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Dexcom Fesses Up About Its Communication Mess Up

Dexcom acknowledged in a Facebook post that customers were disappointed in the communication shortfalls following a major server outage that occurred over the holiday weekend.

Say What … Using AI to Discover Signs of Heart Disease on Lung Cancer Screens?

The research on the artificial intelligence solution was presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

Impulse Dynamics Nets $80.3M to Push Heart Failure Device

Earlier this year, the Mount Laurel, NJ-based firm was highlighted in a report by Canaccord Genuity’s Jason Mills as one of 16 potentially disruptive medtech companies in the private sector.

World's Smallest Reusable Multi-Vital Wearable Sensor Nabs CE Mark

At only 7.5 grams, the reusable bandage-sized patch is the smallest of its kind.

RightEye Has “Breakthrough” in Its Vision for Parkinson’s Test

The Bethesda, MD-based company has received breakthrough device designation for the RightEye Vision System to aid in the assessment of Parkinson’s disease.

ViewRay Investors Favor Collaborations with Elekta and Medtronic

ViewRay stock is up by nearly 30% in after-hours trading on the news that the company has signed collaboration deals with both Elekta and Medtronic.

Hologic Renews Focus for Breast Health with CE Mark Extension

The Marlborough, MA-based company said the LOCalizer radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag for long-term placement has received a CE mark extension. Hologic is the exclusive distributor of the device, which is manufactured by Health Beacons.

Nurses on the Front Lines of Medical Plastics Recycling Initiatives

When it comes to recycling medical plastics, hospital nurses are on the front lines: Their engagement is critical to a successful “green transition” in the healthcare sector. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent workshop at the Danish Technological Institute exploring recycling programs...

Medtronic Fires More Claims at Axonics

Medtronic added three more patent infringement claims to its suit against Axonics.

Medtech in a Minute: LivaNova Nixes TMVR, FDA Tackles EtO, and More

Pressed for time? Here's the medtech news you need most, in one minute or less.

3D Printed Casts Offer Patients Customized Solutions for Bone Breaks

The casts, created by Spanish startup Xkelet, are waterproof, itch-proof, easily removed, and can be reused, eliminating the time and cost of recasting with traditional materials.

FDA Takes Action to Reduce EtO Use

FDA is moving forward on recommendations from a public advisory committee meeting earlier this month regarding ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization concerns and facility closures.

Tiny Circuits Made of DNA Used for Cancer Detection

The detection tool was developed by Duke University Researchers and could help ensure that cancer screens and therapies zero in on the right culprits.

Renovia Receives FDA OK for Next Generation Pelvic Digital Therapeutic

The Ieva device uses movement-based sensors and app technology to provide women real-time feedback as they perform their pelvic floor muscle exercises.

Attune Pushing for New Label Indication

The Chicago-based company said it is vying for a new label indication for ensoETM to reduce thermal injury to the esophagus during cardiac ablation procedures. The ensoETM device has FDA clearance for whole body temperature management using the esophageal space.

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