Tag: medical devices
Ingestible Temperature Sensor Could Replace Traditional Thermometers in Clinical Care
A blueberry-sized ingestible capsule continuously monitors core body temperature from within the digestive tract, potentially offering more accurate fever detection…
FDA Issues Safety Correction for Automated Impella Heart Pump Controllers
FDA announces safety correction for Automated Impella Controllers due to potential hardware issues that could delay or interrupt life-sustaining cardiac…
Wearable Ultrasound Patch for High-Risk Pregnancies Shows Promise in UC San Diego Trial
UC San Diego engineers develop wearable ultrasound patch for continuous fetal monitoring during high-risk pregnancies. The device maintains consistent imaging…
MHRA Publishes Updated List of Medical Devices with Exceptional Use Authorisations
MHRA releases updated registry of medical devices with exceptional use authorisations, documenting both active and expired emergency regulatory exemptions. The…
New grid-based method improves prosthetic foot wear assessment in resource-limited settings
New grid-based visual scoring system achieves 0.88 inter-observer reliability for assessing prosthetic foot wear. Method requires only basic photography, making…
Nanotechnology Innovation Promises to Transform Diabetes Monitoring and Care
Australian researchers develop nanotechnology sensors that could revolutionize diabetes monitoring by making glucose testing more accurate and less invasive. The…
FDA Issues Safety Alert Over TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitors: Risk of Inaccurate Readings
The FDA has issued a safety alert regarding TRUE METRIX blood glucose monitoring systems by Trividia Health, warning of potential…