Notable regulatory approvals of emerging technologies over the past 30 days

Along with AI in its various iterations, the list may include virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, robotics and other technologies currently changing healthcare delivery.

Interventional Systems: FDA clearance for robotic surgical instrument assistant (June 29)

Neuros Medical: FDA breakthrough designation for high-frequency pain blocking (June 29)

Cibiltech: CE mark for AI kidney transplant management (June 30)

Viz.ai: Ce mark for AI stroke-care coordination (June 30)

DeepLook: FDA clearance for deterministic lesion segmentation and measurement (July 8)

EnsoData: Expanded FDA clearance for AI sleep care (July 14)

Omniscient Neurotechnology: FDA clearance for digital brain mapping (July 21)

Asensus Surgical: FDA clearance for articulating robotic surgery instruments (July 28)

Medtronic: FDA clearance for AI cardiac monitoring (July 28)

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