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Abbott and Dexcom are launching the first over-the-counter …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · The new devices could allow the companies to reach about 25 million people in the U.S. with Type 2 diabetes who don’t take insulin, 15 million people who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and an estimated 85 million people who have undiagnosed pre-diabetes, William Blair analyst Margaret Kaczor Andrew said in an interview.
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WEB5 days ago · Merit Medical inks $210M takeover of Cook’s lead management business. Merit predicts the portfolio, which includes devices used in procedures to remove or replace heart rhythm device leads, will add $40 million a year to its sales. By Nick Paul Taylor • …
Apple makes strides in watch-based blood glucose tracking, …
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Apple has developed a proof-of-concept device for needle-free blood glucose monitoring, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Apple’s device would use light to measure glucose levels in interstitial fluid, just below the skin, according to the report. Engineers are developing a prototype device …
Abbott device approval sets up battle with Medtronic, Nevro for ...
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · The procedure is covered by most major insurers. While the devices are expensive, some studies show they can decrease long-term health care costs for patients, Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Narayan Kissoon wrote in an email. Implanting a spinal cord stimulator can cost $32,000 for Medicare and as much as $58,000 for commercial …
Abbott recalls Freestyle Libre 3 sensors due to incorrect glucose ...
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Abbott has recalled a small number of Freestyle Libre 3 sensors distributed in the U.S. in the first half of May, the company said Wednesday. Internal testing found a subset of three lots of the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensors may provide incorrect high glucose readings, the company said. The false readings could lead to incorrect ...
Anatomy of a medical device recall: How defective products can …
WEBOct 18, 2021 · Medical device recalls require speed to ensure patient safety. But the system used to pull defective products with potential risk of serious injury or death is clunky and uncoordinated, and results at times in recalled devices being used by or implanted in …
The top medtech trends in 2024
WEBJan 31, 2024 · Experts said M&A, orthopedic procedure backlogs and emerging cardiac markets were among the top trends to watch in the medical device industry this year. Growing procedure volumes and remaining backlogs for certain surgeries could propel device companies to a successful 2024. JohnnyGreig via Getty Images.
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WEB4 days ago · Route 92 Medical raises $50M to fund global sales of stroke devices. The latest investment extends an earlier funding round, bringing the total raised to $82 million. Novo Holdings, the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk, joined returning investors. By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 24, 2024.
5 takeaways from the FDA’s list of AI-enabled medical devices
WEBNov 7, 2022 · MedTech Dive analyzed FDA data on all of the AI- and machine-learning-enabled devices the agency has authorized to date. Here are five takeaways on the rise of these devices. 1. The number of AI-enabled medical devices has surged in the last five years. Number of approvals and clearances by the Food and Drug Administration per year.