App designed to track macular degeneration triumphs in clinical trial
The app allows patients to carry out regular monitoring of their visual acuity through eye tests that they perform themselves. Credit: Shutterstock / Prostock-studio French digital health firm, Tilak Healthcare, has announced positive results from a clinical trial of a mobile app aimed at allowing patients with chronic macular degeneration to monitor their eyesight. TIL002, […]
Axena begins study to explore barriers to UI treatment for women
Axena Health’s study is expected to shed light on the experiences of women seeking care for UI. Credit: Engin Akyurt from Pixabay. Axena Health has commenced a study to explore the barriers women encounter when seeking first-line treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) and faecal incontinence (FI). The study is expected to have 500 Leva Pelvic […]
Single Pass signs biopsy device distribution deal with Mermaid
Single Pass biopsy closure device. Credit: PRNewswire/ Single Pass, Inc. Medical devices company Single Pass has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Mermaid Medical Group to bring its advanced biopsy closure device to the US market. The partnership aims to enhance patient care and improve procedural outcomes in biopsy closures. With its extensive network, Mermaid […]
Surmodics’ Pounce LP system shows success in early clinical use
The system addresses the critical need for non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli below the knee. Credit: Angelo Esslinger from Pixabay. SurModics has announced the successful early clinical use of its Pounce LP [low profile] Thrombectomy System, a device designed for the removal of thrombi and emboli in peripheral arteries, particularly those below the knee. […]
Acorai raises $4.5m to advance heart monitoring device trial
The round, which was led by Solardis Health Ventures, will aid in the Swedish company’s goal of completing their CAPTURE-HF clinical study in 2024. Image credit: Shutterstock/Enmaler. Cardiology start-up Acorai has secured $4.5m in an oversubscribed series seed equity round to advance its non-invasive intracardiac pressure monitoring device in clinical trials. The round, which was […]
Fractus expands licence for wireless antennas into medtech industry
Fractus’ antennas will be used in wireless implantable medical devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and resynchronisation devices. Credit: Birgit Reitz-Hofmann via Shutterstock. Spain-based antenna technology company Fractus has expanded a licensing agreement for its connectivity technology into the medical device industry. The licensing programme enables Fractus’ antennas to be used in wireless implantable medical devices […]
1MED prepares to unveil EU MDR compliance software
1MED’s Compliance pack identifies documentation gaps, streamlines the submission process to notified bodies, and simplifies compliance with the EU MDR’s standards. Image Credit: 1MED. Contract research organisation, 1MED is planning to unveil a recertification compliance software, MED Compliance Pack, to help companies comply with the European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR). The company said it […]
NuGen expands needle-free InsuJet distribution
NuGen estimates the lifetime value of the 1,500 units sold to Science-Link to be approximately $1.35m. Credit: Martin Büdenbender from Pixabay. NuGen Medical Devices has announced the expansion of its distribution network for the needle-free InsuJet injection device into Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru. This follows the placement of two additional sales orders by […]
Boston Scientific teases new data from spinal cord stimulation trial at NANS 2024
The Boston Scientific results were announced as part of the North American Neuromodulation Society Meeting (NANS) in Las Vegas. Credit: Shutterstock / wavebreakmedia One-year data from Boston Scientific‘s SOLIS trial demonstrates that its WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system can reduce pain in chronic pain patients by 50%. The results were announced as part […]
ResMed recalls AirFit and AirTouch CPAP masks
ResMed is a major player in the PAP market. Credit: sbw18 via Shutterstock. ResMed’s Class I recall of its AirFit and AirTouch continuous positive airflow pressure (CPAP) masks threatens the company’s position in the positive airway pressure (PAP) devices market, which was worth $2.44 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $5.15 billion in […]