Author: Ken Dropiewski

Researchers receive $1.5 million each to study extracellular matrix for cardiovascular research

DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Two researchers have been awarded grants that could help uncover the next breakthrough in heart-health research, the American Heart Association and The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group announced Wednesday.  Suneel Apte at the Cleveland Clinic and Jeffrey Holmes at the University of Virginia have been awarded $1.5 million each to study the extracellular matrix […]

Bard Shareholders Approve Proposed Merger With Becton, Dickinson

MURRAY HILL, N.J. and FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) (“Bard”) and Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) (“BD”) today announced the results of Bard’s special meeting of shareholders, held on August 8, 2017 and at which a quorum was present, for Bard shareholders to consider and vote upon the proposed […]

Corindus Vascular Robotics Reports Second Quarter 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 the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Recent Highlights and Accomplishments Revenue of $2.3 million in the second quarter 2017 Increased CorPath® GRX installed base to 16 systems with three new […]

AUM CARDIOVASCULAR RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR REVOLUTIONARY DIAGNOSTIC HEART DEVICE

NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA— AUM Cardiovascular announced that it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for CADence,™ a non-invasive acoustic and ECG device designed to help physicians detect physiological and pathological heart murmurs. The reusable, non-invasive, radiation-free handheld device, which is now available in the United States, records sounds […]

Canon Virginia, Inc. Collaborates with CVR Medical to Manufacture Intuitive, Next-Generation Stroke Prevention Technology

NEWS PROVIDED BY Canon U.S.A., Inc.  10:18 ET NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — After recently extending its full range of services to include medical device contract manufacturing and receiving  ISO 13485 certification, Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., announces an intent to collaborate with CVR Global […]

CeloNova BioSciences Announces Financing Arrangement with Congruent Investment Partners and SWK Holdings Corporation

CeloNova BioSciences Announces Financing Arrangement with Congruent Investment Partners and SWK Holdings Corporation Proceeds to Support Company Growth, Ongoing Clinical Trial Enrollment and New Product Initiatives CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. (CeloNova), a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets a family of innovative cardiovascular products based upon its novel Polyzene™-F […]

LivaNova (LIVN)’s Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve Awarded New Technology Add-On Payment From The Center For Medicare And Medicaid Services

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN) (“LivaNova” or the “Company”), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced its Perceval® sutureless aortic heart valve received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP). The Perceval valve met the CMS criteria for NTAP, including the demonstration […]

InspireMD Announces Publication Of An Independent Clinical Review Authored By Leading U.S. And European Physicians Supporting Safety Advantages Of Mesh-Covered Carotid Stents

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL–(Marketwired – August 07, 2017) – InspireMD, Inc. (NYSE American: NSPR) (NYSE MKT: NSPR) (NYSE American: NSPR.WS) (NYSE MKT: NSPR.WS) (“InspireMD” or the “Company”), a leader in embolic prevention systems (EPS) / thrombus management technologies and neurovascular devices, today announced the publication of the independent study entitled, “One swallow does not a […]