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Hyalex Orthopaedics announces first cases with synthetic knee cartilage implant

Hyalex Orthopaedics announced today that patients successfully received knee implants as part of its first-in-human clinical trials.

The procedures came as part of two prospective, studies for the Hyalex Knee Cartilage System in the U.S. and Europe. Sites for both studies already enrolled and treated patients with the synthetic cartilage technology. The technology has FDA investigational device exemption as well.

Lexington, Massachusetts-based Hyalex designed the cartilage to replicate the structure and function of hyaline cartilage of the joints. It incorporates components that provide both strength and lubrication to replace painful cartilage lesions and immediately restore the knee surface. The technology matches the strong and slippery properties of the body’s native cartilage.

The company said its unique design allows surgeons to treat patients with or without bony involvement. Following implantation in the trials, investigators will regularly…

CVRx CEO Yared on selling during a pandemic and improving diversity, equality inside and outside of medtech

Nadim Yared, CEO of CVRx

In part 2 of an interview, we follow up with last week’s guest, CVRx CEO Nadim Yared, to catch up on how the medtech executive is managing during the pandemic.

Yared also shares some far-reaching views on what the medtech industry needs to work toward to improve diversity in its workforce and provide equality for society.

We also visit with Mira Sahney, CEO of Hyalex Orthopaedics, one of medtech’s most interesting startups. Hyalex was identified as a notable startup in this recent report in Medical Design and Outsourcing.

In this interview, Sahney reveals Hyalex’ origins, the state of its potential cartilage replacement product, and why start-ups have a natural advantage operating in a pandemic.

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CVRx CEO Nadim Yared suggests steps toward improving diversity and equality

Nadim Yared, CEO of CVRx

In this week’s episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, we follow up with last week’s guest, Nadim Yared, CEO of CVRx, to catch up on how the medtech executive is managing during the pandemic.

Yared also shares some far-reaching views on what the medtech industry needs to work toward to improve diversity in its workforce and provide equality for society.

We also visit with Mira Sahney, CEO of Hyalex Orthopaedics, one of medtech’s most interesting startups. Hyalex was identified as a notable startup in the recent report in Medical Design and Outsourcing. In this interview, Sahney reveals Hyalex’ origins, the state of its potential cartilage replacement product, and why start-ups have a natural advantage operating in a pandemic.

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20 medical device startups you need to know

The medtech industry isn’t immune from COVID-19 troubles, but exciting innovation continues. These 20 medical device startups have grabbed our attention.

Tom Salemi, DeviceTalks Editorial Director and Sean Whooley, Assistant Editor

A number of medical device startups continue to make waves across the space, with new technologies and eye-watering fundraising rounds highlighting some exciting prospects.

From treating children with congenital heart disease to therapy that alleviates the effects of traumatic nightmares — and with plenty more innovations between — there is no shortage of intriguing medical devices and therapies coming up through the ranks.

“Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see tremendous energy in the medtech innovation ecosystem,” said Paul Grand, CEO of MedTech Innovator. “We are noticing a strong trend of minimally invasive medical devices that improve patient outcomes and require less time spent in th…

20 medical device startups you need to know

The medtech industry isn’t immune from COVID-19 troubles, but exciting innovation continues. These 20 medical device startups have grabbed our attention.

Tom Salemi, DeviceTalks Editorial Director and Sean Whooley, Assistant Editor

A number of medical device startups continue to make waves across the space, with new technologies and eye-watering fundraising rounds highlighting some exciting prospects.

From treating children with congenital heart disease to therapy that alleviates the effects of traumatic nightmares — and with plenty more innovations between — there is no shortage of intriguing medical devices and therapies coming up through the ranks.

“Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see tremendous energy in the medtech innovation ecosystem,” said Paul Grand, CEO of MedTech Innovator. “We are noticing a strong trend of minimally invasive medical devices that improve patient outcomes and require less time spent in th…