Category: Medical Equipment

Medical Equipment

FDA Seeks Input on Generative AI Medical Device Regulation

The agency released a discussion paper to address the unique risks and potential of generative artificial intelligence in the healthcare ecosystem.

Medical Equipment

Philips Expands Patient Monitoring Network for Hospital-to-Home Care

New collaborations with six technology companies integrate wearable and out-of-hospital tools to improve patient visibility and care coordination.

Medical Equipment

Building a Better Imaging Service Strategy for a Changing HTM Environment

Imaging equipment is becoming more complex, and experienced imaging engineers are harder to find. Industry leaders discuss how HTM teams can respond.

Medical Equipment

FDA Seeks Input on Generative AI Medical Device Regulation

The agency released a discussion paper to address the unique risks and potential of generative artificial intelligence in the healthcare ecosystem.

Testing & Calibration

Defibrillator Analyzer Comparison Guide

A side-by-side look at defibrillator analyzers, comparing key performance specs, features, and pricing.

Imaging Equipment

New Upright Radiotherapy System Enters Manufacturing

The technology, based on research from Stanford University, will be integrated into Leo Cancer Care platforms with the first installation at Mayo Clinic.

Patient Care Equipment

Fresenius Kabi Issues Correction for Ivenix Infusion Pumps Following Impact Damage

The Food and Drug Administration classifies the recall as the most serious type after reports of touchscreen malfunctions caused by dropped or jarred devices.

Software

Future-proofing HTM: AI’s Role in Strengthening the Future Workforce

From preserving institutional knowledge to accelerating technician development, AI could become one of HTM's most valuable workforce tools.

Testing & Calibration

New Survey Meter Calibration Service Aims to Address Radiation Safety

The program offers mail-in calibration, scheduled reminders, and shipment tracking to help facilities maintain accurate survey meter performance and meet regulatory requirements.

Imaging Equipment

Siemens Healthineers Receives $83 Million to Advance Cancer Radiation Technology

The five-year project funded by ARPA-H aims to develop ultra-high dose rate photon therapy for standard linear accelerators.

Medical Equipment

National Kidney Registry Rolls Out New Organ Transport Container Nationwide

The medical-grade ice-based container replaces traditional cardboard and Styrofoam packaging to improve safety and reliability during organ shipping.

Patient Care Equipment

Medtronic and Mindray Expand Patient Monitoring Partnership to Ambulatory Surgery Centers

The expanded partnership brings integrated patient monitoring technologies into outpatient settings as more procedures shift away from hospitals.

Software

AI Still Struggles With Clinical Reasoning Despite High Diagnostic Accuracy, Study Finds

Analysis of 21 models shows gaps in early-stage decision-making, reinforcing need for clinician oversight as AI tools enter care settings.

Medical Equipment

VB Spine Acquires Augmented Reality Spine Platform from Augmedics

The acquisition includes exclusive rights to the FDA-cleared xvision Spine System, which uses augmented reality for surgical navigation.