Sirius Medical BV reported successfully closing a $13 million series B round to develop its tumor localization technology. This round was led by Holland Capital Management BV, with support from existing investor BOM Capital BV – through their vehicle, Brabant Ventures – along with Curie Capital BV and Team Holmium BV, plus major investment from Sirius Medical’s management and team. Norgine Ventures Management Ltd., joined as a new investor in this round.

A new method for imaging microvascular blood flow which will allow for better diagnosis of vascular diseases such as diabetic foot ulcers has been developed by researchers from the department of biomedical engineering at Linkoping University, Sweden, in cooperation with Perimed AB.

The U.S. FDA has granted de novo authorization to Moximed Inc. for its Misha knee system, a first-of-its-kind implantable shock absorber for people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. The device is intended to relieve pain and improve daily function in patients ineligible for, or not ready to undergo, joint replacement.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new set of requirements for control of emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO), a standard the agency claims will “slash” emissions by 80% per year. The problem for med-tech trade associations is that EPA expects that the abatements be implemented within 18 months, a pace that industry says is too aggressive and could lead to shortages of critical devices and products used in surgeries and other procedures.