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LivaNova Receives FDA Premarket Approval for to treat Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2 weeks 6 days ago

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy approved in the U.S. without complete concentric collapse contraindication or warning language. The next-generation, MRI-compatible device is expected to launch in the first half of 2027, pending FDA supplement review.

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Perfuze Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Millipede88 Aspiration Catheter

2 weeks 6 days ago

Perfuze states the Millipede88 is the first 088 aspiration catheter with patented corrugated technology cleared for standalone direct aspiration — no large-bore intermediary required — backed by independently adjudicated MARRS study data showing a 77% first-pass effect1 in M1 occlusions and 96% delivery success.

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Prodeon Medical FDA 510(k) approved for the Urocross Expander System, a Non-Permanent Retrievable Implant for Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

3 weeks 1 day ago

The Urocross Expander System is designed to remodel the obstructing prostatic lobes during the six-month indwell time and is intentionally retrieved, leaving no permanent foreign material behind.

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Chicken or the Egg: Should Device Interoperability or QMS Interoperability Come First?

3 weeks 3 days ago

To achieve medical Device Interoperability, system boundaries need to be defined, system architecture needs to be aligned, and interfaces and communication protocols need to be established across individual components of the medical device. In some cases, it is as important to design and implement QMS Interoperability as it is to design Device Interoperability.

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FDA Town Hall: FDA’s Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) – Medical Device Risk-Based Inspections

3 weeks 6 days ago

On February 2, 2026, the FDA stopped using the Quality System Inspection Technique (QSIT) for device inspections and began utilizing the inspection process described in the updated Inspection of Medical Device Manufacturers Compliance Program (CP) Manual (CP 7382.850).

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The 510(k) Pathway in 2026: Navigating a Shifting Regulatory and Political Landscape for Medical Devices

3 weeks 6 days ago

A persistent tension exists between the drive for rapid technological advancement, the mandate for government oversight, and the paramount importance of patient safety. It is a foundation for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 510(k) premarket notification process, the primary pathway for new devices to enter the market.

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Philips unveils Rembra CT for acute and high-demand imaging environments

1 month ago

CE Marked and 510(k) pending, Philips says Rembra’s advanced image reconstruction technology delivers up to 106 images per second and a high throughput of up to 270 patients per day [2] to support faster diagnosis by making scans available in near-real time.

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RadNet Acquires Gleamer to Support Position as a Radiology Clinical AI Solutions Leader

1 month ago

According to a company press release, RadNet, Inc. has acquired Gleamer SAS, a leading radiology AI company based in Paris, France. The acquisition will be integrated into DeepHealth, RadNet’s wholly owned subsidiary and further expands DeepHealth’s AI-powered health informatics solutions and services. With more than 130 professionals, Gleamer is a fast growing, cloud-first, radiology AI…

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BD Gets CE Mark for Revello Vascular Covered Stent

1 month ago

The Revello™ Vascular Covered Stent is designed to combine the flexibility of a nitinol self-expanding stent with the radial resistive force tailored for the iliac arteries. Iliac artery disease is a key component in lower‑extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD), and according to a company Press Release, Revello™ can help reduce a substantial disability burden across the EU's aging population.

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