Mela Sciences’ U.S. rollout of its MelaFind melanoma detection device in the first quarter of 2012 will initially be limited to the Northeast, the company says.
The firm, which announced the long-awaited PMA approval of the non-invasive, multi-spectral dermascope on Nov
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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.
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.
SS Innovations announced plans to file a de novo application with the US FDA for its SSi Mantra 3 surgical robot, already approved for marketing in six countries. The Florida-based firm also plans to pursue the CE mark for European commercialization.
While MedTech Europe sharpens its focus on what the EU most urgently needs to advance the medtech market in four targeted measures, the European Commission has also unveiled four priorities for 2025.
One year after the UK mooted the Rules-Based Pathway to give medtechs clarity on what can be expected from an evaluation, the devices industry says UK healthtech assessment and adoption processes are still failing to meet the needs of innovators and patients.
