All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
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
Molex to acquire Vectura from Philip Morris subsidiary in £150m deal
Based in the UK, Vectura specialises in the design and formulation of inhalation drug delivery devices
FDA issues warning on Zimmer Biomet hip implant over fracture risks
The regulator urges patients with the CPT Hip System to seek advice from their healthcare providers, particularly if they encounter pain or difficulty walking
Beckman Coulter and Scopio Labs add world’s first digital bone marrow imaging and analysis to long-term partnership
Scopio’s FF-BMA Application transforms BMA analysis by combining high-resolution Full-Field imaging with a robust AI-powered decision support system into a fully digital workflow seamlessly integrated with Scopio’s X100 and X100HT scanners
Neo Medical secures equity investment of $68m to accelerate global growth in spine surgery
Since commercial launch in 2016, Neo’s technologies have been used to treat around 36,000 patients, with the company making significant progress in both operational and clinical performance compared to traditional standards
T2 Biosystems gains FDA clearance for T2Candida Panel in paediatric use
The T2Candida Panel is said to directly detect Candida species that cause sepsis from a blood sample in three to five hours
Shockwave Medical expands US Peripheral IVL portfolio with enhanced catheter
PAD affects more than eight million people aged 40 and older in the United States
Darmiyan announces launch of groundbreaking BrainSee Platform for Alzheimer’s testing
The BrainSee Test, a cornerstone of the BrainSee Platform, departs from traditional Alzheimer’s assessments that rely on non-specific biomarkers such as Amyloid or Tau