HINGHAM, Mass., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), developer of the innovative LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System, announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the preliminary list of additions to the Russell Microcap® Index, as published by FTSE Russell on Friday, May 23, 2025. The newly reconstituted indexes are expected to take effect after U.S. market close on Friday, June 27, 2025, and be part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution when the U.S. market opens on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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Kestra Medical Technologies Announces Appointment of Conor Hanley to its Board of Directors
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (Nasdaq: KMTS), a wearable medical device and digital healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Conor Hanley as an independent director to its board, effective June 4, 2025. “I am delighted to welcome Conor to our board of directors,” said Brian Webster, President and CEO of Kestra Medical Technologies. “He brings deep expertise in medical technology and cardiac care and will serve as an invaluable strategic resource as we grow and expand the reach of the ASSURE® system.” Mr. Hanley is a chartered director and currently serves as CEO of FIRE1, a venture-backed connected medical device solutions company dedicated to improving outcomes for people with heart failure. He previously held senior management roles at ResMed, including leading the cardiology business unit and chronic disease management solutions globally. Prior to ResMed, Mr. Hanley was co-founder and CEO of BiancaMed, a medical device company that was acquired by ResMed. Mr. Hanley earned a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from INSEAD. His previous board experience includes Enterprise Ireland and chair of APC Ltd. and the Irish MedTech association. “I am honored to join the Kestra board of directors,” said Mr. Hanley. “Kestra is driving much-needed innovation in the wearable cardioverter defibrillator market, and I look forward to collaborating with the management team as the company scales its operations and delivers on its commitments to patients and prescribers.” About KestraKestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. is a commercial-stage wearable medical device and digital healthcare company focused on transforming patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease using monitoring and therapeutic intervention technologies that are intuitive, intelligent, and connected. For more information, visit www.kestramedical.com. CONTACT: Investor contact
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Vensana Capital Welcomes Maria Berkman as Partner and Ross (Rusty) Segan as Venture Partner
MINNEAPOLIS & WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vensana Capital, a leading medical technology-focused venture capital and growth equity investment firm, today announced the additions of Maria Berkman, MD, as Partner and Ross (Rusty) Segan, MD, as Venture Partner. Maria Berkman, MD, joins Vensana as a Partner after over a decade at Broadview Ventures, a […]
Conavi Medical Announces New Grant of Stock Options
TORONTO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conavi Medical Corp. (TSXV: CNVI; OTCQB: CNVIF) (“Conavi Medical” or the “Company”), announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) has approved grants of stock options (the “Stock Options”) Plan on June 2, 2025 pursuant to the terms of its Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. A total of 5,849,098 Stock Options have been awarded to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The Stock Options are exercisable at a price of $0.39 CAD per share (being the closing price of the Company’s shares on the TSXV on June 2, 2025) for a period of 10 years from the date of the grant. 1,930,172 of such Stock Options were allocated as follows to the Company’s independent directors: 341,624 Stock Options to Anthony Giovinazzo, 341,624 Stock Options to Cathy Steiner, 330,807 Stock Options to Robert Mitchell, 358,242 Stock Options to Susan Allen and 557,875 Stock Options to Aaron Davidson. 3,581,216 of such Stock Options were allocated as follows to the Company’s officers: 298,413 Stock Options to Travis More, 266,863 Stock Options to Amandeep Thind, 393,924 Stock Options to Sumeet Dham, 425,000 Stock Options to Stefano Picone and 2,197,646 Stock Options to Thomas Looby. The remaining Stock Options were granted to other employees and consultants. The Company also announced minor changes to the composition of its Audit Committee, with Board Chair Aaron Davidson having stepped down from the Audit Committee and independent directors Susan Allen, Cathy Steiner and Robert Mitchell continuing to serve. About Conavi Medical Conavi Medical is focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing imaging technologies to guide common minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures. Its patented Novasight Hybrid™ System is the first system to combine both intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to enable simultaneous and co-registered imaging of coronary arteries. The Novasight Hybrid System has 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and regulatory approval for clinical use from Health Canada, China’s National Medical Products Administration, and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. For more information, visit http://www.conavi.com/. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws, which reflect the current expectations of management of Conavi’s future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “potential for” and similar expressions, although these words may not be present in all forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements that appear in this release may include, without limitation, references to Conavi’s plans for the commercialization of its Novasight Hybrid™ System. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs with respect to future events, and are based on information currently available to management that, while considered reasonable by management as of the date on which the statements are made, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could result in actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions and many factors could cause Conavi’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to, Conavi’s ability to retain key personnel; its ability to execute on its business plans and strategies; and other factors listed in the “Risk Factors” sections of the joint information circular of Conavi dated August 30, 2024 and in the final short form prospectus of Conavi dated April 15, 2025 (each of which may be viewed at www.sedarplus.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in the news release are based upon what management currently believes to be reasonable assumptions and Conavi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, Conavi cannot assure prospective investors that actual results, performance or achievements will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Conavi expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All the forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Contacts Stefano Picone Chief Financial Officer (416) 483-0100
Rad AI Names Demetri Giannikopoulos as Chief Growth Officer to Accelerate AI-Driven Radiology Healthcare Growth
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rad AI, the leading generative AI platform for radiology, is pleased to announce Demetri Giannikopoulos as Chief Growth Officer. In this role, Demetri will drive Rad AI’s go-to-market strategy, deepen relationships with health systems, and help…
Renowned Heart Surgeon Dr. Eric Weiss Joins Mount Sinai Medical Center as President of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mount Sinai Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Eric S. Weiss, MD, MPH, as President of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) and joining Dr. Steve Xydas as Co-Director of Valve Surgery. He will begin his tenure on…
Conavi Medical Reports Fiscal Q2 2025 Interim Results and Operational Highlights
TORONTO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conavi Medical Corp. (TSXV: CNVI) (OTCQB: CNVIF) (“Conavi Medical” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing imaging technologies to guide common minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, today announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Artivion Announces Closing of Transactions to Exchange $99.5 Million in Principal Amount of its 4.250% Convertible Notes Due 2025 for Common Stock
ATLANTA, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Artivion, Inc. (NYSE: AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced the closing of transactions related to previously announced, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders (the…
CVRx to Present at the William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVRx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVRX) (“CVRx”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases, today announced that the management team will present at the William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Company is scheduled to present at 10:00am Central Time the same day via webcast. A live audio webcast of the conference presentation will be available online at the investor relations page of the Company’s website at ir.cvrx.com. About CVRx, Inc. CVRx is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Barostim™ is the first medical technology approved by FDA that uses neuromodulation to improve the symptoms of patients with heart failure. Barostim is an implantable device that delivers electrical pulses to baroreceptors located in the wall of the carotid artery. The therapy is designed to restore balance to the autonomic nervous system and thereby reduce the symptoms of heart failure. Barostim received the FDA Breakthrough Device designation and is FDA-approved for use in heart failure patients in the U.S. It has also received the CE Mark for heart failure and resistant hypertension in the European Economic Area. To learn more about Barostim, visit www.cvrx.com. Investor Contact: Mark Klausner or Mike VallieICR Healthcare443-213-0501ir@cvrx.com Media Contact: Emily MeyersCVRx, Inc.763-416-2853emeyers@cvrx.com
Imperative Care Announces Appointment of Tyler Binney to Board of Directors
Binney brings significant commercial and operational leadership in the global medical technology sector CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imperative Care, Inc. today announced the appointment of Tyler Binney to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “At Imperative Care, we are intentional about building a seasoned leadership team that reflects a rich blend […]



