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In this edition of Quick Notes, we look at FDA breakthrough designation for a pulsed ablation system for treatment of atrial fibrillation, an implant to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension, a label expansion for a game-based digital therapeutic device for adolescents with ADHD, and an antigen test to detect the presence of a cancer-causing bacteria. Read More
In this edition of Quick Notes, we look at 510(k) clearances for an at-home intravaginal insemination kit, a fingertip blood collection device, first surgical navigation system for total ankle arthroplasty, a rapid anthrax toxin test, an AI-based chest x-ray triage solution, and an acute kidney injury biomarker test for pediatric use. Read More
The FDA has updated its eSTAR online medical device 510(k) application submission process — which became mandatory as of Oct. 1 — to include additional submission types. Read More
In this edition of Quick Notes, we look at expanded clearance for a smart watch, a retinal camera with designs on uncovering health problems, new software to better track neurological disease and a way to increase radiologists’ efficiency by enabling remote review of MRI scans. Read More
Vivos Therapeutics achieved a first in obtaining FDA clearance of its removable oral appliance for severe obstructive sleep apnea — an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or surgical implants — while Philips Respironics deals with potential overheating issues in its DreamStation 2 CPAP devices. Read More
This edition of Quick Notes highlights a major supplier’s data breach, good news for wearable defibrillator and renal denervation devices, and labeling to remind surgeons about nonapproved mesh products. Read More