Covid-19 has accelerated the point-of-care testing market
The pandemic has had a particular impact on the point-of-care testing market, as companies aim to provide rapid and reliable methods for virus detection.
Rate of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions continues to grow
Healthcare institutions must quickly increase their defences against an increasing number of cyberattacks in order...
Tracking Covid-19: what does the ‘pingdemic’ mean for the pandemic?
The NHS COVID-19 app has told record numbers of people to isolate, a phenomenon many are terming a 'pingdemic'.
Will wearables ever accurately measure blood pressure?
Consumer wearable manufacturers have sought for years to find a way to measure blood pressure at the wrist to a clinical standard.
Femtech funding lags behind media hype
Despite ongoing industry hype, femtech companies are struggling to net concrete investment.
Latest Deals
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BaxterMergers & Acquisitions $60.8M
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PerkinElmerMergers & Acquisitions $5.25BN
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Soros Economic Development FundMergers & Acquisitions $41M
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Imperative CareCapital Raising $260M
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BaxterMergers & Acquisitions $60.8M
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PerkinElmerMergers & Acquisitions $5.25BN
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Soros Economic Development FundMergers & Acquisitions $41M
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Imperative CareCapital Raising $260M
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Top medical device companies by patents granted in Q2 2021
Medical device companies ranked by patents granted in Q2 2021
| Assignee | Patents |
|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | 589 |
| Medtronic Plc | 438 |
| Koninklijke Philips NV | 377 |
| Becton Dickinson and Co | 244 |
| Olympus Corp | 187 |
| Boston Scientific Corp | 175 |
| Stryker Corp | 158 |
| Samsung Group | 133 |
| Abbott Laboratories | 133 |
| Fujifilm Holdings Corp | 121 |
Latest News
Baxter acquires PerClot assets from CryoLife
The acquisition advances Baxter’s surgery portfolio to include a wider range of active and passive solutions.
Cepheid’s two HIV-1 tests obtain CE-IVD clearance
Cepheid plans to start shipping the HIV test kits to CE mark-accepting countries by the end of the month.
Abbott launches insertable cardiac monitor for abnormal heart rhythms
Jot Dx ICM aids in identifying cardiac arrhythmia remotely and boosts the accuracy of diagnosis.
Thermo Fisher reports 34% growth in Q2 2021 revenue
For this year, Thermo Fisher raises revenue guidance by $300m to $35.9bn, which would result in 11% revenue growth over 2020.
Latest Themes
China’s tech future depends on children and surveillance
A bountiful tech industry means the children of China face a prosperous future. The same tech is watching them, and ever evolving, as Giacomo Lee discovers.
FDA approves Medtronic’s AI algorithms for cardiac monitoring
The AI algorithms lower AF and asystole false alerts provided by the LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor.
The NHS says data saves lives. Smart hospitals may prove it
Matt Hancock's legacy for healthcare in England may be the smart hospital, as Giacomo Lee discovers.
Fetcher leverages AI to match employees with suitable roles
Concept: American startup Fetcher.ai (Fetcher) offers an automated recruiting platform to enable companies to hire...
Australian researchers use solar energy materials to detect air pollutants
Concept: Researchers from Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ARC) have discovered a...
University of Delaware uses catalytic hydrocracking for hard-to-recycle plastics
Concept: The Center for Plastics Innovation (CPI) of the University of Delaware (UD) has formulated...
Bosch launches AI human skin temperature detection
Concept: Bosch has launched a human skin temperature detection solution, powered by artificial intelligence. The...
Lindsay unveils cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform
Concept: Lindsay has rolled out a cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform RoadConnect for the transportation...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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Medical devices followed by foodservice sector led strong M&A activity in Q2 2021
2021 has seen continued mergers and acquisitions recovery in the medical devices, healthcare, pharma and...
In vitro fertilisation devices market set for steady growth post-Covid-19
Sales trends for the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) devices market indicate a return to pre-pandemic...
Smart insulin pens gain ground in the insulin delivery market
Medtronic has presented clinical data for its new smart insulin pen with integrated continuous glucose...