Microsurgery has long been a critical yet highly challenging field in medicine. Despite a century of advancements, the core techniques remain largely unchanged. Enter F.MED Co., a company aiming to refine microsurgical procedures through robotics. We spoke with Keita Shimomura, Co-Founder and CEO of F.MED, about the inspiration behind the company, its technology, and what … Continued
Mater Dei Hospital has set a new record in 2024, performing an unprecedented 62,635 surgeries, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. Earlier this month at the hospital, Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Hon. Dr. Jo Etienne Abela, met with surgical teams, including radiologists, cardiologists, anaesthetists, nurses, and radiographers, to acknowledge their dedication … Continued
Aethlon Medical has initiated its Australian clinical trial evaluating the Hemopurifier investigational device for cancer treatment, with the first patient receiving treatment at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The trial aims to assess the feasibility and safety of the Hemopurifier in patients with solid tumours who exhibit stable or progressive disease while undergoing anti-programmed cell death … Continued
Abbott has introduced the Navitor Vision in India, a next-generation transcatheter aortic valve designed for patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis who face high or extreme surgical risks. This latest advancement in Abbott’s Navitor transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) system enhances visibility and precision during procedures, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovative cardiovascular solutions. Aortic … Continued
Amplifai Health has received medical device marketing authorization from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for its Thermal Foot Scan (TFscan), the world’s first software as a medical device (SaMD) for diabetic foot screening. This milestone underscores a major advancement in early detection and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a leading cause of lower-limb … Continued
Lumicell has introduced LumiSystem to the US market, marking a significant advancement in real-time cancer detection during breast-conserving surgeries. This innovative system provides surgeons with immediate visualisation of cancerous tissue, improving the chances of complete tumour removal in a single procedure. A New Era in Breast Cancer Surgery The LumiSystem integrates two key components: the … Continued
Mulder, a female-led and minority-owned MedTech SaaS startup based in London, has raised €597,000 in a rolling pre-seed funding round led by SFC Capital. This investment, bolstered by support from Innovate UK through a SMART Grant, will propel Mulder’s development of a blockchain-powered platform aimed at enhancing transparency and compliance in the medical device supply … Continued
Japanese company Kaneka Corporation has acquired a 96.8% stake in EndoStream Medical (ESM), an Israeli medical equipment manufacturer. This acquisition will allow the two companies to work together on new medical devices, primarily focusing on cerebrovascular treatments. One key development is the Nautilus device, which is designed to treat cerebral aneurysms. Kaneka and ESM aim … Continued
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, held from January 7 to 10 in Las Vegas, once again proved its status as a global hub for technological innovation. This year, MedTech took center stage, with groundbreaking advancements in digital health capturing the attention of attendees from around the world. MedTech World’s team was on the ground, … Continued
Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned entity of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has partnered with Redesign Health, a leading healthcare venture builder, for an initiative aimed at advancing healthcare innovation within the Kingdom. This strategic collaboration, known as the Sanabil Venture Studio powered by Redesign Health, represents a bold step forward in supporting entrepreneurs … Continued
