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healthcare13 hours ago•0 min saved

Siemens Healthineers Halts General Ultrasound Sales to Focus on Cardiovascular Procedures

Siemens Healthineers has ceased sales of general imaging ultrasound systems, effective October 12, 2026, to concentrate resources on procedural imaging and cardiovascular care. The move aims to leverage strengths in intracardiac echocardiography and AI while exiting a competitive market where the company lacks scale. Existing customers will continue to receive full support, and the company will retain its cardiovascular-focused ultrasound portfolio.

via Cardiovascular Business|

#cardiovascular #healthcare #medical-devices

health19 days ago•4 min saved

FDA Panel Split on Galleri Blood Test Amid Mixed Trial Data

A divided FDA advisory panel narrowly endorsed the Galleri blood test, which screens for over 50 cancer types, despite concerns about its efficacy. The test costs nearly $1,000 and is not yet approved, with final FDA decisions expected in coming months.

via The Washington Post|

#cancer-screening #fda-regulation #grail-inc

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Flexible Diamond Membranes Spark Piezoelectric Electricity

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong demonstrated that ultrathin, flexible polycrystalline diamond membranes generate a measurable piezoelectric voltage when bent, due to grain-boundary–induced polarization. This overturns a century-old belief that diamond cannot produce electricity and could enable self-powered sensors, tiny energy systems, and implantable medical devices, advancing diamond from passive support to active electrical material.

via Science Daily|

#diamond #energy-harvesting #materials-science

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Cyberattack cripples Boston Scientific operations, shipments stall and stock slides

Boston Scientific disclosed a cyberattack that disrupted access to its information systems and shipment services, delaying orders and leaving restoration timelines unclear; the news pushed the stock down about 4.5% as analysts warned that it could take weeks to resume normal operations and protect near-term sales.

via CNBC|

#boston-scientific #business #cyberattack

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Tiny maggots, big healing: maggot therapy in modern wound care

Maggot therapy uses medicinal maggots to selectively remove dead tissue from wounds, offering a painless, potentially cheaper alternative for patients who can’t undergo surgery; though FDA-cleared and used by some centers, adoption is limited by reimbursement gaps, limited high-quality data, and the “yuck factor.”

via NBC News|

#fda-cleared #health #healthcare-costs

health7 months ago•5 min saved

From Test to Therapy: At-Home Sleep Checks Fast-Track CPAP Treatment

At-home sleep apnea tests offer an affordable, FDA-cleared route to diagnosis with a clinician-reviewed report, enabling a fast start to CPAP therapy; CPAP machines are now smaller and quieter, often improving sleep, energy and mood, and even relationships, with Sleep Week promotions and store credits encouraging the at-home option.

via USA Today|

#at-home-test #cpap #health

business7 months ago•12 min saved

Danaher to Buy Masimo for $180/Share in a $9.9B Acquisition

Danaher will acquire Masimo for $180 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $9.9 billion. The boards have approved the transaction, Masimo will become a standalone business unit and brand within Danaher’s Diagnostics segment, and the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

via Business Wire|

#acquisition #business #danaher

business7 months ago•4 min saved

Danaher eyes Masimo in near-$10 billion takeover

Danaher is closing in on a roughly $10 billion deal to acquire Masimo, a leading medical-device maker, signaling a major expansion of its health-technology portfolio.

via Financial Times|

#business #danaher #healthcare

technology8 months ago•14 min saved

AI in the OR raises safety alarms as malfunctions and lawsuits mount

Reuters documents safety concerns with AI-enabled medical devices, notably Johnson & Johnson’s Acclarent TruDi Navigation System, which added AI in 2021 and is tied to malfunctions and injuries, including misidentified anatomy and strokes, with several lawsuits alleging AI contributed to harm. The FDA reports thousands of AI-powered device alerts and dozens of recalls as regulators struggle to keep pace with rapid AI adoption in medicine, highlighting ongoing questions about safety and oversight as AI expands in the field.

via Reuters|

#ai-in-medicine #fda-oversight #medical-devices

business9 months ago•5 min saved

Boston Scientific to Acquire Penumbra for $14.5 Billion, Expanding Stroke Tech

Boston Scientific signed a cash-and-stock deal to acquire Penumbra for about $14.5 billion, valuing Penumbra at $374 per share and aiming to close later this year pending approvals. Penumbra’s portfolio spans neurovascular and vascular devices, including thrombectomy systems, potentially broadening Boston Scientific’s growth in high-potential markets. Financing consists of roughly 73% cash and 27% stock, with an expected near-term EPS dilution followed by accretion as synergies materialize.

via MassDevice|

#boston-scientific #business #medical-devices

business9 months ago•11 min saved

Boston Scientific set to buy Penumbra for $14.5B, expanding vascular devices portfolio

Boston Scientific plans to acquire Penumbra for about $14.5 billion in cash and stock, gaining Penumbra’s thrombectomy and embolization devices to broaden its vascular portfolio. The deal values Penumbra at $374 per share and is expected to close in 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, with Penumbra generating about $1.4 billion in revenue for 2025. Analysts say the price is fair and the acquisition aligns with a trend of medtech consolidation.

via MedTech Dive|

#boston-scientific #business #manda

health-and-wellness9 months ago•3 min saved

Understanding Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Its Benefits

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) involves using devices to send electrical pulses to the vagus nerve, which can be done invasively or through skin patches, and is used for conditions like epilepsy and cluster headaches. While some users report benefits such as increased energy and improved sleep, scientific evidence is limited, and the effectiveness of these devices remains uncertain, with some experts suggesting placebo effects may play a role.

via Financial Times|

#alternative-therapy #health-and-wellness #medical-devices

health10 months ago•1 min saved

FDA replaces veteran OTC drugs regulator

The FDA has removed Theresa Michele, the longtime director of the Office of Nonprescription Drugs, from her position and transferred her to a leadership role in the medical devices center, amid recent leadership changes at the agency.

via statnews.com|

#fda #fda-leadership-change #health

business1 year ago•2 min saved

US Prepares Tariffs on Robotics and Medical Devices

The Trump administration has initiated investigations under Section 232 into imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and medical devices, potentially leading to new tariffs aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign supplies, especially in critical sectors like healthcare and industrial equipment.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #imports #medical-devices

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Verily Shifts Focus from Medical Devices to AI-Driven Healthcare

Verily, Alphabet's life sciences division, is shutting down its medical device program to focus more on AI and data infrastructure, amid ongoing cost-cutting and layoffs across the company as it shifts resources towards artificial intelligence development.

via TechCrunch|

#ai #alphabet #business