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September 5, 2024
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Owlet Announces Expanded Availability of Medically-Certified Dream SockTM Across Europe

Owlet debuts new Dream Sock at Kind + Jugend 2024 and shares that the device will soon be available to even more parents across the globe.

September 5, 2024
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Recursion Announces Phase 2 Data of REC-994, a First-in-Disease Investigational Treatment for Symptomatic Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM), has Met its Primary Endpoint of Safety and Tolerability

REC-994 also demonstrates encouraging trends in objective MRI-based exploratory efficacy measures at the highest dose and the company plans to advance development of REC-994 for the potential treatment of symptomatic CCM in subsequent studies.

September 5, 2024
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FIRST ALL-FEMALE TAVI TRIAL SHOWS EXCELLENT OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN RECEIVING EDWARDS VALVES

Edwards Lifesciences announced the results from the RHEIA Trial.

September 5, 2024
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Halia CEO, David Bearss, on Challenges Posed by FDA Project Optimus

Halia Therapeutics’ CEO, David Bearss, recently discussed the FDA’s Project Optimus in The Wall Street Journal.

August 27, 2024
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ATL Technology Acquires Catheter Technologies Firm MDCM Solutions

SPRINGVILLE, UT, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — ATL Technology, a global leader in medical device development and manufacturing, announced today its acquisition of MDCM Solutions, a Minnesota manufacturing company specializing in complex catheter technologies used in the manufacture of minimally invasive medical devices. The newly acquired ATL Minnesota site will serve as a […]

August 22, 2024
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bioMeriéux, Curza, Present to Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus

Utah legislators on Wednesday, August 21, held a meeting of the Utah Life Sciences Innovation Caucus (ULSIC) at the state capitol. BioUtah President and CEO, Kelvyn Cullimore, introduced representatives from Salt Lake City-based bioMeriéux and Curza who presented before the ULSIC. Megan Kuehn, senior vice president of site operations for bioMeriéuxi, described the company’s development […]

August 22, 2024
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VION Biosciences Acquires Industry Leader in Specialty Lipids and Lipid Nanoparticles, Echelon Biosciences

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VION Biosciences, a life science platform company focused on specialty reagents in the life science research, diagnostic, and drug discovery space, announced the recent acquisition of Salt Lake City-based Echelon Biosciences, a trusted supplier of critical materials, notably lipid-based excipients, to its growing portfolio. This acquisition serves as the second investment under VION […]

August 22, 2024
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Ultradent Announces Majority Stake in i-dental

Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing acquisition of Medicinos Linija UAB, known globally as “i-dental,” a renowned manufacturer and distributer of dental products headquartered in Siauliai, Lithuania. The addition of i-dental’s network and infrastructure will assist Ultradent’s ability to better serve dentists throughout the world. With i-dental […]

August 15, 2024
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Arieli Capital Joins Induction Bio as a Partner and Announces the Establishment of the Induction Reproductive Health Studio – IDEAS

Reproductive Healthcare Studio focused on advancing pioneering research, developing innovative technologies and building startups that aim to transform reproductive health and fertility HERZLIYA, Israel and SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Induction Bio, LLC (Induction), a reproductive healthcare company, and Arieli Capital, LLC (Arieli), a multifaceted global investment firm, today announced that Arieli […]

August 15, 2024
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Utah Innovation Fund Invests in Purgo Scientific

Utah Innovation Fund is pleased to announce its recent investment in Purgo Scientific, a De Novo biotech firm with a mission to revolutionize treatment of surgical site infections. The Salt Lake City-based startup is Utah Innovation Fund’s seventh investment to date out of its $30M state-backed fund. “What’s unique about Purgo is their focus on […]

August 15, 2024
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Turner MedTech Joins the Prestigious Inc. 5000 List

Orem, Utah – August 13, 2024 Turner MedTech, a leading innovator in the medical device and biotechnology sector, is proud to announce its inclusion in the esteemed Inc. 5000 list, a hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its […]

July 25, 2024
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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES EXPANDS STRUCTURAL HEART PORTFOLIO WITH ACQUISITIONS OF JENAVALVE AND ENDOTRONIX

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced investments that reflect the company’s deep commitment to advancing patient care through structural heart innovation, addressing large unmet patient needs and supporting sustainable long-term growth. Edwards has entered into an agreement to acquire JenaValve Technology, a pioneer in the transcatheter treatment of aortic regurgitation (AR), a […]

July 12, 2024
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Utah Hosts U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee learned how lawmakers can enable and sustain innovation in life sciences from a panel of Utah witnesses at a July 12 field hearing in Salt Lake City. Witnesses included BioUtah President and CEO Kelvyn Cullimore; Kasey DeLynn Shakespear, rural health champion and parent of a rare disease patient; […]

July 2, 2024
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Aspen Laser and TheraLight Complete Corporate and Warehouse Expansion

LINDON, Utah, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aspen Laser Systems, LLC, and TheraLight, LLC, two co-owned and co-operated, privately held U.S.-based medical device companies specializing in photomedicine, completed an expansion of their corporate headquarters and warehouse in Lindon, Utah, to advance the operations and growth of the company. The expansion, completed in April 2024, adds […]

July 2, 2024
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Co-Diagnostics Expands Vector Control Customer Base to 25 Customers Across 15 U.S. States

SALT LAKE CITY, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the “Company” or “Co-Dx™️️”), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that use of the Company’s vector control technology will expand to the 15th U.S. state following an installation in Nevada next week. […]

July 2, 2024
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Epitel Announces Appointment of Wearables Industry Leader Ken Nelson to Board of Directors

Epitel, a leader in AI technologies for patient-focused brain health solutions, announced today the addition of wearables industry pioneer Ken Nelson to its Board of Directors. With his extensive experience in digital health, medical devices, and remote patient monitoring, Nelson will play a crucial role in guiding Epitel’s growth as the company continues to transform […]

July 2, 2024
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Myriad Genetics Earns 2024 Great Place To Work® Certification™

SALT LAKE CITY, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced it has received the Great Place To Work Certification for the second year in a row. The certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at […]

July 2, 2024
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Merit Medical Announces Asset Purchase Agreement with EndoGastric Solutions, Inc.®

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, today announced it has executed an asset purchase agreement with EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. for a total cash consideration of approximately $105 million. EndoGastric Solutions’ EsophyX® Z+ device delivers a durable, minimally invasive non-pharmacological treatment […]

June 27, 2024
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FDA Clears Balloon Dilation Scoring and Constraining Platform to Treat Small or Distal Peripheral Vasculature

Transformative Angioplasty Sheath Platform Compatible with a Broad Range of Off-the-Shelf PTA and PTCA Angioplasty Balloons Cleared by FDA

June 27, 2024
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Renew Biotechnologies

Renew Biotechnologies is a dynamic holding company dedicated to acquiring, developing, and commercializing impactful biotechnology.

June 27, 2024
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bioMérieux receives U.S. FDA Special 510(k) clearance and CLIA-waiver for its BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel Mini

Marcy-l’Étoile (France), June 26th, 2024 – bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, today announces that its BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel Mini has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Special 510(k) clearance and CLIA-waiver (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the need for healthcare professionals to […]

June 20, 2024
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Foldax® Reports Positive Clinical Results for TRIA Mitral Surgical Heart Valve Using Novel LifePolymer Material

SALT LAKE CITY – June 11, 2024 – Foldax®, Inc., a leader in the development of innovative, polymer heart valves, today announced positive 30-day results from a prospective, multicenter, single-arm, clinical study of the TRIA™ mitral surgical heart valve with LifePolymer™ conducted in India. At 30 days following surgery, TRIA demonstrated favorable safety and hemodynamics, […]

June 20, 2024
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BioUtah Organizes Stryker, bioMérieux Tours for State Legislators

State legislators got a first hand look at Utah’s life sciences industry.

June 20, 2024
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New FDA Cleared Balloon Catheter Used for Vessel Occlusion During Patient Resuscitation

Temporary vessel occlusion a growing practice for trauma patients.

June 20, 2024
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SINTX TECHNOLOGIES TO EXPLORE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

SINTX Technologies announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a process to explore potential strategic options for the Company.

June 20, 2024
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PhotoPharmics Enrolls First 25 Patients in Pivotal Parkinson’s Disease Study to Improve Symptoms Beyond the Current Standard of Care

Groundbreaking at-home pivotal trial of a much-anticipated therapeutic device is underway

June 20, 2024
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Medicare Issues Final Coverage Determination for kidneyintelX.dkd

Company has Achieved Prerequisites for Growing Test Adoption with FDA Authorization, Clinical Outcomes Data, Inclusion in Clinical Guidelines, and Broad Insurance Coverage

June 20, 2024
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Co-Diagnostics, Inc. Submits First FDA 510(k) Application for Co-Dx PCR Pro Platform

The Company expects that the application for OTC clearance will shortly be followed by pursuit of POC clearance, with other tests in the pipeline to meet the needs of a global market

June 13, 2024
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Canary Speech Secures $13 Million in Series A Funding

Led by Cortes Capital, LLC, Sorenson Communications, LLC., SMK (Japan), and Hackensack Meridian Health, Series A funding expands the AI-driven capabilities of the groundbreaking vocal biomarker health tech company PROVO, Utah, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Canary Speech, Inc. (Canary), the leading AI-powered voice biomarker health tech company, has secured a $13 million Series A […]

June 13, 2024
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ARUP Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Focus on the Future of Laboratory Medicine

ARUP Laboratories’ commitment to advance laboratory medicine was on full display on June 13 as the company hosted an Innovation Showcase as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. ARUP has grown from a small startup established in 1984 with about 100 employees into one of the nation’s four largest reference laboratories and one of Utah’s […]

June 12, 2024
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Myriad Genetics Collaborates with GSK to Improve Access to HRD Testing in 9 Countries

New sponsored testing program leverages Myriad’s MyChoice Tests for patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer

June 12, 2024
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Owlet Expands Global Footprint with Launch of Medically-Certified Dream Sock™ in the UK and Across Europe

Owlet Expands Global Footprint with Launch of Medically-Certified Dream Sock™ in the UK and Across Europe