DUBLIN – May 15, 2018 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced study results showing its exclusive AdaptivCRT(TM) algorithm is associated with improved patient survival. The data were recently presented at Heart Rhythm 2018, the Heart Rhythm Society’s 39th Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston. In a real-world, prospective registry of 1,835 patients, use […]
Author: Ken Dropiewski
Ancora Heart Expands Enrollment of U.S. Early Feasibility Study for the AccuCinch System for Left Ventricular Repair
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ancora Heart, Inc., a company developing a novel therapy to address heart failure, today announced the expansion of the company’s U.S. feasibility study to evaluate the investigational AccuCinch®Ventricular Repair System designed for the treatment of heart failure and functional mitral regurgitation (FMR). Ancora has received approval from […]
Endospan Elects Jeff Elkins as a Director
HERZLIA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endospan, a pioneer in off-the-shelf endovascular repair of Aortic Arch Disease including aneurysms and dissections, today announced that it has elected Jeff Elkins to its board of directors. Elkins has been President and CEO of Veniti Inc. since July 2015. Previously, Elkins was COO and earlier CEO of Aptus Endosystems, […]
Boston Scientific To Participate In 34th Annual Strategic decisions Conference
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is scheduled to participate in the 34th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 31, 2018 in New York. Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive officer, will participate in a 50-minute presentation and question-and-answer session with the host analyst beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. EDT. A live […]
Zynex Announces Share Buyback Program
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Zynex, Inc. (OTCQB: ZYXI), an innovative medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of non-invasive medical devices for pain management, stroke rehabilitation, cardiac monitoring and neurological diagnostics, today announced that its board of directors approved a program to buy back an additional $2 million of […]
Edwards Lifesciences To Webcast Annual Meeting Of Stockholders
IRVINE, Calif., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, May 17, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 pm ET) at its corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. A live webcast of the […]
Surmodics Acquires Thrombectomy Technology Assets from Embolitech, Strengthening Peripheral Vascular Whole-Product Solutions Portfolio
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Surmodics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRDX), a leading provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the healthcare industry, announced today it has reached an agreement with Embolitech to acquire an innovative thrombectomy platform technology and related intellectual property with broad potential peripheral vascular applications. Under the […]
Parker Waichman LLP is Investigating Potential Neurovascular Stent Claims Following Recent FDA Safety Alert
NEW YORK, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential personal injury and defective medical device claims related to adverse events associated with the use of Neurovascular Stents for Stent-Assisted Coiling (SAC) for the treatment of unruptured brain aneurysms. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received […]
Teleflex Incorporated Hosts Analyst & Investor Day
WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical devices, will provide an update on its business and address its 3-year business growth strategy and financial goals during its 2018 Analyst & Investor Day today in New York City. A live webcast of the event presentations will begin […]
Brainomix announces the CE Mark certificate for the new e-CTA software
OXFORD, England, May 11, 2018 / PRNewswire / – e-CTA pro provides fast automated collateral evaluations that use IA and big data and are based on CTA analysis Brainomix, a medical imaging software company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke victims, has received CE Mark approval for its new e-CTA […]



