Columbia U. Researchers Develop Smartphone HIV, Syphilis Test February 5, 2015 The dongle plugs into a phone’s audio jack and replicates an ELISA assay. Read More
Koning Gets FDA Green Light for 3D Breast Imaging System February 5, 2015 The system images the entire breast with a single scan and provides increased patient comfort. Read More
FDA-backed Consortium Awards Three Grants to Pediatric Devicemakers February 4, 2015 PPMDC helps turn promising ideas into commercial devices for children, addressing an unmet need. Read More
Medtronic’s Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Wins FDA Nod February 4, 2015 Previously available via a humanitarian device exemption, the device but showed safety and efficacy in new studies. Read More
FDA Approves First Tissue Adhesive for Internal Use February 4, 2015 TissuGlu is used to connect abdominal tissue flaps. Read More
Boston Scientific Launches, Implants First Extended Longevity ICD February 3, 2015 The company claims its ICD delivers double the battery capacity of other ICDs. Read More
T2 Biosystems and Canon to Develop Rapid Lyme Disease Test February 3, 2015 The test could provide results in hours, instead of weeks for a blood culture. Read More
MedShape Gets FDA Nod for 3D-Printed Bunion Correction System February 3, 2015 The FastForward Bone Tether Plate is part of the FastForward Bunion Correction System. Read More
Fenner Acquires Charter Medical for $29.9 Million February 2, 2015 Charter’s devices are used to collect, process, store and filter biological and bioprocessing fluids. Read More
FDA Gives Green Light to ev3’s Protégé GPS Self-Expanding Stent System February 2, 2015 The stent is for opening leg arteries that have narrowed due to formation of plaque. Read More
Medtronic Gets CE Mark for Larger Expanding Valves February 2, 2015 The CoreValve Evolut R System is now available in three sizes: 23 mm, 26 mm and 29 mm. Read More
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics and Quotient Limited for Transfusion Diagnostics Pact January 30, 2015 OCD will market Quotient’s MosaiQ transfusion diagnostic worldwide. Read More