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BioWorld MedTech

Sep. 29, 2021

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Lack of notified bodies plagues impending rollout of Europe’s IVD regulations

The EU’s Medical Device Regulation is now in full implementation mode, but the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) won’t kick in until May 2022. Oliver Bisazza, director general of Medtech Europe, said that only six notified bodies are currently certified to review IVDs under the new regulatory framework, a predicament which suggests that many these tests will never again be available to patients. Read More
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Sommetrics sleeps easier with $11M series C, launches pivotal Aersleep study

With fresh funds and a pivotal trial underway, Sommetrics Inc. may be about to shed its sleeper status. Executives at the Vista, Calif.-based company hope to provide a quiet, effective solution to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that’s less obtrusive and better tolerated than the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines that currently dominate the market. Read More
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Glucomodicum, Phillips-Medisize partner to develop needle-free glucose monitor

Glucomodicum Oy tapped contract manufacturer Phillips-Medisize LLC to develop its needle-free continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Talisman, which is based on Glucomodicum’s magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) platform technology that measures glucose levels from interstitial fluid. The wearable CGM – the size of a smartwatch – combines MHD technology with biosensors and algorithms so health care professionals can monitor patients’ diabetes. Read More
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India going digital to tackle health issues

India is turning to digital means in a bid to manage illnesses within its borders, with both public and private corporations getting in on the action. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi (AIIMS), a public medical institute in the state of Delhi, has developed two mobile apps for patients with chronic mental illness and their caregivers. The first app is Shaksham, for patients with chronic mental illness, while another, called Disha, will be for patients who are undergoing their first such episode of symptoms. Read More
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Long COVID study suggests new symptoms months after initial infection

LONDON – A large-scale analysis of U.S. data shows that 57% of patients with a recorded diagnosis of COVID-19 subsequently presented to their physicians with symptom(s) of long COVID. In 37% of those patients, the symptoms were not reported until three to six months after they contracted COVID-19, indicating they are not persisting acute symptoms. Read More
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FDA draft for investigator safety reporting offers little detail on combo product studies

The FDA unveiled a draft guidance addressing the responsibilities of clinical investigators for safety reporting for investigational drugs and devices, a novel attempt to combine the disparate adverse event reporting timelines for investigational drugs and devices. Read More

Appointments and advancements for Sept. 29, 2021

New hires and promotions in the med-tech industry, including: Babylon Health, Biosymetrics, Cleerly, Fresenius Medical, Sera Prognostics. Read More

Financings for Sept. 29, 2021

Med-tech firms raising money in public or private financings, including: Lifebit, Lifemd. Read More

In the clinic for Sept. 29, 2021

Clinical updates, including trial initiations, enrollment status and data readouts and publications: Electrocore, Endologix, Enlightenvue, Foldax, Nexstim. Read More

Other news to note for Sept. 29, 2021

Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: Agnovos Healthcare, Asahi Kasei Pharma, Asensus Surgical, Augmedix, Avantgen, Elbit Systems of America, Global Wholehealth Partners, Google, KMC Systems, Lumiradx, Pan Probe Biotech, Relievant Medsystems, Siemens Healthineers. Read More

Regulatory actions for Sept. 29, 2021

Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Caretaker Medical, Wyss Center. Read More

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