MedTech News Briefs | April 22nd, 2024

  1. GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited unveils a new corneal topography solution suitable for patients as young as four, presented at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Developed with support from Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation’s Incu-Bio Programme, the solution, named K-Shape, aims to enhance eye care by offering efficient, accurate, and personalized diagnostics, aligning with WHO’s 2030 targets for effective eye care coverage.
  2. Caranx Medical successfully conducted its inaugural robotic-assisted transcatheter aortic valve implantation, marking a milestone in innovative healthcare. The achievement, led by a collaborative effort, highlights the potential of intelligent robots guided by AI, as Caranx aims to revolutionize various endovascular procedures beyond aortic valve replacement.
  3. Polymer Medical Inc., founded by industry veterans Benjamin Harp and Tom Rybicki, is poised to offer contract injection molding and assembly services for healthcare and biosciences clients, focusing on critical drug delivery systems, medical disposables, and specialty packaging. With a growing demand for medical polymers and an emphasis on quality management systems meeting ISO standards, Polymer Medical aims to elevate competition and quality in the industry from its newly refurbished plant in Orchard Park, NY.
  4. UK-based startup ReadyGo Diagnostics has partnered with Porex to scale up production of its ReadyGo Sampler diagnostic testing device, offering a user-friendly alternative to traditional swab-based sample collection protocols. The collaboration leverages Porex’s collection media for precision and reproducibility, with production conducted in Porex facilities in the US and Mexico, enabling adaptation to various sample types and applications.
  5. GE HealthCare has launched the Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound systems, integrating AI to enhance women’s health imaging by expediting exam times and providing clearer diagnostic images. These systems feature AI-driven tools like SonoLyst for fetal anatomy identification, SonoPelvicFloor for pelvic floor assessments, and Fibroid Mapping for fibroid documentation, aiming to simplify and accelerate exams while delivering greater consistency and accuracy for better health outcomes in women.

Sources

  1. https://www.med-technews.com/news/latest-medtech-news/good-vision-unveils-k-shape-corneal-topographer-at-the-international-exhibition-of-inventions-of-geneva/
  2. https://www.massdevice.com/caranx-performs-first-tavi-procedure-surgical-robot/ 
  3. https://infomeddnews.com/polymer-medical-launches-in-western-new-york-by-two-industry-leaders/ 
  4. https://www.mddionline.com/ivd/porex-partners-with-uk-based-diagnostics-startup
  5. https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/ge-ai-ultrasound-systems

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