Microbot Medical today announced the successful completion of its pivotal pre-clinical study of its Liberty endovascular robotic surgical system. The study, performed under good laboratory practice (GLP) and essential for the company's investigational device exemption (IDE) submission, took place under rigorous FDA guidelines. The study involved … [Read more...] about Microbot Medical is a step closer to an FDA IDE submission
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Pristine Surgical fully launches single-use arthroscope in the U.S.
Pristine Surgical announced today that it accelerated the launch of its first-of-its-kind Summit 4K single-use surgical arthroscope. Summit combines a 4K single-use surgical arthroscope with the company’s cloud-based software Pristine Connect. The device provides a high-definition image every time. The scope is simple to set up and 100% sterile, … [Read more...] about Pristine Surgical fully launches single-use arthroscope in the U.S.
How Alpine Laser created its medical tube cutting workstation
A partnership with Omron Automation Americas enabled Alpine Laser to create what it describes as an easy-to-support, modular machine for cutting stainless steel medical tubing. Alpine Laser (Bloomington, Minnesota) recently launched its medical-tube-cutting Medicut Pro. Alpine Laser describes the Medicut Pro as a purpose-driven and ultra-fast … [Read more...] about How Alpine Laser created its medical tube cutting workstation
Imagin Medical acquires Trod Medical’s enCage Coil precision ablation system
Imagin Medical this week announced it has acquired Trod Medical's enCage Coil precision ablation system. The company will acquire the enCage Coil for $2.5 million, which will be paid over time once certain developmental milestones are met. There will be an initial payment on the closing of $350,000 and $150,000 of Imagin shares. Of the initial … [Read more...] about Imagin Medical acquires Trod Medical’s enCage Coil precision ablation system
The 24 best medical device innovations of 2022
The Galien Foundation recently announced its nominees of medical device innovations for its 2022 Prix Galien USA awards. There are 24 medical technologies nominated for the annual award this year, up from 18 nominees in 2021. The Galien Foundation’s annual Prix Galien awards highlight devices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical products … [Read more...] about The 24 best medical device innovations of 2022
Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
It’s about figuring out how and where to go with the cardiac ablation and then engineering the best catheter-based delivery device, according to a top Acutus Medical scientist. Cardiac ablation is when a physician intentionally destroys a small amount of tissue in the heart to treat and prevent heart rhythm problems. The procedure creates … [Read more...] about Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
Junkosha honors Creo Medical CTO as the winner of its its Technology Innovator of the Year Awards
Junkosha announced today that it is awarding Creo Medical founder and CTO Chris Hancock with a $25,000 prize as the winner of its inaugural Technology Innovator of the Year Awards. The U.K.-based company has created an advanced energy multimodality instrument developed for flexible endoscopy. According to Junkosha, Creo Medical's technology … [Read more...] about Junkosha honors Creo Medical CTO as the winner of its its Technology Innovator of the Year Awards
What is the difference between two-part and three-part syringes?
Syringes remain an integral part of the medical industry, yet they are often an afterthought in the R&D or production phase. William Foley, Air-Tite Products [Image courtesy of Air-Tite Products] With the wide variety of options available on the market containing fundamental differences in design and composition, can the syringe selection … [Read more...] about What is the difference between two-part and three-part syringes?
Marposs debuts laser measuring system for tubing
Marposs this week launched its Aeroel Extuline laser measuring system for diameter control and flaw detection of opaque or transparent extruded products. The measuring system is designed for products such as medical tubing, glass pipes, sections, and electric cables. It features an on-line diameter measurement and automatically prevents the … [Read more...] about Marposs debuts laser measuring system for tubing
Syneo sold to investment firm
Private equity firm Arcline Investment Management announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Syneo from Rockwood Equity. Syneo is a vertically-integrated machine, tooling and services company focused on the interventional medtech industry as well as specialty “press-fit” printed circuit board applications. Syneo has thousands of … [Read more...] about Syneo sold to investment firm
