Tecnoideal America obtains FDA 510(k) clearance
The devices are intended to manage fluid levels during or after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in adult patients. Credit: WHYFRAME/ shutterstock.com. Tecnoideal America has obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its haemoconcentrators. These devices are designed for adult patients to manage fluid levels during or after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. This […]
Saranas debuts data for early bird bleed monitoring system
More than one in five patients experienced a bleeding complication during endovascular procedures, according to the 12 March press release. Credit: MAD.vertise via Shutterstock. US-based medical device company Saranas has announced positive results from the SAFE-MCS study (NCT05077657) of its Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System, showing that it reduces bleeding in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) […]
Brain implant companies unite to launch new industry group
The Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Collaborative Community (iBCI-CC) aims to accelerate the safety and development of brain interface devices. Credit: Shutterstock /. H_Ko Massachusetts-based non-profit healthcare system, Mass General Brigham, is establishing a group aimed at advancing implantable brain-computer interfaces by bringing industry stakeholders together into one initiative. The Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Collaborative Community (iBCI-CC) aims […]
Affluent implants artificial sphincter in urinary incontinence study
Affluent’s artificial urinary sphincter Artus device ‘Dry’ trial aims to enrol ten men and is expected to be completed in H2 2024. Image Credit: vchal / Shutterstock. French company Affluent Medical has completed the first successful implantation of its Artus device for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Artus was developed to treat stress urinary incontinence […]
Casio launches camera in US, Australia, and New Zealand
The CST-100M, with the DZ-C100 attached. Credit: Casio Computer. Casio Computer has launched its uterocervical observation camera, DZ-C100 COLPOCAMERA, and camera stand, CST-100M, in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. The DZ-C100 COLPOCAMERA is designed for uterocervical observation and photography in gynaecological settings while the CST-100M camera stand is designed for ease of operability and […]
Microsoft, Cyted develop AI models to enhance cancer detection
The collaboration resulted in building AI models capable of efficiently checking slides for goblet cells. Credit: PaeGAG/ shutterstock.com. Microsoft Research and data-driven diagnostics company Cyted have collaborated on creating novel AI models to improve the early detection of oesophagal cancer. The AI-supported methods have demonstrated diagnostic performance on par with the current manual workflow, potentially […]
Linus Health acquires speech analytics provider Aural Analytics
The patented technology of Speech Vitals has been used in detecting neurological conditions such as dementia and autism. Credit: Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock.com. Digital health company Linus Health has announced the acquisition of Aural Analytics, a provider of clinical-grade speech analytics. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. This deal incorporates Aural Analytics’ assets, including its advanced […]
Healthcare Triangle’s AI initiative sets a new standard in patient care excellence
AI and ML is set to play a vital role in the healthcare sector in the future. Credit: Panchenko Vladimir via Shutterstock. The Covid-19 crisis served as a catalyst for the swift integration of AI and machine learning (ML) technologies into the healthcare domain, responding to the urgent demands placed on healthcare systems worldwide. These […]
UK review finds skin-tone bias among pulse oximeters and AI datasets
The review was commissioned following NHS concerns over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic that pulse oximeters may not be as accurate for patients with a darker skin tone. Credit: Shutterstock / Bork. Some medical devices commonly used in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) are less effective on darker skin tones and feature bias […]
Using mHealth for wound care management
GlobalData forecasts the prevalence of chronic wounds in the US to rise to 2.83% by 2033. Credit: Chinnapong via Shutterstock. Persistent wounds present considerable difficulties for both patients and healthcare systems worldwide. These wounds, known for their extended healing periods, frequently result in heightened morbidity, diminished quality of life, and substantial healthcare expenditures. Nonetheless, progress […]