This Week Last Year in Medtech: Dec. 18-24

FDA Nod Allows Edwards to Treat Pulmonary Regurgitation Patients

The Irvine, CA-based company has FDA approval for the use of the Edwards Sapien 3 with the Alterra adaptive prestent for severe pulmonary regurgitation.

Ultrasound Drug-Device Offers Diffuse Treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme

The device from Alpheus Medical employs an FDA-approved drug to visually distinguish tumor cells and then target those cells using sonodynamic therapy.

Medtronic Leverages Real-Time Remote Procedure Support

Explorer Surgical’s digital training platform has helped Medtronic during the pandemic and beyond.

Osseosurface Electronics Capture Real-Time Bone Data

Made of calcium phosphate ceramics, the sensors grow into the bone and can provide ongoing bone health data.

Accelerating Trends Toward Patient-Administered Biologic Therapies

How can drug delivery advance beyond the traditional vial and syringe?

What Medical Products Top Amazon’s Lists?

Check out these home-use medical products that top gift, wish, and best-seller lists this season.

Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Treat Stroke?

New stroke therapy device expands discussion of what is ‘meaningful’ recovery.