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    J&J launches Velys Spine surgical robotics and navigation platform

    With its Velys surgical robotics portfolio, J&J aims to take market share from competitors Stryker and Zimmer Biomet.

    By Aug. 5, 2024
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    FDA, Health Canada team up to raise awareness of J&J’s Megadyne recall

    Agency officials are working together to communicate the risk of burns tied to Megadyne electrode pads.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Trendline

    New 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.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    FDA sends warning letter to defibrillator battery manufacturer

    Amco makes batteries for automated external defibrillators sold by companies including Philips, Stryker and Zoll.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Patient shares a day in the life with diabetes at FDA’s first Home Health Hub meeting

    The initiative, led by new CDRH Acting Director Michelle Tarver, is intended to improve health equity by including people’s living conditions in device design.

    By July 30, 2024
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    FDA officials outline benefits of AI lifecycle management

    The digital health leaders detailed a seven-stage diagram for how the healthcare industry could monitor artificial intelligence software development.

    By July 30, 2024
  • Guardant's Shield blood test for colorectal cancer is pictured in a blue box against a white background.
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    Guardant wins FDA approval for colon cancer blood test

    Colorectal cancer screening rates could increase if the Shield test appeals to people who have avoided colonoscopies or stool-based tests, the company said.

    By July 29, 2024
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    Abbott recalls Freestyle Libre 3 sensors due to incorrect glucose readings

    A spokesperson for Abbott said the recall “may impact less than 1% of Libre 3 users in the U.S.”

    By July 26, 2024
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    CDRH Director Shuren to step down after 15 years

    Michelle Tarver, deputy director for transformation, will serve as acting director of the FDA’s medical devices unit.

    By , July 24, 2024
  • A lab technician runs Guardant Health's Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening in a lab.
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    Guardant settles allegations it violated the False Claims Act

    The settlement resolves claims that an oncologist ordered significantly more tests after Guardant hired two people the physician recommended for jobs at the company.

    By July 23, 2024
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    FDA sends 2 warning letters after inspecting Chinese syringe manufacturers

    One warning letter covers the production of plastic syringes for Cardinal Health.

    By July 22, 2024
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    FDA creates communication ‘super office’ at CDRH

    The changes are part of a broader reorganization intended to increase organizational agility and help the agency meet user fee commitments.

    By July 16, 2024
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    House committee tells FDA to suspend lab developed test rule

    Lawmakers said the final rule carries “the risk of greatly altering the United States’ laboratory testing infrastructure.”

    By July 15, 2024
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    Hamilton recalls ventilators that may fail to restart

    One death and one injury have been tied to the safety problem, the Food and Drug Administration said in a recall notice.

    By July 15, 2024
  • The headquarters of the FDA, which has recently issued a recall for Teleflex air filters used in hospital respirators.
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    FDA finalizes guidance on studying opioid use disorder treatments

    The Center for Devices and Radiological Health is aiming to help companies manage challenges such as inaccurate participant reports of drug use.

    By July 12, 2024
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    FDA’s lab developed test rule could be first check on agency’s power post-Chevron

    The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine would make it easier to challenge agency regulations, such as the LDT final rule.

    By , July 11, 2024
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    FDA warns BD blood culture bottle shortage could impact diagnosis

    BD said reduced availability of blood culture media bottles due to supplier issues has prevented it from meeting global demand.

    By July 11, 2024
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    Medtronic recalls endotracheal tubes over blockage risk

    The Food and Drug Administration has told healthcare providers to stop using the two affected types of endotracheal tubes.

    By July 11, 2024
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    Federal officials step down from health AI group’s board

    HHS officials Micky Tripathi and Troy Tazbaz resigned from their roles as non-voting members of the Coalition for Health AI, an industry group working to create standards for artificial intelligence in healthcare.

    By Emily Olsen • July 10, 2024
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    Roche wins CE mark for its first CGM

    The clearance positions Roche to challenge Abbott and Dexcom for the European continuous glucose monitor market.

    By Updated July 10, 2024
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    Pulse drops 510(k) plan for PFA device after FDA requests clinical data

    Analysts said the AFib device is now unlikely to come to market before late 2026.

    By July 9, 2024
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    FDA continues crackdown on plastic syringes made in China

    The agency has issued import bans for four manufacturers, and multiple companies have recalled affected syringes. Check out MedTech Dive’s roundup of the news.

    By July 2, 2024
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    FDA to expand total product life cycle program

    Officials plan to start accepting radiological and ophthalmic medical devices into the program, designed to accelerate medtech innovation, in October.

    By July 2, 2024
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    FDA shares draft guidance on clinical trial diversity action plans

    The agency said which trials need diversity action plans and presented the timeline for implementing the requirement.

    By June 28, 2024
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    Cepheid wins FDA nod for fingerstick hepatitis C test

    Patients could be diagnosed and potentially receive treatment at the same healthcare visit.

    By June 28, 2024
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    FDA partners with Gates Foundation to support breath-based diagnostic development

    Through a $1.9 million Gates Foundation grant, the collaborators will create methods to help developers make tests that can easily be deployed to rural and remote areas.

    By June 27, 2024