7 medtech stories we missed this week: April 27, 2018

[Image from unsplash.com]From DuPuy Synthes’s spinal implant launch to Lumendi’s FDA clearance, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. DePuy Synthes launches spinal implants DePuy Synthes announced in an April 26 press release that it has launched its Proti 360º integrated titanium family of interbody devices that are designed to be used with patients who have degenerative disc disease in their neck and back. The Proti 360º is designed to maximize the potential for bone growth while offering the benefits of PEEK and titanium. Titanium creates a bioactive surface that promotes attachment and bone-forming cell growth. 2. PavMed to commercialize EsoCheck Barrett’s Esopagus biomarker test PavMed has signed a letter of intent with Case Western Reserve University to commercialize its EsoCheck technology, according to an April 24 press release. EsoCheck is a non-invasive, cell-sampling device that features highly accurate DNA biomarkers that detect Barrett’s Esophagus. The device is offered as an office-based test that takes five minutes to complete. A patient swallows a vitamin pill-sized capsule that has a small inflatable balloon attached to a thin catheter. The balloon swabs the target area for cells as the catheter is removed. Then the sample can be tested for DNA biomarkers. 3. Cerus wins Health Canada nod for Intercept blood system Cerus announced in an April 25 press release that it has won ...
Source: Mass Device - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: 510(k) Diagnostics Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Hospital Care Implants Regulatory/Compliance Surgical Weight loss Abbott Apollo Endosurgery cerusendovascular depuysynthes Lumendi MedTech Pavmed reshapelifesciences sanqu Source Type: news