Combining Caption Health’s AI software platform with Butterfly Network’s ultrasound system could result in earlier detection of diseases, including cardiac and respiratory complications associated with COVID-19.

Citing the pandemic, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) discounted 2020 data in reviewing renewals for New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) status and granted extensions through 30 September to 13 NTAP products.

The US FDA has cleared Caption Guidance software, an AI package that guides users through cardiac ultrasounds to help them capture the best images. In clinical trials, the system allowed untrained nurses to gather diagnostic-quality pictures and videos.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa's premium source for tracking life-sciences deals, the bimonthly Pacts In Medtech feature highlights notable technology alliances, R&D partnerships and commercial collaborations. This edition covers industry pacts that were sealed in November and December 2018.