US hospital systems facing 'imminent' threat of cyber-attacks, FBI warns

An alert said malicious groups are targeting the healthcare sector with attacks designed to lock up information systems and steal data.

FDA finalises guidance on nitinol devices, posts biocompatibility draft

The US FDA has finalised its guidance on the nonclinical assessment of medical devices containing nitinol (a near equiatomic alloy of nickel and titanium) after reviewing industry feedback.

Filgotinib

Gilead and Galapagos have received approval for the rheumatoid arthritis drug filgotinib from the European Commission and from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan.

Medtronic receives FDA approval for NIM Vital nerve monitoring system

Medtronic has secured US FDA 510(k) clearance of the NIM Vital nerve monitoring system, which enables doctors to identify, confirm, and monitor nerve function to help cut down the risk of nerve damage during head and neck surgery.

Technology partnership to integrate 999 system with medical information

A partnership between a global public safety technology company and a UK medical ID charity will instantly send potentially critical information on any of its members’ medical conditions directly to the NHS's 999 system - while offering their exact location in an emergency.