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Surgery and Surgical Robotics

TransEnterix, Inc. Announces First Sale of ALF-XⓇ Surgical Robotic System

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: TRXC), a medical device company that is pioneering the use of robotics to improve minimally invasive surgery, today announced the first global sale of its ALF-XⓇ Surgical Robotic System to Humanitas...

August 2, 2016

Diagnostics & Healthcare News

FDA Approval for Wireless-Enabled InPen Insulin Pen & Mobile App

Companion Medical said today it won FDA 510(k) approval for its wireless-enabled InPen insulin pen and mobile application. The InPen is designed to connect to smartphones via bluetooth and send data back, including insulin dosage and timing, the company said. The...

August 2, 2016

Diagnostics & Healthcare News

I Desperately Need a New Heart… Should My Doctor Game The Transplant Wait List?

Imagine your heart can no longer pump enough blood to your vital organs. Even minimal exercise tires you out, and you’re often short of breath when lying flat. Your lungs are accumulating fluid. Your kidneys and liver are impaired. You’ve...

August 2, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Study Links Deep Space Radiation to Cardiovascular Health Dangers for Apollo Astronauts

Heading into space can be dangerous for many reasons. But new research examines how it could affect one’s cardiovascular health —and warns astronauts who venture into the deep space against going too far. New research from a NASA-affiliated team shows...

August 2, 2016

Surgery and Surgical Robotics

The Future of Robotic Surgery: Snake-Like Robot That Glides Into Orifices 

Letting a snake-like robot glide into your mouth and down your throat may sound a bit alarming. Letting such a robot glide into any of your other orifices may sound more alarming still. But the Flex Robotic System from Medrobotics,...

August 1, 2016

Surgery and Surgical Robotics

Scandal Over Tainted Olympus Scopes Renews Call For Tougher Requirements on Medical Device Warnings

A U.S. lawmaker is renewing his push for Congress to toughen requirements on medical device warnings, calling Olympus Corp.’s 2013 decision against issuing a broad alert to U.S. hospitals about scope-related superbug outbreaks “despicable.” Rep. Ted Lieu, a Democrat from...

August 1, 2016

Diagnostics & Healthcare News

How IBM Enables YOU to Help Fight Zika and Other Devastating Infections… Using Your Phone

IBM IBM -0.37% today announced that as part of its Impact Grants Program, it will be donating its technology and expertise to help fight Zika virus. Working with Brazil’s Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), a research institution affiliated with the Brazilian Ministry...

August 1, 2016

Biologics, Wound Care, Infection Prevention

Derma Sciences acquires BioD for $21.3m

Derma Sciences (NSDQ:DSCI) said today it is buying regenerative medicine developer BioD for $21.3 million up front, with the possibility of an additional $56.5 million. The deal between Princeton, N.J.-based Derma Sciences and Cordova, Tenn.-based BioD includes regulatory milestone payments up to $30 million...

July 29, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Stryker Voluntarily Recalled 167 Angiographic Catheters 

Stryker Sustainability Solutions voluntarily recalled 167 of its Angiodynamics Soft Vu Omni Flush angiographic catheters. The company received reports of the tip of the catheter separating from the main body, which could lead to loss of device function, surgical intervention...

July 29, 2016