ivWatch said this week that it landed an international partner to manage the distribution of its continuous intravenous monitoring device. The Hampton, Va.-based company inked a deal with supplier New Medical to distribute its ivWatch Model 400 system in Australia and New Zealand. ivWatch’s sensor, which is roughly the size of a pencil eraser, uses light to […]
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Senseonics reports mixed Q3 results
Shares in Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) fell today after the medical device maker missed EPS expectations but met sales estimates on Wall Street with its third quarter financial results. The Germantown, Md.-based company posted a net loss of -$31.9 million on sales of $5.2 million for the 3 months ended Sept. 30. Quarterly net losses were up 83% on […]
Senseonics wins another FDA approval for its implantable CGM
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) said this week that it won another FDA approval for its implantable continuous glucose monitoring system, giving nurse practitioners and physicians assistants the ability to implant and remove the Eversense device. When the product was first approved by the FDA in June, only trained physicians were allowed to conduct the sensor insertion and removal […]
LifeScan releases latest version of diabetes management app
LifeScan said today that it released the latest version of its OneTouch Reveal mobile app. The digital tool is designed to help people with diabetes track their blood sugar levels using their mobile devices and share data with healthcare teams and caregivers. The newest version of LifeScan’s app includes notifications that automatically warn users of […]
Senseonics wins coverage from Aetna for Eversense glucose monitor
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) said this week that won coverage from health plan provider Aetna for its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system. Aetna provides coverage for roughly 22 million people in the U.S., according to Senseonics, making it the third largest commercial health plan provider in the country. “We are pleased that one of the largest national payers […]
Dexcom wins CMS nod for latest glucose monitor
Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) said today that its G6 continuous glucose monitoring system will be covered for Medicare beneficiaries. The company’s product won coverage as a therapeutic CGM system, making it available to beneficiaries who closely manage their insulin dosing. “The Dexcom G6 is a game-changer for people with diabetes, and we are thrilled to provide this innovative […]
Abbott CEO on Libre: ‘We’re just getting started’
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) posted its third quarter financial results yesterday, meeting its own forecast and the consensus set by analysts on Wall Street. The healthcare giant also narrowed its earnings outlook for the rest of the year. Abbott noted particularly high gains in revenue for its medical device division – sales were up 8.4% to $2.82 billion, in […]
ivWatch inks development, commercialization deal with ICU Medical
ivWatch said today that it inked a long-term development and commercialization deal to integrate its continuous IV monitor into new medical devices and systems made by ICU Medical (NSDQ:ICUI). The deal paves the way for EHR interoperability, according to ivWatch, by connecting the two companies’ systems and enabling the exchange of data. “Our two companies can […]
ivWatch wins CE Mark for continuous IV site monitor
ivWatch said today that it won CE Mark clearance for its intravenous infiltration/extravasation monitoring device. The company’s ivWatch Model 400, which has FDA clearance, is sold in the U.S. through group purchasing contracts with Premier and Vizient. ivWatch also touted that it obtained ISO 13485:2016 certification through the Medical Device Single Audit Program. “Peripheral IV […]
Senseonics launches Eversense implantable glucose monitor
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) said today that its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system is available at clinics across the U.S. The Germantown, Md.-based company also touted that it won coverage for its CGM with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Horizon Healthcare of New Jersey. Senseonics’ 90-day, implantable CGM won FDA approval in June this year. […]