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A Blood Test for Pain?

Indiana University of Medicine researchers said the test can help identify biomarkers in the blood and could actually help in the fight against opioid abuse.

Another Significant Milestone in the Diabetes Space

Tandem Diabetes Care has received a nod from FDA for the t:slim X2 insulin pump and the approval opens up a new device category – Alternate Controller Enabled Infusion Pumps.

Is J&J Becoming a Surgical Robotics Powerhouse?

In addition to J&J picking up Auris Health for $3.4 billion, Roger Smith, Phd, who follows the surgical robotics market closely, said we could continue to see large medtech companies making acquisitions in the space.

Boston Scientific Launches Sling for Male Stress Urinary Incontinence

The AdVance XP Male Sling System has been redesigned for ease of placement and improved stability, the company noted.

Edwards Set to Acquire Cas Medical Systems for $100M

The two companies worked together to develop a smart cable and software module, which would enable compatibility between the FORE-SIGHT sensor and the HemoSphere platform.

Nuvaira Raises $79M for COPD Treatment Device

The Minneapolis-based company was formerly known as Holaira and raised $42 million in 2014.

Acutus ‘Uncovers’ AcQMap’s Effectiveness with Trial Data

Acutus Medical originally received a nod from FDA in 2017 and a CE mark in 2016 for the AcQMap cardiac imaging technology.

Zimmer Biomet Shifts to Offense in 2019

After spending 2018 dealing with quality control remediation and supply chain issues, Zimmer Biomet expects to return to market growth by 2020.

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.

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.

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.