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Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene
The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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CMS begins national coverage review for tricuspid repair
The agency will consider national reimbursement for new tricuspid transcatheter repair devices, including Abbott’s Triclip, in Medicare patients with a leaky tricuspid heart valve.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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TrendlineMedical device safety in spotlight after high profile recalls
From Philips’ massive recall of respiratory devices to ongoing health risks with breast implants, medical devices tied to patient harm have put a focus on product safety.
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Mercury Medical recalls emergency resuscitators
Healthcare professionals use the devices to provide newborns and infants with emergency breathing support.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Smiths recalls ventilators over risk of oxygen flow disruption
Smiths has grappled with multiple quality issues and recalls over the past few years. Two recent recalls focus on problems with portable ventilators.
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Medtronic recalls Minimed insulin pumps for reduced battery life
The company said it received 170 reports of hyperglycemia and 11 reports of diabetic ketoacidosis in the U.S. that could be linked to the problem.
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Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational
As access challenges to the site continue, Baxter has limited purchases of certain products to avoid stockpiling, manage inventory and minimize disruption to patient care.
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Independent lab fires back after Philips sues over testing results
PSN Labs called for a jury trial, claiming Philips is attempting to deflect attention away from its own “failures, negligence, concealment and recklessness.”
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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BD agrees to settle most of its hernia mesh litigation
The settlement terms are confidential, BD said. The company disputes the lawsuit’s allegations and backs its product designs.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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FDA authorizes Pi-Cardia’s valve-in-valve TAVR device
Pi-Cardia designed the Shortcut device to mitigate the risk of coronary artery obstruction by splitting aortic valve leaflets before valve placement.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Philips issues fix for ventilator problems linked to 9 injuries, 1 death
Philips is asking customers to immediately install a software update to address several new and previously reported safety issues, the FDA said.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Integer sells non-medical business for $50M
After making nearly $550 million worth of acquisitions in the past few years, the medical device contract manufacturer will use proceeds from the sale to pay down debt.
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Siemens Healthineers wins FDA approval for 3D mammography system
The 3D capabilities are part of Siemens’ first completely redesigned mammography platform in over a decade.
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GE Healthcare gets FDA nod for new PET imaging agent
Called Flyrcado, the radiotracer could help improve cardiac imaging accuracy in patients with a high body mass index and women, the company said.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Top medtech conferences in 2025
The lineup includes industry wide conferences and events covering the latest medtech trends in diabetes, orthopedics, cardiac care and surgical robotics.
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Synchron’s brain-computer interface tech meets safety goal
The six-patient trial also indicated the device worked, according to Synchron, with the conversion of brain signals to motor outputs allowing people to perform digital tasks.
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Baxter closes dialysis solutions facility due to Hurricane Helene damage
More than 2,500 people work at the facility, which is Baxter’s largest manufacturing site. The company is still working to fully assess the damage.
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Establishment Labs wins FDA approval for Motiva breast implants
Motiva is the first new breast implant to receive premarket approval since 2013, according to Establishment Labs, and enters a market reshaped by safety issues linked to other products.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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What’s next at Masimo after CEO Kiani’s exit?
Investors are waiting to learn the next steps for the patient monitoring company after a hard-fought proxy battle, including how a separation of its consumer business could play out.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Remote patient monitoring in Medicare needs more oversight: OIG
Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions.
By Emily Olsen • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Mendaera raises $73M to develop handheld robotics platform
Fred Moll, founder of surgical robotics firms Intuitive Surgical and Auris Health, participated in in the financing round, along with previous Auris investors.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Lawmakers call for investigation of former FDA device director
The letter to the health department watchdog follows a New York Times report that raised concerns about Jeff Shuren’s potential conflicts of interest as head of the FDA’s device center.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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FDA proposes reclassifying hepatitis B assays
The FDA plans to move the assays from higher-risk class III devices to class II, making them eligible for the 510(k) pathway.
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Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers partner on spine surgery
Siemens Healthineers will integrate its robotic X-ray imaging system with Medtronic’s spine surgery suite.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Masimo CEO, founder Kiani resigns
Michelle Brennan was named acting CEO of the patient monitoring company following Joe Kiani’s defeat in a proxy battle with an activist investor.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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FDA names new head of medical device evaluation and quality
Ross Segan was chosen to lead the office, which handles premarket authorizations and recalls, in the agency’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 24, 2024
