News We’re Watching: Medtronic Recall, More Chinese Syringe Woes, Surgical Robot Clearance

This week, Medline announced recalls of tracheal tubes; Eko Health raised $41m in Series D funding; and the US FDA announced participation in collaborative communities focused on brain-computer interface devices and more.

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Medline Industries has recalled six sizes of SubG Endotracheal Tubes with Subglottic Suction and ten kits that contain these devices because the inflation tube and other components may become detached from the main tube.

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First At-Home Test For Multiple STIs Gets FDA Clearance

 
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The Visby Medical Women’s Sexual Health Test is the first over-the-counter test cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration to detect chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis. It delivers results in about 30 minutes.

Quibim Extends Into US Market With FDA Authorization Of QP-Prostate CAD

 

The US FDA's clearance of QP-Prostate CAD positions the company to support US health care providers and growing markets for fusion biopsy and focal therapy, said Quibim CEO and founder Angel Alberich-Bayarri.

Dexcom Eyes US FDA Clearance For 15-Day CGM, But Insurance Coverage Remains Uncertain

 
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Tempering expectations on the immediate market impact for the upgraded continuous glucose monitor, Dexcom notes insurance coverage and pump integrations will take time to finalize.

Sebela’s Miudella Is First Hormone-Free IUD To Win FDA Approval In 40 Years

 
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The device, which uses a flexible frame to ease insertion and minimize the dose of copper, is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Clinical trial lead David Turok said it represents “a real advance” in contraceptive options.

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News We’re Watching: New FDA Approvals For Breast Implant, Colon Cancer Test, Imaging Agent; TAP Expansion, AI Standards

This week, Establishment Labs Holdings announced the FDA gave it premarket approval for Motiva breast implant, Cologuard lands FDA approval for Cologuard Plus and GE HealthCare gets FDA nod for a new imaging agent. The FDA announces another expansion for TAP into ophthalmology and radiology. The AAMI and CTA will join forces to develop standards for AI and ML-enabled health care products.  

News We’re Watching: New OPEQ Head, Constructive Bio Funding Round, Natera Wins Injunction In Patent Suit

This week, the FDA announced a new head of its device evaluation office; synthetic genomics firm Constructive Bio landed $58m in funding; and Natera got a permanent injuction against NeoGenomics Labs' RaDaR assay.

News We’re Watching: Neuralink’s Blindsight Gets FDA Breakthrough Device Tag; FDA Pump Recalls, Guidances; Discure, DeepLook Bolster Coffers

This week, Neuralink announced it received US FDA breakthrough device designation for a device to restore sight; medtechs Discure and DeepLook secured new funding; FDA pump recalls from B. Braun Medical and Fresenius Kabi; Axonics prevails in patent infringement lawsuit with Medtronic; Merit Medical buys Cook Medical for $210m.