USPTO backs Medtronic in patent infringement case against Axonics
The dispute revolves around US patents No. 8738148 and No. 8457758, both pertaining to the way by which the company’s SNM devices are charged. Credit: Shutterstock / Mark Van Scyoc. Medtech giant Medtronic has successfully seen two patents for its sacral neuromodulation (SNM) upheld before US courts, opening the way for a lawsuit against bladder […]
Elixir’s DynamX BTK System secures FDA designation
The bioadaptor device supports the healing vessel in patients with CLTI. Credit: edwardolive/Shutterstock.com. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted breakthrough device designation to Elixir Medical’s DynamX BTK System. The adaptive implant is designed for the treatment of narrowed or blocked vessels below the knee (BTK) in individuals with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), […]
FDA grants clearance for Siemens’ mobile C-arm
Siemens Healthineers’ CIARTIC Move self-driving mobile C-arm. Credit: Siemens Medical Solutions USA. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Siemens Healthineers’ CIARTIC Move, a self-driving mobile C-arm designed to automate repositioning during surgery. The system is set to address staff shortages and work overload in operating rooms. It expedites and standardises […]
Future prospects for surgical energy devices
Surgical energy instruments are used in multiple therapeutic areas. Credit: Peter Porrini via Shutterstock. The market potential for surgical energy devices is significant, driven by factors such as the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the surging demand for minimally invasive procedures. According to GlobalData analysis, the surgical energy instruments market was valued at $10.2 […]
Neuromodulation is reshaping obstructive sleep apnea treatment
Frequent recalls of conventional treatment devices from major respiratory players have shaken consumer confidence. Credit: Pixel-Shot via Shutterstock. Effective treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are essential not only to alleviate immediate symptoms, such as snoring and daytime fatigue, but also to reduce associated risks including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cognitive impairment. With more than […]
AI integration will be a key driver of healthcare innovation
AI can bring benefits such as aiding physicians in making faster and more reliable diagnostic decisions. Credit: Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock. Microsoft announced at the 2024 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, US that it will be further integrating AI into its tools by forming new collaborations with […]
Is horizontal the new vertical?
Coatings are vital for medical devices such as stents. Credit: Photo Oz via Shutterstock. There is much talk of vertical integration within medical device companies, but this is often out of reach for small and medium sized businesses without the resources of a major manufacturer. However, there are options available to streamline processes and make […]
Bayer and Thermo Fisher join forces to develop companion diagnostic assays
Companion diagnostics are tests used to help match patients to a specific therapy using genetic understanding. Image credit: Shutterstock/Tavarius. Bayer and Thermo Fisher Scientific have entered a collaboration to develop next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based companion diagnostic assays (CDx). The assays, which will make use of Thermo Fisher’s NGS platform, will be used to help identify patients […]
Molecular glues are the latest craze in pharma research, but what are they?
Lenalidomide is a prominent molecular glue currently on the market. Image: Irina Anosova/Shutterstock. February’s announcement that Novo Nordisk was partnering with a biotech developing molecular glues to treat rare diseases was the latest in a series of expensive deals hoping to utilise the nascent technology. Since their discovery in the early 1990s, molecular glues have […]
Fujifilm’s endoscopic imaging system wins 510(k) clearance
CAD EYE works in real-time and is designed to improve the detection of colonic lesions. Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com. Fujifilm Healthcare Americas has secured 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new AI-based endoscopic imaging detection system, CAD EYE. CAD EYE works in real-time and is designed to improve the detection of […]