J&J’s Varipulse system achieves freedom for atrial arrhythmia recurrence
In January, J&J’s Varipulse system was approved for the treatment of drug-refractory recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) by the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Image Credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock. Biosense Webster, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, has reported 12-month results from the inspIRE and admIRE trials demonstrating month freedom from atrial […]
Visage launches diagnostic imaging platform for Apple Vision Pron
Visage Ease VP offers on-the-go access and inputs from eye-tracking, hand gestures, and voice commands to improve the user experience. Credit: Visage Imaging. Enterprise imaging solutions provider Visage Imaging has launched Visage Ease VP, a new diagnostic imaging platform designed for Apple Vision Pro. Visage Ease VP supports diagnostic imaging and multimedia experiences, leveraging the […]
Toku’s CVD assessment technology gains CE and UKCA marks
The AI-powered technology identifies elevated cardiovascular risk by analysing minute changes in the retina and its vasculature Credit: Business Wire / Toku. Toku has received CE and UKCA marks for its artificial intelligence (AI) technology, CLAiR, designed for cardiovascular risk assessments through retinal imaging. CLAiR offers a precise, cost-effective and non-invasive method for evaluating the […]
FDA approves Edwards’ EVOQUE for tricuspid regurgitation
The EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system will be delivered through a low-profile transfemoral 28F system. Credit: Edwards Lifesciences/Business Wire. Edwards Lifesciences has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system, a transcatheter therapy, for treating TR. The system has been designed for patients with symptomatic severe […]
SoniVie completes enrolment in renal denervation study
Renal denervation involves reducing the functionality of certain nerve pathways, resulting in blood pressure-lowering mechanisms. Image credit: Shutterstock/Andrey_Popov. More companies are looking to join the burgeoning renal denervation market, with Israeli startup SoniVie completing enrolment in a pilot study for its TIVUS (therapeutic intra-vascular ultrasound) system. The REDUCED-1 pilot (NCT05372679), which is being conducted across […]
Space is the next frontier for Virtual Incision’s surgical robot
Virtual Incision’s surgical robot is being sent to the International Space Station to explore the possibilities of remote surgical procedures. Credit: Shutterstock / Dima Zel. Virtual Incision’s surgical mini robot is making its way to the International Space Station (ISS) to understand how zero gravity impacts surgery. The company’s MIRA Surgical System is the first […]
Intelivation Technologies unveils hammertoe device at ACFAS
Hammertoe can be caused by wearing short, narrow shoes that are too tight. Credit: george hanna matter via Shutterstock. US-based Intelivation Technologies has launched its Hammerdesis interphalangeal fusion system designed to aid doctors who specialise in foot and ankle surgery. The device fuses the interphalangeal joints, which are between the bones of the toes. This […]
Avation raises over $22m for wearable urinary incontinence device
Avation’s ankle wearable can be used for weekly 30-minute at-home sessions for the treatment of urge urinary incontinence and urinary urgency caused by overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. Image Credit: Kmpzzz / Shutterstock. Avation Medical has raised more than $22m in Series C financing to fund the US launch of its Vivally system for patients suffering […]
BD reports 2.6% revenue increase in Q1 fiscal 2024
In the US, BD’s revenues saw a marginal rise of 0.7% to $2.7bn. Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has reported a revenue of $4.7bn for the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2024, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year’s $4.5bn. Despite this growth, the company experienced a significant decline in […]
FDA grants clearance for Hologic’s cancer screening system
Genius Digital Diagnostics System Station. Credit: Hologic / Business Wire. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Hologic’s new Genius Digital Diagnostics System with the Genius Cervical AI algorithm for cervical cancer screening. This system is claimed to be the first FDA-cleared digital cytology platform that integrates deep-learning-driven artificial intelligence (AI) […]