Category: Medical Equipment

Medical Equipment

Most Hospitals Unprepared for AI-Driven Physical Security Threats, Survey Finds

Despite high confidence in digital defenses, few healthcare organizations have assessed the physical risks posed by generative AI tools.

Medical Equipment

FDA Clears Next-Gen Software for AI-Enabled Portable Brain MRI

The software is designed to enhance image quality for AI-powered portable magnetic resonance brain imaging.

Medical Equipment

New Mobile App Brings Work Orders to Techs’ Phones

The new mobile app, built on top of the company's CMMS solution, gives techs an email-like interface to manage work orders from their phone.

Medical Equipment

Most Hospitals Unprepared for AI-Driven Physical Security Threats, Survey Finds

Despite high confidence in digital defenses, few healthcare organizations have assessed the physical risks posed by generative AI tools.

Testing & Calibration

Medical Device Testing Firm NAMSA Expands with Acquisition

The medical device testing firm has expanded its lab network by acquiring WuXi AppTec’s US-based facilities.

Imaging Equipment

SHINE Technologies to Acquire Lantheus’ SPECT Division

The acquisition enhances SHINE's distribution channels and strengthens access to more reliable medical isotopes.

Patient Care Equipment

FDA Approves Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator

The patch-based cardioverter defibrillator is approved for use in patients with a temporary elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Software

FDA Clears AI Tool to Assist with Fetal Heart Ultrasound Scans

The tool automatically detects the standard views required for second- and third-trimester fetal heart ultrasound evaluations.

Testing & Calibration

English Charity Uses Seaward Equipment Tester For Safety

Roots Community uses Seaward PAT testers to check the electrical safety of musical equipment used by bands who play at its meetings.

Imaging Equipment

Why Some MRI Coil Failures Are Hard to Catch

MRI coil failures can be difficult to detect during standard QA. Ted Lucidi, CBET, explains how advanced test fixtures support diagnostics and what HTM professionals can watch for in the field.

Medical Equipment

FDA Clears Basivertebral Nerve Ablation System for Low Back Pain

The system targets the basivertebral nerve to provide relief from chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

Patient Care Equipment

IMT Innovations Unveils ‘Box’ Ventilator Prototype

Swiss medical technology firm IMT Innovations has unveiled a new mechanical ventilator prototype, designed for critical care and sub-acute hospital environments.

Software

FDA Clears AI Software Validated to Guide Novices in Cardiac Imaging

In a blind review, scans performed by novices using the software met diagnostic standards and matched expert-level quality.

Medical Equipment

DME Owner Sentenced to Prison for $1.3M Medicare Fraud Scheme

A former Kentucky man received over a year in prison and must pay restitution for fraudulently billing Medicare for unnecessary medical equipment.