Medtech

Roche’s cobas® Respiratory 4-flex wins FDA nod for customisable, multi-virus PCR testing.

Designed for use with cobas® 5800, 6800, and 8800 systems, the cobas Respiratory 4-flex assay simultaneously detects and differentiates SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV, leveraging TAGS technology and digital reflex capabilities to enhance diagnostic precision and efficiency....

Medtronic Targets Renal and Hepatic Arteries in Groundbreaking SPYRAL GEMINI Pilot Study

Sandeep Brar, Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory at Medtronic, shares insights on the scientific rationale, catheter design, and the future of multi-organ denervation in managing hypertension. ...

The FDA Is Phasing Out Animal Testing. Our Replacements Must Catch Up Fast.

In April, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to dramatically reduce animal testing at U.S. health agencies. The FDA followed with a commitment to phase out animal studies in areas like monoclonal antibody development, favoring in vitro systems and artificial intelligence instead. ...

Advanced MedTech Drives Patient-Centred Innovation in Urology Across Asia

In conversation with MedTech Spectrum, Mr. Wong Yau Chung, Group CEO of Advanced MedTech Holdings, shares how the company is advancing kidney stone care, laser technologies, and digital platforms to address emerging urological challenges. ...

Vietnam Advances Paediatric Neurosurgery with Robotic SEEG Milestone at Vinmec

Dr. Truong Van Tri discusses Vietnam’s first robot-assisted SEEG procedure in a 9-year-old with drug-resistant epilepsy—highlighting precision innovation, local expertise, and a national vision for epilepsy care. ...

Olympus Supports American Lung Association’s New Lung Nodule Education Campaign Ahead of World Lung Cancer Day

Initiative aims to reduce anxiety and improve patient understanding after lung nodule detection, offering clear resources and guidance to support informed decisions and early intervention. ...

Demetra Launches Global Spine Division Following Strategic Acquisition of OrthoFundamentals

With the formation of Demetra Spine and recent acquisitions in the US and Europe, Demetra accelerates its mission to revolutionise spinal surgery through infection-reducing, single-use technologies designed for minimally invasive, value-based care....

ELIXIR MD Expands into Australia and New Zealand with Exclusive Launch of Breakthrough Facial Surgery Device

In partnership with High Tech Medical Pty Ltd., ELIXIR MD brings its proprietary ELIXIR MD™ device and advanced perioperative protocols to one of the world’s fastest-growing aesthetic surgery markets, redefining post-operative care and patient recovery outcomes. ...

MiRus Secures NTAP Approval from CMS for Breakthrough EUROPA® Cervical Spine System

Awarded for its proprietary MoRe® alloy-based 2.9 mm rod, the EUROPA® PCF System offers a low-profile, high-strength solution for cervical and upper thoracic spine surgery—now eligible for Medicare reimbursement under the New Technology Add-on Payment programme. ...

MAGENTIQ EYE Secures Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion of AI-Powered Colonoscopy Platform

Led by aMoon, the round fuels development of advanced GI diagnostics and supports global rollout of MAGENTIQ-COLO™, the FDA- and CE-cleared solution enhancing real-time polyp detection and analysis during colonoscopy procedures. ...