GENETWORx Labs launches test for Covid-19, flu, and RSV detection
GENETWORx Labs has launched a new diagnostic Flu A-B/Covid-19/RSV combination test that helps in early detection of all three separate…
02 Dec 2020
Zimmer Biomet acquires sternal closure device company A&E Medical
Zimmer Biomet has acquired Vance Street Capital portfolio company A&E Medical, which manufactures sternal closure devices, for a total of $250m. According to the agreement, A&E Medical will receive $150m…
02 Dec 2020
FDA grants breakthrough destination for Hologic’s cancer technology
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance to medical technology company Hologic’s new deep learning-based software, Genius AI Detection technology, for breast cancer. The technology is designed…
01 Dec 2020
US FDA grants approval for Cerus’ blood system
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Cerus’ INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation. The system, which secured breakthrough device designation, can be used to produce Pathogen…
01 Dec 2020
Exactech launches clinical decision support tool for surgeons
Medical device company Exactech has launched new data-driven, clinical decision support tool, Predict+, which predicts individual patient outcomes after shoulder replacement surgery using machine learning to support surgeon decision making.…
01 Dec 2020
FDA grants breakthrough device designation for Vectorious’ sensor
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Tel Aviv-based start-up Vectorious Medical Technologies a breakthrough device designation for left atrial pressure sensor, V-LAP, for heart failure. V-LAP is…
30 Nov 2020
Lighthouse Lab in UK begins processing of Covid-19 tests
The Lighthouse Lab in Charnwood, Loughborough, UK, has initiated Covid-19 testing sample processing using PerkinElmer solutions as part of its partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).…