All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Intuitive reports 36% increase in Q3 2024 net income to $565m
The company installed 379 da Vinci surgical systems in Q3 2024, including 110 da Vinci 5 systems, compared to 312 systems installed in Q3 2023
AI helps to detect antibiotic resistance, finds study
In a pilot study, researchers at the University of Zurich have used artificial intelligence to detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria for the first time
Ricoh USA and Insight Surgery partner to deliver patient-specific surgical guides
RICOH 3D for Healthcare, which focuses on 3D printing solutions for the medical industry, will partner with Insight Surgery to distribute custom-designed surgical guides
Roche’s companion diagnostic for gastric cancer gains CE certification
The certification allows eligible patients to get treatment with Astellas’ targeted therapy VYLOY (zolbetuximab)
Abbott completes VOLT-AF IDE study enrollment, launches FOCALFLEX trial for cardiac solutions
The Volt PFA System, which combines a balloon-in-basket catheter with Abbott’s EnSite X EP System, is designed to overcome the limitations of earlier PFA systems
Natus seeks FDA 510(k) clearance for its highly anticipated point-of-care EEG solution
Clinicians involved in the system’s evaluation expressed high expectations for a point-of-care EEG solution from Natus
Labcorp expands STI test offerings with rapid syphilis test
Labcorp to serve as the exclusive NOWDx distributor for clinical testing in the US, offering First to Know Syphilis Test nationwide
Jupiter Endovascular treats first patients in SPIRARE I study of Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy System
The study will evaluate measures such as safety, right heart function, and overall clinical improvement from the procedure date to 30 days post-treatment
Cairn Surgical announces first commercial use of novel breast cancer locator system
The BCL System is designed to improve the accuracy of breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) by providing precise guidance regarding tumor shape, size, and location, thus enabling the ability to achieve clear margins
AngioDynamics launches RECOVER-AV study of AlphaVac F18⁸⁵ System for PE treatment
The trial will assess the device’s effectiveness in treating intermediate-risk PE using percutaneous mechanical aspiration thrombectomy, with the goal of facilitating its adoption in Europe