The CEO of Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) said today that the company’s regulatory path for the next-generation G7 has been slightly delayed. Speaking on the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker’s second-quarter earnings call, Dexcom Chair, President and CEO Kevin Sayer explained that the company has — based on feedback from the FDA — been tweaking the software […]
Dexcom stock dips on missed Q2 projections with broader G7 launch ‘in coming weeks’
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) shares took a hit after hours today on second-quarter results that came up shy of the consensus forecast. Shares of DXCM were down 7.2% at $80.69 after the market closed. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished the day up 2.4%. The San […]
Here’s what some drug delivery devices look like on a CT scan
If you’ve ever wondered what the inside of some impressive drug delivery technology innovations looks like, look no further. ScanOfTheMonth.com publishes monthly collections of CT scans of exciting products and the month of July has some intriguing scans of drug delivery devices, including inhalers, pens and more. The scans cover life-saving technologies that span the […]
BD buys MedKeeper and its connected pharmacy software for IV workflow
BD (NYSE:BD) announced today that it acquired cloud-based pharmacy management application developer MedKeeper. Franklin Lakes, N.J.-based BD said in a news release that MedKeeper strategically complements its existing presence in the pharmacy, with solutions for compounding, logistics workflow, controlled substance management and inventory optimization. MedKeeper’s platform will be made part of BD’s existing portfolio of […]
Better Therapeutics completes trial for type 2 diabetes treatment, will submit to FDA
Better Therapeutics (Nasdaq:BTTX) announced today that it completed the pivotal trial for its BT-001 digital therapeutic for diabetes. San Francisco-based Better Therapeutics designed its nutritional cognitive behavioral therapy (nCBT) platform to address the root causes of cardiometabolic diseases. It designed its investigational, first-in-class BT-001 prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) to use nCBT to treat type 2 […]
West Pharmaceutical stock ticks up on Street-beating Q2 despite lowered guidance
West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) shares rose before hours on second-quarter results that came in ahead of the consensus forecast. The Exton, Pennsylvania–based company posted profits of $188.5 million, or $2.48 per share, on sales of $771.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, for a 0.6% bottom-line gain on sales growth of 6.6%. […]
Dexcom launches G6 mobile app in Spanish
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it launched its G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) mobile app in Spanish. San Diego-based Dexcom’s G6 mobile app in Spanish has been made available immediately for users with a compatible iOS (v1.10.1) or Android (v1.10.0) smart device. The company said in a news release that diabetes disproportionately impacts Latinos. As […]
Tandem Diabetes Care acquires infusion set maker Capillary Biomedical
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced that it acquired infusion set developer Capillary Biomedical. San Diego-based Tandem, a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, announced its intention to acquire Irvine, California-based Capillary last week. Financial terms for the deal were not disclosed. “Infusion sets provide people flexible options in insulin pump wearability, and we are […]
Fresenius Kabi launches Simplist Glycopyrrolate injection in U.S.
Fresenius Kabi announced today that its Glycopyrrolate injection in Simplist prefilled syringes has been made available in the U.S. The Fresenius Kabi Simplist Glycopyrrolate injection, USP, represents the most recent manufacturer-prepared product available in the company’s proprietary, ready-to-administer portfolio of Simplist prefilled syringes, which the company designed to reduce the amount of time nurses spend […]
ADA, DaVita launch interactive digital education resource
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and DaVita today announced the joint launch of an interactive digital experience. ADA and DaVita’s offering aims to help those living with diabetes to prevent and manage kidney disease. ADA launched the new kidney care education section under “Living with Diabetes” on its website in an effort to provide the […]