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FDA Fast-Tracks AI Integration: Revolutionizing Scientific Reviews by June 2025
The FDA is rolling out AI tools agency-wide by June 30, 2025, to streamline scientific reviews and reduce task time from days to minutes.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 81 min read


FDA Modernizes 510(k) Pathway: New Tools and Standards for Safer Devices
The FDA is modernizing the 510(k) Premarket Notification Program with new submission pathways, digital tools, and updated guidances to enhance medical device safety and effectiveness.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 81 min read


Medtronic Secures FDA Approval for World’s Smallest Defibrillation Lead
Medtronic has announced FDA approval of its Omniasecure defibrillation lead, a device that connects to implantable cardioverter...
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 51 min read


Senseonics Joins Sequel to Bring 1-Year CGM to Insulin Dosing System
Senseonics is partnering with Sequel Med Tech to integrate its year-long Eversense 365 continuous glucose monitor with Sequel’s automated insulin delivery system, Twiist.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 51 min read


Abbott Taps Epic to Streamline Glucose Monitoring in U.S. EHRs
Abbott has integrated its Libreview software with Epic’s electronic health record (EHR) system, allowing clinicians across the U.S. to...
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 51 min read


Surgical Robots, Sleep Tech, and Brain Interfaces: Intuitive, Resmed, and Precision Make Strategic Moves
Intuitive Surgical has received FDA clearance for its da Vinci Single Port system to perform transanal rectal procedures, allowing access...
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 51 min read


AI in MedTech: 1,000 FDA Approvals and a Decade of Disruption
The FDA has approved nearly 1,000 AI-enabled medical devices in the past decade, marking a significant shift toward smarter, more efficient, and personalized healthcare technologies.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 11 min read


Scalpel Meets Silicon: AI Trains Robots to Master Surgery from Video Alone
Researchers used surgical videos and AI similar to ChatGPT to train a robot to perform basic surgical tasks with precision and adaptability, potentially transforming robotic surgery.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 11 min read


Medtronic gets FDA approval to use Simplera Sync glucose sensor with insulin pumps
Medtronic’s Simplera Sync glucose sensor has been FDA-approved for use with its 780G insulin pumps, marking a key step in the company’s push to grow its diabetes business through smarter, more integrated insulin delivery.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 251 min read


FDA issues early alert for BD catheters due to leaks
The FDA issued an early alert for BD’s PowerPICC catheters due to cracking and leakage risks, prompting a recall after reports of 10 serious injuries linked to material fatigue.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 251 min read


Field Medical raises $40M for PFA in ventricular tachycardia
Field Medical raised $40 million to advance its pulsed field ablation technology for ventricular tachycardia, aiming to address a major unmet need in cardiac arrhythmia treatment.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 251 min read


Medtronic Seeks FDA Clearance for Interoperable Insulin Pump, Deepening Partnership with Abbott
Medtronic has filed for FDA clearance to make its MiniMed 780G insulin pump interoperable with glucose sensors developed by Abbott, a...
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 251 min read


A Complete Guide to Classifying Your Medical Device for FDA Approval
Properly classifying your medical device is a crucial first step in the FDA approval process, as it determines regulatory requirements, timelines, and the appropriate pathway for market entry.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 241 min read


Navigating the FDA Review Process: What to Expect After Submitting Your Medical Device Application
The FDA 510(k) review process follows four main stages—Acknowledgment, Acceptance, Substantive Review, and Decision Letter—each with specific timelines and expectations that determine whether a device is cleared for market.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 231 min read


Precision Neuroscience receives FDA clearance for brain implant
Precision Neuroscience has received FDA clearance for its Layer 7 Cortical Interface, a brain implant that can be used for up to 30 days to map brain activity, marking a key step toward developing its wireless brain-computer interface system.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read


How to Create an Effective Quality Management System (QMS) for Medical Devices
A robust Quality Management System (QMS) is essential for medical device manufacturers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, improve product quality, and manage risk throughout the product lifecycle.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read


Edwards receives CE mark for Sapien M3 mitral valve replacement device
Edwards Lifesciences has received CE mark approval in Europe for its Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement system, expanding its mitral and tricuspid therapy portfolio as it targets $2 billion in global sales by 2030.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read


Illumina, Tempus AI partner to drive genomic testing beyond cancer
Illumina and Tempus AI have partnered to expand the use of genomic testing and precision medicine beyond oncology into broader disease areas like cardiology, neurology, and rare disorders.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read


Which FDA Pathway is Right for Your Medical Device?
Understanding whether your medical device qualifies for the 510(k), PMA, or De Novo FDA pathway is crucial for ensuring a smooth, compliant market entry based on its risk level, novelty, and intended use.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read


Ceribell wins FDA nod for algorithm to detect pediatric seizures
Ceribell has gained FDA 510(k) clearance to use its Clarity seizure detection algorithm on pediatric patients aged one year and older....
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read
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