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Roche’s Point-of-Care PCR Test Gains FDA’s 510(k) Clearance with CLIA Waiver and European CE Mark to Diagnose Bordetella infections

Shots: Roche has received 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver & CE-IVDR certification for its point-of-care test to diagnose whooping cough (pertussis) & other Bordetella infections The PCR test on the cobas liat system delivers results in 15min. in GP clinics & emergency rooms, allowing real-time diagnosis during consultation & supporting immediate antibiotic decisions to help…

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GE HealthCare Seeks the US FDA 510(k) Clearance for SIGNA MRI technology to Advance Precision Diagnostics

Shots: The US FDA has received 510(k) submissions for SIGNA MRI technology, unveiled at RSNA 2025, to enhance diagnostics with advanced imaging innovations SIGNA Bolt focuses on high-performance 3.0T imaging with ultra-high gradients, AI-enabled workflows, & research-grade flexibility, while SIGNA Sprint with Freelium emphasizes accessibility through a helium-minimal (<1% helium usage) ventless 1.5T system designed for installation…

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Philips Unveils Verida to Improve Diagnostic Imaging

Shots: Royal Philips has launched Verida, a detector-based spectral CT fully powered by AI, at RSNA 2025, with availability in select markets beginning in 2026 Verida integrates AI across the entire imaging chain to deliver high-quality spectral & high-definition images with minimal noise, while enabling significant dose reductions & reducing energy use by ~45% Verida reconstructs…

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Transmural Systems Receives the US FDA 510(k) Clearance for TELLTALE to Prevent Coronary Obstruction During TAVR

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to TELLTALE for the prevention of coronary obstruction in pts undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) for both native aortic stenosis & bioprosthetic valve failure FDA cleared TELLTALE following a pivotal study demonstrating the device’s safety & effectiveness for leaflet modification in pts at risk of coronary…

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Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Oncomine Dx Target Test Receives US FDA Approval as a Companion Diagnostic

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ion Torrent Oncomine Dx Target Test as a companion diagnostic to identify pts with NSCLC harboring HER2/ERBB2 TKD activating mutations Oncomine Dx Target allows clinicians to identify pts eligible for treatment with Bayer’s HER2-directed therapy Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) for locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC Oncomine Dx Target Test, first…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025)     

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:     Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025  Read More: Ionis  AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) …

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Rapid Nexus Reports the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance of Hemastyl Gel Device to Support Wound Healing

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Hemastyl gel device to support chronic wound healing  The Hemastyl gel is a topical formulation that enhances the tissue-repair environment to support wound closure, while the Periwound NerveStim device works with Hemastyl to restore periwound function The Periwound NerveStim device is in final FDA approval stages, with…

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Promega’s OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System Receives FDA Approval as a Companion Diagnostic

Shots: The US FDA has approved OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System as a companion diagnostic to identify pts with microsatellite stable endometrial carcinoma The OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System is a PCR-based assay that determines MSI status in tumors to identify pts eligible for treatment with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) & Lenvima (lenvatinib) OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System…

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