Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it submitted 510(k) applications to the FDA seeking clearance for an interoperable insulin pump. Clearance would enable system integration with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensor based on Abbott’s most advanced platform. This marks the latest development in a landmark collaboration between the two medtech giants. Last summer, the companies […]
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Data backs Boston Scientific drug-eluting stent
Boston Scientific today shared study data supporting the use of its Eluvia drug-eluting stent for treating PAD. The company shared multiple new clinical data sets at Charing Cross 2025 in London today. Findings reinforced the growing body of evidence supporting the Eluvia stent for treating peripheral artery disease (PAD) — particularly in the superficial femoral […]
R3 Vascular reports first patient treated in next-gen drug-eluting scaffold study
R3 Vascular announced today that a doctor treated the first patient in the ELITE-BTK pivotal trial of its drug-eluting bioresorbable scaffold. Dr. Brian DeRubertis of New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine treated the first patient. The trial evaluates the company’s next-generation Magnitude drug-eluting bioresorbable scaffold for below-the-knee peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Mountain View, California-based R3 […]
Ypsomed to sell diabetes business, insulin delivery tech to TecMed for $517.7M
Ypsomed announced today that it agreed to sell its diabetes care business to TecMed for up to approximately $517.7 million (CHF 420 million). Burgdorf, Switzerland–based Ypsomed says the sale helps it focus on strengthening its position in the subcutaneous self-injection market. TecMed — also based in Burgdorf — can now add Ypsomed’s insulin delivery technology […]
Medtronic wins FDA nod for new Simplera Sync CGM with MiniMed 780G
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced that the FDA approved its Simplera Sync continuous glucose monitor for use with the MiniMed 780G. Approval provides more options for users of the automated insulin delivery (AID) system, which can also work with the Guardian 4 sensor. Simplera Sync, a disposable, all-in-one sensor requires no fingersticks or overtape. It works with SmartGuard […]
Tidepool achieves new certification for open-source quality management system
Tidepool announced today that it secured a new certification for its open-source quality management system, known as qmsOS. Palo Alto, California-based Tidepool, a non-profit diabetes data management group, develops open-source technology for the diabetes community. That includes the FDA-cleared Tidepool Loop, a “do-it-yourself” (DIY) automated insulin delivery (AID) system. Recent collaborations include integrations with Abbott and Sequel […]
Glucotrack to bring implantable CBGM to automated insulin delivery system initiative in Europe
Glucotrack (Nasdaq:GCTK) announced today that it intends to participate in a bionic pancreas initiative in Europe. FORGETDIABETES aims to develop a long-term automated insulin delivery system. This system should enable optimal glucose control without patient intervention. The initiative, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, offers support from basic research to […]
Study says smart infusion pump interoperability can enhance medication delivery
A review of several studies highlighted the role smart infusion pump interoperability can play in medication administration. According to the study’s abstract, medication administration issues remain a persistent issue in the U.S. Investigators believe that smart infusion pump interoperability with electronic health records (EHRs) could potentially reduce IV errors. Smart infusion pumps safely deliver IV medications […]
Satio, Nanowear collab to bring AI-powered biomarkers to drug delivery
Satio and Nanowear today announced that they partnered to advance patient-friendly, home-based diagnostic and therapeutic care. The collaboration aims to integrate Nanowear’s at-home AI-based nanotechnology biomarker diagnostic platform with Satio’s at-home blood draw diagnostics and drug delivery systems/patches. This would combine time-synchronous, in vivo and in vitro diagnostics for precision therapeutics and individualized AI-based risk […]
Aptar reports positive adherence results with iPump dose software
Aptar Digital Health today announced survey findings showcasing the impact of its iPump connected assistant for medication adherence. The SPEED survey looked at iPump’s effect on adherence to Stallergenes Greer’s sublingual liquid immunotherapy (SLIT). Stallergenes Greer will present findings at the CFA congress (Congrès Francophone d’Allergologie) in Paris this week. iPump, developed in conjunction with […]
