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.
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.
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…
Abbott’s CardioMEMS™ HERO is a compact remote reader that is 60% lighter compared to its previous generation device for heart failure patients with Abbott’s CardioMEMS pulmonary artery pressure sensor.
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.
Biotronik has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Solia CSP S pacing lead, growing access to a solution for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP).
New patient-specific solution expands Catalyst’s portfolio, enabling precise translation of 3D surgical plans into the operating room to reduce steps and increase accuracy .
Trauma and Extremities partnership aligns disciplined approach to portfolio optimization and focuses on delivering long-term value for surgeons and patients
Quantum Surgical and NeuWave Medical, Inc. – both of which share an extensive focus on innovation to improve cancer patients’ outcomes – will operate as subsidiaries of Precision IO Group Inc., the newly created parent company led by medtech veteran Kurt Azarbarzin, who was recently appointed CEO.
Synchfix EVT features an all-in-one system that integrates suture tensioning handles within the implant instrumentation, along with a handle design for one-handed surgical implant deployment.
Commercialization strategy in 2026 and beyond is more than a checklist. It requires a new mindset where cybersecurity is seen as a patient safety imperative, data is treated as a critical strategic asset, and product lifecycle is an intelligent process.
While some wearables may be tailor made for trial use, they face challenges translating to real-world patient applications outside of a stringent trial setting, and vice versa. This creates a unique challenge for med-devs looking to bring their devices out of the trial setting and into patient care.
Rene Zoelfl, Global Industry Advisor for PTC's MedTech practice, shares how intelligent product lifecycle at Fresenius Medical Care connects cross-discipline teams through a digital fabric built on a shared data foundation.