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January 19, 2021
The total coronary stent market comprises bare-metal stents, drug-eluting stents, covered stents, and bifurcated stents. Stents can be defined as small mesh tubes inserted into an artery to prevent it from collapsing and keep it open after an angioplasty surgery (percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI). Following multiple clinical studies that presented evidence of over-stenting in......
January 15, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted marketing authorization for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) implant, intended to perform as an alternative to traditional ACL reconstructions. The Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) Implant, by Miach Orthopaedics, differs from the traditional surgical reconstruction as it does not require the use of harvested tendons for ACL repair......
January 12, 2021
The U.S. market for patient monitoring devices and equipment includes products that are designed to measure and observe changes in vital signs or the neurological, homodynamic, and cardiac functions of a patient. Due to the effects of COVID19, health care workers have recently begun the shift to remote patient monitoring (RPM) options, such as telehealth......
January 8, 2021
BioSerenity, Inc., recently announced they received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Neuronaute® Electroencephalography (EEG) System and IceCap® EEG wearable device that allows physicians to remotely monitor patients with epilepsy. In general, EEG devices record the electrical activity of neurons in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp (non-invasive) or......
January 6, 2021
According to a new cardiac surgery market study by iData Research, over 900,000 cardiac surgery procedures are performed each year in the United States. The US Cardiac surgery market is growing rapidly driven by the growth of many underlying procedures. The number of cardiac surgery procedures commonly includes: • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)• Transcatheter......
January 5, 2021
Although in vitro fertilization solely involves a sperm and an egg, the process leading to an embryo can be more challenging than just putting the two together. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that approximately 10% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15-44 had difficulty either getting......
December 22, 2020
According to a new atherectomy market study by iData Research, over 190,000 atherectomy procedures are performed each year in the United States. Atherectomy is a procedure that consists of removing atherosclerotic plaque from diseased arteries and can be performed either on coronary or peripheral arteries. Atherectomy devices are used as the treatment of choice, as......
December 18, 2020
Medtronic has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the use of navigated interbody high-speed drills with the Robotic Guidance System. Even in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic the company has received the clearance earlier than anticipated. This system now integrates the surgical planning software with robotic guidance. Spinal instruments......
December 15, 2020
Nanodentistry can be defined as the science and technology of using nanostructured material to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral and dental diseases. Nanomaterials and nanorobots are of great interest when considering advances in nanotechnology. The results of many clinical studies have shown a strong potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment planning as well as......
December 15, 2020
According to a new cardiac surgery study by iData Research, approximately 340,000 CABG procedures per year are performed in the United States. A CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) procedure is a common cardiac surgery where a harvested vein is grafted onto the heart to bypass blocked arteries. The majority of CABG procedures are done via......
December 14, 2020
As COVID19 is mainly affecting the respiratory system and develops the common flu-like symptoms, hospitals around the globe are facing shortages of many respiratory care devices, including ventilators. Since the breakout, the demand for ventilators has grown substantially and resulted in governmental and industrial support driving the pace of ventilator manufacturing. Due to the major......
December 11, 2020
Product managers are continuously looking for data and insights to support strategy and to find valuable market information. Companies in industries that are private and guarded find themselves in situations where their questions are usually longer and more complex than possible answers. In 2020 the emerging question is: “what is the impact of COVID-19 in......
December 8, 2020
Based on a recent report published by iData Research on the video endoscopy market within Europe, several mergers and deals occurred over the past year. Video endoscopy systems are used to view the live, color video of the interior of the body during diagnostic and therapeutic minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). Top most impactful M&A’s and......
December 4, 2020
Formlabs has recently announced the integration of Draft Resin with orthodontic model 3D printing . This material has been named a “groundbreaking material” for rapid orthodontic aligner and retainer production due to the speed at which it can print. Draft Resin not only incorporates being the stiffest material in Formlabs repertoire but also allows users......
December 1, 2020
Gynecologic cancer or reproductive cancer refers to any part of the female reproductive system: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. The risk of gynecologic cancers increases with age. Like any other type of cancer, gynecology cancer is difficult to detect only by external symptoms; in some cases, early cancer may be detected during clinical exams......
November 27, 2020
Based on the latest market analysis by iData Research, the European Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (also known as TAVR/TAVI) market was valued at €836.2 million in 2020, which is a 29% decline from 2019 due to COVID19. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure to replace the diseased aortic valve in patients with severe aortic stenosis. ......
November 24, 2020
3Shape has released a new and improved version of their old TRIOS 3 with the TRIOS 4. The TRIOS system is a complete in-house product that includes a scanner and extensive design software to create a digital impression of the tooth’s anatomy. Digital impressions offer patients the convenience of not having to endure traditional impressions......
November 20, 2020
We have already looked at the top companies in the Dental Materials Market overall but now we go deeper to look into the dental cements market in particular. Dental Cements are sealing agents that are predominantly used to fill any gaps between restorations and the natural tooth. For the past 5 years, the US Dental......
November 17, 2020
Medtronic has released its first-ever app-connected pacemaker called Azure. A pacemaker is an implantable device designed to regulate the electrical impulses of the heart. They are used to correct uneven heartbeats. Millions of patients have pacemaker implants to treat arrhythmia or heart failure. However, many patients do not understand how these devices function. This smartphone-connected......
November 13, 2020
According to the latest Cardiac Surgery market study by iData Research, over 182,000 heart valve replacements are performed every year in the United States. Heart valve replacements are one of the most common procedures performed in cardiac surgery market, and they make up nearly a quarter of the total procedure volume. Heart valve replacement procedures......
November 12, 2020
Stryker has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles previously in the way of its planned $4.7 billion acquisition of Wright Medical. The tender offer was initiated back in November 2019 and has now been completed as of November 11, 2020. “Wright Medical has built a successful business, and together we look forward to working......
November 9, 2020
As we progress through the global pandemic and drive closer to having a vaccine available, companies are now preparing supplies such as needles and syringes. We have compiled the top three companies to watch as distributors for needles and syringes in the United States. Becton Dickinson Cardinal Health Novo Nordisk Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson produces......
November 6, 2020
Register to receive a free TAVR Market Report Suite for the US 2020-2026 synopsis Based on the latest market analysis by iData Research, the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) market was valued at $2,424 million in 2020, which is a 13% decline from 2019 due to COVID19. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure to replace......
November 4, 2020
Based on the latest market study by iData Research, the US infusion pump market was valued at almost $1,176 million in 2019. However, due to COVID, the market size is expected to shrink by an astonishing 51% and reach a valuation of $572 million in 2020, before rebounding in 2021. The infusion pump market is......
November 3, 2020
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the WristMotion Total Arthroplasty System received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The WristMotion System is used in procedures to replace painful wrist joints due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis, allowing a patient to maintain native biomechanics. This replacement implant is an entirely new approach......
October 30, 2020
According to the latest market study by iData research, the European Infusion Therapy market size was estimated at around $926 million in 2020 which is almost a 10% decline from the previous year. COVID-19 is expected to play a significant role in this market due to elective procedure deferrals as well as restrictions limiting sales......
October 29, 2020
Based on the recent market study performed by iData Research, over 13 million laparoscopic procedures are performed globally every year. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis through small incisions, (5mm-15mm) eliminating the need for large incisions in the skin. Laparoscopy, also......
October 20, 2020
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has affected millions worldwide. There are still many unknowns surrounding this virus yet one thing is for sure, in serious cases the virus causes devastating effect on the body – and not just on the lungs. “Neurology Online Journal“ has published a new study showing that the COVID-19 virus......
October 16, 2020
October 16th is the official World Spine Day, organized and coordinated by the World Federation of Chiropractors. This year’s theme is Back On Track, celebrating people being able to reactivate and revitalize their bodies by getting out and focusing on effective spine care. World Spine Day is celebrated to raise awareness around the prevention and......
October 14, 2020
According to the latest market study by iData Research, the US dental amalgam market size was valued at over $89 million by 2020. Amalgam was the first filling material ever used in dentistry and is essentially an alloy of different metals, primarily mercury (~50%) and silver (~22-32%). Amalgam material was the predominant restorative material up......
October 13, 2020
Overview The American population is becoming more aware of the benefits of oral health as more information is provided. With more positives attributed to oral care, the overall dental market has seen an upward trend in more dental office visits for diagnostic and preventative procedures. However, this allowed identifying major threats to oral health and......
October 7, 2020
According to the latest interventional cardiology procedural analysis by iData Research, over 965,000 angioplasties are performed each year in the United States. An angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a procedure that involves stent placement to open blocked or narrowing arteries. Interventional cardiology is primarily applied to the treatment of coronary artery......
October 6, 2020
iData Research analysts have found that the continually expanding line of Orthophos devices has given Dentsply a broad range of devices to suit all a clinic’s needs, the Axeos is another addition to their already large suite of devices. The large range of FoV’s allows for many different treatment areas, including specialized 3D imaging. The......
October 2, 2020
Teleflex has announced its receival of 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the indications for the use of the Arrow® EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access System. This device is used to provide procedural guidance within the establishment of intraosseous vascular access, especially when intravenous access is difficult to obtain in......
September 30, 2020
Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) have announced that they have an agreement to acquire the Extremity Orthopedics business of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:IART) for $240 million. Smith+Nephew noted that the portfolio includes devices, implants and instruments designed for shoulder replacement and reconstruction of bones in the hand, wrist and elbow, as well as the foot and......
September 28, 2020
Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, The FDA has granted enforcement discretion allowing CapsoVision the ability to launch at-home administration of CapsoCam Plus®. This device consists of a video capsule system intended for further visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults. Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopes are flexible visualization instruments that are inserted into the alimentary canal......
September 25, 2020
Interventional cardiology is a minimally-invasive technique that uses catheters to treat coronary arterial disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. These procedures allow the heart to continue functioning at its best moving almost 3,000 gallons of blood every day. Based on the European Heart Journal, cardiovascular disease (CVD)......
September 23, 2020
According to the latest study by iData, the European Dental Materials market size is estimated to be at around €700 million in 2020. While the COVID19 pandemic had a major negative impact on the entire dental industry, the European market is expected to return to its pre-COVID numbers within the next two years and reach a......
September 17, 2020
The FDA Breakthrough Devices Program enables manufacturers to streamline the market clearance/approval process for specific medical devices. Medtronic received the breakthrough device designation for its investigational Intrepid™ transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) system. The FDA has also approved an early feasibility study for the device. The new TTVR system will help treat tricuspid valve regurgitation,......
August 31, 2020
Gastrointestinal testing and surveying methods, such as endoscopies and colonoscopies, are often very invasive and are limited in how much of the small intestine they can reach. Thus, there is a need to develop devices or techniques that can both increase the visibility of the gastrointestinal tract and decrease invasiveness while preserving functionality. Pill-shaped forms......
August 31, 2020
B. Braun has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its MRI system SpaceStation MRI. Based out of Germany, B. Braun is a leader of infusion therapy and medical imaging devices, as well as a variety of other medical devices. This new imaging technology differs from other MRI systems as it can be used with the Space......
August 28, 2020
Currently, the demand for healthcare workers and facilities is extraordinarily high in areas heavily affected by COVID-19. The demand for patient monitoring devices is also high. One of the biggest challenges in reducing the spread of the virus is contact tracing, which is made difficult through a high demand for health personnel, and because of......
August 27, 2020
Researchers at UCSF have developed a method to help detect diabetes using a smartphone. They have developed a deep-learning technology that can be combined with a mobile app to offer a low-cost method of detecting diabetes. Instant Heart Rate Measurement The Azumio Instant Heart Rate app was recently used as part of the Health eHeart......
August 24, 2020
According to the latest study by iData Research, the US Video Endoscopy Equipment market was valued at $972 million by 2020. The US market has been growing consistently over the past few years due to the growing popularity of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Additionally, the market was primarily driven by the replacement of older and......
August 24, 2020
Fujifilm Medical Systems has announced they will partner with Caresyntax to develop Fujifilm Systems Integration. Caresyntax, a major developer in automation in surgical equipment and procedures, will be supplying their innovative automation intelligence to help create this Systems Integration. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased need for streamlined surgical procedures and other hospital......
August 19, 2020
Much like during the initial outbreaks of other coronaviruses, there is little certainty regarding the exact effects of COVID-19, especially long-term. However, data about its effects on pregnant women is starting to accumulate and provide preliminary information and precautions. Both the acute and immediate effects of COVID-19 on the mother and child must be considered,......
August 19, 2020
According to the recent market study by iData Research, the total Pelvic Floor Repair market in the U.S. will consequently decline at a -26.9% cumulative growth rate between the years of 2019-2026. The sharp decline is a result of FDA recalls for all transvaginal mesh devices along with a poor reputation of the sacrocolpopexy surgery. Pelvic organ prolapse......
August 17, 2020
Engage Surgical has gained FDA approval for its Engage Partial Knee system, making it the only cementless partial knee system approved for use in the U.S. It uses Engage’s innovative Anchor technology to provide stability at the tibial surface, and increased compression compared to other techniques. The Engage Partial Knee system is also combined with......
August 13, 2020
Osso VR has been providing a virtual surgical training platform to provide an education to medical students who are currently unable to receive in-person training due to COVID-19. They have recently partnered with MicroPort Orthopedics, to provide students with an opportunity to take part in VR training of the surgical techniques used by MicroPort. The......
August 12, 2020
According to the latest study by iData Research, the U.S. sports medicine market was valued at $1.7 billion by 2020. The total market is highly limited by the relatively stable incidence rate of tendon and ligament injuries, which varies greatly among different anatomies and different population groups. In spite of this trend, the level of......
January 19, 2021
The total coronary stent market comprises bare-metal stents, drug-eluting stents, covered stents, and bifurcated stents. Stents can be defined as small mesh tubes inserted into...
January 15, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted marketing authorization for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) implant, intended to perform as an alternative to traditional...
January 12, 2021
The U.S. market for patient monitoring devices and equipment includes products that are designed to measure and observe changes in vital signs or the neurological,...
January 8, 2021
BioSerenity, Inc., recently announced they received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Neuronaute® Electroencephalography (EEG) System and IceCap® EEG wearable device...
January 6, 2021
According to a new cardiac surgery market study by iData Research, over 900,000 cardiac surgery procedures are performed each year in the United States. The...
January 5, 2021
Although in vitro fertilization solely involves a sperm and an egg, the process leading to an embryo can be more challenging than just putting the...
December 22, 2020
According to a new atherectomy market study by iData Research, over 190,000 atherectomy procedures are performed each year in the United States. Atherectomy is a...
December 18, 2020
Medtronic has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the use of navigated interbody high-speed drills with the Robotic Guidance System....
December 15, 2020
Nanodentistry can be defined as the science and technology of using nanostructured material to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral and dental diseases. Nanomaterials and nanorobots...
December 15, 2020
According to a new cardiac surgery study by iData Research, approximately 340,000 CABG procedures per year are performed in the United States. A CABG (Coronary...
December 14, 2020
As COVID19 is mainly affecting the respiratory system and develops the common flu-like symptoms, hospitals around the globe are facing shortages of many respiratory care...
December 11, 2020
Product managers are continuously looking for data and insights to support strategy and to find valuable market information. Companies in industries that are private and...
December 8, 2020
Based on a recent report published by iData Research on the video endoscopy market within Europe, several mergers and deals occurred over the past year....
December 4, 2020
Formlabs has recently announced the integration of Draft Resin with orthodontic model 3D printing . This material has been named a “groundbreaking material” for rapid...
December 1, 2020
Gynecologic cancer or reproductive cancer refers to any part of the female reproductive system: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. The risk of gynecologic cancers...
November 27, 2020
Based on the latest market analysis by iData Research, the European Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (also known as TAVR/TAVI) market was valued at €836.2 million...
November 24, 2020
3Shape has released a new and improved version of their old TRIOS 3 with the TRIOS 4. The TRIOS system is a complete in-house product...
November 20, 2020
We have already looked at the top companies in the Dental Materials Market overall but now we go deeper to look into the dental cements...
November 17, 2020
Medtronic has released its first-ever app-connected pacemaker called Azure. A pacemaker is an implantable device designed to regulate the electrical impulses of the heart. They...
November 13, 2020
According to the latest Cardiac Surgery market study by iData Research, over 182,000 heart valve replacements are performed every year in the United States. Heart...
November 12, 2020
Stryker has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles previously in the way of its planned $4.7 billion acquisition of Wright Medical. The tender offer...
November 9, 2020
As we progress through the global pandemic and drive closer to having a vaccine available, companies are now preparing supplies such as needles and syringes....
November 6, 2020
Register to receive a free TAVR Market Report Suite for the US 2020-2026 synopsis Based on the latest market analysis by iData Research, the Transcatheter...
November 4, 2020
Based on the latest market study by iData Research, the US infusion pump market was valued at almost $1,176 million in 2019. However, due to...
November 3, 2020
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the WristMotion Total Arthroplasty System received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The WristMotion System is used...
