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Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulator
It senses biological signals along the spinal cord and automatically adjusts stimulation in real time.
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Implantables
FDA Approves Abbott's Dissolving Stent for Arteries Below the Knee
The device is implanted during a catheter-based minimally invasive procedure.
April 29, 2024
Surgical
Doctors Combine a Pig Kidney Transplant and a Heart Device in Bid to Extend Woman's Life
This week, the 54-year-old grasped a walker and took her first few steps.
April 24, 2024
Implantables
An Ink for 3D-Printing Flexible Devices Without Mechanical Joints
It could be used to make soft actuators, sensors, and wearables.
April 18, 2024
Implantables
FDA Clears 'World’s First' 3D-Printed Cranial Implants
It can produce patient-specific cranial implants with up to 85% less material.
April 16, 2024
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Nearly 14,000 Heart Pumps Recalled Due to Obstruction Concerns
There have been 273 reported injuries and 14 reports of death associated with this issue.
April 15, 2024
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Onkos Gets FDA Approval for Antibacterial Coating for Orthopedic Implants
April 8, 2024
Biolinq Raises $58M to Advance Wearable Biosensors
April 4, 2024
FDA Approves Abbott's TriClip for Repairing Leaky Tricuspid Valves
April 2, 2024
Implantable Batteries Can Run On the Body’s Own Oxygen
March 27, 2024
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Bladder Implant Lets You Know If You Need to Go
It could eventually be used to stimulate the bladder to induce urination on demand.
March 25, 2024
Implantables
Abbott Receives CE Mark for Its Insertable Cardiac Monitor
Assert-IQ ICM is designed to connect to a transmitter —usually the person's own cell phone.
March 25, 2024
Implantables
Abiomed Recalls Left Sided Blood Pumps Instructions Due to Perforation Risks
There have been 129 reported serious injuries, including 49 reports of death.
March 22, 2024
Implantables
Magnetic Implants Could Enable Wireless Healthcare Monitoring
It would communicate with a wearable device attached on the skin.
March 20, 2024
Implantables
Brain-Inspired Wireless System Can Gather Data from Salt-Sized Sensors
It could pave the way for new implantable and wearable biomedical microdevices.
March 19, 2024
Imaging
Shape-Shifting Ultrasound Stickers Detect Post-Surgical Complications
When attached to an organ, the soft, tiny sticker changes in shape in response to the body’s changing pH levels.
March 8, 2024
Surgical
FDA Clears Hydrophilic Synthetic Bone Graft Putty
This product can be packed into voids, resists irrigation, and can be delivered through the Graftgun.
March 7, 2024
Implantables
Nalu Medical Raises Another $20M for Neurostimulation Implant
The proceeds from the financing will be used to accelerate commercial growth.
March 6, 2024
Implantables
Doctors Design a Simple Solution to Drug Delivery Dilemma
The novel design is cost-effective and easy to manufacture.
March 1, 2024
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Medtronic Seeks Injunction Against Overactive Bladder Control Device Maker
Axonics sells implants that Medtronic said infringe on its MRI compatibility patents.
February 29, 2024
Cardiovascular
Five Challenges for the Future at the Interface of Engineering and Medicine
It will require next-generation training of doctors and clinicians in technologically and quantitatively driven sciences.
February 27, 2024
Implantables
Dual-Source Energy Breakthrough Could Power Next Generation of Medical Implants
The new device can harvest energy from magnetic field and ultrasound sources simultaneously.
February 26, 2024
Implantables
Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Patient Can Control Mouse with Thoughts, Musk Says
The team observed "no ill effects that we are aware of."
February 23, 2024
Cardiovascular
BiVACOR Receives $13M to Support Clinical Trials for Artificial Heart
It's designed as the first long-term therapy dedicated to patients with severe biventricular heart failure.
February 20, 2024
Implantables
Impulse Dynamics Raises $136M for Heart Failure Implant
The funding will fuel commercialization efforts, develop future product pipelines, and support clinical trials.
February 16, 2024