Abbott ramps up Libre 3 production amid shortages
Sep 20, 2024 · MedTech industry news. “Essentially, some patients are seeing delays in their scripts getting filled at certain U.S. retail pharmacies due to a low on-shelf inventory, and while there are likely some minor supply issues causing these script delays, demand also has been very strong as Abbott continues to gain share in the U.S.,” Marcus wrote on Thursday.
Establishment Labs wins FDA approval for Motiva breast implants
Sep 30, 2024 · Dive Brief: Establishment Labs received Food and Drug Administration approval for its Motiva breast implants for primary and revision breast augmentation.; Motiva is the first new breast implant to receive U.S. premarket approval since 2013, according to Establishment Labs’ Thursday announcement.
The number of AI medical devices has spiked in the past decade
Oct 9, 2024 · The number of medical devices with artificial intelligence technology has risen sharply in the past decade. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized 950 AI or machine learning-enabled devices as of Aug. 7, 2024, according to the agency’s database. While the FDA authorized the first AI-enabled device in 1995, the number of …
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The top medtech trends in 2024
Jan 31, 2024 · Several Wall Street analysts also pointed to pulsed field ablation (PFA) as an emerging market to watch this year. Medtronic announced the first Food and Drug Administration approval for a PFA system in December, and Boston Scientific recently said it got the green light for its system, launching what is expected to be a competitive space for the next several years as other top companies join ...
Stryker adds devices to remove brain tumors, clots with Nico buy
Sep 23, 2024 · Dive Brief: Stryker has struck its fourth takeover in as many months, acquiring Nico Corporation to add minimally invasive solutions for brain tumor removal and stroke care to its portfolio.; Nico sells devices for navigating through the brain, visualizing the organ, removing tumors and clots and collecting tissue.
Top medtech conferences in 2025 | MedTech Dive
Oct 1, 2024 · J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. TBD San Francisco. The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is one of the industry’s largest events. Executives from medical device, hospital and pharmaceutical companies provide insights on their recent financial performance and developments to watch in the year ahead.
Baxter ups IV fluid allocations amid supply shortages
Oct 10, 2024 · Baxter said Wednesday it would increase allocation levels of certain IV fluids as the U.S. manages supply shortages after the company’s largest manufacturing plant was damaged by Hurricane Helene.. The company increased allocation levels of its “highest demand” IV fluids from 40% to 60% for direct customers and from 10% to 60% for distributors, effective Wednesday, according to the update.
Dexcom prices first over-the-counter glucose monitor
Aug 26, 2024 · Dive Brief: Diabetes technology company Dexcom began sales of its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on Monday.; The device, called Stelo, will cost $89 for a monthly subscription or $99 for a one-time order of two sensors.
Baxter closes dialysis solutions facility due to Hurricane Helene ...
Sep 30, 2024 · Dive Insight: The category 4 hurricane made landfall in Florida on Thursday and has left millions without power. On Monday morning, The Associated Press reported that the death toll had risen to more than 100 people across six states.. Baxter’s North Cove facility in Marion, North Carolina, makes dialysis solutions and IV fluids, and is the company’s largest manufacturing facility.