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Exact Sciences has launched Oncodetect to detect MRD across multiple solid tumors, with its efficacy supported by strong clinical validation, incl. ~5yrs. of follow-up data from the Alpha-CORRECT study
Addiitonally, clinical & analytical validation studies across multiple solid tumors are underway, supported by strategic partnerships for multi-cancer evidence generation
Oncodetect test provides clear “Detected”…
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Novocure has reported CE Mark approval of Optune Lua for mNSCLC adults progressed on Pt-based regimen based on P-III (LUNAR) trial assessing the treatment vs PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors/docetaxel alone; launch in Germany is expected in coming wks.
Trial showed improved OS (1EP), with an mOS of 13.2 vs 9.9mos. with treatment vs PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors/docetaxel, 18.5…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Clarity algorithm for the detection of electrographic seizures in pts (≥1yrs.)
Pediatric clearance was backed by extensive electroencephalography (EEG) dataset developed from ~1,700 pts to detect non-convulsive seizures, ensuring rapid diagnosis & prevention of serious brain injury
Clarity algorithm allows seizure detection in both pediatric &…
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The US FDA has granted conditional approval to initiate the second cohort of the early feasibility study (EFS) of the Aeson artificial heart in the US by H2’25, pending ethics committee approval & personnel training; launch expected by 2028
EFS is being conducted in 2 cohorts; first (n=3) was completed in Q3’21, leading to FDA-approved…
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The US FDA has approved Deseyne (vifilcon C) daily disposable contact lens with FusionTechnology; commercially available in Q4’25
Deseyne lenses integrates 2 patented innovations: vifilcon C hydrogel material & FusionTechnology, to gradually release embedded Lachryceuticals (incl. amino acids, vitamins, & polysaccharides), ensuring sustained bioavailability & long-lasting eye comfort
FusionTechnology combines hyaluronic acid & tamarind…
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The US FDA has granted IDE approval to initiate US feasibility study of SIRA radiofrequency ablation (RFA) electrosurgical device for pts undergoing breast-conservation surgery (BCS)
SIRA device is a single-use applicator designed to deliver circumferential RFA to the post-lumpectomy cavity during breast-conserving surgery to provide consistent ablation depth & increased confidence in margin treatment…
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Elixir has reported European MDR CE Mark approval & commercial launch of LithiX Hertz Contact (HC) Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System in EU to improve calcium & percutaneous coronary intervention treatment
LithiX is a transcatheter device that uses low-profile metal hemispheres on a semi-compliant balloon to apply HC Stress, creating deep & wide fractures while…
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Merit Medical has launched its Ventrax delivery system in the US
Ventrax is designed to streamline retrograde aortic access by guiding ablation catheters into the left ventricle, helping in procedures that are used to treat ventricular tachycardia
Ventrax Delivery System features a 95cm sheath for targeted access, an ultralow-profile sheath-to-dilator transition for smooth insertion,…
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Womed has entered into licensing agreements with Kebomed Europe & Saesco Medical to distribute Womed Leaf, an intrauterine adhesion barrier film, across Europe
As per the agreement, Kebomed will handle distribution across France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Austria & Switzerland, while Saesco Medical will oversee commercialization in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands…
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Shockwave Medical (J&J MedTech’s company) has initiated the pivotal FORWARD CAD IDE trial with first pts enrolled, evaluating safety & efficacy of the Shockwave Javelin coronary IVL catheter to treat calcified, hard-to-cross de novo coronary artery lesions prior to stenting
Trial will evaluate the coronary IVL catheter in ~158 pts with mod. to…

