Ajax Health announces formation of new company Cortex
Cortex will focus on developing an integrated mapping and ablation solution suite to treat atrial fibrillation. Credit: Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com. Ajax Health has announced the formation of Cortex, a new medical technology company that will focus on developing an integrated mapping and ablation solution suite to treat heart rhythm disorder and atrial fibrillation (AFib). […]
AngioDynamics concludes enrolment in trial of AlphaVac System
The trial is evaluating the AlphaVac MMA F18⁸⁵ System for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. Credit: Andrew Angelov / Shutterstock.com. AngioDynamics has concluded the enrolment of patients in the trial assessing the AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration (MMA) F18⁸⁵ System for the treatment of acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a life-threatening condition that impacts […]
GIE Medical enrols first subject in trial of drug coated balloon
The study is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of the DCB to treat benign oesophagal strictures. Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com. US-based clinical-stage company GIE Medical in the US has enrolled the first patient in the trial of a drug-coated balloon (DCB) for the treatment of benign oesophagal strictures. The first patient in […]
BD receives clearance for new blood collection device
The BD MiniDraw Capillary Blood Collection System is a new fingertip blood collection device. Credit: Becton, Dickinson and Company / PRNewswire. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has obtained 510(k) clearances from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new fingertip blood collection device, BD MiniDraw Capillary Blood Collection System. The clearances cover low-volume […]
Vertex Pharmaceuticals received UK approval for world’s first CRISPR drug treatment
The UK’s approval of Casgevy opens new possibilities in the global landscape of genetic medicine that leverages CRISPR technologies. Credit: CI Photos via Shutterstock. In a monumental stride toward combating genetic diseases, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has achieved a groundbreaking feat with the UK’s approval of Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel), the world’s first clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic […]
Micro Medical completes enrollment for stent pivotal trial
The device is already approved for use in Europe, after having received CE marking in February 2017. Image credit: Shutterstock/Kateryna Kon. Micro Medical has completed enrolment for a US pivotal clinical study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of its MicroStent system for the treatment of infrapopliteal lesions in subjects with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The […]
Sanofi makes $140m deal for AI drug discovery
Sanofi’s strategic investment in Aqemia aligns with the industry’s growing recognition of AI’s potential to accelerate and enhance drug discovery processes. Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock. In a new move, emphasising the pharmaceutical sector’s dedication to utilising artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery, healthcare leader Sanofi has engaged in a $140m agreement with Aqemia, an up-and-coming […]
Integrated operating rooms and the benefits they provide
GlobalData expects integrated ORs to continue to show strong growth despite a slow rate of adoption. Credit: ShutterOK via Shutterstock. Integrated operating room systems aim to enhance efficiency, communication, and overall performance during surgical procedures. At a minimum, they include audio and video recording features, and they can have additional features including visual information displays, […]
Silicones in critical care: Six life-sustaining applications for medical-grade silicone
In 2021, there were more than 34 million hospital admissions in the United States alone. As the world’s population grows and healthcare systems develop, the global market for medical equipment is reaching astronomical scales. In the US, the cardiovascular device market took $26,140 million of revenue in 2023, according to GlobalData. Orthopedics claimed the second […]
Lifespin launches therapeutic drug monitoring laboratory software
The company says that providing insights to antibiotic levels from human serum samples can help physicians tailor treatments more effectively. Image credit: Shutterstock/cones. Lifespin has launched its Therapeutic Drug Monitoring software for anti-infectives, meaning laboratories will be able to use the algorithm to gain measurements of antibiotics in the blood of patients. Lifespin’s product […]