Category: Medical Devices

July 11, 2024

Anew treatment paradigm for atrial fibrillation (AF) is on the horizon in the form of pulsed field ablation (PFA). The technology is earmarked as an advancement over its counterpart – thermal ablation – in the treatment of the heart rhythm […]

July 2, 2024

According to the World Health Organization, more than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Treating epilepsy presents several challenges, including the unpredictability of seizures occurring, as well as variability in how the condition manifests in different patients, which often necessitates […]

June 27, 2024

Stratasys and Ricoh USA have enrolled the first patient in a clinical study to assess 3D printed models for preoperative planning in orthopaedic oncology. The research aims to compare 3D printed anatomical models’ efficacy against the current standard of care, […]

June 14, 2024

Positron, a molecular imaging medical device company, has signed an exclusive agreement to sell and distribute the NeuSight PET-CT 64 slice scanner in North America. The agreement with Shenyang Intelligent Neuclear Medical Technology, a subsidiary of Neusoft Medical Systems, positions […]

June 11, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abbott’s Lingo and Libre Rio over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. These systems are designed for health improvement and type 2 diabetes management and are based on Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre sensing […]

May 29, 2024

Ceretrieve has announced positive study results demonstrating that its aspiration catheter demonstrated clot removal, completely restoring blood flow in a single pass. The Ceretrieve aspiration catheter is a medical device used to remove blood clots from blood vessels in the […]

May 28, 2024

As digital health technologies proliferate, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a closer look at how they can capture information about a person’s health outside of a clinical setting. For Parkinson’s disease, a handful of wearable technologies […]

May 15, 2024

In the complex and highly regulated world of medical device development, selecting the right development partner is crucial. A medical device development company must not only possess technical expertise but also a profound understanding of the regulatory landscape to ensure […]

May 6, 2024

Smart Meter, a supplier of cellular remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions, has announced the launch of iGlucose Plus, an advanced version of its patented cellular-connected glucose meter. The new iGlucose Plus is designed to enhance diabetes management for patients and […]

April 30, 2024

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterised by recurrent seizures and affects about 50 million people worldwide. While pharmaceuticals have historically been the primary treatment approach, the landscape of epilepsy management is evolving with the emergence of promising technologies […]

April 26, 2024

NICO Corporation is set to launch the new Myriad SPECTRA System, a device for fluorescence-guided surgical removal of high-grade glioma brain tumours. The new handheld technology is designed to assist surgeons in the fluorescence-guided surgical removal of Grade III and […]

April 22, 2024

Cochlear, an implantable hearing solutions developer, has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the use of its Osia System to children as young as five years old. This decision lowers the eligible age from […]

April 15, 2024

US-based Sight Sciences has published the two-year post-surgical outcomes of its minimally invasive glaucoma surgery device, the OMNI surgical system. The data from the real-world clinical outcomes study was published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. The study collected data […]

April 11, 2024

Digital healthcare is playing a transformative role in the management of diabetes by providing resources to help patients monitor their blood glucose levels, track medications, make informed decisions about their diet and exercise, and receive personalised guidance and support. One […]

April 5, 2024

Nexalin Technology has secured a US patent related to its non-invasive, frequency-based deep brain stimulation device, Gen-3 HALO Clarity system. Awarded by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the patent is entitled “Transcranial Alternating Current Dynamic Frequency Stimulation […]

April 2, 2024

China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) has developed a new home-based system, Intelligent Detection of Respiratory Events through Automated Monitoring (iDREAM), for detecting sleep apnoea. The device utilises AI to accurately detect severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) during sleep sessions […]

March 19, 2024

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are a class of medical devices used to assist in managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The market has experienced extraordinary growth in recent years and has become a rapidly evolving segment of diabetes […]

March 6, 2024

Continuous glucose monitoring plays an integral role in the management of Type 2 diabetes and the benefits are proven when used alone, or alongside other diabetes and weight management medications.8 Studies show the use of Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring by […]

February 20, 2024

Migraine affects over 1 billion people worldwide, including 10% of children and adolescents. It’s a debilitating neurological condition that can significantly impact daily life. Traditional treatment options often involve medication with potential side effects or limitations. Theranica’s Nerivio REN wearable […]

February 20, 2024

Historically, electrophysiological monitoring confined patients to clinical settings with cumbersome equipment. X-trodes’ Smart Skin disrupts this paradigm by transforming an entire monitoring lab into a discreet, flexible, and entirely wireless patch. This empowers users with continuous, medical-grade monitoring in their […]