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Cepheid Receives CE Marking Under IVDR for Xpert GI Panel

IVDR-compliant PCR test supports the detection of 11 clinically relevant gastrointestinal pathogens from 1 sample

13th May, 2026


JenaValve Appoints Dave Haan as Vice President of Clinical Affairs

Dave brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in medical devices, with particular depth in interventional and catheter-based therapies, regulatory strategy

13th May, 2026


Caracal’s Strata Glove Receives Greenhealth Approved Seal

The recognition places Caracal’s nitrile examination glove within a vetted category of medical products meeting sustainability and safer chemical criteria for healthcare procurement.

13th May, 2026


Aurie Receives FDA De Novo Grant for Reusable Intermittent Catheter System

The FDA marketing authorisation establishes a new Class II device category for Aurie’s automated reusable no-touch intermittent urinary catheter system, with launch planned in Veterans Health Administration spinal cord injury hospitals later this year.

12th May, 2026


Biozen Receives FDA Clearance for Calibration-Free Cuffless Blood Pressure Device

The FDA 510(k) clearance advances Biozen’s BP1000, a handheld fingertip device designed to deliver clinically validated spot blood pressure measurements without an arm cuff or per-user calibration.

12th May, 2026


Becker’s Names Leap Distributors CEO Allen Mason to 2026 Great Leaders in Healthcare List

Mason has more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry and more than a decade of executive-level healthcare leadership expertise

12th May, 2026


KUBTEC Scientific Launches XCELL TomoRad for Preclinical Image-Guided Radiotherapy Research

The new x-ray irradiator uses tomosynthesis-based 3D imaging and faster dose delivery to make targeted preclinical radiotherapy studies more accessible to research laboratories.

11th May, 2026


Extendicare Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth, Completes $570Mn CBI Home Health Acquisition

The company posted a strong first-quarter performance, supported by continued momentum in home healthcare, strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies across its senior care platform

08th May, 2026


VitalHub Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with 47% Revenue Growth

The healthcare software provider delivered robust top-line growth during the quarter, with revenue rising 47 per cent year-on-year to $31.9 million

08th May, 2026


Ventric Health Updates Digital Platform to Support Earlier Heart Failure Detection

The redesigned website expands clinical evidence, workflow guidance and access pathways for the Vivio System, an FDA-cleared non-invasive device used to measure elevated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure in outpatient settings.

08th May, 2026


Spinal Resources Secures Second US Patent for Multi-Diameter Spinal Fixation Rod

The new patent expands protection around Spinal Resources’ variable-stiffness spinal fixation platform, strengthening its intellectual property position across the rod, implant system, and AI-enabled patient-specific design methodology.

08th May, 2026


Revian Appoints Tracy Geisler as Vice President of Marketing

Industry veteran to lead marketing strategy and strengthen commercial execution

07th May, 2026


Aurora Spine Announces Issuance of Fourth U.S. Patent Covering DEXA Technology Bone Density-Matched Implants

The patented technology describes methods for obtaining a patient’s bone density information

07th May, 2026


BD Appoints Vitor Roque Chief Financial Officer

Roque brings deep institutional knowledge and a track record of finance leadership roles supporting operations, manufacturing, regions and business units

07th May, 2026


Francis Medical Expands Commercial Use of Vanquish System for Prostate Tissue Ablation

Expansion of Vanquish procedures highlights growing adoption of minimally invasive water vapour ablation technology for prostate disease

07th May, 2026


Modular Devices Secures Premier Agreement for Mobile and Modular Pharmacy Cleanrooms

National group purchasing agreement expands access to compliant pharmacy cleanroom solutions for healthcare systems

07th May, 2026


Dentsply Sirona Expands U.S. Distribution Footprint through Enhanced Agreement with Atlanta Dental Supply

The agreement supports Dentsply Sirona’s focus on disciplined distribution expansion, customer centricity, and localised commercial execution through established partners

05th May, 2026


CDA Warns of Rising Skin Cancer Risk as Gen Z Tanning Trends Persist

New national survey data, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the CDA, explores Gen Z attitudes toward tanning, sun protection, and UV risk

05th May, 2026


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