A team of researchers developed an implantable fuel cell that uses excess glucose from tissue to generate electrical energy. By combining the fuel cell with artificial data cells, the team produced insulin with the touch of a button. This effectively lowered blood glucose levels like the natural process in the pancreas. Given that current treatments […]
Drug-Device Combinations
11 diabetes tech startups you need to know
The diabetes technology space is one that’s always innovating. From continuous glucose monitoring to insulin pumps and the artificial pancreas, we’ve seen a lot. Companies are looking for all kinds of ways to make their mark in the world of diabetes. Newer offerings include digital health, software, coaching and more. For companies still in their […]
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray
The FDA announced today that it approved Narcan 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter, nonprescription use. Narcan rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and remains the standard treatment for such an overdose. Approval allows direct-to-consumer sales in places like drug stores, convenience stores and more. The FDA nod comes about six […]
Surmodics targets FDA premarket approval for drug-coated balloon in Q4
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) announced today that it received formal feedback from the FDA related to its SurVeil drug-coated balloon (DCB). Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Surmodics gave the FDA a proposed approach to submit an amended premarket approval application for SurVeil. In January, the FDA indicated that Surmodics’ SurVeil PMA application is not approvable. The FDA said it […]
ViCentra now offers Kaleido insulin pump in the Netherlands
ViCentra recently announced that it made its Kaleido insulin pump system available for users in the Netherlands. Utrecht, the Netherlands-based ViCentra designed its insulin pump system as a small, light and accurate platform. The company says the system “lets people with diabetes live life on their own terms.” Kaleido features pulse technology that provides continuous […]
This implantable drug delivery system is self-powered
Researchers at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Northwestern University developed technology that uses external light sources to trigger drug delivery. Yamin Zhang and Dr. Colin Franz of Shirley Ryan and John Rogers of Northwestern led the research team. They say their technology represents the first implantable drug delivery system triggered by external light sources. These light […]
Rani Therapeutics beats Street EPS estimates in Q4
Rani Therapeutics (Nasdaq:RANI) shares dipped on fourth-quarter results that just managed to beat the consensus EPS forecast. Shares of RANI fell 4.2% at $5.70 apiece in midday trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — dipped 0.6%. The San Jose, California-based robotic pill maker posted […]
Vaccine patch maker Vaxess names former Sanofi exec as chief strategy officer
Vaxess Technologies, developer of a shelf-stable vaccine patch, announced today that it named Steve Bende as its new chief strategy officer. Bende previously served as global head of new products at Sanofi Pasteur. He led international, multifunctional teams at the pharmaceutical giant. That included assessing the commercial viability of potential new products. Prior to Sanofi, […]
Stevanato Group, Thermo Fisher to bring on-body drug delivery system to market
Stevanato Group (NYSE:STVN) today announced a collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) on drug delivery technology. The partnership aims to bring a fully integrated, on-body delivery system platform for subcutaneous administration to market. Stevanato Group said in a news release that the planned device will be semi-reusable and provide micro-precision basal doses and full-content bolus […]
Study backs Tandem Control-IQ artificial pancreas in young children
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced positive study data for its artificial pancreas using Control-IQ technology. The study demonstrated improved blood sugar control in children ages 2-6 with type 1 diabetes. It evaluated an artificial pancreas using the Tandem t:slim x2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. Results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. […]
