As artificial intelligence becomes more central to clinical radiology workflows, Deepc GmbH will use the €12 million (US$13 million) it recently raised in its series A round to develop additional features within its Deepcos radiology artificial intelligence (AI) platform to allow for faster and more accurate diagnoses.
The U.S. FDA has released a final guidance for the agency’s refuse-to-accept (RTA) policy for cybersecurity measures in medical devices, a policy document that was required by Congress via the Consolidated Appropriations Act for the 2023 federal fiscal budget.
Scivita Medical Technology Co. Ltd. formed a long-term partnership with Boston Scientific Corp. to commercialize Scivita Medical's single-use percutaneous choledochoscope in China. This collaboration will increase the market penetration rate of the product.
Ixlayer Inc. expanded access to diabetes screening by offering its test via retailers, health systems and payers, making it easier for consumers to measure and track their blood glucose levels without requiring a doctor’s visit or prescription. If an individual’s test results indicate that they have or are at risk of developing diabetes, however, the company will offer to connect them with a health care provider available through the reseller’s network to discuss next steps.
Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: Alma Lasers, Earable, Excelpoint, Photonmed, Sisram.
Shoulder Innovations Inc. (SI) reported closing of an oversubscribed $42 million series D financing to further advance commercialization and distribution of its integrated Inset system. In addition to functions performed by SI’s humeral short stem, reverse and stemless components the new implant has proven its ability to overcome loosening of the glenoid, one the most challenging procedures to perform during arthroplasty.
Ciliatech SAS reported positive news for people suffering from glaucoma who want to avoid the complications that come with using existing glaucoma procedures. Results from the SAFARI 1 clinical trial, using its first-generation cilio-scleral inter-positioning device (CID) implant in patients with open angle glaucoma, showed marked stability of intraocular pressure (IOP), along with a significantly reduced need for glaucoma medication 24 months on from surgery.
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