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MedTech News Briefs | June 10th, 2024
B-Secur and Galen Data have partnered to advance cardiac health monitoring technology. This collaboration integrates B-Secur’s HeartKey ECG algorithms with Galen Data’s cloud platform, enhancing real-time cardiac monitoring and data management for device manufacturers, aiming to revolutionize patient care in the growing cardiac monitoring market. Microbot Medical has received FDA approval to begin its pivotal…
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Human-Centered Design for Medical Devices: A Path to Innovation and User Satisfaction
Designing medical devices goes beyond merely solving a problem; it encompasses the entire spectrum of manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and user-focused innovation. Human-centered design (HCD) is crucial in this process, significantly enhancing safety, user experience, and overall device effectiveness. This approach ensures that the devices not only meet technical and regulatory standards but also address the…
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MedTech News Briefs | June 3rd, 2024
An international research team led by the University of Turku has identified the brain network responsible for stuttering, pinpointing key regions such as the putamen, amygdala, and claustrum. Their findings suggest that stuttering, whether developmental or caused by neurological conditions like stroke, is linked to changes in this common brain network, offering new avenues for…
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MedTech News Briefs | May 27th, 2024
GE HealthCare and Medis Medical Imaging have partnered to enhance precision care for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease (CAD) through the development and commercialization of the Medis Quantitative Flow Ratio (Medis QFR). This non-invasive diagnostic tool, integrated into GE HealthCare’s interventional cardiology portfolio, aims to improve clinical outcomes by accurately assessing coronary physiology and…
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MedTech News Briefs | May 6th, 2024
GC Aesthetics introduces the LUNA XT micro-textured anatomical breast implant, touted as the world’s first to receive approval under the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR). The company emphasizes its commitment to women’s healthcare and safety, highlighting the implant’s advanced features such as microtextured surface, cohesive silicone gel, and high-performance shell, positioning it as a…
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Market Research for Medical Devices: Driving Success Through Informed Strategies
Are you gearing up to venture into the world of medical device startups? Congratulations on embarking on a journey filled with innovation, impact, and endless possibilities. But before you dive headfirst into product development, marketing strategies, and regulatory hurdles, there’s one crucial aspect you simply can’t afford to overlook: research. Importance of Research¹ Research is…
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MedTech News Briefs | April 29th, 2024
Annoviant secured a $2.99 million NIH grant, along with matching funds from investors, to advance its TxGuard pulmonary-valved conduit for pediatric heart disease. The technology, resistant to calcification and thrombosis, aims to provide durable pulmonary valved grafts that adapt and regenerate alongside patients, minimizing the need for multiple re-operations over their lifetime. Exo has expanded…
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MedTech News Briefs | April 22nd, 2024
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…
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Proof of Concept Prototype: Bringing Your Medical Device Vision to Life
As you embark on the path of bringing your ideas to fruition, the concept of a “proof of concept prototype” emerges as a pivotal tool in the development process. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the intricacies of prototype creation, from understanding different types of prototypes to techniques for building a proof of concept…
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MedTech News Briefs | April 15th, 2024
A groundbreaking clinical trial at the University of Galway has successfully tested a less invasive approach to heart bypass surgery, relying solely on non-invasive cardiac-CT scan images and HeartFlow’s AI-powered blood flow analysis. Published in the European Heart Journal, the trial demonstrates the feasibility and safety of bypass surgery without invasive catheterization, offering comparable outcomes…
