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Medtronic receives US FDA approval for Inceptiv closed-loop spinal cord stimulator

Closed-loop sensing capability instantly and automatically adjusts therapy while treating chronic pain...

PolyU forms global partnership with Zeiss to accelerate market penetration of myopia control technology

Deepening cooperation to combat progressive myopia for the benefit of children around the world...

ModMed & Medtronic collaborate to drive colonoscopies using AI

AI capabilities of GI genius by Medtronic will help save detection time by providing real-time integration ...

Johnson & Johnson to acquire Shockwave Medical for $13.1 B

Acquisition will boost J&J’s MedTech cardiovascular portfolio...

Medtronic announces US FDA approval of Evolut TAVR system for symptomatic SAS treatment

To leverage market-leading valve performance with the addition of larger windows to facilitate coronary access...

Bayer and Thermo Fisher collaborate to increase patient access to precision cancer medicines

Bayer AG and Thermo Fisher Scientific have announced the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based companion diagnostic assays (CDx) together...

WHO launches new guidance on use of targeted NGS tests for diagnosis of drug-resistant TB

The WHO TB sequencing portal will greatly contribute to the collective understanding of mutations in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome and their association with drug resistance...

eGenesis announces world’s first transplant of human-compatible engineered organ

The eGenesis donor kidney (EGEN-2784) used for this procedure is the company’s lead candidate for kidney transplant and carries three classes of genetic modifications. ...

FDA Panel Endorses Abbott's TriClip for Tricuspid Regurgitation Treatment

In a decisive vote, experts highlight the benefits of the minimally invasive device, paving the way for potential FDA approval and offering new hope to patients with limited treatment options....

FDA Reveals Revolutionary Overhaul of Quality Management System Regulations for Medical Devices in Pursuit of Global Harmonization

In a significant stride towards harmonization with international standards, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the issuance of a final rule amending the Quality System (QS) Regulation, titled "Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)," on January 31, 2024. ...