Republicans reaped nearly $3.3 million in federal political contributions from the medtech industry in the 2017-18 election cycle, compared with $1.85 million for Democrats, according to data collected by the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonprofit campaign finance watchdog group. Medtech has “historically been a little more Republican than the average industry,” said Andrew Mayersohn, committees […]
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Medtronic launches workflow system to help wean patients off oral opioids
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it launched its Control Workflow system in the U.S. for use with its SynchroMed II intrathecal drug-delivery system. The medtech titan is hoping that, combined with its pain pump, the workflow system can help physicians in weaning patients off oral opioids. In a retrospective claims analysis, Medtronic found that 51% of […]
Canada clears Medtronic’s MiniMed 670G insulin pump
Medtronic‘s (NYSE:MDT) Canada subsidiary said today that it won a license from Health Canada for its MiniMed 670G insulin pump system. The insulin pump system is the first device in Canada that stabilizes glucose levels by automatically adjusting basal insulin delivery according to a user’s real-time needs, the medtech titan touted. Medtronic expects to launch […]
TCT 2018: Boston Scientific wins FDA nod for drug-eluting vascular stent
On the heels of positive study results at the 30th Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics meeting, Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) won FDA approval for its drug-eluting vascular stent system, Eluvia. The device, which is designed for the treatment of peripheral artery disease, uses a drug-polymer combination to deliver paclitaxel over the course of a year. “Over the past decade, we’ve […]
Medtronic joins initiative to bring more women into the board room
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it joined the Catalyst CEO Champions For Change initiative, pledging to add more women to its executive team and board of directors. The medtech titan teamed up with global nonprofit Catalyst and promised that it would “strengthen the pipeline of women” within the organization using annual reviews and data tracking. Get […]
Medtronic launches one-month DAPT study for drug-eluting stent in U.S., Japan
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it’s launching a study in the U.S. and Japan to evaluate dual antiplatelet therapy in high bleeding risk patients implanted with the Resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent during percutaneous coronary intervention. The company’s Onyx One Clear study is one of the first designed to assess the risk of cardiac death and stent […]
Medtronic launches In.Pact Admiral drug-coated balloon in Japan
Medtech titan Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it launched its In.Pact Admiral drug-coated balloon in Japan. The company won approval and reimbursement for its device last year from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for the treatment of peripheral artery disease in the upper leg. Approval for Medtronic’s In.Pact Admiral system in Japan was […]
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 […]
Medtronic wins FDA nod to deliver PAH therapy with implantable pump
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it won FDA approval for its implantable drug-delivery system designed to administer United Therapeutics‘ (NSDQ:UTHR) pulmonary arterial hypertension drug, Remodulin. United Therapeutics is slated to take the lead on commercial promotion of the drug-device system, with support from Medtronic. The system includes Medtronic’s SynchroMed II implantable pump and a new intravascular […]
RenovoRx sets its sights on localized treatment of pancreatic cancer
People living with pancreatic cancer find themselves facing devastating odds – the five-year survival rate is in the single digits, according to the American Cancer Rate. Pursuing treatment often means dealing with the side effects of systemic chemotherapy, including hair loss, fatigue and neuropathy. Shaun Bagai and his team at RenovoRx think that their catheter […]
