Four Device Makers Apply For 2011 New-Technology Add-On Bonus

CMS has received five applications from four device firms for its next round of new-technology add-on payments, including submissions for two products that did not qualify for the extra payment during previous attempts

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Patients With Movement Disorders Will Benefit From Medtronic’s Expanded MRI Labeling For DBS

 
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Medtronic announced it received expanded MRI labeling for its DBS systems, which is critical, given that almost 70% of all DBS-eligible patients will likely need an MRI at some point in their care, says Ashwini Sharan, CMO for Medtronic Neuromodulation.

Podcast: Lung Life AI CEO Shares Regulatory And Reimbursement Journey For Lung Cancer Diagnostic

 

In this episode, Medtech Insight reporter Natasha Barrow speaks to LungLife AI CEO Paul Pagano. Lung Life AI is a US-based AIM-listed medical technology company that has developed a liquid biopsy test for the early detection of lung cancer called Lung LB. Pagano runs through the highlights of Lung Life AI journey to date and its future ambition for a strategic partnership. He also provides advice to similar diagnostic companies seeking reimbursement andcompliance with the US FDA Lab Developed Test ruling.

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Medtronic Posts Solid First-Quarter, Adds Board Members As Elliott Takes Stake

 
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Medtronic beat first-quarter revenue and EPS estimates, raised guidance, and added two board members and special committees as Elliott takes a stake.

Israel Medtech Leader Considers Country’s ‘Early Lab Of The World’ Status

 
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Entrepreneurialism is in the blood of Israel’s medtech innovators, but in a changing medtech world, the local ecosystem must address funding gaps and manufacturing and infrastructure needs. So says Ruti Alon, experienced Israeli medtech leader, investor and co-chair of the Biomed Israel conference.

Even ‘Small’ Leaks After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Raises Stroke Risk, Study Finds

 

A Japanese study of Watchman LAA closure devices found that leaks of any size after implantation raise the risk of stroke. The study comes shortly after the US FDA issued an early alert for the Watchman access systems.