MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iSchemaView, the worldwide leader in advanced imaging for stroke, today announced that the FDA has cleared the RAPID neuroimaging platform for use in selecting stroke patients who are likely to benefit from endovascular thrombectomy (clot removal). Specifically, this additional clearance means that RAPID CT-Perfusion and RAPID MR-Perfusion […]
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JenaValve Technology Appoints John T. Kilcoyne as Chief Executive Officer
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JenaValve Technology, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of differentiated transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) systems for the treatment of aortic valve disease, today announced the appointment of veteran medical device executive John T. Kilcoyne as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In addition, he will serve as a […]
Cardiac Dimensions Appoints Carmelo Mastrandrea as Vice President of Sales
KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiac Dimensions®, a leader in the development of innovative, minimally invasive treatment modalities to address heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions, today announced the appointment of Carmelo Mastrandrea as the company’s Vice President of Sales. Mastrandrea is an accomplished medical device veteran, having held diverse leadership positions in sales […]
Microbot Medical Inc. Announces $3 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-the-Market
HINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), a medical device company specializing in the design and development of transformational micro-robotic medical technologies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for the purchase of 455,323 shares of its […]
Dr. Marc H. Glickman to Present at 6th Israeli Vascular Access Conference
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hancock Jaffe Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: HJLI, HJLIW), a Company specializing in medical devices that restore cardiac and vascular health, today announced that Dr. Marc H. Glickman, HJLI’s Chief Medical Officer, will be presenting at the 6th Israeli Vascular Access Conference in Herzlia, […]
Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences Agree To Global Litigation Settlement
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) and Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW) today announced that the companies have reached an agreement to settle all outstanding patent disputes between the companies in all venues around the world. All pending cases or appeals in courts and patent offices between […]
Neovasc Receives NASDAQ Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency
VANCOUVER, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ, TSX:NVCN) announced today that it has received written notification (the “Notification Letter”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Rules for […]
Medtronic Launches Mobile App That Communicates Directly with World’s First Smartphone-Connected Pacemakers
DUBLIN – January 15, 2019 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced the launch of its MyCareLink Heart(TM) mobile app to support the world’s first and only portfolio of pacemakers that can communicate directly with patients’ smartphones and tablets. Compatible with Medtronic BlueSync(TM) technology-enabled pacemakers, the MyCareLink Heart mobile app is designed […]
Vascular Therapies Appoints John McDermott as Chief Executive Officer
CRESSKILL, N.J., Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Vascular Therapies, a biotechnology company focused on improving outcomes for patients with advanced kidney disease, today announced the appointment of John McDermott as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Bob Croce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vascular Therapies, Inc. commented, “We are very pleased to welcome John […]
Shore Capital-Backed IZI Medical Products Announces Acquisition of Quick-Core® Biopsy and Breast Localization Needle Assets from Cook Medical
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IZI Medical Products, LLC (“IZI”), a leading interventional radiology medical device company and portfolio company of Shore Capital Partners, LLC (“Shore”), is pleased to announce it has acquired select soft tissue biopsy and breast localization needle assets from Cook Medical (“Cook”). The acquired portfolio of products are commercially marketed […]



