Medtronic registers 3% reported increase in Q2 FY22 revenue
The medical device company’s global revenue missed forecasts due to labour shortages and a resurgence of Covid-19 cases.
Treatments
DePuy Synthes introduces UNIUM System for small bone procedures
The UNIUM System comprises two handpieces as well as other attachments and cutting tools.
Medtronic’s Hugo surgery system obtains CE mark for urological procedures
A multi-quadrant platform with 3D visualisation and wristed instruments, the system can be used for...
FDA grants breakthrough designation to Alpha Tau’s device for GBM treatment
Alpha DaRT also received breakthrough device designation to treat skin cancer in June.
Neurolief starts enrolment to study neuromodulation system for depression
The study will involve adult patients who have not experienced an adequate improvement with antidepressant...
Medtronic evaluates Braive growth modulation system in paediatric trial
The prospective trial will check the system’s safety and effectiveness in correcting the spine's curve.
Abbott’s tissue valves obtain FDA approval for mitral valve replacement
Developed with the Epic surgical valve platform, the valves could facilitate valve placement and future cardiac interventions.
Boston Scientific TheraSphere improves survival in mCRC patients
The addition of TheraSphere treatment to second-line chemotherapy improved progression-free survival (PFS) and hepatic PFS.
FDA approves Abbott’s transcatheter aortic valve replacement system
The system is indicated for severe aortic stenosis patients with high or extreme risk for open-heart surgery.
Miach Orthopaedics begins treatment in BEAR Implant post-market study
The single-arm, multi-centre cohort study, which will enrol 250 patients, has a follow-up of ten years.
Tactile Medical acquires International Biophysics’ AffloVest business
AffloVest complements Tactile Medical’s focus on at-home treatments for patients with underserved chronic diseases.
