Villanova University team receives patent for mechanical ventilator
Dr Nataraj and the NovaVent team developing a high-efficiency, low-cost ventilator. Credit: Villanova University. Mechanical Engineering professors at Villanova University in the US have received a patent to develop a new type of affordable mechanical ventilator called NovaVent. Professors Dr C Nataraj, Alfonso Ortega and Garrett Clayton, as well as the College of Engineering facilities […]
Shape Memory gets IDE approval for RapidFill device trial
The device aims to fill the aneurysm blood lumen surrounding a commercially available EVAR stent graft. Credit: Trzmiel / Shutterstock.com. Shape Memory Medical has secured investigational device exemption (IDE) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to begin the clinical trial of the IMPEDE-FX RapidFill device. The IMPEDE-FX RapidFill investigational device features a new […]
Gradient secures funds for clinical development of catheter device
The funds will be used to progress the clinical development and assessment of the company’s minimally invasive ultrasound-based catheter to treat pulmonary hypertension. Credit: Bits And Splits / Shutterstock.com. France-based medical device company Gradient Denervation Technologies has secured €14m ($15m) in a Series A funding round to advance the clinical development of its ultrasound-based catheter device. The […]
UK rejoins EU’s Horizon Europe science programme
The UK has rejoined EU’s Horizon Europe science research programme. Image Credit: Shutterstock / vlastas The UK has re-joined the EU’s Horizon Europe science research programme after the country’s post-Brexit absence and long-stalled talks. British scientists will now be able to apply for grants and bids to take part in Horizon Europe projects, based on […]
Boston Scientific’s LAAC device gets FDA approval
WATCHMAN FLX Pro left atrial appendage closure device. Credit: Boston Scientific Corporation / MultiVu. Boston Scientific has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its WATCHMAN FLX Pro left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device. The latest-generation device leverages the established safety and procedural performance of the WATCHMAN FLX LAAC device, which […]
Mitsubishi Electric build magnetic particle imaging device for Alzheimer’s disease
According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people worldwide currently suffer from Alzheimer’s. Credit: sfam_photo/Shutterstock Mitsubishi Electric has joined the Okayama University, and Osaka University on a collaborations project to build a magnetic particle imaging device to assess the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) developing. The collaborative project is supported by the Japan […]
Ensuring successful tissue sectioning with precision microtome materials
A microtome is a mechanical instrument employed to produce thin, uniform sections of biological materials for examination under a microscope. It is an essential device for researchers, histologists, pathologists, and scientists engaged in studying cellular structures, tissue morphology, and histopathology. Microtomes work on the principle of controlled cutting. The instrument holds the specimen securely and […]
Ohh-Med Medical sets up shop in the UK for erectile dysfunction device
Ohh-Med UK operations will be based in London and will run a call centre for customer sales and support of the erectile dysfunction device Vertica. Credit: New Africa/shutterstock Israeli medtech startup Ohh-Med Medical is breaking into the UK market with the launch of Ohh-Med UK – a fully owned subsidiary. The branch of operations will […]
VentureMed’s FLEX system obtains European MDR Certification
VentureMed is focused on the development of advanced endovascular medical devices. Credit: Sasin Tipchai from Pixabay. VentureMed Group has received European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification for its FLEX Vessel Prep System. The FLEX VP System, a non-balloon-based method for optimising revascularisation, has already received CE Mark and 510(k) clearance from the US Food and […]
Medical Technology Ireland 2023 set to welcome more than 300 industry-leading exhibitors
Medical Technology Ireland Expo and Conference, which will take place at Galway Racecourse on 20–21 September, is set to bring together more than 300 global suppliers, exhibiting their products and services to the medtech industry. In addition to the exhibitor booths, Medical Technology Ireland will showcase a conference with a diverse schedule, hosted by industry […]