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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 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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    Top 5 stories from MedTech Dive

    From the top medtech trends to watch in 2026 to haphazard layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration and the evolving use of AI in the medtech sector, here is a collection of top stories from MedTech Dive.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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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 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 Jan. 26, 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 Jan. 25, 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.

    By Jan. 24, 2024
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    FDA, CMS defend plans to increase oversight of laboratory developed tests

    In a joint letter Thursday, leaders from the agencies outlined why they are opposed to using the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments to address concerns with LDTs.

    By 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 Jan. 18, 2024
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    GAO to review FDA’s oversight of medical device recalls

    The government watchdog has accepted a request made in December 2023 by Sens. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.

    By Jan. 18, 2024
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    Dermasensor wins FDA clearance for AI-enabled skin cancer detection device

    A study found the sensitivity of the device was 96%, compared with 83% for primary care physicians.

    By Updated Jan. 22, 2024
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    Imvaria and Darmiyan receive FDA authorizations for AI-enabled diagnostic tools

    The de novo classifications cover software for detecting a lung condition and assessing dementia risk.

    By Jan. 17, 2024
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    FDA warns of shoulder implant risks after Exactech declines to start voluntary recall

    Agency officials advised healthcare professionals against implanting Equinoxe Shoulder Systems packaged in defective bags.

    By Jan. 17, 2024
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    UK shares roadmap for creation of new medtech regulatory framework

    The MHRA plans to have the “core elements” of the new framework for medical devices in place by the next year.

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    Resmed’s magnetized masks linked to 6 patient injuries, FDA says

    The company contacted customers in November after determining magnets should be kept away from active implants and metallic medical devices.

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    FDA adds vaporized hydrogen peroxide as sterilization alternative to EtO

    The change supports the agency's efforts to reduce the use of ethylene oxide and strengthen the medical device supply chain. 

    By Updated Jan. 11, 2024
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    GE Healthcare notice about ventilator formaldehyde risk triggers FDA alert

    The company warned customers about elevated levels of the toxic gas when its EVair or EVair 03 optional compressors are used in certain conditions.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    J&J’s Megadyne restricts use of electrodes over burn risk, triggering Class I FDA notice

    The J&J unit limited the use of the product in children after receiving reports of burn injuries that could be particularly harmful to them.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
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    Nanowear gets FDA clearance for undergarment that estimates blood pressure

    The company’s continuous blood pressure monitor allows clinical investigators to remotely capture data on patients.

    By Jan. 5, 2024
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    Renovos secures FDA breakthrough status for bone graft alternative

    When injected, Renovite acts as a scaffold for cells and helps localize and retain molecules that stimulate healing.

    By Jan. 5, 2024
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    FDA warns providers not to buy or implant Synovo’s total hip system

    Last year, the FDA sent a warning letter to Synovo after finding that its femoral resurfacing cup had been “significantly changed or modified.”

    By Jan. 4, 2024
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    Apple Watch sales resume after latest twist in Masimo patent case

    An appeals court has granted Apple’s emergency motion to pause the U.S. International Trade Commission’s ban on sales of its watches with a pulse oximetry feature.

    By Jan. 3, 2024
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    Boston Scientific pulls forward expected approval for Farapulse PFA system

    Analysts said a first quarter approval would increase their confidence in the company’s potential for sales growth of 10% or more.

    By Jan. 3, 2024
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    Philips recalls MRI machines due to risk of explosion

    The Food and Drug Administration labeled the recall as a Class I event. There has been one report of a machine exploding in the 22 years the system has been in use.

    By Dec. 22, 2023
  • Resmed posts notice about risk of mask magnets interfering with medical implants

    Like its rival Philips, Resmed has determined that patients should not wear magnetized masks near some implants.

    By Dec. 22, 2023
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    Roundup: Illumina’s long goodbye to cancer test maker Grail

    From the start, the DNA sequencing leader faced pressure to unwind its $8 billion acquisition of the cancer screening developer. As 2023 drew to a close, it has finally agreed.

    By Dec. 21, 2023