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Abbott secures FDA approval for new heart ablation catheter
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Abbott secures FDA approval for new heart ablation catheter

Abbott’s FDA-approved TactiFlex Duo catheter combines pulsed field ablation and radiofrequency energy for advanced atrial fibrillation treatment, offering flexi

Zenobia Fairweather · September 9, 2026
Elucid Secures $55M to Advance Cardiac Imaging
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Elucid Secures $55M to Advance Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac imaging gets a $55 million lift as Elucid unveils Plaque‑IQ, a 3‑D CT plaque map that could transform diagnostics and attract…

Zenobia Fairweather · September 8, 2026
Vara Gets CE Mark for AI Breast Cancer Screening
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Vara Gets CE Mark for AI Breast Cancer Screening

Vara receives CE mark for AI breast cancer screening system, enabling autonomous mammogram analysis and categorization across Europe safely.

Zenobia Fairweather · September 6, 2026
GE HealthCare gets CE mark for new CT scanner
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GE HealthCare gets CE mark for new CT scanner

GE HealthCare gets CE mark for new CT scanner to launch Photonova Spectra across Europe, UK, and Australia.

Zenobia Fairweather · September 4, 2026
MiniMed files FDA request for patch pump
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MiniMed files FDA request for patch pump

MiniMed patch pump aims for FDA clearance as the company prepares to launch the MiniMed Fit next summer, challenging Insulet’s market lead…

Zenobia Fairweather · September 2, 2026
Boston Scientific to discontinue angiographic catheters
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Boston Scientific to discontinue angiographic catheters

Boston Scientific is discontinuing Imager II angiographic catheters due to a manufacturing defect that can cause the tip to detach. Learn about…

Florinda Ashbridge · September 1, 2026
Medtronic Recalls pH Monitoring Capsule After 184 Injuries
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Medtronic Recalls pH Monitoring Capsule After 184 Injuries

Discover why Medtronic has recalled its Bravo CF pH monitoring capsules due to 184 injuries. Learn about deployment component failure and safety…

Zenobia Fairweather · August 31, 2026
Cyberattack disrupts Boston Scientific manufacturing
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Cyberattack disrupts Boston Scientific manufacturing

The cyberattack manufacturing disruption at Boston Scientific has halted production and shipping, and the company has no timeline for full recovery.

Zenobia Fairweather · August 29, 2026
Philips invests $33.7M to develop stroke robot
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Philips invests $33.7M to develop stroke robot

Philips invests $33.7 million to develop a stroke robot capable of autonomous mechanical thrombectomies, enhancing medical technology innovation.

Zenobia Fairweather · August 28, 2026
FDA approves new Roche and Lilly Alzheimer’s tests
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FDA approves new Roche and Lilly Alzheimer’s tests

The FDA has officially approved new Alzheimer's tests from Roche and Lilly to assist clinicians in evaluating patients with early signs of…

Zenobia Fairweather · August 26, 2026