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FDA extends deadline for comments on role of digital health in diabetes detection
The agency is seeking answers on how digital health technologies could be used in the detection of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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The top medtech trends in 2024
Experts said M&A, orthopedic procedure backlogs and emerging cardiac markets were among the top trends to watch in the medical device industry this year.
By MedTech Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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TrendlineNew medical devices are reshaping the medtech industry
From pulsed field ablation devices to glucose sensors and surgical robotics, new medical technologies are transforming patient care and how people manage their health.
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Agilent, Incyte to partner on companion diagnostics
The collaboration comes after Agilent restructured and sold its liquid biopsy unit.
By Elise Reuter • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Shockwave Medical names Renee Gaeta CFO
Gaeta is filling the vacancy created by Dan Puckett, who retired from the position this week.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Deep Dive4 heart device trends shaping the medtech sector in 2024
Medtronic, Boston Scientific and J&J are among the medtech companies advancing treatments in cardiac care for when medicines are not enough.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Vicarious Surgical hires former Olympus leader as president
The appointment comes less than three months after a downsizing at the surgical robot maker.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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What to watch for as Stryker, Boston Scientific and BD post earnings this week
The next round of results follows reports from J&J, Abbott and Intuitive, all of which signaled a solid end to 2023.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Philips stops selling sleep, respiratory devices in US due to FDA consent decree
The order is now being finalized ahead of its submission to a U.S. court for approval.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Absolutions receives FDA breakthrough designation for abdominal wall closure device
The device is designed to reduce the risk of hernia by distributing suture tension over a large area of tissue.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Globus lays off Nuvasive employees after merger
More than 150 positions in California were cut in January, according to a state notice reviewed by MedTech Dive.
By Elise Reuter • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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How Masimo forced Apple to redesign its smartwatches
In a long-running patent dispute, Masimo has compelled the tech giant to remove the pulse oximetry function of certain Apple Watches.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Cook Medical sells ear, nose and throat devices to C2Dx
The transaction completes Cook’s divestiture of its otolaryngology, head and neck surgery product lines.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Abbott gets approval for new rechargeable deep brain stimulation system
The decision comes just weeks after Medtronic received approval for its latest rechargeable device.
By Elise Reuter • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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FDA creates ‘super office’ to oversee device cybersecurity, digital health and supply chain
The reorganization establishes new divisions at the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation to account for its growth since 2019.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Robot reveal: Intuitive submits 510(k) for next-generation system
The new surgical robot will have 10,000 times the processing power of the current da Vinci model, CEO Gary Guthart said on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Abbott says all four segments stronger than pre-pandemic
CEO Robert Ford said investing in its base business using COVID-19 testing revenues was “absolutely the right strategy.”
By Elise Reuter • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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European Commission proposes delays for IVDR to prevent supply disruption
Officials are planning to give manufacturers another 31 months to get tests certified under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation.
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3M on track to complete healthcare spinoff in first half of 2024
The healthcare leadership team will share more details as the completion of the transaction approaches.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Edwards risks TAVR market share slip amid challenges from Abbott, Boston Scientific: survey
Cardiologists predicted Edwards’ market share may erode slightly in the next two years, according to a survey commissioned by Leerink Partners.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Deep DiveOrthopedics leaders watch procedure backlog, new technologies in 2024
J&J, Medtronic and Smith & Nephew executives and orthopedic surgeons said they expect more procedures to move outpatient, while questions about pricing and procedure backlogs loom over the medical technology industry.
By Elise Reuter • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Medtronic’s closed-loop neuromodulation device cuts overstimulation in trial
Most participants reported a significant reduction in overstimulation compared to open-loop spinal cord stimulation.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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3 bellwether companies to watch as medtech earnings season begins
J&J, Intuitive Surgical and Abbott kick off this week with fourth-quarter reports.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Abbott starts study of PFA device in humans, targets 2024 US trial
RBC analysts predict Volt could launch in the U.S. as early as 2026.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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FDA authorizes record number of new devices in 2023
The FDA shared the figures in the CDRH’s annual report, which also features updates on its work on MDUFA V goals.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Apple to sell watches without pulse oximetry after ban of original design takes effect
A court Wednesday denied Apple’s request for an extended stay on an import ban of its smartwatches, after the International Trade Commission found the products infringed Masimo’s patents.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 18, 2024
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