UK researchers find lateral flow devices identify infectious Covid-19
Researchers from the University of Oxford in the UK have found out that the rapid lateral flow tests could identify the most infectious cases of Covid-19.
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Roundtable: what can medtech expect from 2021?
We’ve heard from: Limbic CEO Ross Harper Visionable CEO Alan Lowe S3 Connected Health president Jim O’Donoghue emocha Health CEO…
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Boston Scientific to buy cardiac monitor provider Preventice Solutions
Boston Scientific has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based cardiac monitors provider Preventice Solutions to expand its rhythm management diagnostics portfolio and capabilities. Preventice…
UK researchers find lateral flow devices identify infectious Covid-19
Researchers from the University of Oxford in the UK have found out that the rapid lateral flow tests could identify the most infectious cases of…
Haemonetics to acquire vascular closure systems maker Cardiva Medical
Medical technology company Haemonetics has signed an agreement to acquire US-based vascular closure manufacturer Cardiva Medical for up to $510m.…
Tyto Care launches Pulse Oximeter to measure blood oxygen levels
Telehealth company Tyto Care has launched its US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared fingertip Pulse Oximeter (SpO2) medical device for…
Lightpoint Medical receives CE mark for robotic gamma probe
Medical device company Lightpoint Medical has received CE Mark approval for its first robotic gamma probe, SENSEI, for sentinel lymph…
Thermo Fisher to acquire Covid-19 test developer Mesa Biotech
Thermo Fisher Scientific has signed an agreement to acquire US-based Mesa Biotech, a molecular diagnostics company that developed rapid Covid-19…
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View MoreDisposable endoscopes set to disrupt the reusable endoscopes market
The development and implementation of single-use, or disposable, medical devices is becoming more widespread. GlobalData has identified that disposable devices are being increasingly used at the expense of reusable counterparts…
Will Covid-19 tests with EUA need to seek FDA approval once pandemic passes?
The FDA has issued emergency use authorisation (EUA) for medical tests that diagnose Covid-19, but what is an FDA EUA? To answer this question, let’s first look at the role…
Covid-19 had a negative impact on general surgery device markets in 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the sale of medical devices in 2020. Many general surgery device markets were negatively impacted due to elective procedures being cancelled or…
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Lightpoint Medical receives CE mark for robotic gamma probe
Medical device company Lightpoint Medical has received CE Mark approval for its first robotic gamma probe, SENSEI, for sentinel lymph...
Meet Eddie: the wearable device aiming to optimise erections
Eddie is a first-of-its-kind, wearable, FDA Class II erectile dysfunction device. Manufacturer Giddy maintains that its unique, ergonomic design improves upon current devices by working...
DePuy Synthes’ VELYS solution receives 510(k) clearance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Medical Devices Companies unit DePuy Synthes’ VELYS Robotic-Assisted...
Greenlight Guru introduces engine for medical device quality
Greenlight Guru has launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning recommendation engine for medical device quality.
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Recent hacks highlight importance of strong cybersecurity measures as medical devices become increasingly remote-accessible during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote care solutions by physicians and policy makers, improving patient care. However, recent large-scale cyberattacks that targeted the healthcare industry have underscored…