Podcast: the conflict in the Middle East’s impact on the medtech supply chain
On 28 February 2026, The US and Israel initiated a war with Iran. Since then, Iran has responded by closing …
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ACC 2026: Post-TAVR treatments show potential in reducing cardiovascular risks
At the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2026 in New Orleans, retrospective results were presented demonstrating the possibility of using …
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Merit Medical Systems acquires View Point Medical through merger
Merit Medical Systems has purchased US-based View Point Medical through a merger transaction, making the latter a wholly owned subsidiary. With …
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Tempus’ automated alerts boost patient outcomes in valvular heart disease
Tempus and Medtronic have uncovered the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electronic clinician notifications (ECNs) in improving outcomes and supporting …
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VDYNE secures FDA IDE to initiate pivotal trial for tricuspid regurgitation treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an investigational device exemption (IDE) to VDYNE, clearing the way for …
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Distalmotion seeks FDA clearance for DEXTER use
Distalmotion has submitted a 510(k) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking clearance to use the DEXTER …
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Serenity Medical secures FDA humanitarian exemption for cerebral venous stent
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Serenity Medical’s River stent a humanitarian device exemption (HDI), making it …
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Applied Medical broadens MiniSPC Button with new size options
Enteral and surgical devices provider Applied Medical Technology has expanded its low-profile suprapubic catheter, the MiniSPC Button, introducing new size options …
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Whoop concludes $575m fundraise, adding Abbott as strategic investor
Whoop has raised $575m, bringing the self-ascribed human performance company to a valuation of over $10bn, and adding a medtech …
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MediBeacon secures CE Mark certification for TGFR monitor and sensor
MediBeacon has received the CE Mark certification under the European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for its transdermal glomerular …
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Non-invasive diagnostics in endometriosis: at the cusp of a turning point
Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide. Early diagnosis is crucial for preventing disease progression, improving pain management, …
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Boston Scientific presents Watchman FLX and EKOS endovascular system data
Boston Scientific has shared a duo of positive data readouts from two separate trials evaluating its Watchman FLX left atrial appendage …
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FDA clears Boston Scientific’s Asurys system for endoscopic procedures
Boston Scientific has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Asurys fluid management system, …
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Lucida Medical raises $11.4m to advance AI prostate cancer diagnostic
UK-based Lucida Medical has raised £8.7m ($11.4m) to advance its artificial intelligence (AI)-based software for prostate cancer diagnosis. VC firm IW …
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Abbott integrates Precision Oncology portfolio into Flatiron’s OncoEMR
Abbott has announced the integration of its Precision Oncology portfolio into Flatiron Health's cloud-based electronic medical record (EMR) platform, OncoEMR. The …
