Alafair Biosciences secures FDA clearance for nerve protector
US-based medical device company Alafair Biosciences has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its…
25 Sep 2020
Swiss Medical Group acquires CoreMedica Europe
Swiss Medical Group (SMG) has acquired CoreMedica Europe for an undisclosed amount to expand its footprint in Europe and the rest of the world. Switzerland-based CoreMedica Europe specialises in a…
25 Sep 2020
Philips launches mechanical thrombectomy system for blood clot removal
Royal Philips has expanded its peripheral vascular disease portfolio with the launch of the QuickClear mechanical thrombectomy system. The single-use system features an all-in-one aspiration pump and catheter for removing…
24 Sep 2020
Cognoa completes pivotal study of autism diagnostic device
Pediatric behavioural health company Cognoa has announced that its pivotal study of digital autism diagnostic device has met all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) targets. The study evaluated the autism…
24 Sep 2020
Medtronic enrols first subjects in insertable cardiac monitor trial
Medtronic has enrolled first subjects in the ALLEVIATE-HF clinical trial, which will assess the ability of its Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) in detecting patients at high risk of…
24 Sep 2020
Surmodics secures FDA clearance for thrombus retrieval system
US-based medical device company Surmodics has secured the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Pounce Thrombus Retrieval System. The mechanical thrombectomy device is developed for the…
23 Sep 2020
Salvia BioElectronics raises funds to for neurostimulation therapy
Dutch medical device start-up Salvia BioElectronics, which develops neurostimulation therapy for chronic migraine, has raised €26m in new financing from new and existing investors. The Series A investment round was…