Researchers in Missouri discovered evidence of infections forming from hospitalized patients' own bacteria in catheters. Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis discovered that urinary tract infections (UTIs) can arise after sterile catheter tube insertion into the urinary tract. This can occur even … [Read more...] about Some hospitalized patients’ infections may develop from their own bacteria in catheters
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FDA warns of potential toxic risk from Fresenius hemodialysis machines
The FDA is evaluating the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals from silicone tubing used in Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE: FMS) hemodialysis machines. The investigation concerns three models of Fresenius hemodialysis machines: the 2008T, 2008K2, and 2008K. The chemicals — non-dioxin-like (NDL) polychlorinated biphenyl acids (PCBAs) and NDL … [Read more...] about FDA warns of potential toxic risk from Fresenius hemodialysis machines
FDA warns of risk from Medtronic silicone-based EMG endotracheal tubes
The FDA is evaluating the risk of Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) silicone-based electromyogram (EMG) endotracheal tubes following reports of deaths and serious adverse events. The FDA issued the warning last week in a letter to healthcare providers concerning the Medtronic NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tubes and Medtronic NIM Contact Reinforced … [Read more...] about FDA warns of risk from Medtronic silicone-based EMG endotracheal tubes
CoreMap raises $23 million to fund AFib mapping development
CoreMap today announced it closed a $20 million Series B financing to accelerate the development of its cardiac arrhythmia diagnostic technology and launch pilot studies. The Burlington, Vermont–based company said it also closed on a $3 million Series A Milestone financing that was part of its $10.5 million Series A in September 2020. In … [Read more...] about CoreMap raises $23 million to fund AFib mapping development
‘Itty bitty’ falloposcope imaging device used inside fallopian tubes for the first time
After years of development, University of Arizona researchers have captured their first images inside fallopian tubes with a new device that could be used to search for early signs of ovarian cancer. University of Arizona BIO5 Institute Director Jennifer Barton developed the high-resolution falloposcope, which has a diameter of only 0.8 … [Read more...] about ‘Itty bitty’ falloposcope imaging device used inside fallopian tubes for the first time
What is renal denervation? Medtronic Coronary and RDN President Jason Weidman explains
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) continues clinical trials of its Symplicity Spyral renal denervation (RDN) system for treating hypertension. The hope now is to win FDA approval in 2023. To better understand the technology behind what Medtronic leaders expect to become a multibillion-dollar business, Medical Design & Outsourcing spoke with Jason … [Read more...] about What is renal denervation? Medtronic Coronary and RDN President Jason Weidman explains
LeMaitre Vascular shares down on in line Q1 results
LeMaitre Vascular (NSDQ:LMAT) posted first-quarter results that met the consensus forecast on Wall Street. The company reported profits of $3.2 million, or 16¢ per share, on sales of $30.5 million for the three months ended March 31, for a bottom-line loss of -9.6% sales growth of 7.3% compared with Q1 2019. Earnings per share were 16¢, in … [Read more...] about LeMaitre Vascular shares down on in line Q1 results
Polygon announces high-performance composite tubing
Polygon Co. (Walkerton, Ind.) today announced what it says is an advanced composite alternative to steel tubing for surgical applications. High-performance PolyMed composite tubing could find uses in electro-surgical devices (both monopolar and bipolar), surgical ablation tools, suction irrigation or trocar cannula, endoscopic and laparoscopic … [Read more...] about Polygon announces high-performance composite tubing
Making diabetes management simpler with a tubeless pump
People using traditional insulin pumps to manage their diabetes often have to adjust their daily lives to live comfortably with a tubed pump. Insulet wants to change that. For nearly three decades, hundreds of thousands of people with diabetes have relied on insulin pumps to titrate the drug that keeps their blood sugar in check. Insulin pumps … [Read more...] about Making diabetes management simpler with a tubeless pump
Zeus: Try our heat shrink products at no cost
Polymer extrusion and tubing company Zeus seems to be taking a page out of the sales playbook of software companies and direct marketers. Zeus (Orangeburg, S.C.) is telling medical device companies interested in switching to its peelable heat shrink tubing that they can initially try it out for free. The "Switch Suppliers and Save" program, … [Read more...] about Zeus: Try our heat shrink products at no cost
