Tag: digital health

DaVita, one of the United States’ largest providers of kidney care and dialysis services, has moved toward a comprehensive legal settlement following a catastrophic ransomware attack that compromised the personal and medical data of approximately 2.7 million individuals. The breach, which originated in the spring of last year, was orchestrated by the Interlock ransomware group,…

NovoCure, a global oncology company specializing in innovative tumor-treating field technology, has officially disclosed a significant cybersecurity breach that resulted in the unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive data belonging to patients, healthcare providers, and employees. In a formal filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, September 3, 2026, the company revealed…

In a significant move to solidify its presence in the rapidly evolving field of digital surgery, Medtronic has entered into a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based Cornerstone Robotics. Under the terms of the agreement, Medtronic will secure the rights to distribute Cornerstone’s Sentire surgical robot in select international markets outside of the United States. This…

Medical technology leader Abbott has announced the successful completion of its FlexPulse IDE clinical study, providing the necessary clinical evidence to move forward with a Premarket Approval (PMA) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled. The study results, which focused on the treatment of paroxysmal…

Enovis Corporation, a leading medical technology company specializing in orthopedic solutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire eCential Robotics, a France-based pioneer in surgical robotics and navigation. This strategic move is designed to accelerate Enovis’s roadmap for enabling technologies, specifically targeting the high-growth sectors of robotic-assisted knee and shoulder surgeries. By integrating eCential’s proprietary…

The global medical imaging landscape is currently witnessing a transformative shift as GE HealthCare secures CE mark certification for its Photonova Spectra, a move that signals an intensifying rivalry with Siemens Healthineers in the high-stakes photon-counting computed tomography (CT) market. This regulatory milestone allows GE HealthCare to commercialize its flagship photon-counting system across the European…

MiniMed, the newly independent diabetes technology specialist recently spun off from Medtronic, has officially filed for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of its first insulin patch pump, the MiniMed Fit, marking a pivotal moment in its strategy to reclaim leadership in the automated insulin delivery (AID) market. The announcement came alongside a robust first-quarter…

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology, has officially entered into an agreement to acquire ZuriMED Technologies AG, a Swiss-based medical device company specializing in innovative solutions for soft tissue repair. This strategic move follows the late 2024 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of ZuriMED’s flagship product, the FiberLocker system. The acquisition underscores…

Medtronic PLC, the global leader in medical technology, announced a significant start to its 2027 fiscal year, reporting a double-digit revenue increase that surpassed both internal projections and Wall Street consensus. For the fiscal first quarter ending in late summer 2026, the Dublin-based medical device giant recorded total sales of $9.8 billion, representing a 13.7%…

The Canadian federal government has announced a strategic investment of more than $99 million in Kardium Inc., a Vancouver-based medical technology company specializing in advanced treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib). This significant capital injection, sourced from the federal Strategic Response Fund, is designed to ensure that Kardium remains a domestic powerhouse while scaling its manufacturing…