Sapphiros signs Covid-19 test distribution deal with Cencora in US
The test identifies the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen in 15 minutes. Credit: Sapphiros/PRNewswire. Consumer diagnostics platform company Sapphiros has signed a Covid-19 test distribution agreement with Cencora, which was formerly known as AmerisourceBergen Corporation. Under the deal, Cencora will be responsible for distributing the Sapphiros’ GoToKnow Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Tests to pharmacies in the US. […]
Brainomix expands into US territory with AI platform
Brainomix 360 e-ASPECTS on a smartphone – an FDA-cleared decision support tool for assessing stroke signs on plain CT brain scans. Credit: Brainomix UK based artificial intelligence (AI) company Brainomix has announced plans to conquer the US after unveiling a complete suite of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared modules within the Brainomix 360 […]
Baird Medical wins FDA clearance for microwave ablation system
Thyroid nodules, which are usually benign, become increasingly common with age. Image credit: Shutterstock/Peakstock. Following approval in China earlier this year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Baird Medical’s microwave ablation (MWA) system and disposable needles for use in the US. The clearance, which is through Baird Medical subsidiary Betters Medical, means […]
GE HealthCare wins FDA clearance for new Digital Expert Access
GE HealthCare’s Virtual Care Access. Image credit: GE HealthCare. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a new version of GE HealthCare’s Digital Expert Access – a virtual platform that connects radiology to discuss patient cases. The new version can integrate remote patient scanning and enables a clinical expert to start a scan […]
The rise of home-based medical devices in ageing populations
Some patients and caregivers prefer home care due to its convenience and accuracy. Credit: Chinnapong via Shutterstock. Advancements in public health policies and healthcare services have extended life expectancy and reduced infant mortality and premature death. As such, the global burden of diseases is shifting from tackling infectious diseases to managing long-term conditions, particularly among […]
USA’s HIV testing rebound post-Covid
Recent indications show a recovery of HIV tests in the US market. Credit: GlobalData. 1 December is World AIDS Day, a day to recognise and address the ongoing disparities related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS and […]
Medtronic posts 5.3% increase in Q2 2024 global revenue
In Q2, the company’s revenue from its diabetes portfolio increased by 9.7%. Credit: Michael Vi/shutterstock.com. Medtronic has reported $7.98bn in global revenue for the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal year 2024 (FY2024), an increase of 5.3% against $7.58bn. For the quarter, which ended on 27 October, the company’s GAAP net income was $909m and […]
US patent dispute over wound imaging device is a defeat for Swift Medical
The claims in Patent 345 covered a range of aspects and elements of a portable wound imaging device making infringement likely for a competitor. Credit: Shutterstock /Mark Van Scyoc A battle at the US patent courts has seen Canadian company, Swift Medical, stripped of its patent for a wound imaging device after it was challenged […]
Robotics in medical devices: Q&A with GlobalData thematic analyst
Industrial co-bots, logistics robots, care robots, and inspection robots will reduce the costs of completing clinical trials, and further enable decentralised trial design. Credit: Shutterstock Alexandra Murdoch is a medical analyst at GlobalData. She currently serves as the themes lead for the Medical Devices team, and prior to that she was leading the Wound Care […]
Halma bolsters portfolio with $90m TeDan take over
Post-acquisition, TeDan will operate as a standalone company in Halma’s Healthcare sector, with the current management team remaining. Credit:TippaPatt/Shutterstock UK safety equipment company Halma, is strengthening its portfolio with a $90 million buyout of US surgical device group TeDan and its subsidiaries. The cluster of companies that will now be owned by Halma include TeDan […]