Approval expands low-dose MRI contrast options for the youngest patients and reflects a positive benefit–risk profile of VUEWAY® injection from birth through adulthood PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bracco, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced that the…
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Medtronic Receives Reimbursement Approval for Symplicity Spyral™ Renal Denervation System in Japan
Milestone expands patient access to the first and most studied renal denervation therapy for hypertension. DUBLIN – February 19, 2026 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted reimbursement approval for the Symplicity Spyral™ renal […]
Cardiac Surgeons at Allegheny General Hospital First in Region to Successfully Perform Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Procedure
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cardiac experts from Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) announced today they are the first in the region and among the first in the state to successfully perform a transcatheter tricuspid valve…
Pulse Biosciences Reports Business Updates and Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
HAYWARD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLSE), developer of the novel nPulse™ technology using proprietary Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation™ (nanosecond PFA or nsPFA™) energy, today announced business updates and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Recent Business Highlights Endocardial Catheter AF Ablation Highlighted 100% procedural success, or freedom from atrial fibrillation (AF), at 6 months and 96% procedural success a
Omada Adds Cholesterol Care to Its Integrated Platform, Addressing the Silent Driver of Cardiovascular Risk
Omada for Cholesterol closes a critical gap in cardiovascular care, delivering between-visit support for the many adults whose LDL remains uncontrolled under usual care¹SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omada Health (Nasdaq: OMDA), the virtual-first, between-visit healthcare provider, today announced the expansion of its integrated platform to include dedicated cholesterol management alongside weight, glucose, blood pressure, and GLP-1 support. Up to 70% of adults with obesity have high cholesterol,1 yet among U.S. adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, only 41% ever reached a healthy LDL-C level (
AngioDynamics Expands Indications for the NanoKnife System Across Europe, Strengthening Multi-Organ Tumor Ablation Platform
LATHAM, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGO), a leading and transformative medical technology company focused on restoring healthy blood flow in the body’s vascular system, expanding cancer treatment options and improving patient quality of life, today announced expanded European indications for its NanoKnife System to include soft tissue ablation for tumors of the liver, pancreas, kidney, and prostate, including in patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The expan
Microbot Medical®’s LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System Continues to Expand Market Visibility; Being Featured at an Industry Leading Innovation Conference
Microbot Medical®’s LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System Continues to Expand Market Visibility; Being Featured at an Industry Leading Innovation Conference
Catheter Precision Announces Strategic Sale of Non-Core Assets to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Accelerate Electrophysiology Growth
Upfront Cash, Equity Participation and Tiered Royalty Structure Providing Long-Term Revenue UpsideFORT MILL, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK), a leader in advanced electrophysiology solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its atherectomy catheter technologies, including associated FDA approvals and patents, to a strategic acquirer. Following a comprehensive portfolio review, the Company determined that monetizing these non-core assets enhances capital efficiency and sharpens focus on its high-growth electrophysiology platform. Strategic Rationale Focus our capital allocation on core cardiac arrhythmia technologiesStrengthened balance sheetSimplified operating structure with enhanced strategic clarity Transaction Highlights Upfront cash payment following closing of $15,000A 5% equity stake in the acquiring company with anti-dilution protection up to $5 million of additional equity capital being invested in the acquiring companyTen-year royalty payments agreement on net sales: 1.5% baselineIncreases to 3% on quarterly net sales above $5 million Value Creation Framework Small cash infusionPotential long-term equity upside participationRecurring revenue potential through performance-based royalties Management believes the transaction positions the Company to accelerate execution across its electrophysiology product portfolio while maintaining exposure to future commercial success of the divested technologies. About Catheter Precision Catheter Precision is a U.S.-based medical device company advancing the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through differentiated electrophysiology technologies developed in collaboration with leading physicians. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “prospects,” “outlook,” and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “lends,” “would,” “may,” and “could,” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts, including, without limitation, the potential long-term equity upside participation in the acquiring company, the potential of recurring revenue through performance-based royalties and our management’s belief that the transaction positions the Company to accelerate execution across its electrophysiology product portfolio while maintaining exposure to future commercial success of the divested technologies. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, performance, or achievements for many reasons. Unless otherwise required by law, the Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise and such statements are made only as of the date hereof. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company’s forward-looking statements, please see the Company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q’s, including but not limited to the discussion under “Risk Factors” therein, which the Company has filed with the SEC and which may be viewed at www.sec.gov. CONTACTS:Investor Relations973-691-2000IR@catheterprecision.com # # #
Orchestra BioMed to Participate in Upcoming Institutional Investor Conferences
NEW HOPE, Pa., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, today announced that company management will participate in multiple upcoming institutional investor conferences. Details on the Company’s participation appear below: TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference – March 2-4, 2026 (Boston, MA) Management will participate in a live fireside chat at 9:50am ET on Tuesday, March 3rd and will also host one-on-one meetings with investors. The event will be accessible to investors and interested parties via a live webcast, which will be available live via this link, as well as after the event on Orchestra BioMed’s Investor Relations website. Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference – March 10-12, 2026 (Miami, FL) Management will participate in a live fireside chat at 8:00am ET on Wednesday, March 11th and will also host one-on-one meetings with investors. The event will be accessible to investors and interested parties via a live webcast, which will be available live via this link, as well as after the event on Orchestra BioMed’s Investor Relations website. About Orchestra BioMedOrchestra BioMed is a biomedical innovation company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic collaborations with market-leading global medical device companies. The Company’s two flagship product candidates – Atrioventricular Interval Modulation (AVIM) Therapy and Virtue® Sirolimus AngioInfusion™ Balloon (Virtue SAB) – are currently undergoing pivotal clinical trials for their lead indications, each representing multi-billion-dollar annual global market opportunities. AVIM Therapy is a bioelectronic treatment for hypertension, the leading risk factor for death worldwide, and is designed to be delivered as a firmware upgrade to a pacemaker and achieve immediate, substantial and sustained reductions in blood pressure in patients with hypertensive heart disease. The Company has a strategic collaboration with Medtronic, one of the largest medical device companies in the world, for the development and commercialization of AVIM Therapy for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension in pacemaker-indicated patients. AVIM Therapy has FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for these patients, as well as an estimated 7.7 million total patients in the U.S. with uncontrolled hypertension despite medical therapy and increased cardiovascular risk. Virtue SAB is a highly differentiated, first-of-its-kind non-coated drug delivery angioplasty balloon system designed to deliver a large liquid dose of proprietary extended-release formulation of sirolimus, SirolimusEFR™, for the treatment of atherosclerotic artery disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Virtue SAB has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA for the treatment of coronary ISR, coronary small vessel disease and below-the-knee peripheral artery disease. For further information about Orchestra BioMed, please visit www.orchestrabiomed.com, and follow us on LinkedIn. Investor Contact:Silas NewcombOrchestra BioMedSnewcomb@orchestrabiomed.com Media Contact:Kelsey Kirk-EllisOrchestra BioMedkkirkellis@orchestrabiomed.com
NOVOS Core Clinical Trial Reveals Cardiovascular Benefits in Aging Adults
Placebo-controlled study demonstrates significant and sustained improvements in endothelial function, arterial flexibility, and systolic blood pressure in adults aged 40+ NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NOVOS, a longevity-focused biotechnology company developing science-backed…



