Author: Ken Dropiewski

Cook Medical Wins Quick Judgment in Second IVC Filter Litigation Case, Commits to Continued Fight for Life-Saving Technology

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–District Court Judge Richard L. Young entered judgment in favor of Cook Medical in the second bellwether case on IVC filters. This ruling comes just months after Cook Medical won a favorable verdict in the first bellwether IVC filter litigation case with a unanimous decision from the Evansville, […]

Philips receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance to market ProxiDiagnost N90, its premium digital radiography and nearby fluoroscopy system

AMSTERDAM, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market ProxiDiagnost N90, its newest premium Digital Radiography-Fluoroscopy (DRF) system. With its ability to perform both nearby fluoroscopy and digital […]

Mardil Medical Announces First Human Implants of the VenTouch® Triad Targeted Ventricular Reshaping System

MINNEAPOLIS, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mardil Medical Inc., today announced the first human implants of its VenTouch® Triad device. Designed as a combination therapy to simultaneously treat the dilated ventricle and the resulting distorted valve in patients suffering from Type IIIb Functional Mitral Valve Regurgitation (FMR), VenTouch is a less-invasive treatment for a […]

Global Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Market 2018-2022 – Key Vendors are A&D, Microlife, Welch Allyn, Omron Healthcare & Smiths Medical

DUBLIN, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Market 2018-2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global digital blood pressure monitors market to grow at a CAGR of 9.79% during the period 2018-2022. Global Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Market 2018-2022, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with […]

The global neurovascular devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3%

LONDON, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5351730 Report Details The global neurovascular devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% in the first half of the forecast period. In 2016, the Cerebral Embolization and Aneurysm Coiling Devices segment held the largest share in the global neurovascular […]

Boston Scientific to Participate in 17th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is scheduled to participate in the 17th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in New York City. Susie Lisa, vice president, Investor Relations, and Lindsay Fish, senior manager, Investor Relations, will participate in a 30-minute question-and-answer session with the host analyst beginning at […]

Corindus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (NYSE American: CVRS), a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Recent Highlights and Accomplishments Revenue of $4.2 million in the fourth quarter 2017 CorPath® GRX installed base increased to 33 systems […]

Neurovascular Embolization Coils: Healthcare Provider Letter – Potential for Increased Image Artifact When Using Magnetic Resonance Angiography For Follow-Up

ISSUE: The FDA is providing information about the potential for increased image artifact associated with Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) imaging for patient follow-up of certain post neurovascular embolization coil procedures. Neurovascular embolization coils are used in the treatment of brain aneurysms and other vascular abnormalities. These coils are prescription devices […]

United States Patent and Trademark Office Issues Multiple Patents on New Arterial & Venous Embolic Device to Control Bleeding, Seal Leaks, and De-Vascularize Tumors

PARK CITY, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) issued two new patents today for the GPX Embolic Particle device, a biocompatible catheter delivered embolic technology designed for use in arteries and veins. A scientific presentation of this vascular embolic device titled GPX: A New Proprietary In Situ […]

Industry Veteran Carrie Powers Joins CHF Solutions, Inc. as Vice President of Marketing

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., March 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHFS), today announces the appointment of Carrie Powers, RN, as vice president of marketing. Ms. Powers joins CHF Solutions with 12 years of leadership, management, and marketing experience within the interventional cardiology and interventional radiology markets.  During her tenure […]