New clinical poster presented at the 19th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Blue Ribbon Highlights Session
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CE Mark of Perivascular Alcohol Denervation System for Hypertension
CE Mark of the Ablative Solutions Peregrine System™ Infusion Catheter signals continued interest in renal denervation therapy
New Study of Breath-Based Diagnostic Test for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
The appeal of a breath test over a physical biopsy for this condition is obvious. A new study aims to further validate the test and help develop a diagnostic algorithm
Obsoleting Power Cords with Cordless Recharging System for Medical Carts
Astrodyne TDI, promises to render obsolete power cords with its wall docking system that converts medical carts and vital sign monitors into cord-free chargeable devices
“Aided Visual Inspection” Should be in IFU of Reprocessable Devices, says Camera Company
When the purveyor of a new technology suggests its use should be mandated, we have to raise questions. When its decontamination related, who’s going to argue though?
New Study Uncovers UK MedTech’s Opportunities and Challenges
Report says new regs not a challenge, downward pricing pressure welcome and emerging markets not an opportunity… not really
Bloodstream Infection: Seraph® Removes CMV from Spiked Blood in Tests
Seraph® is designed to be a biomimetic adjunct or alternative to anti-infective therapy for reducing pathogen load and the duration of bloodstream infections
How Clean is Your Instrument? New System Offers Close-Up Inspection Capability
Healthmark Industries is introducing its OEM version of the MicroCam medical instrument inspection system
FDA Nod Means Shared Glucose Monitoring Reality Using Apps
Now people with diabetes as young as 2 years of age can automatically and securely share real-time CGM data from their Dexcom receiver to a caregiver’s mobile app
FDA Clears t:flex™ Largest Capacity Insulin Pump
Insulin pump maker, Tandem Diabetes Care®, Inc. has gained U.S. FDA clearance to market the t:flex™ Insulin Pump, with its 480 unit reservoir.
NICE Consults on Non-Surgical Device for Liver Diagnosis
UK NHS Watchdog NICE is consulting on draft guidance on a device that avoids surgical biopsy as it aims to diagnose and monitor liver damage.
New Report Predicts 4.5% EU Medical Technology Market Annual Growth
Titled the Medical Technology Market in Europe 2014-2018, the report forecasts the Medical Technology Market in Europe to grow at a CAGR of 4.50 percent over the period 2013-2018.
Covidien Unblocks AV Access Market with FDA Clearance of Fortrex™ PTA Balloon
Covidien plc has gained U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for its Fortrex™ over-the-wire (OTW) percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) balloon catheter.
What Does the NHS Five Year Plan Mean for Mr Medtech?
This week’s editorial states what we’d hope is the obvious. Medical Technology is an essential component in delivering tomorrow’s healthcare.
BD Buys CareFusion in Bid for Leadership in Medication Management
BD is to acquire CareFusion for $12.2 billion, to create a global leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.
ResMed’s Air Solutions Platform Brings Connected Care to Treating Sleep-Disordered Breathing
ResMed’s Air Solutions platform has data-driven components that span from diagnosis to treatment, compliance management and patient engagement.