Author: Ken Dropiewski

VivaLNK Partners with AMPS, Increasing Accuracy and Reliability for Continuous ECG and Vitals Monitoring

ECG data gathered through VivaLNK and AMPS’ technologies advancing clinical trial and remote patient monitoring efficiency CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VivaLNK, a leading provider of connected healthcare solutions, and AMPS, the world leader in the production of software tools for electrocardiogram (ECG), have partnered to advance Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) for […]

Resverlogix Announces Conversion of US$12 Million Debenture Strengthening Balance Sheet

CALGARY, Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resverlogix Corp. (“Resverlogix” or the “Company”) (TSX:RVX) announced today that Vision Leader Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ORI Star Fund LP (“ORI”), has delivered a notice of conversion to convert its entire September 2019 debenture and associated interest, into Resverlogix common shares, which […]

Merit Medical Systems Finalizes Resolution with the Government

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy, announced today that it has finalized its settlement with the […]

Results of the PROSPECT II Natural History Study Demonstrate High-Risk Plaques Identified by NIRS+IVUS Imaging are Linked to Future Coronary Events

PROSPECT ABSORB, a randomized substudy, showed treatment of high risk plaques with BVS is safe and associated with favorable long-term clinical outcomes compared to GDMT alone BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Infraredx, a Nipro Company, a pioneer in intravascular imaging for mapping coronary artery disease, announced positive results from the PROSPECT II and […]

Medtronic Announces Partnership with The Foundry to Develop Innovative Mitral Valve Repair Technology

Half Moon Medical’s Technology Now Ready for Evaluation in Early Feasibility Study DUBLIN, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced a partnership with The Foundry – a medical device company incubator – dating back to mid-2017 to invest in and create a company with the […]

Restore EF Study Demonstrates Impella-Supported High-Risk PCI Improves Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Restore EF Study demonstrates the use of contemporary best practices, including attempting a more complete revascularization with Impella-supported high-risk PCI, is associated with significant improvement of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), heart failure symptoms, and anginal symptoms at follow up. The interim analysis was presented today by Mitul […]

Large Study Demonstrates Exceptional Safety and High Procedural Success With Cardiovascular Systems’ Diamondback 360® Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS)

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI®) (NASDAQ: CSII), a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for patients with peripheral and coronary artery disease, announced today that results from a large retrospective observational study of coronary orbital atherectomy were released at TCT Connect 2020. The presentation, authored […]

Dr. Eugene Tanquilut Performs First Ever Ground-Breaking TCAR Procedure in Chicago Southland

Stroke Risk Is Dramatically Reduced During and After Carotid Artery Stenting with Innovative New Procedure TINLEY PARK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When Delnora Kizzee Talbert met Dr. Eugene Tanquilut in 2017, neither of them had any idea that in 3 short years they would be making history together. “I’ll never forget meeting Dr. T,” says […]

LivaNova Confirms Receipt of Letter from PrimeStone Capital

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN), a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, today confirmed receipt of a letter from PrimeStone Capital LLP (PrimeStone) to its Board of Directors and issued the following statement: “LivaNova welcomes open communication and values constructive input toward the goal of enhancing value for all LivaNova shareholders. […]

Advanced NanoTherapies Raises $5.3 Million in Seed-Round Financing

Company accelerates development of its nanoparticle-based drug delivery technology platform to treat peripheral artery disease and other applications LOS GATOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advanced NanoTherapies, Inc., a privately-held medical device company committed to exploring nanotechnology for enhanced drug uptake and sustained retention, today announced it has closed on the final tranche of […]