Genomic Vision announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with AmCare Genomics Laboratory to market the FSHD diagnostic assay in China. “We are thrilled to have acquired Genomic Vision’s technology and signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the FSHD diagnostic assay in China. Thanks to our large network and connections within the neurology and FSHD communities in China, …

Bernoulli® Health announced that it is now selling its solutions in Canada. With more than 1,200 installed systems in the U.S., the expansion into Canada is another indicator of the positive trajectory of the company’s growth. “Given the growing interest we have seen from Canadian hospitals and health systems regarding connectivity and clinical surveillance, our expansion into the Canadian market …

Olympus announced the expansion of its EndoTherapy product line, building on the company’s commitment to innovation and advancement in the field of endoscopy and its history as a pioneer in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). The 3-in-1 SB Knives™ enable mucosal incision, submucosal dissection and hemostasis, for controlled, precision cutting. The SB Knives are a line of scissor-type ESD knives available …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the Senhance System, a new robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) that can help facilitate minimally invasive surgery. “Minimally invasive surgery helps reduce pain, scarring and recovery time after surgery,” said Binita Ashar, M.D., director of the Division of Surgical Devices in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “RASD technology is a specialized …

Quest Diagnostics announced an agreement under which Quest will acquire the Shiel Medical Laboratory business from Fresenius Medical Care, the premier healthcare company focused on delivering the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. The transaction is structured as a purchase of assets. Shiel is a clinical laboratory provider serving the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area. …

Insulet Corporation, will host a groundbreaking celebration at its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on a 26-acre site in Acton, Massachusetts. The new facility represents a significant investment in Massachusetts, is expected to create hundreds of local jobs, and will provide additional manufacturing capabilities closer to Insulet’s large and growing U.S. customer base. The new U.S. manufacturing operation is also expected …

TVA Medical announced that its everlinQTM 4 endoAVF System has received CE Mark in the European Union. The technology uses a 4 French catheter system with enhanced visual indicators to create hemodialysis access using an endovascular technique without open surgery. In a prospective, single arm, single-center study evaluating the everlinQ™ 4 endoAVF System, 97 percent of endovascular AVF (endoAVF) procedures were …

Evolent Health announced it expects to significantly expand relationships with partners in Illinois and New Mexico. “These opportunities in Illinois and New Mexico demonstrate the breadth of our capabilities and confidence we have established with partners in multiple segments of the market,” said Evolent Chief Executive Officer Frank Williams. “In Illinois, we expect to extend our health plan services platform …

Holon Solutions announced their development partnership with Innovista Health Solutions, a population health managed services organization (MSO). The relationship began in 2016 as a pilot opportunity for Innovista to review the viability and benefits of the Holon solution. The current engagement allows for deployment of Holon’s CollaborNet technology to all of Innovista’s members as a standard part of the organization’s …

Mortise Medical announces that it has recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its innovative SyndesMetrics™ Syndesmosis Repair System. The Mortise Medical SyndesMetrics™ Syndesmosis Repair System was developed to address three clinical needs for syndesmotic disruption injuries: predictable and repeatable anatomic reduction, restoration of physiological motion, and restoration of ankle stability.  Anatomic reduction is achieved using the SyndesMetrics™ Reduction Clamp, which …