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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/akura-medical-35m-510k-thrombectomy/695609/
Akura Medical secures $35M to pursue FDA clearance for thrombectomy device | MedTech Dive
The money also will help fund clinical trials for additional indications and the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dermasensor-fda-clearance-ai-skin-cancer-detection-device/704857/
Dermasensor wins FDA clearance for AI-enabled skin cancer detection device | MedTech Dive
Jan 22, 2024 - A study found the sensitivity of the device was 96%, compared with 83% for primary care physicians.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/abbott-wins-fda-approval-for-updated-heart-failure-monitoring-device/813453/
Abbott wins FDA approval for updated heart failure monitoring device | MedTech Dive
The company redesigned the reader to fit in a carry-on suitcase and be easier to use day to day.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/inquis-raises-funding-pivotal-trial-aventus/732099/
Inquis raises $40M for pivotal trial of clot removal device | MedTech Dive
The Aventus thrombectomy system uses technology that tells operators if the device’s tip is in contact with blood, a clot or vessel walls.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/topic/cybersecurity/
MedTech and Medical Device Cybersecurity News | MedTech Dive
The latest news and updates on medtech and medical device cybersecurity
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/pulse-seeks-fda-approval-pfa-clamp/720806/
Pulse drops 510(k) plan for PFA device after FDA requests clinical data | MedTech Dive
Analysts said the AFib device is now unlikely to come to market before late 2026.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/device-to-id-obstructions-in-post-pci-patients-wins-breakthrough-status/565734/
Device to ID obstructions in post-PCI patients wins breakthrough status | MedTech Dive
Swiss startup CorFlow Therapeutics created the device to both assess and treat microvascular obstruction in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention.
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Medical Device Recalls News | MedTech Dive
The latest news and updates on medtech and medical device recalls
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/shoulder-device-sales-power-wright-to-beat-and-raise-q3/541726/
Shoulder device sales power Wright to beat-and-raise Q3 | MedTech Dive
Strong growth emboldened the company to raise its outlook for the second successive quarter. Jefferies analysts wrote there is "no reason we can see to suggest...
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/standards-body-urged-to-add-device-identifiers-to-insurance-claims-forms/568068/
Standards body urged to add device identifiers to insurance claims forms | MedTech Dive
Incorporating unique device identifiers into claims documents is expected to improve patient safety and save the healthcare system money by allowing better...
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-needs-staff-device-recalls-gao/807900/
FDA needs more staff, authority to oversee device recalls, watchdog finds | MedTech Dive
“FDA's challenges — such as insufficient staffing — can create inefficiencies in the process and potentially put lives at risk,” the U.S. Government...
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-warns-of-medtronic-device-cybersecurity-risk/539530/
FDA warns of Medtronic device cybersecurity risk | MedTech Dive
The alert follows discovery that hackers could adjust the settings of cardiac devices. While the FDA has not received reports of patient harm, Medtronic has...
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/mhra-approved-bodies-uk-device-certification/692412/
UK regulators name 3 approved bodies to ease device certification bottleneck | MedTech Dive
A MHRA leader hailed the action as “almost doubling capacity for medical device assessment in the U.K.”
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-breakthrough-device-final-guidance-health-equity/693781/
FDA finalizes breakthrough device changes to target health inequities | MedTech Dive
The proposals received positive feedback from groups including AdvaMed, leading the FDA to finalize the changes with only minor revisions.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/heart-device-makers-left-atrial-appendage-closure/702258/
Why heart device makers are investing in left atrial appendage closure | MedTech Dive
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/device-lobby-backs-fda-combo-product-gmp-plan/532577/
Device lobby backs FDA combo product GMP plan | MedTech Dive
AdvaMed is pushing to add a section on the annual stability expectations for drug-device products and clarify rules on sampling before finalizing the text.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/Laborie-465M-deal-buy-Jada-post-childbirth-device-Organon/805097/
Laborie inks $465M deal to buy post-childbirth device from Organon | MedTech Dive
Organon tripled sales of the bleeding-control system from 2022 to 2024 and is on track to grow sales again this year.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/mcit-breakthrough-pathway-cures-2-legislation/610174/
MCIT breakthrough device payment pathway included in Cures 2.0 bill | MedTech Dive
Lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a revised MCIT proposal in the next version of the 21st Century Cures Act, following last week's repeal of the final rule by...
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-approves-pediatric-spine-device-via-humanitarian-pathway/561828/
FDA approves pediatric spine device via humanitarian pathway | MedTech Dive
The device is a less invasive alternative to spinal fusion for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
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https://www.medtechdive.com/news/CGM-AI-diabetes-prevention/638050/
AI detects prediabetes in CGM data, opening up new use for device: study | MedTech Dive
By correctly identifying many patients with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, researchers say CGMs can be used to prevent the disease.
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