EU Antitrust regulators raid offices of company active in cardiovascular medical devices
According to a GlobalData report, global market value for cardiovascular devices will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% to $62 billion by 2025. Credit; symbiot/Sutterstock The European Commission has initiated without warning an inspection at the facilities of a company specialising in medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The surprise inspection of […]
Natural Cycle app integrates with Apple Watch to track periods
The Natural Cycles birth control app now uses temperature data from Apple Watch. Image Credit: Natural Cycles. The Natural Cycles app has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use wrist temperature data from Apple Watch. The integration will be classed as a Class II device and will have access […]
Signal: UK NHS pay row intensifies as doctors launch joint strike
Striking doctors outside Manchester Royal Infirmary hospital. Photo: Isaac Hanson for GlobalData. UK consultants and junior doctors walked out today (20 September) for joint strike action, the first in the National Health Service’s history. Consultants, roughly equivalent to attending physicians in the US, began striking yesterday, and junior doctors (residents) will remain on strike until […]
Innovative Devices Access Pathway £10m pilot launched in the UK
Submissions to the IDAP pilot will be open from the 19th of September to the 29th of October 2023. Credit: chrisdorney/Shutterstock The UK government has launched the Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) pilot backed by £10 million funding. The pilot will give patients greater access to innovative technologies by supporting innovators and manufacturers with scientific […]
Stryker introduces new internal fixation system to treat bunions
The PROstep MIS Lapidus is a new internal fixation system intended for treating bunions. Credit: Stryker/Business Wire. Stryker has announced the introduction of the new internal fixation system, PROstepMIS Lapidus, for the treatment of bunions. To treat bunions, the system utilises a minimally invasive surgical approach to reduce hallux valgus deformity, followed by fusion of […]
Tasso obtains CE Mark for pain-free blood lancet
The convenient, virtually pain-free blood lancet device helps collect whole liquid blood samples. Credit: OsloMetX from Pixabay. Tasso has obtained CE mark certification for its latest generation, virtually pain-free whole blood collection lancet device, Tasso+. The device is intended for collecting whole liquid blood samples. Meanwhile, the certification enables the company to market its patient-centric, […]
Boston Scientific to buy Relievant Medsystems for $850m
Boston Scientific has agreed to acquire medical technology company Relievant Medsystems. Credit: Boston Scientific Corporation. Boston Scientific has signed a definitive agreement to acquire medical technology company Relievant Medsystems for an upfront cash payment of $850m. The transaction also includes undisclosed additional contingent payments based on the performance of sales over the next three years. […]
INBRAIN’s neural platform receives breakthrough designation
The INBRAIN graphene-based, high-resolution cortical brain interface. Credit: INBRAIN Neuroelectronics / Business Wire. INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has secured breakthrough device designation (BDD) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Intelligent Network Modulation System as an adjunctive therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease. The INBRAIN system uses graphene, a two-dimensional material consisting of a lattice […]
Cybersecurity and data protection impact on digital health
Personal information, medical history and test and treatment results are just some of the critical information at stake if cybersecurity and data protection are not prioritised. Photo by Franck on Unsplash. With its extraordinary demands on healthcare systems around the globe, the Covid-19 pandemic sparked a new push for the adoption of digital health technologies. […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. Credit: Angiola Harry/ Unsplash. Every October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness about the impact of breast […]