FDA recalls Abbott’s HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device after 2 deaths
The FDA Class I recall was issued due to issues with the seal interface between the LVAD inflow cannula and the apical cuff. Image Credit: Michael Vi / Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tagged a recall of Abbott’s HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as Class I, the most serious […]
Podcast #2: Doing Digital Deals in Life Sciences | Information Governance
Welcome to the second of five episodes in our podcast series “Digital Deals in Life Sciences – What Makes Them Different?” Transactions involving digital assets are becoming an increasing focus for pharmaceutical companies. In this series, life sciences industry M&A veteran and Sterling Technology board advisor John Easton will discuss how these differ from traditional […]
Study finds intravascular imaging effective for imaging the brain
Researchers were able to image the anterior and posterior circulation of the brain, whilst capturing a spectrum of neurovascular pathologies. Credit: Shutterstock / Triff US-based intravascular imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) company, Spryte Medical, has announced the publication of the first clinical study of its neuro Optical Coherence Tomography (nOCT) technology and its ability to […]
Radiomics research identifies new imaging markers in laryngeal cancer
A study from Newcastle University in the UK has shown how AI can improve the outcomes and treatment of laryngeal cancer. Credit: PonyWang via Getty Images. A research team at Newcastle University in the UK and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will initiate a 250-patient study after research showed how AI can improve […]
Labcorp launches first trimester preeclampsia screening test
Labcorp’s test is particularly relevant for all pregnant individuals. Credit: Primeiya/Shutterstock.com. Global life sciences company Labcorp has launched its first trimester screening test for assessing preeclampsia risk during pregnancy in the US. The new screening test, which needs to be conducted between 11 and 14 weeks of gestation, is designed to assess the risk of […]
Butterfly Network launches iQ+ Bladder in US
The Butterfly iQ+ Bladder comprises an iQ+ Bladder probe, streamlined software, compact rolling cart, among others. Credit: Business Wire/Butterfly Network, inc. Butterfly Network has announced the launch of iQ+ Bladder, its first specialty product tailored for the bladder scanning market in the US. The iQ+ Bladder leverages the company’s Ultrasound-on-Chip technology to provide a comprehensive […]
Boston Scientific on the importance of positive company culture at Cork facility
Credit: Sundry Photography/shutterstock.com. Boston Scientific first made a home in Ireland in 1994 and today stands as the largest life sciences employer in Ireland. With a workforce of more than 6,000 people across three locations at Cork, Galway and Clonmel, every year the company exports more than 12 million medical devices from the Emerald Isle. […]
Atraverse receives approval for HOTWIRE Device
The system is expected to enhance patient outcomes and simplify procedural processes. Credit: Motortion Films/Shutterstock.com. Atraverse Medical has received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its HOTWIRE left-heart access device, which is intended to streamline workflows for physicians treating cardiovascular disease. The approval marks a step ahead towards commercialising the company’s left-heart […]
SPR Therapeutics reports positive data for PNS pain relief device
A proportion of those who undergo total knee arthroplasty experience chronic pain in the joint long after surgery. Image credit: Shutterstock/PopTika. SPR Therapeutics has reported positive results from a trial investigating its peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) device to help knee replacement patients experiencing chronic knee pain. The prospective trial investigated US-based SPR Therapeutics’ SPRINT PNS […]
Owlet secures UK certification for Dream Sock infant monitoring device
The device is suitable for infants aged 0-18 months. Credit: Praisaeng via Shutterstock. Owlet has secured the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) certification from a recognised UK-approved body for its Dream Sock device for monitoring infants’ vital signs. The certification complements the recent CE Mark certification for the medical-grade infant monitoring technology, allowing Owlet to reach […]