The FDA approved Opvee nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray for the emergency treatment of opioid overdoses from Opiant Pharmaceuticals. Approval covers the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. This market the first such authorization for this type of spray in healthcare and community use. […]
BD expands availability of all-in-one flush pre-filled syringe
BD (NYSE:BDX) announced today that it expanded customer availability for its all-in-one pre-filled flush syringe. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey-based BD designed its PosiFlush SafeScrub syringe with an integrated disinfection unit. It reinforces compliance with infection prevention guidelines, simplifying nursing workflow. BD built the active disinfection unit right into the tip cap of the PosiFlush SafeScrub […]
FDA clears automated insulin pump from Beta Bionics for type 1 diabetes
The FDA announced today that it cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. FDA clearance covers the devices for people 6 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes. Combined with a compatible, FDA-cleared integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM), they form the iLet Bionic Pancreas. Using an […]
Study supports smart blood glucose meter from LifeScan
LifeScan today announced positive data from a study of real-world evidence supporting its Bluetooth-connected blood glucose meter. Evidence from more than 55,000 people with diabetes demonstrated sustained improvements in readings in range. The analysis focuses on changes over 180 days. LifeScan published results in the peer-reviewed journal Diabetes Therapy. The company’s OneTouch Bluetooth-connected blood glucose […]
Schott Pharma launches pre-filled polymer syringes for deep-cold drugs
Schott Pharma announced today that it launched pre-fillable syringes made from advanced polymers for delivering deep-cold drugs. These deep-cold drugs are stored and transported on dry ice at temperatures reaching -100°C. Schott designed the syringes from an advanced, pharmaceutical-grade polymer, delivered in a standardized nest and tub configuration. This ensures compatibility on major fill-finish lines […]
DiogenX raises $30M for regenerative diabetes treatment
DiogenX announced that it completed a $30 million Series A financing round to support its regenerating insulin-producing beta cells. Marseille, France-based DiogenX aims to use the funds to advance its lead drug candidate into clinical development. The company designed the disease-modifying, recombinant protein to treat patients with type 1 diabetes. It modulates the Wnt/β-catenin signalling […]
Dexcom touts more clinical evidence for G6 CGM in Japan
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced that it showcased its Dexcom G6 CGM at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Diabetes Society. G6, now the previous-generation version of the company’s CGM after the launch of the G7, uses a small, wearable sensor. It also features a transmitter, continuously measuring and sending glucose levels wirelessly to a smart […]
Embecta stock rises on Q2 results, reports progress on automated insulin delivery tech
Embecta (Nasdaq:EMBC) shares ticked up today on second-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast, leading to a guidance increase. Shares of EMBC grew 2.1% to $29.52 apiece in early-morning trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — rose 0.1%. The Parsippany, New Jersey-based diabetes technology […]
Micron Biomedical raises $17M for needle-free drug delivery tech
Micron Biomedical announced today that it added $3 million to its Series A, bringing the total funding to $17 million. Atlanta-based Micron develops dissolvable, microarray-based products to simplify the delivery of drugs and vaccines. J2 Ventures provided the additional $3 million. J2 Ventures Partner Dr. Matt Goldman joins Micron’s board as an observer following the […]
Senseonics stock rises after hours on Street-beating Q1
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares ticked up after hours on first-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. Shares of SENS rose 1.9% at 66¢ apiece after the market closed today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — closed the day down 0.4%. The Germantown, Maryland-based company posted profits […]