Capillary Biomedical said today that it raised $2.9 million in a seed funding round to support regulatory filings and the launch of its insulin infusion technology. The company is gearing up for clinical trials to support a 510(k) filing and hopes to bring its SteadiSet infusion set to the market in 2019. “Our SteadiFlow infusion […]
In midst of Epipen shortage, Kaleo confirms ‘sufficient supply’ of Auvi-Q auto-injectors
Kaleo said today that despite ongoing manufacturing delays reported by epinephrine auto-injector manufacturers, Kaleo’s Auvi-Q device is available via prescription and that the privately-held company has ‘sufficient supply to meet any anticipated demand.’ Kaleo’s epinephrine auto-injector features voice instructions that guide users through the drug-delivery process and an auto-retractable needle system, according to the company. […]
Adherium launches over-the-counter inhaler sensor in US
Adherium (ASK:ADR) today launched over-the-counter sales of its Hailie digital inhaler add-on in the U.S. The sensor is designed to integrate directly with prescription inhaler medications, sending adherence reminders and relevant data to a user’s smartphone to assist in managing chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. “We’re extremely excited to announce the availability of the […]
Inside Hologic’s evolving definition of women’s healthcare
Hologic (NSDQ:HOLX), known in the medtech industry for its mammography and diagnostics devices, is rethinking what it means to be a women’s healthcare company. The 6,000-person company wants to expand its reach to include products that care for women’s well-being, as well as their health – a concept that Dr. Edward Evantash honed when he led […]
How Insulet’s CEO plans to create a billion-dollar business
When Pat Sullivan joined Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) in 2014, the Billerica, Mass.-based company was reeling in roughly $300 million in revenue selling its Omnipod tubless insulin delivery system. Sullivan, a veteran of the medtech industry, saw a path to creating a billion-dollar company and it centered around the concept of making life easier for people with diabetes. […]
Medtronic launches engagement program for diabetes patients
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it launched its Inner Circle patient engagement program in the U.S. The medtech titan’s program, which is designed for people living with diabetes, uses gamification to motivate and encourage its users to practice behaviors that help them control their blood sugar levels. The Inner Circle program also gives users a place to […]
Drug delivery systems: Turning active medical devices into transformative solutions
C&K Cutting Edge Blog #1 By Roger Bohannan – C&K Medical Segment Leader Diabetes is the fastest growing disease among the top 10 most lethal conditions in the human population. The diabetes patient population has grown to 420 million people over the past 15 years, according to the World Health Organization, and is slated to […]
BioEclipse looks to synergistic therapies to topple stubborn cancers
For the last 20 years, Pamela Contag has studied cancer. And in that time, the world’s understanding of cancer has changed dramatically. “I remember when people were saying ‘One gene, one protein,” which we now know is wrong,” she told Drug Delivery Business News. “And then we thought cancer was a disruption in proliferation and really […]
Valeritas tops sales, earnings estimates in Q2
Valeritas (NSDQ:VLRX) topped sales and earnings expectations on Wall Street this week with its second-quarter financial results. The Bridgewater, N.J.-based company posted a net loss of -$10.9 million on sales of $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, for sales growth of 36% compared with the same period last year. Earnings per share were […]
Ocular Therapeutix beats The Street with Q2 results
Shares in Ocular Therapeutix (NSDQ:OCUL) rose this week after the company topped expectations on Wall Street with its second-quarter financial results. The Bedford, Mass.-based company posted a net loss of -$13.8 million on sales of $648,000 for the three months ended June 30, representing sales growth of 48% compared with the same period last year. Earnings […]
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