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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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The US FDA has granted a PMA to the IsoPSA in vitro diagnostic (IVD) kit for the diagnosis of high-grade prostate cancer
Approval was based on the clinical evidence from a prospective study of the IsoPSA test conducted at 14 sites across the US, as well as data from supporting analytical validation studies
IsoPSA, a…
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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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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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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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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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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to ROSA Knee with OptimiZe, an enhanced version of the ROSA Knee system designed to support accurate, reproducible outcomes in robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, with targeted rollout planned for late 2025 & broader US availability expected in Q1’26
The system introduces new features, incl. customizable surgical plan,…
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
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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) …
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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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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…

