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Nearly half of the world's exposed medical devices are located in the U.S., highlighting significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector.

European Commission Publishes Action Plan on Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

The European Commission's Action Plan seeks to enhance cybersecurity in the healthcare sector in response to rising cyber threats.

The Action Plan addresses interdependencies within the healthcare ecosystem, impacting not just providers but also pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

The Trade War Poses a Threat to Canadian Health Care | The Walrus

A possible trade war could severely impact Canada's health care system through increased costs and disruption of medical device supplies.

How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after a major recall

Philips is focusing on healthcare innovations and leveraging AI to redefine its business model for the future.

FDA's promised guidance on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias

Pulse oximeters show racial bias, with readings less reliable for Black patients, leading to delayed treatments and worsening health outcomes.

Endless possibilities of a digital stethoscope

Lapsi Health's innovative digital stethoscope aims to improve patient care through technology integration in medical devices.

14,000 medical devices are online, unsecured and vulnerable

Nearly half of the world's exposed medical devices are located in the U.S., highlighting significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector.

European Commission Publishes Action Plan on Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

The European Commission's Action Plan seeks to enhance cybersecurity in the healthcare sector in response to rising cyber threats.

The Action Plan addresses interdependencies within the healthcare ecosystem, impacting not just providers but also pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

The Trade War Poses a Threat to Canadian Health Care | The Walrus

A possible trade war could severely impact Canada's health care system through increased costs and disruption of medical device supplies.

How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after a major recall

Philips is focusing on healthcare innovations and leveraging AI to redefine its business model for the future.

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F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

FDA has recalled many specialized employees involved in food safety and medical device review after recent layoffs.

FDA staff reviewing Musk's Neuralink among latest federal firings, sources say

FDA layoffs affect the review process for Neuralink's brain-computer interface device applications.

Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that

The FDA proposes extra data requirements for pulse oximeter efficacy in patients of color due to racial biases in medical technology.

Lawmakers Seek Inquiry of F.D.A. Device Chief's Potential Conflicts

Concerns over potential conflicts of interest regarding FDA's Dr. Jeffrey Shuren's role and his wife's position in medical device law.

He Regulated Medical Devices. His Wife Represented Their Makers.

Dr. Jeffrey E. Shuren's FDA career was marked by both record device approvals and significant ethical concerns due to his industry's connections.

The FDA calls them recalls,' yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use

The term 'recall' can be misleading as it may not mean removal from usage, potentially endangering public safety.

F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

FDA has recalled many specialized employees involved in food safety and medical device review after recent layoffs.

FDA staff reviewing Musk's Neuralink among latest federal firings, sources say

FDA layoffs affect the review process for Neuralink's brain-computer interface device applications.

Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that

The FDA proposes extra data requirements for pulse oximeter efficacy in patients of color due to racial biases in medical technology.

Lawmakers Seek Inquiry of F.D.A. Device Chief's Potential Conflicts

Concerns over potential conflicts of interest regarding FDA's Dr. Jeffrey Shuren's role and his wife's position in medical device law.

He Regulated Medical Devices. His Wife Represented Their Makers.

Dr. Jeffrey E. Shuren's FDA career was marked by both record device approvals and significant ethical concerns due to his industry's connections.

The FDA calls them recalls,' yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use

The term 'recall' can be misleading as it may not mean removal from usage, potentially endangering public safety.

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#innovation

Digital thermometer concept stores pills and reminds you when to take them - Yanko Design

This MIT spinout wants to spool hair-thin fibers into patients' brains | TechCrunch

NeuroBionics seeks to revolutionize treatment for neurological conditions through minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies using advanced materials.

Level Zero Health is working on a potentially life-changing device for hormone health | TechCrunch

Level Zero Health aims to develop a continuous hormone monitoring device, potentially transforming hormone health similar to CGMs for diabetes.

Digital thermometer concept stores pills and reminds you when to take them - Yanko Design

This MIT spinout wants to spool hair-thin fibers into patients' brains | TechCrunch

NeuroBionics seeks to revolutionize treatment for neurological conditions through minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies using advanced materials.

Level Zero Health is working on a potentially life-changing device for hormone health | TechCrunch

Level Zero Health aims to develop a continuous hormone monitoring device, potentially transforming hormone health similar to CGMs for diabetes.

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Level Zero Health banks $6.9M to prove wearable medtech can take the strain out of hormone testing | TechCrunch

Level Zero Health seeks to innovate continuous hormone monitoring with a groundbreaking non-invasive device.

#surgical-innovation

Munich-based Symphera bags 2.4M to simplify laparoscopic surgical workflows - Silicon Canals

Symphera has raised €2.4M in seed funding to develop surgical systems that automate tool-switching in laparoscopic procedures.

Leader Spotlight: Building technology to advance modern surgery, with Jonathan Conta - LogRocket Blog

Robotic-assisted surgery is revolutionizing surgical approaches by enabling minimally invasive procedures that improve patient outcomes.

Munich-based Symphera bags 2.4M to simplify laparoscopic surgical workflows - Silicon Canals

Symphera has raised €2.4M in seed funding to develop surgical systems that automate tool-switching in laparoscopic procedures.

Leader Spotlight: Building technology to advance modern surgery, with Jonathan Conta - LogRocket Blog

Robotic-assisted surgery is revolutionizing surgical approaches by enabling minimally invasive procedures that improve patient outcomes.

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#healthcare-innovation

Why Validated DevOps is the Path Forward for Regulated Software - DevOps.com

Validated DevOps revolutionizes medical device development by aligning speed and compliance, enhancing safety and innovation in healthcare.

Would YOU let a robot check your breasts? Bot could diagnose cancer

The developed robotic finger enhances early detection of breast cancer and improves patient comfort during examinations.

Swiss medical device company CeQur secures 116.4M - Silicon Canals

CeQur raised $120M to expand its commercial operations and enhance its insulin delivery technology for diabetes care.

Top 5 Cutting-Edge Medical Innovations That Are Enhancing Patient Care & Health Solutions - Yanko Design

A proactive approach and innovative technology are key to improving health monitoring and patient care.

Groundbreaking medical innovations like wearable devices and adaptive casts are reshaping healthcare delivery.

Top 5 Breakthrough Medical Technologies You Need To Know About - Yanko Design

Preparedness and innovation are key in enhancing healthcare and managing medical emergencies.

New tongue-stimulating implant offers hope to millions with sleep apnoea in UK first

Innovative nerve stimulation device for sleep apnoea offers patients a new treatment option in the UK.

Why Validated DevOps is the Path Forward for Regulated Software - DevOps.com

Validated DevOps revolutionizes medical device development by aligning speed and compliance, enhancing safety and innovation in healthcare.

Would YOU let a robot check your breasts? Bot could diagnose cancer

The developed robotic finger enhances early detection of breast cancer and improves patient comfort during examinations.

Swiss medical device company CeQur secures 116.4M - Silicon Canals

CeQur raised $120M to expand its commercial operations and enhance its insulin delivery technology for diabetes care.

Top 5 Cutting-Edge Medical Innovations That Are Enhancing Patient Care & Health Solutions - Yanko Design

A proactive approach and innovative technology are key to improving health monitoring and patient care.

Groundbreaking medical innovations like wearable devices and adaptive casts are reshaping healthcare delivery.

Top 5 Breakthrough Medical Technologies You Need To Know About - Yanko Design

Preparedness and innovation are key in enhancing healthcare and managing medical emergencies.

New tongue-stimulating implant offers hope to millions with sleep apnoea in UK first

Innovative nerve stimulation device for sleep apnoea offers patients a new treatment option in the UK.

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Liangxi Medical Equipment Industrial Park / UDG About Studio

Liangxi Medical Industrial Park innovates industrial architecture and transportation, showcasing modern design while fostering economic development in Wuxi.

#patent-law

Ceramtec GMBH v. Coorstek Biocermanics LLC

The case underscores the complexity of trademark functionality doctrine in the medical device industry, particularly regarding product coloration and patent-exhaustion.

Patents as Product Liability Admissions: A Cert Petition Highlights Novel Use of Patent Filings in Whistleblower Case

Minerva Surgical's patents may reveal prior knowledge of significant safety issues with its devices, raising questions of accountability in product claims.

Ceramtec GMBH v. Coorstek Biocermanics LLC

The case underscores the complexity of trademark functionality doctrine in the medical device industry, particularly regarding product coloration and patent-exhaustion.

Patents as Product Liability Admissions: A Cert Petition Highlights Novel Use of Patent Filings in Whistleblower Case

Minerva Surgical's patents may reveal prior knowledge of significant safety issues with its devices, raising questions of accountability in product claims.

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Aurora Patents is Seeking a Medical Device and Software Patent Agent (Remote) - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

The role involves patent portfolio management for medical devices and software with a flexible remote work setup.

How the latest materials are taking biosensors to the next level

The biosensor for newborns addresses the issue of skin sensitivity with innovative materials and design.

Growing market for health sensors indicates a significant demand for advanced monitoring technology.

US medical device giant Artivion says hackers stole files during cybersecurity incident | TechCrunch

Artivion's services are disrupted due to a cybersecurity incident, possibly a ransomware attack.

How to Create Effective Instructions for Use | ClickUp

Clear Instructions for Use (IFU) are crucial to avoid user frustration and ensure safety, particularly in high-risk industries like medical devices.

#business-strategy

Its stock is up 50 percent. Billion-dollar deals for breakfast. How did Boston Scientific get its mojo back?

Boston Scientific has successfully recovered and transformed from past failures through strategic acquisitions and effective leadership, culminating in a $130 billion valuation.

Philips new CEO is overhauling company culture and adding a role to the C-suite

Royal Philips emphasized patient safety post-recall by establishing a new C-suite role and fostering a culture of openness and responsibility.

Its stock is up 50 percent. Billion-dollar deals for breakfast. How did Boston Scientific get its mojo back?

Boston Scientific has successfully recovered and transformed from past failures through strategic acquisitions and effective leadership, culminating in a $130 billion valuation.

Philips new CEO is overhauling company culture and adding a role to the C-suite

Royal Philips emphasized patient safety post-recall by establishing a new C-suite role and fostering a culture of openness and responsibility.

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Horrifying medical device malfunction: Abdominal implant erupts from leg

The case highlights concerns over the safety and transparency of IVC filter devices after a patient experienced severe complications from a failed filter.

From AI to Musk's Brain Chip, the F.D.A.'s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change

Advancements in medical devices significantly impact patient care, prompting increased regulatory scrutiny by the FDA.

#fda-approval

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip receives FDA's 'breakthrough device' status - and could help blind people see again

Neuralink's Blindsight implant has been approved to assist blind patients, even those blind from birth, in regaining their sight.

Calming Tremors

The GyroGlove is a groundbreaking device for stabilizing hands affected by essential tremors, significantly improving users' quality of life.

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip receives FDA's 'breakthrough device' status - and could help blind people see again

Neuralink's Blindsight implant has been approved to assist blind patients, even those blind from birth, in regaining their sight.

Calming Tremors

The GyroGlove is a groundbreaking device for stabilizing hands affected by essential tremors, significantly improving users' quality of life.

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Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo

Apple won a patent infringement case against Masimo but received only $250 in damages, reflecting the intricacies of patent law.

Dutch startup targets remote patient monitoring with its smart stethoscope

Lapsi Health launches Keikku, a digital stethoscope, enhancing diagnostics with AI-enabled insights by listening to body sounds.

Helmet helps mitigate hair loss for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy - Yanko Design

The Luminate Lily helmet helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy by blocking drugs from hair follicles, addressing a significant concern for cancer patients.

I tested a 600 ear-zapping device - and it boosted my memory by 80%

The Nurosym vagus nerve stimulation device may significantly enhance short-term memory and provide a range of health benefits by stimulating the vagus nerve.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/26/2024

NYC startups Voom Medical Devices and Photon Health secured funding: $11.2M and $7.35M respectively.

1.5 million adult bed rails are recalled following 2 reports of entrapment deaths

Recall of 1.5 million Medline Bed Assist Bars in the U.S. and Canada due to entrapment hazards and two reported deaths.

Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain

Precision Neuroscience sets world record with 4,096 electrodes on a living human's brain, focusing on safety and precision in brain-computer interface technology.

This wearable device is the most scientifically effective way to treat knee pain - Yanko Design

Combination of heat, light, massage for knee pain relief

Kneeflow promotes healing without chemicals or prescription

pneumatic robotic glove aids training for stroke and hand disability rehabilitation

Robotic glove for hand rehabilitation by IDC and XFT Medical uses EMG feedback and flexible robotics.

Six training modes cater to various needs, promoting muscle strengthening and motor skill improvement.

Medical device bias needs immediate action - review

Immediate action needed to address biases in medical devices, especially for darker skin tones

Recommendations include design of fairer devices and acceptance of report's conclusions by government

From Dr. Oz to heart valves: A tiny device charted a contentious path through the FDA

MitraClip, invented by Mehmet Oz, revolutionized cardiac treatment but faced safety concerns post-FDA approval, raising questions about regulatory oversight and industry practices.

Oregon Department of Corrections ends practice of charging prisoners for medical devices

The Oregon Department of Corrections stopped making prisoners pay for medical devices, reimbursing thousands after legal actions.

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#medical-devices#medical-devices

FDA's promised guidance on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias

Endless possibilities of a digital stethoscope

14,000 medical devices are online, unsecured and vulnerable

European Commission Publishes Action Plan on Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

The Trade War Poses a Threat to Canadian Health Care | The Walrus

How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after a major recall

FDA's promised guidance on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias

Endless possibilities of a digital stethoscope

14,000 medical devices are online, unsecured and vulnerable

European Commission Publishes Action Plan on Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

The Trade War Poses a Threat to Canadian Health Care | The Walrus

How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after a major recall

F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

FDA staff reviewing Musk's Neuralink among latest federal firings, sources say

Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that

Lawmakers Seek Inquiry of F.D.A. Device Chief's Potential Conflicts

He Regulated Medical Devices. His Wife Represented Their Makers.

The FDA calls them recalls,' yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use

F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

FDA staff reviewing Musk's Neuralink among latest federal firings, sources say

Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that

Lawmakers Seek Inquiry of F.D.A. Device Chief's Potential Conflicts

He Regulated Medical Devices. His Wife Represented Their Makers.

The FDA calls them recalls,' yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use

Digital thermometer concept stores pills and reminds you when to take them - Yanko Design

This MIT spinout wants to spool hair-thin fibers into patients' brains | TechCrunch

Level Zero Health is working on a potentially life-changing device for hormone health | TechCrunch

Digital thermometer concept stores pills and reminds you when to take them - Yanko Design

This MIT spinout wants to spool hair-thin fibers into patients' brains | TechCrunch

Level Zero Health is working on a potentially life-changing device for hormone health | TechCrunch

Level Zero Health banks $6.9M to prove wearable medtech can take the strain out of hormone testing | TechCrunch

Munich-based Symphera bags 2.4M to simplify laparoscopic surgical workflows - Silicon Canals

Leader Spotlight: Building technology to advance modern surgery, with Jonathan Conta - LogRocket Blog

Munich-based Symphera bags 2.4M to simplify laparoscopic surgical workflows - Silicon Canals

Leader Spotlight: Building technology to advance modern surgery, with Jonathan Conta - LogRocket Blog

Why Validated DevOps is the Path Forward for Regulated Software - DevOps.com

Would YOU let a robot check your breasts? Bot could diagnose cancer

Swiss medical device company CeQur secures 116.4M - Silicon Canals

Top 5 Cutting-Edge Medical Innovations That Are Enhancing Patient Care & Health Solutions - Yanko Design

Top 5 Breakthrough Medical Technologies You Need To Know About - Yanko Design

New tongue-stimulating implant offers hope to millions with sleep apnoea in UK first

Why Validated DevOps is the Path Forward for Regulated Software - DevOps.com

Would YOU let a robot check your breasts? Bot could diagnose cancer

Swiss medical device company CeQur secures 116.4M - Silicon Canals

Top 5 Cutting-Edge Medical Innovations That Are Enhancing Patient Care & Health Solutions - Yanko Design

Top 5 Breakthrough Medical Technologies You Need To Know About - Yanko Design

New tongue-stimulating implant offers hope to millions with sleep apnoea in UK first

Liangxi Medical Equipment Industrial Park / UDG About Studio

Ceramtec GMBH v. Coorstek Biocermanics LLC

Patents as Product Liability Admissions: A Cert Petition Highlights Novel Use of Patent Filings in Whistleblower Case

Ceramtec GMBH v. Coorstek Biocermanics LLC

Patents as Product Liability Admissions: A Cert Petition Highlights Novel Use of Patent Filings in Whistleblower Case

Aurora Patents is Seeking a Medical Device and Software Patent Agent (Remote) - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

How the latest materials are taking biosensors to the next level

US medical device giant Artivion says hackers stole files during cybersecurity incident | TechCrunch

How to Create Effective Instructions for Use | ClickUp

Its stock is up 50 percent. Billion-dollar deals for breakfast. How did Boston Scientific get its mojo back?

Philips new CEO is overhauling company culture and adding a role to the C-suite

Its stock is up 50 percent. Billion-dollar deals for breakfast. How did Boston Scientific get its mojo back?

Philips new CEO is overhauling company culture and adding a role to the C-suite

Horrifying medical device malfunction: Abdominal implant erupts from leg

From AI to Musk's Brain Chip, the F.D.A.'s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip receives FDA's 'breakthrough device' status - and could help blind people see again

Calming Tremors

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip receives FDA's 'breakthrough device' status - and could help blind people see again

Calming Tremors

Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo

Dutch startup targets remote patient monitoring with its smart stethoscope

Helmet helps mitigate hair loss for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy - Yanko Design

I tested a 600 ear-zapping device - and it boosted my memory by 80%

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/26/2024

1.5 million adult bed rails are recalled following 2 reports of entrapment deaths

Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain

This wearable device is the most scientifically effective way to treat knee pain - Yanko Design

pneumatic robotic glove aids training for stroke and hand disability rehabilitation

Medical device bias needs immediate action - review

From Dr. Oz to heart valves: A tiny device charted a contentious path through the FDA

Oregon Department of Corrections ends practice of charging prisoners for medical devices

#medical-devices
#medical-devices