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The US FDA has approved integrated sacral neuromodulation (iSNM) system to treat urinary urge incontinence (UUI)
iSNM device was evaluated in a P-II trial in 128 pts, which showed 84.2% pts achieved ≥50% reduction in urgent leaks, with 84% & 42% responders experiencing >75% & 100% reduction, respectively in UUI symptoms at 6mos.; 3.5x…
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Brain Navi Biotechnology has received the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance for NaoTrac neurosurgical robot
NaoTrac is a stereotaxic guiding surgical device that uses SMART tech for rapid, non-contact, frameless registration by aligning the pts anatomy with preoperative imaging, & a robotic arm to guide instruments while keeping the surgeon in control
NaoTrac integrates AI…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the AVENTUS Thrombectomy System for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), expanding its prior clearance for use in the peripheral vasculature
AVENTUS was evaluated in a completed pivotal IDE trial for aspiration thrombectomy with filtered blood reinfusion in intermediate-risk PE pts, which showed rapid improvement in…
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar & Animal Health. Check out our full report below:
Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Report P-III (VALIANT) Trial Data of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Primary IC-MPGN
Read More: Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi
Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the next generation NEUROMARK system for pts with chronic rhinitis
The new system optimizes posterior nasal nerve treatment by providing real-time feedback for accurate electrode placement & confirming treatment delivery, with a flexible shaft & atraumatic leaflets that conform to pts anatomy for maximizing treatment coverage…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the B3 GEL System to protect healing tissue planes and preserve mobility; launch is anticipated at the end of 2025
Preclinical studies supporting clearance showed that B3 GEL reduced tissue binding and improved range of motion, with greater flexion and extension in treated models compared to controls…
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The US FDA has received 510(k) clearance & CLIA waiver application of VELO system for highly sensitive PCR results for respiratory pathogens
LEX Diagnostics has completed US trials of the VELO system & Influenza/COVID assay during the 2024/2025 season & expects 510(k) clearance by late 2025 or early 2026, pending FDA review
VELO system…
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Tracer has entered into a strategic collaboration with QIAGEN to co-develop & commercialize Tracer dPCR & Tracer WGS MRD assays for solid tumors on QIAGEN’s QIAcuity digital PCR platform
Collaboration aims to provide highly sensitive, cost-effective, & decentralized MRD testing using QIAcuity’s PCR platform, allowing oncologists to monitor cancer recurrence & guide personalized treatment…
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Avicenna.AI has received the European CE Mark approval for its AI-powered tools, CINA-VCF Quantix & CINA-CSpine to detect & assess unsuspected vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) & cervical spine fractures, respectively in pts undergoing CT scans
CINA-VCF Quantix analyzes chest &/or abdomen CTs in pts (≥50yrs.), where it automatically labels vertebrae as well as calculates…
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TELA Bio has launched OviTex Inguinal in the EU for laparoscopic & robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair; OviTex Inguinal to be showcased at EHS 2025
OviTex Inguinal is available in 2 trocar-compatible configurations, consisting of 3 or 4 layer anatomically shaped devices that provide surgeons with flexible options designed to meet pts, technique, or procedure-specific needs…

