Know Labs (NYSE:KNW) today unveiled the first-generation prototype of its non-invasive glucose monitoring technology. Seattle-based Know Labs incorporated its Bio-RFID sensor into the first generation of this technology. The proprietary Bio-RFID technology uses spectroscopy to direct electromagnetic energy through a substance or material. Through this, it can capture a unique molecular signature. The Know Labs technology integrates […]
BD continues to expand in Ireland
BD (NYSE:BDX) announced that it opened a new facility in Ireland and committed a further investment within the country. Last week, the company held a grand opening ceremony for a new $4.3 million (€4 million) R&D facility in Blackrock, Dublin. BD also announced an additional $32.1 million (€30 million) investment to expand its Enniscorthy, Wexford […]
UnitedHealthcare to cover Senseonics Eversense E3 CGM
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced that UnitedHealthcare intends to begin providing coverage for its Eversense E3 CGM. Coverage of the continuous glucose monitor for people with type 1 and insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes goes into effect on July 1, 2023. UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance company in the U.S., covers more than 45 million lives. Its offerings […]
Novo Nordisk looks to acquire a majority stake in BioCorp for $164.5M
Novo Nordisk announced today that it entered into exclusive negotiations for a controlling stake in drug delivery device maker Biocorp. France-based Biocorp specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of delivery systems and medical devices. Its offerings include Mallya, a Bluetooth-enabled smart add-on device for pen injectors. Mallya, a smart sensor, attaches directly to insulin […]
Analysts still high on Insulet despite Medtronic’s EOFlow buy, stock market reaction
Despite a negative reaction from investors following a major buy in the insulin delivery space, analysts still back Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) stock to perform. Shares of PODD fell throughout today after Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced a $738 million acquisition of EOFlow. Korea-based EOFlow develops the EOPatch, a tubless, wearable and fully disposable insulin delivery device. Insulet represents […]
Convatec, Beta Bionics partner on iLet bionic pancreas
Convatec announced that it partnered with Beta Bionics on the launch of the iLet Bionic Pancreas for automated insulin delivery. FDA last week cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. Convatec offers design and manufacturing services for infusion set technologies and insertion devices for insulin pump treatment. Beta […]
Medtronic to acquire wearable insulin patch maker EOFlow for $738M
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it entered into a set of agreements to acquire insulin delivery technology developer EOFlow. Seongnam, South Korea-based EOFlow develops the EOPatch — a tubeless, wearable and fully disposable insulin delivery device. EOFlow already launched its EOPatch insulin delivery system in Korea and Europe. The company submitted the insulin delivery device […]
ClearPoint Neuro enters drug delivery licensing deal with UCB
ClearPoint Neuro (Nasdaq:CLPT) announced today that it entered into a multi-year license agreement with UCB over gene therapy delivery. Solana Beach, California-based ClearPoint Neuro develops a therapy-enabling platform providing navigation and delivery to the brain. The licensing agreement with UCB establishes a partnership on delivery platforms for UCB’s gene therapy portfolio. “We are extremely excited […]
Aerami presents positive data for inhaled pulmonary hypertension treatment
Aerami Therapeutics today announced positive data supporting its inhaled imatinib for treating pulmonary hypertension (PH). Studies of AER-901 support progression into a Phase 2 clinical trial. Data backed Aerami’s treatment for both PH associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). AER-901 is a drug-device combination. Aerami designed it to deliver potentially […]
ICU Medical recalls certain infusion pump replacement batteries
The FDA issued a notice determining that the recall of ICU Medical (Nasdaq:ICUI) infusion pump batteries is Class I, the most serious kind. ICU Medical initiated a recall of replacement batteries for certain infusion systems on March 22, 2023. The recall affects its Plum 360, Plum A+ and Plum A+3 infusion systems. The infusion systems […]