Smiths Medical has recalled its Medfusion 4000 syringe pump with Firmware version 1.7.0 due to malfunctioning alarms and potential interruption of therapy, FDA said today. The FDA has labeled the recall as Class I, it’s most serious designation. The Medfusion 4000 syringe pump is designed to deliver blood, blood products or prescribed drugs into a patient’s […]
Lilly to integrate DexCom CGMs in automated dosing system
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced that it will integrate Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) products into its personalized diabetes management system, now under development. Under the new, non-exclusive agreement, Indianapolis-based Lilly will use San Diego-based Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices in pen-based and pump-based platforms in Lily’s diabetes management system. The pen-based platform is designed to integrate personalized data from […]
3M to sell drug-delivery biz to Altaris Capital Partners for $650m
3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it entered into an agreement to sell most of its drug-delivery business to an affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners for approximately $650 million. St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M will retain its transdermal drug delivery components business, according to a news release. The business being divested has annual global sales reaching approximately […]
J&J’s Ethicon launches Vistaseal fibrin sealant
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary Ethicon announced today that it launched its Vistaseal fibrin sealant for managing bleeding during surgery. The sealant system is indicated as an adjunct to hemostasis for mild to moderate bleeding in adults undergoing surgery when control of bleeding by standard techniques (suture, ligature, cautery) are ineffective or impractical. Vistaseal fibrin sealant consists […]
Tissum rases €39m
Programmable polymer developer Tissium announced that it raised nearly $43 million in a Series B funding round to support expansion. The company’s funding round reached approximately $42.8 million (€38.8 million) and included new investors BNP Paribas Developpement, the European Investment Fund, M&L Investments and ValQuest Partners, along with returning investors Bpifrance, CM-CIC Innovation, CapDecisif Management, […]
Propeller Health offers access to CVS, other pharmacies with Propeller app
Propeller Health announced today that users of its Propeller app are now able to access pharmacy services from CVS, Walmart, Kroger and Rite-Aid directly through that app. The Madison, Wis.–based company launched the app in January 2019, giving Walgreens patients the option to manage their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medication regimen within the mobile app. […]
Ocular Therapeutix dips on Q3 losses
Ocular Therapeutix (NSDQ:OCUL) shares fell today on third-quarter results that narrowly topped the consensus forecast despite a bottom-line dip. The Bedford, Mass.–based ophthalmic insert maker posted losses of -$18,778, or -45¢ per share, on sales of $829,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, for a 25.1% bottom-line slide on sales growth of 66.5%. Adjusted to […]
InCarda Therapeutics raises $35 million
InCarda Therapeutics — which is developing an inhaled paroxysmal atrial fibrillation drug — filed an SEC Form D confirming the sale of more than $35 million in equity. The Newark, Calif.–based drug-device combo company sold nearly $35.3 million since the first sale of the offering occurred on Oct. 20, 2017, according to yesterday’s filing. Get the full […]
Insulet Q3 earnings beat The Street despite bottom-line slide
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) shares are rising today on third-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast, despite a dip in profits. The Acton, Mass.–based company posted profits of $852,000, or 1¢ per share, on sales of $192.1 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, for a 48.6% bottom-line slide on sales growth of 27.1%. Adjusted to exclude […]
Log Pharma Packaging launches smart packaging
Log Pharma Packaging said today that it is launching its ActiveGuard Connect smart packaging solutions. ActiveGuard Connect is designed to address the lack of patient adherence to prescription medicine or supplementation of nutraceuticals. It is comprised of an integrated desiccant chamber designed to link and synchronize with a patient’s smartphone. The smart packaging product enables […]
