Author: Ken Dropiewski

Quantum Genomics Announces Successful Capital Raise with a Gross Sum of Approximately 15.6M€

Quantum Genomics has equipped itself with new financial means to pursue the development of firibastat and explore new therapeutic fields based on the patented technology platform built around BAPAIs Quantum Genomics is taking this opportunity to strengthen and expand its shareholder structure PARIS, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum Genomics (Euronext Growth […]

Pounce™ Thrombectomy System First-in-Human Data Show 100 Percent Technical Success in Early Cases

Thrombolytics in target lesion were not used for 19 of 20 patients treated with next-generation mechanical arterial thrombectomy device EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Surmodics, Inc. (NASDAQ : SRDX), a leading provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the health care industry, announced today that its Pounce™ Thrombectomy System […]

Medtronic names new chief scientific, medical, and regulatory officer

Dr. Laura Mauri will drive integration of medical and scientific intelligence and patient safety and engagement as chief scientific, medical and regulatory officer DUBLIN, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced that Laura Mauri, M.D., M.S.c. has been appointed Medtronic Chief Scientific, Medical and Regulatory Officer. This appointment adds to Dr. Mauri’s […]

World’s First Patient Implanted with Impella BTR Minimally Invasive Heart Pump

DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Abiomed (Nasdaq: ABMD) announces the first patient in the world has been successfully implanted with Impella Bridge-to-Recovery (BTR) as part of the heart pump’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Early Feasibility Study (EFS). The first implant was done by Duc Thinh Pham, MD, and Jane Wilcox, MD, at […]

DiA Imaging Analysis Collaborates with Intel Corporation to Accelerate Processing Time of its AI-based Cardiac Ultrasound Software in Hospitals

DiA’s AI-based software optimized with the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit enhances cardiologists’ decision-making process and workflow BE’ER SHEVA, Israel, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd, a leading global provider of AI-powered ultrasound analysis software, has teamed up with Intel to streamline artificial intelligence (AI) solutions used by echocardiography (Echo) labs. DiA’s AI-based software, LVivo Seamless™, […]

Digital cardiovascular care company tenacio announces publication of benefit analysis in European Heart Journal Digital Health

tenacio announces the publication of “Universal Clinician Device for improving risk prediction and management of patients with atrial fibrillation. An assumed benefit analysis” in the European Heart Journal Digital Health The in-silico study demonstrated expected outcome benefits of 23% reduction in mortality, 24% reduction in strokes and 14% in bleeding […]

BIOTRONIK Announces FDA Approval of Renamic Neo with LiveSupport Software

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BIOTRONIK, Inc. announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Renamic Neo, the company’s state-of-the-art programmer for implanted cardiac rhythm management devices such as ICDs, pacemakers, and implantable cardiac monitors. In addition to its programming functions, Renamic Neo now […]

CathVision Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment at First U.S. Clinical Trial Evaluating High-Fidelity, Low-Noise EP Recording Technology

University of Vermont Medical Center Initiates Evaluation of the ECGenius System as CathVision Prepares for U.S. Launch COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CathVision, a medical technology company developing innovative electrophysiology solutions designed to guide and enhance cardiac ablation therapy through the acquisition of low-noise, high-fidelity electrograms, today announced the completion of patient […]

Access Vascular Inc. Wins 2022 Edison Award for Innovation

Access Vascular’s biomaterial catheters recognized as Best New Product in Science & Medical category for their ability to dramatically improve vascular access procedures and outcomes BILLERICA, Mass., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Access Vascular, Inc. (AVI) today announced its biomaterial-based hydrophilic catheters received a Gold Award as the 2022 Edison […]