Will AI Play a Large Role for Edwards in 2019?
Edwards might be primarily known for its TAVR systems, but the company has been making some interesting forays into the artificial intelligence realm.
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A New Way to Model the Heart Valve
University of Texas Engineers have developed a noninvasive way to simulate repairs to the heart's mitral valve allowing surgeons to provide patient-specific treatments.
Real-World Data on Medtronic's Lung Cancer Device Is Promising
The NAVIGATE study evaluating electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) procedures using the superDimension navigation system to aid in lung cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment.
GammaTile Therapy Gives Brain Tumor Patients Another Option
The Tempe, AZ-based company has raised $10M in a series A to help further commercialize the Gamma Tile, surgically targeted radiation therapy for patients with brain tumors.
Stryker's Mako Sales Were 'Super Impressive' in Q4
Stryker reported strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2018 with a record number of robots installed and a healthy order book going into 2019.
A New Collaboration Could Be Key in the Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Biodesix and MRM are the latest diagnostic firms to enter into a partnership geared at the early detection of lung cancer.
Ekso Bionics Steps Up to Develop Exoskeleton Market in Asia
A $100M joint venture is expected to improve access to advanced rehabilitation technologies for Chinese stroke and spinal cord injury patients.
Are You Up to the $200K Challenge?
The Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center is hosting its annual startup competition to identify disruptive medtech and biotech companies. Up to 20 finalists will become eligible to win a share the $200,000 purse of sponsor-provided, in-kind services.
C2N Launches Trial for Alzheimer’s Detection Test
In addition, the company said it has received a breakthrough device designation for the test, which predicts amyloid PET scan results in patients.
Boston Sci’s BPH Treatment Effective in Preserving Sexual Function After 4 Years
The Marlborough, MA-based company’s device treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, and was obtained when it acquired NxThera for $406 million.
Medtronic Launches Mazor X Stealth Edition for Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery
Co-developed by Medtronic and the recently acquired Mazor Robotics, the system represents a unique marriage between robotics and navigation.
New Imaging Tool Gives Greater View of Capillaries
The imaging process was developed by a team of researchers from Northwestern University and could help lead to the early diagnosis of disease.
Using Immersive Virtual Reality Software for Surgical Education
How surgeons are using virtual reality technology to simulate digital operating rooms and complex medical procedures to improve patient outcomes.
Zimmer Biomet Heats Up Surgical Robotics with New FDA Nod
The Warsaw, IN-based company has received clearance for the ROSA Knee System to be used in robotically-assisted total knee replacement procedures.
Endologix’s CE Mark for Nellix is Suspended
The suspension follows the Irvine, CA-based company’s voluntary recall of the device earlier this month.