a leading orthopedic device manufacturer, received a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for foot and ankle plating systems. It covers over 42 d |
17-10-2020 Steripath Micro Initial Specimen Diversion Device: Magnolia Medical
Magnolia Medical Technologies Inc, a medical device company, launched the new Steripath Micro Initial Specimen Diversion Device. Micro is the first US FDA 510(k)-cleared devi |
16-10-2020 Novel mitral valve repair technology may come up from Medtronic and Foundry collaboration
The global medical technology company, Medtronic, collaborated with a medical device company incubator, The Foundry, to bring up a novel transcatheter mitral repair technology (TMVr) |
16-10-2020 Rapid diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease may now be possible using a new Ultrasound device
The University of Colorado researchers have come up with a novel test based on ultrasound technology to detect sickle cell disease. The miniature size of the device, its swift mechan |
15-10-2020 Abbott Healthcare brings its Heart Rhythm Management Devices ICD, CRT-D to India
Abbott Healthcare introduced its new heart rhythm management devices, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) in Indi |
15-10-2020 FDA issues final guidelines containing biocompatibility draft on Nitinol devices
After reviewing feedback from its advisory committees, AdvaMed and Cook Medical, FDA has concluded the guidelines pertaining to nonclinical assessment of medical devices containing N |
15-10-2020 Tiny Robots designed for targeted drug delivery to Colon and Tissue sampling
Researchers at Purdue University have devised externally controlled tiny robots to precisely deliver the drugs at the targeted area. An external magnetic field is used to control the |
13-10-2020 Semi-Autonomous Colonoscopy using a Robotic Probe is now possible
The University of Leeds researchers have come up with a robotic system to help physicians or nurses perform colonoscopies. It uses magnets for guiding the probe through the body. As |
09-10-2020 ZEUS ELISA SARS-CoV-2 IgG test system gets EUA approval from USFDA
US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to ZEUS Scientific's ELISA diagnostic test. The test is used to detect IgG antibodies to the SARS-C |
08-10-2020 Azure pacemaker with BlueSync technology launched by Medtronic
Medtronic plc's Indian subsidiary India Medtronic Private Limited, launched the Azure pacemaker with BlueSync technology. It is designed to communicate seamlessly with patient's smar |
08-10-2020 Launch of Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler in India for COPD Patients: Zydus Cadila
Zydus Cadila launched India's first pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI), ForglynpMDI, for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients in India. With a price tag of Rs. |
03-10-2020 SyntheticMR to integrate SyMRI in GE Healthcare's platform
SyntheticMR has collaborated with GE Healthcare to merge its MRI solution SyMRI in GE's platform. The newly integrated platform may provide quicker workflows and complete physiologic |
03-10-2020 WaveWriter Alpha SCS from Boston Scientific will now be available in Europe
Almost the entire range of WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems was officially launched in Europe by Boston Scientific, a global medi-tech giant. It includes four MR |
03-10-2020 Japan PMDA approved Itamar Medical’s WatchPAT 300 home sleep apnea testing device
Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) approved the Itamar Medical's WatchPAT 300 Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) device for commercial launch, effective September |
01-10-2020 ICMR approves Biocard Pro COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Testing Kits from Trivitron
Trivitron Healthcare Private Limited received approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to launch its 'Biocard Pro COVID-19 Rapid Antigen' testing kits commercially |
29-09-2020 CardioQuip's heater-cooler device could cause infection, warns FDA.
FDA issued a notice warning the healthcare providers about the risk of infection through using CardioQuip’s heater-cooler device. The device is used to control patients' body t |
28-09-2020 Abbott's latest CGM device, Libre 3, receives CE mark
FreeStyle Libre 3, the latest continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device from Abbott, received the CE mark, thereby paving the way for its commercial launch in the European market. A |
27-09-2020 Equine Biotech, an IISc start-up, comes up with a Pocket-Friendly RT-PCR kit
Equine Biotech, a start-up of IISc (Indian Institute of Science) students, has developed a novel and affordable Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) diagnostic ki |
25-09-2020 University of Illinois partners with Aequs to bring up mechanical resuscitator
Aequs Force Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd. is coming up with a medical-grade and affordable mechanical resuscitator, AQovent. The company, in collaboration with the University of Illino |
25-09-2020 SeaSpine launches WaveForm C 3D-printed interbody implant system
WaveForm C Interbody Implant System was launched commercially by SeaSpine. The global medical technology giant plans to launch four more devices by mid-2021. The novel WaveFo |
24-09-2020 KardiaMobile 6L, clinically-authenticated exclusive ECG device launched in India by AliveCor
KardiaMobile 6L, the best personal electrocardiogram (ECG) device with US FDA approved ECG technology, was launched by AliveCor in India. It has proven efficacy in detecting atrial f |
24-09-2020 Vela Diagnostic: ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test v2.0 gets US FDA approval for emergent situations
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test v2.0 of Vela Diagnostics. Certain laboratories certified und |
24-09-2020 RTI Surgical's DAC Plate gets USFDA approval under section 510(k)
USFDA granted 510(k) clearance to the RTI Surgical’s Dynamic Active Compression (DAC) plate. Post-approval, the DAC plate has become the first-ever product that may be used to |
23-09-2020 Wipro’s Chitra Air Bridge to be available for breathing assistance anywhere with Wipro 3D and GenWorks partnership
Affordable breathing assistance medical device, Chitra Air Bridge, may become available for all as Wipro 3D ties up with GenWorks Health. As the COVID-19 cases are surging in |
22-09-2020 MedSpark- The first Medical Device Park in India
Kerala - First state of India to possess the first Medical Device Park in the country. Recently, the foundation stone of the MedSpark Medical Device Park was laid by the honorab |
21-09-2020 Tata group forays into Medical Diagnostics as DGCI approves its economical Covid-19 Test Feluda
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the commercial launch of the low-cost COVID-19 test, FELUDA, under strict ICMR guidelines. The test designed by CSIR (Council of |
08-09-2020 Aesthetic medical devices' launch, NuEra Tight with FocalRF for personalized body sculpting treatments: Lumenis
The largest energy-based medical device company, Lumenis Ltd., announces the launch of revolutionary NuEra Tight with FocalRF technology, in the Middle East and Europe for body sculp |
04-09-2020 Non-invasive medical instruments for pain relief in India : OSKA India
OSKA Wellness launched 'OSKA Pulse'; PEMF (Pulsed-Electromagnetic-Field-Therapy) technology-enabled products, in India. The company is the first enabler of this innovative te |
02-09-2020 Roche's Cobas 6800/8800 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative Test for HIV/AIDS detection: US FDA approval
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval awarded to Roche for the cobas 6800/8800 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative Test in the US. The healthcare professionals may have a single result |
31-08-2020 Foundation One Liquid CDx (a comprehensive pan-tumor liquid biopsy test): US FDA approval
Roche received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Foundation One Liquid CDx, Foundation Medicine’s comprehensive pan-tumor liquid biopsy test for solid tumor pa |
31-08-2020 Release of draft guidance on PROs for device manufacturers: FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new draft guidance for Device manufacturers for the selection of patient-reported outcome (PROs) instruments in clinical&nbs |
28-08-2020 Guidelines to conduct COVID-19 screening in TB patients: Health ministry
The Union health ministry releases guidelines stating that tuberculosis (TB) screening will be done for all COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 screening will be done for all TB |
28-08-2020 New workflow and imaging enhancements for Kodex-EPD cardiac mapping and imaging system for heart rhythm disorders: Philips
Royal Philips announces new imaging and workflow enhancements for its novel Kodex-EPD cardiac imaging and mapping system. The system treating a common heart rhythm disorder,&nbs |
28-08-2020 Launch of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy Device, Noccarc H210 for critical COVID-19 patients: Nocca Robotics
Nocca Robotics Pvt Ltd, of SIIC, IIT Kanpur, launched a clinically validated and certified High- Flow Oxygen Therapy Device for COVID-19 patients. The device is high-quality critical |
28-08-2020 Abbott Rapid Covid-19 Test Kit For Emergency Use: USFDA Nod
Abbott receives Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card rapid test for COVID-19 infection detection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( |
27-08-2020 Ban Lifted on export of PPE medical coveralls & 2/3 ply surgical masks: DGFT
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) lifts ban on PPE medical coveralls and all masks export varieties, except N95 masks. DGFT, on August 25, 2020, revised the exp |
27-08-2020 FDA approves Foundation Medicine's pan-tumor biopsy test
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Foundation Medicine's pan-tumor liquid The kit's assay uses blood samples to e
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26-08-2020 India’s first-ever rapid diagnostic test kit for Covid-19 gets ICMR approval
Delhi based Oscar Medicare Pvt. Ltd. that manufactures various in-vitro diagnostic kits have developed a simple, single prick rapid testing kit for detecting COVID |
24-08-2020 FDA Clearance to Home use Intravaginal Device For Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued clearance for Flyte™, intravaginal in-home, non-invasive, device meant to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which help |
23-08-2020 High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) method seems to be crucial during COVID
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22-08-2020 Leven Medical: India-Dutch collaborative startup announces smart ventilators with AI ML
The smart ventilators can auto adjust patient's oxygen flow. In emergent cases, these send alerts to the concerned medical staff and to family members. The startup claims that the ve |
20-08-2020 Smart wearable devices may detect COVID-19 even before the symptoms: Fitbit
Fitbit, a leading manufacturer and marketer of health-tracking watches, launched a study aiming to create an algorithm to detect COVID-19 before symptoms appeared. Out of the 100,000 |
26-05-2020 Phillips-Medisize launched the Aria Smart Autoinjector platform that unlocks innovation, differentiation, and sustainability in the digital drug delivery device marketPhillips-Medisize unveiled a compact and better-looking disposable autoinjector named "Aria Smart Autoinjector." The autoinjector has sound and light signals to indicate dose progress and completio |
12-03-2020 USFDA grants CINtec PLUS Cytology test of Roche for screening of cervical cancer
Roche was awarded by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grant for CINtec PLUS Cytology for the 1st biomarker-based triage test for women whose primary cervical cancer sc |
11-03-2020 Warning of Cancer can be done by Blood test for microbial DNA
A new study advertised in the journal Nature on March 11, 2020, could change the currently held aspects on cancer causation and diagnosis. The researchers have come up with |
10-03-2020 Genetic test could assist doctors in identification of patients with ultra-high risk multiple myeloma
A novel genetic test could assist doctors in picking out patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma that is at 'ultra-high risk' of their cancer progressing aggr |
09-03-2020 XCR Diagnostics receives US patent for technology that expedites testing and recognition of infectious diseases
A molecular diagnostics company known as XCR Diagnostics has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO) for its technology that expedit |
08-03-2020 Silfradent Srl received warning letter
An inspection has been performed at firm located in Santa Sofia, Forli-Cesena, Italy, on July 29, 2019 to August 1, 2019, an investigator from the United States Food and Dr |
07-03-2020 Regulation of Medical device in Japan and India discussed at 4th India-Japan Medical Products Regulatory Symposium
Regulatory and Clinical trial supports for innovative drug development in Japan, latest upbeat of clinical trial needs in pre and post marketing phase in India, and medical |
07-03-2020 Newly created mobile app aids in reduction of pain in osteoarthritis patients
By conducting a few simple physical exercises routinely, and getting data about their disease regularly, 500 osteoarthritis patients were able to on average halve their pai |
07-03-2020 Excillum introduces the NanoTube N2 - the X-ray resolution revolution continues with higher voltage and more power
Excillum which is Stockholm-based Company declared the introduction of a new generation high-resolution X-ray tubes. The Excillum NanoTube N2 110 kV and N |
07-03-2020 Bio-ADM of Sphingotec can reliably assist physicians in recognizing high-risk sepsis patients
Diagnostics company SphingoTec GmbH announced on new information on the utility of endothelial function biomarker bioactive Adrenomedullin (bio-ADM®). The data demonstr |
06-03-2020 SCTIMST creates intracranial flow diverter stent for treatment of aneurysms of blood vessels of brain
The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, which is an institute of national importance, has created an innovative intr |
06-03-2020 CryoLife receives CE Mark for E-vita Open NEO hybrid stent graft
A leading cardiac and vascular surgery company known as CryoLife, Inc., committed on aortic disease, declared that it has achieved CE Mark for the E-vita Open NEO, a hybrid sten |
06-03-2020 Recalling of Alaris System Infusion Pumps by Becton Dickinson (BD) CareFusion 303 Inc.
The Alaris System is vital signs monitoring system and an infusion pump. The infusion pumps deliver medications, fluids, blood and blood products into the body of a patient |
06-03-2020 Novel AI system can access endoscopic observations of ulcerative colitis with accuracy
Evaluations of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), which is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease, are usually performed via histology and endoscopy. But now, researchers |
05-03-2020 Draft Medical Devices Bill for stakeholders review soon will be circulated by Niti Aayog
To talk about the regulatory vacuum and issues of patient safety in medical devices, Niti Aayog is likely to spread a draft of the Medical Devices Bill for stakeholders review to fra |
05-03-2020 Merck introduces LANEXO system to increase productivity of scientists in laboratory
A leading science and technology company, Merck, inaugurate its LANEXO Lab Inventory, safety and compliance management system which is a new digital laboratory informatics solut |
05-03-2020 Elecsys GALAD score of Roche gains US FDA breakthrough device designation to diagnose HCC
Roche declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Breakthrough Device Designation to the Elecsys GALAD score. This algorithmic score cumulates gender and age |
03-03-2020 SCTIMST creates device for non-surgical closure of atrial septal defect in heart
An institute of national importance, the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, has created a nickel-titanium allo |
03-03-2020 An App was developed by researchers for Predicting Risk of Preterm Birth
An enhanced mobile phone app will aid in identifying women who require special treatments at the right time and lower the emotional and financial burden on families and the |
29-02-2020 Avanos receives FDA clearance for COOLIEF Radiofrequency system
Avanos Medical has gained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for selling its 80W COOLIEF Radiofrequency (RF) system for neurological lesion procedures |
29-02-2020 Cynosure gained FDA clearance for RF micro-needling device
A US-based medical device company known as Cynosure is committed on medical aesthetics, has gained regulatory clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for i |
29-02-2020 FDA grants heart and lung support system of Novalung
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Novalung, a heart and lung support system created by Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) to treat acute respi |
29-02-2020 For Critically-ill Patients, FDA grants Heart and Lung Support System
Novalung® has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is a heart and lung support system to treat acute respiratory or cardiopulmonary failure |
28-02-2020 FDA approves breakthrough status to RESPMETER device of Altair Medical
RESPMETER wearable biosensor device of Altair Medical has been granted Breakthrough Device status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an effort to manage the gl |
28-02-2020 FDA awards marketing authorization for Fragile X Syndrome test
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded marketing authorization to Asuragen for its AmplideX Fragile X Dx and Carrier Screen Kit to assist in identifying Frag |
24-02-2020 First Genetic Test for Diagnosing Fragile X Syndrome granted by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted marketing of the first test for the detection of a genetic condition known as Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the most common known |
23-02-2020 New Device engineered for treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms achieved CE Mark Approval
A new device to treat of intracranial aneurysms, Contour Neurovascular System has achieved European CE Mark approval, declared medical device company Cerus Endovascular. Th |
22-02-2020 As per the Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, Violation of Price Capping of Coronary Stent has been done to Attract NPPA Action
The Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers recently announced the Parliament that if any violation of price capping relating to Coronary Stents is found by the National Pharm |
22-02-2020 As per ICRA, medical devices to be brought under Drugs Act to assist in medical device regulation effectively
ICRA has co |
20-02-2020 Novacyt, an Anglo-French Company introduces CE-IVD Marked Novel Coronavirus Diagnostics Test
Novacyt, an Anglo-French Company specializes in clinical diagnostics currently declared that its molecular diagnostics division, Primerdesign, has introduced its CE-Mark mo |
19-02-2020 Continuous Wearable BP & Vital Signs Monitor with ECG Patch
A Wireless Vital Signs Monitor and Continuous Blood Pressure & with ECG Patch has been commercialized for use of patients. This is developed by Caretaker Medical, a lea |
14-02-2020 FDA grants Eko cardiology technology advancement
Prior this month, Eko, an artificial intelligence (AI) digital health company, was approved FDA approval for its latest cardio-technology. The US-based co |
14-02-2020 Prediction of Death Due to Stroke and Heart Attack can be done by AI with Cardiac MRI
University College London Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence for the first time to instantly and precisely measure blood flow. Utilization of Artificial inte |
13-02-2020 Health ministry furnishes notification to maintain all medical devices under D&C Act from April 1, 2020
Union health ministry has announced that all medical devices will now be maintained under the Drugs and Cosmetics (D&C) Act, 1940 with effect from the April 1, 2020 for |
13-02-2020 FDA approves 510(k) clearance to MRI system of Hyperfine Research
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved 510(k) clearance to bedside Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system of Hyperfine Research. The fir |
13-02-2020 Surgical System of TransEnterix’s Senhance receives CE Mark approval
Medical device company TransEnterix has obtained CE Mark approval for an extended indication of the Senhance Surgical System for treatment of paediatric patients weighing a |
13-02-2020 FDA grants mobile app of Orthofix for bone growth stimulators
Orthofix Medical declared today that it gained FDA approval for its STIM onTrack mobile app version 2.1 for utilization with its bone growth stimulators. |
13-02-2020 Progression of Parkinson's disease can be predicted by simple Blood test
Researchers have observed that a blood test for cell senescence biomarkers and inflammatory may be a reliable predictor of cognitive decline, involving identifying those wh |
12-02-2020 FDA approves Surfacer System De Novo clearance of Bluegrass Vascular
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved a De Novo clearance to Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System engineered by private medical technology company B |
12-02-2020 Medical devices to be maintained as drugs
All medical devices marketed in the country will now be maintained as ‘drugs’, and come under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The government stated |
12-02-2020 Bringing MRI to Bedside in Stroke Patients using portable MRI
At current scenario patients have to move to a location of a high-field MRI device for diagnosis of stroke causing vital delay in diagnosis. However, Advancement in low-fie |
11-02-2020 icometrix gains FDA approval for icobrain ep solution
icometrix has gained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its icobrain ep solution. Icobrain ep assists in identification o |
11-02-2020 First medical device for usage in U.S by SA biotech cleared by FDA
Bluegrass Vascular Technologies has gained regulatory approval from the Federal Drug Administration to provide its medical device on the market in the U.S. roughly 9 years |
10-02-2020 Marketing approval obtained by cardiac ultrasound software of Caption Health
Caption Health has gained authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing its cardiac ultrasound software. Caption Guidance, th |
10-02-2020 FDA provides OTC clearance to INNOVO of Atlantic Therapeutics for SUI
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have provided over-the-counter (OTC) clearance to INNOVO of Atlantic Therapeutics, a non-invasive and wearable device for stress u |
10-02-2020 FDA breakthrough designation received by Aria CV for Its medical device to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension
A developer of medical devices, Aria CV, Inc., for treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), today declared that they have secured from U.S. Food and Drug Administrat |
28-01-2020 MRI-compatible products by Imricor receives CE mark approval
Vision-MR Ablation Catheter and Vision-MR Dispersive Electrode get CE mark approval to conduct cariac catheter ablations using real-time MRI. Imricor is the first company to have car |
28-01-2020 FDA 510(k) clearance to BioSticker
The BioSticker™ on-body sensor for scalable remote care by BioIntelliSense Inc. receives the FDA 510(k) clearance. A new standard for remote patient monitoring is |
18-01-2020 AI tool to recognize modifications in patients' mental health
Researchers, involving one of Indian-origin, have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can precisely detect modifications in clinical states in voice data of p |
17-01-2020 Siemens reveals medical manufacturing centre in Bangalore
Siemens Healthineers which is a medical technology company has initiated its first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, which will complement its existing R&D centre. T |
17-01-2020 Novel 'smart' chair aids in correcting body posture from childhood
The concept of the current study is already submitted in the conference materials furnished by the French publishing house Atlantis Press, contented by the Scopus and |
17-01-2020 Team discovers a way to eliminate GI device without the usage of endoscopy
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17-01-2020 Fitness tracker devices demonstrate potential as predictors of flu outbreaks
Scholars at Scripps Research Translational Institute have discovered that fitness tracker devices – wearable tracker devices that calculate heart rate and sleep durat |
16-01-2020 Pentax Medical receives FDA approval for IMAGINA endoscopy system
A unit of Hoya Group, Pentax Medical, has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its IMAGINA endoscopy system. The endoscopy platform wa |
14-01-2020 Medtronic gains CE Mark approval for InterStim products
Medtronic which is Irish medical device maker has secured CE Mark approval for its InterStim Micro neurostimulator and InterStim SureScan MRI leads. By giving full-body MRI s |
14-01-2020 Clearance of new AI system from FDA for spotting stroke
501(k) clearance has been granted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for radiology company Aidoc’s AI-based system for the recognition of large-vessel occlusion (LVO) |
14-01-2020 Phagenesis gains FDA breakthrough green light for Phagenyx System for restoring swallowing
Phagenesis declared that it has secured breakthrough device designation from the FDA for its Phagenyx System for restoring neurological swallowing control. The Phagenyx Syste |
13-01-2020 New Guidance advertised on Medical Devices and Cybersecurity
New European medical device guidance will need manufacturers to carefully review IT security and cybersecurity needs in relation to their devices and in their product literature |
13-01-2020 Breakthrough Therapy Designation filed by CytoDyn with the FDA for the Utilization of Leronlimab to treat Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A late-stage biotechnology company known as CytoDyn Inc. is committed on developing leronlimab (PRO 140), a CCR5 antagonist with the capability for multiple therapeutic ind |
10-01-2020 Researchers created AI system to locate and grade prostate cancer
Researchers have created a method addressed on artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnosis and grading of prostate cancer. |
10-01-2020 URO17 bladder cancer recurrence test of KDx Diagnostics obtains USFDA breakthrough device designation
KDx Diagnostics, a company committed on developing non-invasive cancer tests to enhance early detection and therapy decisions in cancer, declared that the Food and Drug Adm |
10-01-2020 Silver Bullet achieves CE Mark for antimicrobial bone screw system
Silver Bullet Therapeutics which is US-based medical device company has gained CE Mark approval for the commercial sale of its antimicrobial bone screw system in the European Union ( |
10-01-2020 Reflow receives breakthrough designation for spur stent system
Reflow Medical has obtained breakthrough device designation for its Temporary Spur Stent System from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The retrievable stent tec |
08-01-2020 Abbott obtains FDA approval for procedure of heart pump implant
Abbott has gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its minimum invasive heart pump implant procedure to assist patients in avoiding open heart surgery |
08-01-2020 USFDA grant approval to Abbott's HeartMate 3 heart pump to aid patients avoid open heart surgery
Abbott declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to a new alternative surgical technique for Abbott's HeartMate 3 heart pump that will permit |
07-01-2020 Cognetivity Neurosciences declares regulatory approval of 1st CE-marked medical device
Cognetivity Neurosciences Ltd. declared that its Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) software has been granted as a CE-marked medical device. The declaration follows Cognetivi |
07-01-2020 FDA grants 510(k) clearance for handheld OCT scanner of PhotoniCare
510(k) clearance for PhotoniCare’s TOMi Scope has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for non-invasive imaging of the middle ear to diagnose ear infe |
07-01-2020 Bioness gains CE Mark approval for StimRouter system
Bioness, a US-based medical technology company has gained CE Mark approval for its StimRouter neuromodulation system for treatment faecal incontinence. The small implant |
02-01-2020 FDA grants approval for Control-IQ artificial pancreas system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for an artificial pancreas system that automatically regulates and monitors blood sugar levels. The system is addre |
30-12-2019 MyShoulder placement guides of Medacta cleared by FDA
Medacta obtains FDA clearance for their MyShoulder Placement Guides for shoulder arthroplasty. This patient-compatibility, 3D printed solutions work in co-existence with the Medacta |
28-12-2019 IIT-Roorkee makes a bioresorbable, economical ortho implants for healing of bone fractures
Scholars and researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee have made bioresorbable and economical orthopaedic implants to heal bone fractures. The recent s |
27-12-2019 Invention of cost-effective bio-resorbable orthopaedic implants by IIT Roorkee for healing bone fractures
Invention of cost-effective bio-resorbable orthopaedic implants for healing bone fractures were done by the researchers of IIT Roorkee. The recent strategies of therapeutic to h |
26-12-2019 Ultrasound along with MRI enhances prostate treatment
MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) is a novel tool for the highly precise treatment of prostate cancer — without the common side effects. Scans of ultras |
26-12-2019 First indigenous CT-scanner shipped by Siemens Healthineers from its new Bengaluru facility
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26-12-2019 For 24 hours health monitoring tiny microsensor implants has been developed
Researchers at National University of Singapore (NUS) have created tiny subcutaneous implants that can continuously quantify a heart rate, blood sugar and other physiological conditi |
25-12-2019 Implants specific to patients are developed at Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Jaw and bone implants specific with patients can now be developed and created within the country, inside IARM (innovative additive research and manufacturing) laboratory establi |
24-12-2019 FDA clearance secured by Life Spine to market Titanium Stand-Alone ALIF Spacer System
FDA 510(K) Clearance secured by Life Spine for the Titanium Stand-Alone ALIF System. It is the 7th product of the company to obtain FDA approval this year. The Tita |
24-12-2019 As per 2013 standards Accu-Chek blood glucose monitoring systems are in compliance with latest IS/ISO 15197
Roche Diabetes Care (RDC) India declared that its Accu-Chek brand of blood glucose monitoring products are in compliance with the revised standards of IS/ISO 15197:2013. It has |
24-12-2019 A preoperative blood test may anticipate risk of cardiac complications after surgery
The number of surgical interventions is on the elevation and together there is an enhancement in number of postoperative complications. Of all the patients who have undergone |
23-12-2019 New Software System for Insulin Control was granted by FDA
Tandem Diabetes Care has secured approval in the US for a new software system that can be utilized in “artificial pancreas” systems to automatically measure blood glucose |
23-12-2019 Recalling of vagus nerve implant by LivaNova amid reset issues
LivaNova is calling back its vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device that is implanted in patients for treatment of major depressive episodes and to control seizures related with epilep |
22-12-2019 Prevention of ICU delirium and improvement in patient outcomes led by new developed software
Intensive care unit delirium which is a fertile area of clinical research and patient care innovation related with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is initiating to reshape how& |
22-12-2019 Novel genetic test may anticipate ischemic stroke at birth
Major cause of death and permanent disability worldwide is stroke. About 80% of strokes are “ischemic” — meaning, they are caused due to the blockage of an artery t |
22-12-2019 Novel AI app may prohibit patients from severe falls
A novel machine learning app has been created for prohibiting patients from severe fall-related injuries and deaths. Houston Methodist have created novel AI technology whic |
20-12-2019 Renewed CE mark gained by IRRAS for IRRAflow catheter
IRRAS received CE mark approval for its IRRAflow catheter. The new approval is gained after the company obtained 2 CE marks for its IRRAflow system’s tube set with a digital pu |
20-12-2019 Recalling device by LivaNova for treatment of seizures, depression
Recalling of device by LivaNova is done which is London medical device-maker that helps in treatment of adults and children over 4 years old with partial onset seizures that hav |
20-12-2019 Bristol-Myers Squibb obtains USFDA approval for CAR T cell therapy for treatment of LBCL patients
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company declared the filing of its Biologics License Application (BLA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel
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20-12-2019 EB19-J10U Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope released by PENTAX in United States
PENTAX received the USFDA clearance for its new EB19-J10U endobronchial scope. The device, proposed for minimally invasive procedures such as EBUS-guided Transbronchial Needle A |
19-12-2019 Testing Clearance in EU for FINDER Device for Bedside G6PD Deficiency
Baebies has secured the CE Mark for its FINDER device, paving the way for Europe introduction. The device can render in identifying Glucose-6- Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD |
19-12-2019 AiMeD praised proposed medical devices bill by Niti Aayog to consider patient safety
Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) praised proposed medical devices bill by Niti Aayog to consider safety of patient and import dependency issues. Its objecti |
19-12-2019 FDA breakthrough nod secured for Mayo Clinic which has AI-based heart failure screening from Eko
Eko which is Digital Health Company secured breakthrough device designation from FDA for priority review of the algorithm to detect heart failure of company with a specialized stetho |
19-12-2019 FDA advises Conformis over sterilization cycle failures
FDA proclaimed regarding a warning letter to Conformis, a Massachusetts-based customized joint implant manufacturer, quoting sterilization issues regarding the knee replacement syste |
19-12-2019 Breakthrough status granted to Eko’s ECG-based algorithm by FDA
Eko Devices which is a digital health firm has gained breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ECG-based low ejection fraction screening |
19-12-2019 Medfusion® 4000 Syringe Pumps Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Due to Malfunctioning Alarms and Potential Interruption of Therapy
The FDA has recognized the recall as a Class I recall which is the most serious type of recall. Utilization of these devices may cause morbidity or mortality. The Smiths Medi |
18-12-2019 FDA Clearance obtained by TAP At-Home Blood Collection System
Seventh Sense Biosystems secured FDA clearance for its TAP device to be utilized by laypersons for collection of blood.The device is now given green signal to be utilized at home by |
18-12-2019 FDA Clearance for Cranial Procedures of Medtronic Stealth Autoguide System
A cranial robotic platform from Medtronic which is the Stealth Autoguide has been given clearance by the FDA. The system renders accurate and partially automatic positioning and adva |
17-12-2019 AI-driven prostate launched by Anixa Biosciences for cancer detection test
Anixa Biosciences has commercially introduced Cchek Prostate Cancer Confirmation (Cchek PCC) test. The low-cost blood test is considered to accurately identify the existence of cance |
17-12-2019 CE Mark obtained by Aleva Neurotherapeutics for brain stimulation system
Aleva Neurotherapeutics has obtained CE mark for its directSTIM Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system. The DBS system technology permits accurate steering of current towards the desi
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17-12-2019 AI assisted polyp detector of Pentax Medical, Discovery obtains CE marking
A division of the Hoya Group, Pentax Medical received CE mark for Discovery, an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted polyp detector structured to support endoscopists in |
17-12-2019 OmniBeds and Giraffe Incubators are recalled by GE Healthcare Recalls Due to Potential for Infants to Fall
The FDA has recognized this as a Class I recall which is the most serious type of recall. Utilization of these devices may cause morbidity or mortality. Warmers an |
17-12-2019 CrossCath® Support Catheters recalled by Cook Medical Due to a production Error Which May Cause the Marker Bands to Dislodge or Cause hooking
The FDA has recognized this as a Class I recall which is the most serious type of recall. Utilization of these devices may cause morbidity or mortality. The CrossCath&re |
16-12-2019 Zika blood screening test introduced by Roche
Roche has declared the launch of its cobas Zika test to markets that are in compliance with the CE mark. The cobas Zika test, which is proposed for use in screening blood donati |
16-12-2019 Tandem gains FDA clean chit for 1st interoperable, automated insulin software for dosing
FDA granted the third and final type of diabetes management technology necessary for a wholly inter-operable, automated insulin system for dosing. |
16-12-2019 Boston Scientific receives first US disposable duodenoscope clearance
510(k) clearance was granted by FDA to the 1st ever wholly disposable duodenoscope which is a device developed by Boston Scientific. |
16-12-2019 SynchroMed II Implantable Drug Infusion Pump Recalled by Medtronic
Currently, FDA released a report that Medtronic has recalled its SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pump, part of the SynchroMed Infusion System, after obtaining reports of |
13-12-2019 FDA Approves First Disposable Duodenoscope which Reduces Risk of Infection
When duodenoscopes which are utilized for diagnosis of illness in the pancreas and bile ducts are not cleaned properly, can cause hundreds of cases of severe, sometimes fatal, infect |
13-12-2019 FDA grants tool for evaluating safety of implanted devices
An announcement was done regarding FDA securing a tool which is created to make it simpler for developers of active implantable medical devices (AIMDs) to make safety test results. |
13-12-2019 SynchroMed II Implantable Drug Infusion Pump Recalled by Medtronic
Due to the potential availability of Foreign Particles Inside the Pump Motor Assembly Which May result in Pump Motor Stall Part of the SynchroMed Infusion System which is known as
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12-12-2019 FDA approval to Cochlear for conduction of bone implant
Cochlear has obtained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Osia 2 implantable conduction hearing system of bone. |
11-12-2019 LimaCorporate, TechMah Medical obtain USFDA 510k approval for Smart SPACE Shoulder 3D Planner & 3D Positioner
A global medical device company known as LimaCorporate obtains the FDA 510K approval for Smart SPACE Shoulder 3D Planner & 3D Positioner. Being an innovative digital platform, Sm |
11-12-2019 Breakthrough designation to Beta Bionics for blood sugar device
Breakthrough device designation status has been obtained by Beta Bionics from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its iLet Bionic Pancreas System. iLet Bionic Pancreas is a |
11-12-2019 CE mark received by Roche for blood glucose monitoring app
CE mark has been granted to Roche for its smartphone app that permits users to quantify blood glucose level without the requirement of a meter. This is known as Accu-Chek SugarVie. T |
11-12-2019 FDA labelled breakthrough device to Beta Bionics' pancreas tech
Boston-based medtech Beta Bionics received FDA Breakthrough Devices Program for its iLet system, which utilizes mathematical algorithms for dosing to automatically control blood suga |
10-12-2019 FDA scores novel Medtronic SynchroMed II call back as Class I event
As per the reports released by agency, FDA classified a Medtronic voluntary call back of certain SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pumps as a Class I event. The recall, |
09-12-2019 FDA recommends option 510(k) criteria for MRI coils
Issuance of a draft guidance document was done by FDA describing the performance criteria that producers of radio frequency coils for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can utilize to |
06-12-2019 Breakthrough therapy designation received by Bristol-Myers Squibb's ORENCIA from US FDA
Breakthrough Therapy Designation was granted by the US Food and Drug |
06-12-2019 Regulatory Approval to Mainstay Medical from Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for ReActiv8
Mainstay Medical International received regulatory approval from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for ReActiv8, its implantable restorative neurostimulation syst |
06-12-2019 Cobas vivoDx MRSA of Roche Molecular System receives approval from FDA
Marketing approval has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cobas vivoDx, MRSA of Roche Molecular System which is a diagnostic test that helps in the detecti |
05-12-2019 FDA clearance obtained by Sight Diagnostics for Olo blood analyser
Sight Diagnostics had obtained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Olo blood analyser, which is able to process results for a complete blood test i |
05-12-2019 BioPrax, Infection-Eradicating was tagged ‘Breakthrough’ by USFDA
“Breakthrough Device” designation has been granted to Garwood Medical Devices, LLC, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the BioPrax device of the company |
05-12-2019 Surgical robot of Vicarious obtains breakthrough status by FDA
Vicarious has managed to secure breakthrough device status from FDA for Surgical's robotic surgical system. The status, is the 1st awarded to a surgical robot, blankets technology st |
05-12-2019 afib device of Boston Scientific efficient in reduction of stroke
FDA-mandated registries had 2 long-term studies which are associated to Boston Scientific's left atrial appendage closure device known as Watchman, to vital reductions in stroke risk |
27-11-2019 FDA approval received by HealthLytix for prostate imaging software
510(k) clearance has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for breakthrough prostate imaging software, RSI-MRI+ of HealthLytix.
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27-11-2019 System for the delivery of ear tubes approved by the FDA for local anesthesia to treat ear infection
An approval was granted by the USFDA to a new system for the delivery of tympanostomy tubes, commonly known as ear tubes that can be inserted into the eardrum for treatment of the re |
27-11-2019 Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MDD received by Psilocybin
Usona Institute, Madison, Wisconsin, was recently granted with the Breakthrough Therapy designation for psilocybin by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of p |
26-11-2019 Renovia obtains FDA approval for Pelvic Digital Therapeutic
510(k) clearance has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for next- generation leva Pelvic Digital Therapeutic device of Renovia. |
26-11-2019 Novel treatment for targeting abnormality in sickle cell disease approved by FDA
An accelerated approval was granted by the USFDA to Oxbryta (voxelotor) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. The |
25-11-2019 FDA 510(k) Clearance received by US Medical Innovations for the Canady Plasma Smart XL- 1000 Generator
A Biomedical and Life Science subsidiary of US Patent Innovations, LLC (USPI) known as US Medical Innovations, LLC (USMI), obtained the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) |
23-11-2019 BRAC Analysis diagnostic system of Myriad Genetics received Japanese nod for breast cancer patients
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has given consent to the BRACAnalysis Diagnostic System (i.e., “BRACAnalysis”) to render physicians deter |
15-11-2019 FDA approves first contact lens to slower the progression of nearsightedness in children
First contact lens has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stipulated to slower the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children between the ages of 8 |
15-11-2019 FDA cleared first Duodenoscope with Sterile, Disposable Component
The first duodenoscope with a sterile, disposable elevator piece was cleared for marketing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The components of disposable elevator wi |
02-11-2019 Stryker obtains US FDA 510(k) clearance for SAHARA lateral 3D expandable interbody system
Stryker, has receive the 510(k) clearance of its SAHARA Lateral 3D Expandable Interbody System featuring Lamellar 3D Titanium Technology, from the US Food and Drug Administration (FD |
01-11-2019 FDA clearance for hands-free XACT robotic system
Clearance for marketing has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to XACT Robotics’ hands-free robotic system for usage in Computed Tomography (CT) guided p |
31-10-2019 Impulse Device receives PMA approval from FDA for heart failure device
PMA supplement approval was received by Impulse Dynamics for its next-generation; two lead Optimizer Smart System for treatment of heart failure by the US Food and Drug Administratio |
30-10-2019 Medical Device Developments: Finalization of Four 510(k) Guidance Documents by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration furnished multiple final guidance documents related to the medical device program. Here are the four guidance documents: final guidances on the |
24-10-2019 Draft Medical Devices Amendment Rules released by CDSCO for medical devices registration
Draft Medical Devices Amendment Rules, 2019 for registration of thirty six medical devices based on the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) suggestions were released by the Union h |
18-10-2019 All medical devices to be brought under CDSCO to improve safety & quality
As per the government plans, all medical devices, including implants and contraceptives are to be brought under the Central Drugs and Standard Control Organisation to ensure improvem |
17-10-2019 US FDA approval to Secuado transdermal system of Noven Pharma for treating adults with schizophrenia
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval has been given to Secuado (asenapine) transdermal system which is the first-and-only transdermal patch formulation for the treatmen |
15-10-2019 6 months transition time approval to implement provisions of new Medical Device Rules, 2017
A transition time of 6 months has been approved by the Union health ministry for implementing provisions of new Medical Device Rules, 2017 for the requirement of switching inventory |
15-10-2019 US FDA approval to OssDsign for marketing Cranial PSI Accessories in US
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance (K190523) for marketing OssDsign Cranial PSI Accessories in the US. The products which are cleared are a set of |
14-10-2019 Guidelines on performance evaluation of IVDs for grant of manufacturing and import licenses issued by CDSCO
Guidelines has been issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for evaluation of performance of In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices for grant of manufact |
09-10-2019 Breakthrough Device Designation for Heart Failure to Corvia Medical's Interatrial Shunt Device (IASD®)
A privately-held company, Corvia Medical, Inc., which has a first-in-class structural heart device for treatment of heart failure has received the Breakthrough Device designation by |
07-10-2019 NHS approval to Genedrive for baby deafness trial test
Genedrive a molecular diagnostics firm has obtained approval from the NHS Health Research Authority and ethics committee for the usage of the Antibiotic Induced Hearing (AIHL) test i |
04-10-2019 FDA Clearance to Biofourmis Analytics Engine for Ambulatory Physiologic Monitoring
Biofourmis has obtained 510(K) clearance for its machine-learning and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics engine as a medical device for ambulatory physiological monitorin |
12-09-2019 FDA clearance obtained by Healthy.io for mobile-based CKD testThe test of Healthy.io can be performed at pharmacies, urgent care centres and health clinics, which eliminates the need for a tabletop lab device. Furthermore, the test can also present im |
09-09-2019 FDA breakthrough device designation to Novel system for PAHA breakthrough device designation has been granted by the FDA to a therapeutic intravascular ultrasound system for patients with pulmonary artery hypertension. A therapeutic ultrasound cath |
05-09-2019 Moderato system wins CE Mark for treating hypertension: OrchestraOrchestra BioMed, Biomedical company has received European CE-Mark approval for its Moderato implantable pulse generator system to treat patients with hypertension. Moderato functions with |
02-09-2019 FDA granted breakthrough device designation to MagicTouch AVF sirolimus-coated balloonFDA granted the breakthrough device designation for MagicTouch AVF, its sirolimus drug-coated balloon (DCB) catheter used for treating the stenotic lesions of arteriovenous fistulae or arteriovenou |
31-08-2019 US FDA breakthrough device status to Conceptualize Medical's Sirolimus DCB catheter, MagicTouch AVFConcept Medical Inc. (CMI) wins US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grant as “Breakthrough Device Designation” for MagicTouch AVF, its Sirolimus drug-coated balloon (DCB) catheter, fo |
28-08-2019 FDA approval to ApiFix MID-C system to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosisThe US FDA has approved ApiFix for the commercialization of Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction (MID-C) system. This approval has been done through Humanitarian Device exemption for the treatme |
23-08-2019 Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction (MID-C) System - H170001 wins approval: USFDAMinimally Invasive Deformity Correction (MID-C) System gets the USFDA approval to treat adolescent patients having idiopathic scoliosis. The intention of non-fusion spinal device known as Minimally |
22-08-2019 SAPIEN 3 Ultra Delivery System Recall by Edwards Lifesciences, LLCThe SAPIEN 3 Ultra delivery system of Edwards is being recalled by the organization. It is required for delivering and deploying the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra transcatheter heart valve or the Edwards |
21-08-2019 Centurion Medical Products' Primary Warmer Pack and Primary Set Pack Recall: Medline Industries, Inc.An announcement has been made regarding the recalling of Medline Primary Warmer Pack and Primary Set Pack which is used to help in the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids. The M |
21-08-2019 Centurion Medical Products' Primary Warmer Pack by Medline Industries, Inc. RecalledAn announcement has been made regarding the recalling of Medline Primary Warmer Pack, which is used to help in the administering of intravenous (IV) fluids. The Medline Primary Warmer Pack constitu |
21-08-2019 MED-EL Cochlear Implant System - P000025/S104 wins USFDA approvalThe MED-EL Cochlear Implant System gets the USFDA approval to produce auditory sensations. The intention of MED-EL Cochlear Implant System is to produce auditory sensations by giving electric stimu |
20-08-2019 PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx - P150013/S016 wins USFDA approvalThe lab test used by doctors for checking the protein programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in tumor tissue obtained from patients, who have esophageal squamous cell cancer is done by PD-L1 IHC 22 |
19-08-2019 Medical device manufacturer can now ask for FDA feedback after inspectionThe FDA has notified in a draft that in coming times, they will offer nonbinding feedback after completion of their inspection at medical device manufacturer. The FDA explained the complete |
18-08-2019 First spinal tether device wins the USFDA approval for treating idiopathic scoliosisThe US FDA has given the approval to first spinal tether device to be used in adolescents and children having idiopathic scoliosis. It is an alternative to surgical treatment. The Zimmer Bi |
16-08-2019 The Tether™ - Vertebral Body Tethering System - H190005 grabs USFDA approvalThe USFDA approval is granted to the Tether-Vertebral Body Tethering system. The intention of non-fusion spinal device known as Tether™ - Vertebral Body Tethering System is to treat idiopathi |
16-08-2019 Medtronic CoreValve System; Medtronic CoreValve Evolut R System; Medtronic CoreValve Evolut PRO System - P130021/S033 gets approval from USFDAThe USFDA gives the approval to CoreValue system developed by Medtronic. Three design iterations are present in the Medtronic CoreValve family of devices: the Medtronic CoreValve System (1st genera |
16-08-2019 USFDA approves Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve System - P140031/S085The SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) System and Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra THV System of Edward, both consist of an artificial catheter-based aortic heart valve and accessories used for implant |
16-08-2019 BAROSTIM NEO System - P180050 wins USFDA approvalBarostim NEO system gets the USFDA approval to treat advanced heart failure. An implantable pulse generator (IPG), a carotid sinus lead kit and a programmer are included in the BAROSTIM NEO System. |
15-08-2019 FDA Breakthrough designation to V-Wave's Interatrial Shunt regarding Device Designation for Heart FailureA privately held medical device company known as V-Wave Ltd., developing new implantable interatrial shunt devices receives the Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administr |
12-08-2019 Volumat MC Agilia Infusion Pump and Vigilant Agilia Drug Library Recall: Fresenius KabiFresenius Kabi announced the recall of Volumat MC Agilia Infusion System which is an infusion pump used by health care professionals that delivers fluids including medications, blood, and blood pro |
09-08-2019 NvisionVLE Imaging System wins FDA clearance
NvisionVLE Imaging System can now be marketed by NinePoint Medical following clearance from the US FDA. It can give high-resolution volumetric images of the sub |
09-08-2019 CE marking to Meril Life Sciences for bioresorbable scaffold stentMeril Life Sciences receives CE marking for their scaffold -MeRes100 BRS, becoming the first thin-strut bioresorbable scaffold. Cardiovascular related diseases such as coronary artery |
09-08-2019 USFDA approves Medtronic CoreValve Evolut R System and Medtronic CoreValve Evolut PRO System - P130021/S058Both of the sytems, the Medtronic CoreValve Evolut R System and Medtronic CoreValve Evolut PRO gets the USFDA approval. Both consists of a transcatheter aortic valve (TAV), a delivery catheter, and |
07-08-2019 CE Mark approval wins by ExThera for Seraph 100Seraph 100 by ExThera Medical, developed for pathogen reduction during bloodstream infection gets the CE Mark approval. Obtaining the CE mark approval confirms the safety of Seraph 100. &nb |
05-08-2019 Abbott recalls Ellipse Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorsImplantable cardioverter defibrillators with model numbers CD1377-36C, CD1377-36QC, CD1411-36Q, CD2377-36QC, CD2411-36C, CD2411-36Q manufactured between 05 April 2019 till 29 May 2019 are bein |
05-08-2019 OncoBEAM RAS CRC kit gets Japanese approvalSysmex Corporation achieves the Japanese approval to manufacture and market OncoBEAM RAS CRC Kit. It is used in the patients of colorectal cancer for blood-based circulating tumour DNA molecular te |
05-08-2019 OncoBEAM RAS CRC kit gets Japanese approvalSysmex Corporation achieves the Japanese approval to manufacture and market OncoBEAM RAS CRC Kit. It is used in the patients of colorectal cancer for blood-based circulating tumour DNA molecular te |
02-08-2019 Medical device manufacturing sites will be audited by 6 bodies: CDSCOAccording to the new MD Rules, the 6 bodies are notified by the CDSCO to audit the medical device manufacturing sites. The new MD Rules 2017 became effective since 01 January 2018. These ru |
02-08-2019 Filter Tips by QIAGEN recalled due to inaccurate or delayed results1500 µl filter tips to be used with QIAGEN QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments, model number REF 997024 with lot number 0605020019 and 0605020020 are recalled due to delayed or incorrect results. |
02-08-2019 FDA Draft guidance on Medical Device’s Safety in MRI EnvironmentA new draft guidance namely Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Unique |
02-08-2019 USFDA: Green signal to PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx - P150013/S014The USFDA grants green signal to PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDX. The lab test used by doctors for checking head and neck squamous cell cancer having programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in their cancer i |
01-08-2019 Welch Allyn RetinaVue 700 Imager Launched by HillromHillrom launches the Welch Allyn RetinaVue 700 Imager, a retinal camera to detect diabetic retinopathy. It is a recent innovative diagnostic technology. It helps distant ophthalmologists to |
01-08-2019 Delivering accurate chest compression now becomes easyThe researchers from University of Applied Sciences and Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research have developed a device, named Rescue Aid. It assists in administering the ch
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01-08-2019 Improvement in Powered Prosthetic Arms by Implanted ElectrodesIn recent times, few built-in electrodes are present in conventional powered prosthetic arms that make connection with skin of the patient. These are good enough to open and close a simple claw, bu |
01-08-2019 ECG, Breathing, Heart Rate measurement continuously for weeks using Flexible Body MonitorLong-term continuous monitoring of physiological activity can impart precise information about an individual’s health. Children, elderly, and people with varied conditions often face difficul |
01-08-2019 Rescue Aid to deliver accurate chest compressionsIt is well known that perfectly delivered chest compressions can save an individual from cardiac arrest. However, this is not an easy task for the bystanders to perform the resuscitation because in |
31-07-2019 Quality requirement draft on combination products: EMAA draft guideline is published by the European Medicines Agency (MEA) on quality requirements for medical devices and medicinal products combination. This combination is also known as Drug device c |
31-07-2019 Medical device’s encryption standards ‘needs to be compulsory’An internet of things (IoT) company has warned that it is necessary to legally enforce the encryption standards on the medical devices. Encryption is mandatory for both developers and users. This i |
31-07-2019 Johnson and Johnson’s faulty hip implants issue raised in Rajya SabhaAnand Sharma, congress leader, requested the current government to make the regulatory norms more stringent so that the incident like Johnson & Johnson’s selling faulty hip implants shoul |
30-07-2019 Aortix system of Procyrion received Breakthrough Device Designation from FDAThe Aortix system of Procyrion Inc. has secured the Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is a percutaneous circulatory support system for medical-con |
27-07-2019 Medtronic’s VenaSeal Closure System unveiled in India treat CVD patientsMedtronic Private Limited has launched its VenaSeal Closure System in India to treat the people suffering from chronic venous disease (CVD). It is an invasive procedure in which the diseased vein i |
26-07-2019 MDTAG constituted by Health ministryA Medical Devices Technical Advisory Group (MDTAG) has been constituted by the Union Health Ministry. The group will be giving advice to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) on m |
25-07-2019 Bausch and Lomb’s faulty adrenaline auto-injector gets Regulatory warningThe UK MHRA has announced in the alert letter that about 0.23% syringe pens (2.3 pens in every 1,000) manufactured by Bausch & Lomb fails to deliver adrenaline’s dose due to needle blocka |
24-07-2019 Microfluidics device developed for sepsis diagnosisAn automated, microfluidics device has been developed by the researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US. It will help in the detection of sepsis with 25 minutes.
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23-07-2019 Medical Device Cybersecurity Recommendations drafted by FranceThe draft recommendations on the cybersecurity of medical devices have been developed by France’s National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM). These recomme |
23-07-2019 All Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump models recalled by MaquetThe FDA has recognized the recall of Maquet/Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), models Cardiosave Hybrid, Cardiosave Rescue, CS300 and CS100/100i, as the Class Ⅰ recall. IABP, a |
23-07-2019 Medtronic to make Viz.ai’s AI stroke detection softwareMedtronic, an Irish medical technology firm, has decided to make the artificial intelligence (AI)-based stroke care solutions provider Viz.ai’s new technology available to different centers i |
23-07-2019 First cochlear device for single-sided deafness approved by FDAMed-El North America, a Durham, N.C.-based firm has received an approval from the FDA for its cochlear implant system. This new device is first of its kind that can be used in people with single-si |
16-07-2019 Digital Inhaler approved for Asthma patients: FDAAirDuo Digihaler (fluticasone propionate 113mcg and salmeterol 14mcg), an inhalation powder, has been approved by the FDA. It is meant for asthma treatment in patients aged 12 years and older, but |