GE HealthCare pens $44m federal deal for AI ultrasound technology
This week, GE HealthCare also launched its Venue Family point-of-care ultrasound system with Caption Guidance software. Credit: Shutterstock/Poetra.RH. GE HealthCare has signed a contract worth $44m with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled ultrasound technology. In a 12 October press release, the healthcare giant added that the deal […]
Researchers find drones could reach overdose patients in seven minutes
Researchers at Kings College London modeled the trial using basic consumer grade drones. Credit: Shutterstock / Westock Productions Opioid overdose reversal kits delivered by drones could reach patients faster than ambulances according to new research that found that drones can reach 78% of cases in minutes. Researchers at King’s College London using real-world data of […]
EndoSound and AdaptiveEndo partner to develop endoscopy device
ESCP is used to treat obstructive jaundice secondary to pancreaticobiliary tumours, or pancreatic pseudocysts requiring drainage. Credit: Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock. EndoSound and AdaptiveEndo have partnered to develop a single-use endoscopy device capable of simultaneous endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)/endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure. EUS is used as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool, which can be utilised to perform […]
Signal: Mobility exoskeleton developer Wandercraft begins operations in US
Wandercraft’s Atalante X exoskeleton in action at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images. Wandercraft, the developer of mobility exoskeleton Atalante X, announced yesterday (12 October) the beginning of commercial operations in the US through a research partnership with the Kessler Foundation. Following FDA approval of Atalante for use in stroke rehabilitation […]
InfoBionic secures FDA 510(k) clearance for MoMe ARC
Following FDA approval, the MoMe ARC is expected to make its market debut in the fourth quarter of 2023. Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock The virtual telemetry company, InfoBionic, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance MoMe ARC solution. The MoMe ARC incorporates a remote Electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring device and an initial Bluetooth diagnostic 6-lead […]
Orthofix’s OsteoCove graft receives US FDA 510k clearance
The OsteoCove graft is designed for use in spine and orthopaedic procedures. Credit: Orthofix/ Business Wire. Orthofix Medical has secured the 510k clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its advanced bioactive synthetic graft, OsteoCove, for use in spine and orthopaedic procedures. The company also announced the full commercial launch of the […]
UL Solutions launches medical device testing service in US
UL Solutions’ medical device testing at its laboratory in Rochester Hills helps manufacturers advance the devices’ safety, security, usability and interoperability. Credit: UL Solutions/ PRNewswire. UL Solutions has introduced new medical device testing services at its laboratory in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in the US. The new offerings and capabilities will enable the company to support […]
price change in recent years
The selling price or list price of a medical device is driven by numerous factors, such as therapy area and complexity of procedure, level of reimbursement, development costs, the number of competing manufacturers, product life cycle, and whether there have been any recent new technology or product launches. In addition, the final selling pricing of […]
price change in recent years
The selling price or list price of a medical device is driven by numerous factors, such as therapy area and complexity of procedure, level of reimbursement, development costs, the number of competing manufacturers, product life cycle, and whether there have been any recent new technology or product launches. In addition, the final selling pricing of […]
Metabolon rolls out new panels for liver fibrosis and kidney function
The Kidney Function Discovery Panel helps analyse 84 metabolites associated with biochemical processes that affect kidney function. Credit: Marko Aliaksandr/ Shutterstock.com. Metabolon has introduced new liver fibrosis and kidney function discovery panels for revealing disease mechanisms and enabling research. The new panels are part of the Metabolon Discover portfolio of metabolomics services and are intended […]