Author: Ken Dropiewski

Endologix Announces Collaboration Agreements with Japan Lifeline for the Development and Commercialization of Thoracic Endovascular Systems in Japan

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endologix, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELGX), a developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, today announced that it has signed a joint research and development agreement, as well as an exclusive distribution agreement, with Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd. (“JLL”) pertaining to the development and distribution of novel endovascular […]

VENITI, Inc. Announces Boston Scientific Distribution Agreement For VICI VENOUS STENT®

FREMONT, Calif. and ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — VENITI®, Inc., a leader in the advancement of treatment for deep venous disease, today announced that Boston Scientific will distribute the VICI VENOUS STENT under a limited global distribution agreement. The terms of the agreement and specific regions and countries involved were not disclosed.  Launched […]

Cerus Endovascular Provides Corporate Update

FREMONT, Calif. and OXFORD, England, Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Cerus Endovascular Ltd., a privately-held, commercial-stage medical device company engaged in the design and development of highly differentiated and proprietary interventional neuroradiology devices and delivery systems for the treatment of acute, life-threatening neurological conditions, specifically, intracranial aneurysm, today provided an update on its lead development […]

Micro Interventional Devices Completes First Clinical Tricuspid Bicuspidization Procedure Utilizing MIA Technology

NEWTOWN, Pa., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Micro Interventional Devices, Inc.(MID) has successfully completed the first in human tricuspid valve bicuspidization procedure utilizing its MIA (Minimally Invasive Annuloplasty) technology.  The successful bicuspidization resulted in a 34.5% reduction in valve area, reducing the patient’s tricuspid regurgitation from severe/moderate to trace. The patient was the […]

Medtronic (MDT) Announces Japanese Regulatory Approval For The IN.PACT Admiral Drug-Coated Balloon

DUBLIN – September 8, 2017 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced that the IN.PACT(TM)Admiral(TM) Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the upper leg – specifically, in the thigh (superficial femoral arteries (SFA)) and […]

Siemens Healthineers introduces Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT Scanner

Erlangen, 2016-Sep-27 Somatom Confidence RT Pro is a dedicated CT for radiation therapy DirectDensity algorithm delivers electron density images independent of kV settings, ensuring a smooth simple dose calculation workflow New version of syngo.via RT Image Suite software offers advanced treatment of moving tumors Siemens Healthineers introduced its new Somatom […]

Biotech Pioneer BIOLIFE4D Submits Regulation A+ Filing with SEC for up to $50 Million Initial Public Offering

CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BIOLIFE4D announced it filed a $50 million initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Regulation A+ rules, allowing everyday investors to help the company bring its groundbreaking cardiac tissue regeneration and organ replacement process to market. Chicago-based BIOLIFE4D is a pioneering biotech company focused on leveraging […]

BioCardia Receives U.S. Patent Covering A Method Of Preparing And Characterizing Mesenchymal Cells, Providing Further Protection To Cardiallo Cell Therapy Program

SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BioCardia®, Inc. [OTC:BCDA], a leader in the development of comprehensive solutions for cardiovascular regenerative therapies, with clinical programs in heart failure and sub-acute infarction, today announced the issuance of United States Patent No. 9,301,975 relating to a method of producing mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow cells in […]