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Monkeypox to be renamed by WHO; ‘mpox’ will phase in over next year
The name change comes amid an outpouring of “racist and stigmatizing” language, the organization said.
By Peter Green • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Baxter recall of connected incontinence pads ranked by FDA as Class I event
The recall was assigned to the highest risk category as it could affect medically necessary devices, including insulin pumps and fetal monitors.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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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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Europe faces 2024 bottleneck in device reapprovals as submissions slow
While approval certificates for three-fourths of Europe’s medical devices will expire in 2024, a survey found no increase in the pace of submissions.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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‘Tripledemic’ concerns spur FDA to issue emergency authorization for flu-COVID-19 combination test
Experts have warned “a viral hurricane is making landfall” as cases of RSV, influenza and COVID-19 rise simultaneously.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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State AGs urge Apple to protect consumers’ reproductive health data
Apps holding sensitive health data should be required to delete nonessential information and clearly inform consumers what information they share with parties such as law enforcement, the 10 state attorneys general said.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Zimmer lands 510(k) clearance for 3D-printed cementless knee replacement
The new joint uses anatomical data in combination with 3D printing to try to directly mimic the architecture of human spongy bone.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 22, 2022 -
Apple Watch app for monitoring Parkinson’s symptoms earns FDA clearance
The technology has been validated in a clinical trial, positioning h2o to create an app that enables real-time sharing of Parkinson’s symptom data.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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AdvaMed pushes Biden to use $52B chip program to support medtech supply chains
The group wants agencies to coordinate with the medtech industry to ensure investments are directed toward “technologies that power medical devices.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Philips’ ventilator woes grow as FDA issues alert over replacement foam
Replacement noise reduction material in Trilogy ventilators can block the air inlet and let trace amounts of particulate matter into the air pathway.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Roche gets EUA for high-throughput monkeypox test
The test targets two regions of the monkeypox genome, which were picked as they are less prone to mutations than other parts of the virus.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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5 takeaways from the FDA’s list of AI-enabled medical devices
As the number of devices increases, the agency is looking to adapt its regulatory framework to the new technology, including faster approval of algorithm updates.
By Elise Reuter • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Q&AQ&A: Nuheara CEO talks about market potential for OTC hearing aids
John Luna discusses how the FDA’s new category of medical-quality, non-prescription hearing aids is poised to change the market.
By Peter Green • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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BioIntelliSense adds skin-color sensitivity to pulse oximeter chips amid FDA concerns over fingertip devices
An IT-driven blood-oxygen meter may help reduce a racial disparity in care caused by erroneous readings.
By Peter Green • Updated Nov. 2, 2022 -
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FDA breakthrough device designations fall in Q3 but record year still within reach
If activity accelerates after the summer months, the agency will post another record year for designations.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Baxter warns hospitals to stop using connected incontinence pads over interference risk
The interference may affect insulin pumps, fetal monitors, telemetry devices, bladder scanners and infusion pumps.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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Accelerate Diagnostics withdraws BD-partnered device after FDA demands 510(k) clearance
An analyst said they were “somewhat surprised” by the FDA’s decision as “Arc does not directly lead to a patient result.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Abiomed wraps up Impella post-approval studies requested by FDA
Abiomed’s studies linked the device to a 22% to 45% improvement in the volume of blood pumped after 90 days, suggesting it’s a viable alternative to balloon therapy.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 21, 2022 -
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FDA moves to make effect on health equity part of breakthrough device considerations
If it finalizes the proposal, the agency will expand its breakthrough program to devices that improve accessibility.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 21, 2022 -
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Testing overhaul faces a ‘narrow pathway’ to pass before year end, industry groups say
Despite bipartisan support, a bill to allow the FDA to regulate lab-developed tests still faces hurdles to inclusion in an omnibus spending package.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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FDA seeks feedback on plans to draft and finalize medical device guidance in 2023
The agency’s review includes guidance on transitioning away from emergency use authorizations, while abandoning plans for guidance on software as a medical device.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 19, 2022 -
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Lucid enters OTC hearing aid market, undercutting rivals with devices starting at $200
Lucid joins Sony and the Bose-partnered Lexie Hearing with aids priced thousands of dollars below prescription devices, putting auditory assistance within reach of tens of millions of Americans.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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Coloplast told by FDA to keep transvaginal mesh off market after 36-month surveillance study
The mesh provides similar effectiveness and safety outcomes to native tissue repair but also comes with additional risks, regulators concluded.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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Medtronic, in a first, secures expanded label for cardiac pacing lead
The approval is part of Medtronic’s push to expand its share of the market for cardiac conduction system pacing.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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Avellino, Cepheid, GeneMatrix update COVID-19 test EUAs amid shift in FDA’s approach
COVID-19 test manufacturers have amended their fact sheets to state that diagnostics cleared or approved by the agency should be used instead of their emergency-authorized kits.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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Johnson & Johnson, Alcon agree on $75M settlement to resolve contact-lens antitrust claims
A class-action suit accused the manufacturers of violating federal antitrust law by setting the same minimum price for their lenses.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 17, 2022
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