Dirty Scopes Are Still a Big Problem
FDA-mandated studies indicate higher than expected levels of contamination on duodenoscopes after reprocessing.
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Obalon Explores Financial and Strategic Alternatives
The move comes about a week after the San Diego-based company revealed it would cut 50% of its workforce.
Purified Fat Could Be an Alternative to Breast Implants
Solana Beach, CA-based Puregraft has developed a technology that would use a person’s own fat for breast augmentation or restructuring.
Reflow Brings Wingman to Clinical Studies
The San Clemente, CA-based company said it has completed enrollment for its Wing-IT IDE.
TAVR Puts the Swagger Back in Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones frontman’s recent procedure has brought a great deal of awareness to the TAVR market, which could be beneficial to device makers in the space.
Beware of Illegally Marketed Concussion Tech
FDA warns the public not to use devices or apps marketed to consumers that claim to help assess, diagnose, or manage head injuries.
Spry Health Keeps Tight Focus with Loop
The Palo Alto, CA-based company has received FDA clearance for a wearable that can remotely monitor patients with chronic diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allowing the detection of early signs of deterioration before symptoms are noticeable.
Osso VR Brings Surgical Training Tech to Europe
A fast-growing company known for its virtual reality surgical training program has expanded into the European market.
Spinoff Complete: Alcon Now Stands on Its Own
Alcon performed extremely well on the market trading at $57.81 a share, giving the eye-care company a value of nearly $29 billion.
GE Healthcare in AI Collaboration with ACR
The company said that it will integrate its Edison platform with the American College of Radiology, Artificial Intelligence-Lab.
An Orthopedic Surgeon Wasn’t Satisfied with Available Implants—So He Decided to 3D Print His Own
A cervical interbody spacer’s roughened porous surfaces and other unique features effectively engage bone and promote healing.
Could Device-guided Breathing Be Effective for PTSD Patients?
Researchers from Emory University presented results from the study at the American Physiological Society’s annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2019 in Orlando, Fla.
Signum Surgical Picks up €3.6M to Help Develop BioHealx
The Galway, Ireland-based company’s technology is a minimally invasive approach toward treating anal fistula.
France Bans Textured Breast Implants
France banned several types of textured breast implants Friday as a precautionary measure. The implants are suspected of causing a rare form of cancer.
A Medtech IPO Worth Doing Cartwheels Over
Silk Road Medical CEO Erica Rogers performed one of her legendary cartwheels Thursday during the company's closing bell ceremony. The company's IPO shot up 81% on its opening day, raising $120 million.