NVIDIA and LTTS team up to bring Gen AI to endoscopy imaging
LTTS said that the addition of AI and machine learning models will help spot polyps – abnormal growths often found during colonoscopies. Image credit: Shutterstock/ShannonChocolate. Tech giant NVIDIA will provide some of its artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), after the companies entered a collaboration to develop software to support and […]
Wearable technology is growing in importance for medical uses
These devices are becoming more integrated into the healthcare industry. Credit: Satyrenko via Shutterstock. Wearable devices that are used for medical purposes, such as fitness trackers and health monitors, continue to gain significant popularity among all types of users. These devices can be worn on the body, most commonly as smartwatches on the wrist, or […]
10x Genomics wins $31m in patent infringement lawsuit against NanoString
The seven infringed patents are owned by Prognosys and are exclusively licensed to 10x Genomics. Image Credit: Michael Vi / Shutterstock. 10x Genomics (10x) has been awarded more than $31m in damages in the patent infringement suit 10x filed against the GeoMx products sold by NanoString Technologies. The jury in the US District Court for […]
FDA identifies class I recall of B. Braun Medical products
Following 51 complaints, one reported injury, and one death the FDA labelled the recall as class I recall meaning the devices posed a serious risk of injury and death. Credit: Tada Images/Shutterstock German-based medical and pharmaceutical device company B. Braun Medical has issued a product recall correction of its Infusomat Space Volumetric Infusion Pump System […]
Masimo medical watch gets clearance for prescription and OTC use
The Masimo W1 medical watch now has the clearance for broader use in the US as a medical device. Credit: Masimo / Business Wire. Masimo has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) use of its Masimo W1 medical watch. Masimo W1 is claimed to be the […]
Boston Scientific acquires Relievant Medsystems for $850m
Boston Scientific has concluded the acquisition of Relievant Medsystems. Credit: Sundry Photography via Shutterstock. Boston Scientific has concluded the acquisition of Relievant Medsystems for an upfront cash payment of $850m. The deal also includes undisclosed additional contingent payments that are based on sales performance over the next three years. In September 2023, the company first […]
Paragonix completes human use of lung preservation system
The system safely protected a pair of donor lungs across 600 miles. Credit: Marko Aliaksandr / Shutterstock.com. Paragonix Technologies has announced the completion of the world’s first-in-human use of the BAROguard Donor Lung Preservation System by Duke University Medical Center in the US. Earlier this year, the company received 510(k) clearance from the US Food […]
Medtronic receives FDA clearance for hypertension treatment
The approval enables the company to immediately commence commercialisation of the RDN system in the US. Credit: Medtronic. Medtronic has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Symplicity Spyralrenal denervation (RDN) system to treat hypertension. The approval allows the company to commence commercialisation of the RDN system immediately, also known […]
Aloe Care Health introduces medical alert device for older adults
Aloe Care’s lightweight Mobile Companion 2 with Fall Detection and GPS. Credit: Aloe Care Health / PRNewswire. Aloe Care Health has introduced Mobile Companion 2 with Fall Detection, a new medical device for older adults. The device enables older adults to easily connect with emergency services and their personal care teams through two-way voice communication […]
WaveDancer to combine with Firefly Neuroscience
The combined company will focus on commercialising Firefly’s artificial intelligence-powered BNA platform. Credit: Elif Bayraktar / Shutterstock.com. Software solutions provider WaveDancer and medical technology company Firefly Neuroscience have signed a definitive merger agreement, in an all-stock transaction. Per the agreement terms, every existing Firefly common stock share will be transformed into WaveDancer common stock at […]