Medical Devices: Page 35


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    Fresenius Kabi receives FDA warning letter over issues at ex-Ivenix site

    Inspectors found fault with the handling of corrective and preventive actions for the Ivenix Infusion System.

    By March 15, 2024
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    Medtronic’s Sean Salmon on cardiovascular competition, carving out new markets

    The president of Medtronic’s cardiovascular portfolio talked about renal denervation, a new procedure to reduce blood pressure and rising competition in cardiac ablation.

    By March 15, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from MedTech Dive

    From haphazard layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration to the industry’s current IPO environment and tracking FDA-authorized AI devices, here is a collection of top stories from MedTech Dive.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    Better Therapeutics lays off staff, considers winding down business

    The digital therapeutics developer received authorization for a Type 2 diabetes treatment app last year but has struggled for money.

    By March 15, 2024
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    EPA final rule limits EtO emissions for medical device sterilizers

    Medtech companies now have two years to come into compliance with the new regulations.

    By March 14, 2024
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    US hospitals predict uptick in procedures as staffing pressures ease

    The forecast and a small overall rise in budgets could benefit Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker, BTIG analysts said.

    By March 14, 2024
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    Exactech hit with warning letter over implant packaging

    The FDA found faults in the orthopedics company’s analysis of complaints demonstrating defective packaging could have accelerated wear to its implants.

    By March 14, 2024
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    Mass General Brigham works with FDA to create brain-computer interface group

    The collaborators aim to resolve the clinical, regulatory, coverage and payment questions facing developers of the devices.

    By March 13, 2024
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    AI to expand medtech portfolios, revenue streams: Moody’s

    The rating agency predicts AI will start to have a positive impact on medical device companies in the next two years.

    By March 12, 2024
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    3M’s board approves health spinoff

    Investors will receive one share of Solventum for every four shares of 3M they hold on March 18.

    By March 12, 2024
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    Abbott recalls Heartmate LVAD communication system

    The FDA said eight reported injuries have been linked to the problem, which can cause the mechanical heart pump to unexpectedly stop or start.

    By March 12, 2024
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    3M names William Brown CEO

    Michael Roman, who has led 3M since 2018, will step down on May 1.

    By March 12, 2024
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    FDA panel backs Lumicell’s agent for breast cancer imaging tool

    One panelist who voted yes said the “incremental benefits outweigh the small risks of anaphylaxis.”

    By March 11, 2024
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    Advamed report finds racial disparities in care, proposes fixes

    The report found White patients were more likely to receive several cardiovascular procedures than Black patients, which limits access to medical technology.

    By March 11, 2024
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    Medtronic recalls more than 45,000 catheter tubing units after injury reports

    The issue, which is linked to 26 injuries, could result in neurological harm or death, FDA said.

    By March 8, 2024
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    Former Stimwave CEO found guilty of selling fake implantable device component

    The former executive was convicted on two counts for her role in creating and marketing the faulty devices.

    By March 8, 2024
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    AI oversight is top challenge facing global device regulators: FDA official

    Melissa Torres, CDRH’s associate director of international affairs, spoke about the importance of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum and how countries are struggling with AI oversight.

    By March 8, 2024
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    Siemens Healthineers launches anatomy hologram app on Apple Vision Pro

    The prototype app has potential uses in patient communication, medical education and surgical planning.

    By March 8, 2024
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    Dexcom’s over-the-counter nod sets stage for broader CGM use

    The FDA’s decision allows people who don’t take insulin, including those who don’t have diabetes, to use the devices without a prescription.

    By March 7, 2024
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    Roche to take on Abbott, Dexcom with its first CGM

    The new sensor is designed to last for 14 days but requires finger-stick calibration.

    By March 7, 2024
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    Baxter to close Massachusetts site, lay off 59 people

    News of the cuts comes 13 months after the company outlined plans to eliminate 3,000 positions.

    By March 7, 2024
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    Vicarious presses forward with soft tissue robot despite struggles

    The company detailed upcoming milestones for its robotic surgery system on a fourth-quarter earnings call.

    By March 6, 2024
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    Smiths Medical recalls nearly 86,000 syringe pumps over software problem

    The company fixed the issues, which are linked to one reported injury, by updating its software.

    By March 6, 2024
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    Dexcom receives FDA clearance for first OTC glucose sensor

    The diabetes tech firm is tailoring its software to the 25 million people in the U.S. who have Type 2 diabetes and do not use insulin.

    By March 6, 2024
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    Haemonetics to buy Attune Medical for $160M

    Attune’s device to help cool the esophagus during radiofrequency ablation procedures is a key piece of the acquisition.

    By March 5, 2024
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    BD starts trial of vascular covered stent in peripheral arterial disease

    Peripheral vascular disease is one of six key platforms BD is targeting for growth.

    By March 5, 2024