Neuro

Thrombolytic Science Reinforces Its IP Portfolio with Patents in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Japan

New Patents to Support Global Partnering of Novel Bio-inspired Clot-dissolving Therapy CAMBRIDGE, MA, February 10, 2021 / B3C newswire / — Thrombolytic Science, LLC (TSI) today announced the granting of three new patents during the last 12 months.  The invention relates to methods and compositions for safe and effective thrombolysis for ischemic […]

Cerus Endovascular Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its Contour Neurovascular System™

FREMONT, Calif. and OXFORD, United Kingdom, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cerus Endovascular Ltd., a privately-held, commercial-stage medical device company, today announced that it has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Contour Neurovascular System™. Breakthrough Device Designation is granted to medical devices and device-led combination products […]

Live Remote Supervision of Neuroendovascular Surgery Enabled by Olympus MedPresence®

Virtual Presence Solution Provides OR Access to Proctor Required to Oversee Critical Aneurysm Implant Procedure in New Device Trial CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Olympus announced today its cloud-based virtual medical presence platform known as MedPresence® was critical in allowing the first use in the U.S. of a novel intracranial vascular […]

RapidAI Acclaimed by Frost & Sullivan for Its AI-powered Modular Stroke Platform

The technology used in the Rapid® platform is highly unique and scalable and can deliver exceptional cost efficiencies to hospitals of all sizes SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the global intelligent imaging analysis systems market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes RapidAI with the 2020 Global Growth, Innovation & […]

First patient treated in CereVasc clinical trial of eShunt™ System for communicating hydrocephalus

Investigational device has the potential to transform a half-century-old standard of care BOSTON, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CereVasc, Inc., a clinical-stage, medical device company developing novel, minimally invasive treatments for neurological diseases, has treated the first patient in a study of its eShunt System, an investigational device intended to treat communicating […]

RapidAI Cleared in Argentina and Adopted by Top Hospitals to Improve Stroke Imaging and Care

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RapidAI, the leader in advanced imaging for stroke, today announced it has received registration approval and clearance from Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica (ANMAT) for the Rapid imaging platform. Rapid is available to hospitals across Argentina, and already in use at Clínica La […]

Medtronic Announces Early Site Release of New Radial Artery Access Portfolio Following First-in-Patient Procedure

Acquisition of RIST Neurovascular Enhances Medtronic’s Capabilities to Serve Patients Treated for Brain Aneurysms and Other Neurovascular Conditions DUBLIN, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced expansion of its limited site release of the recently acquired radial artery access portfolio from privately-held RIST Neurovascular, […]

Biomodex Teams Up with Physicians at Three of the World’s Top Medical Centers to Develop a Cutting-Edge Training Solution for Treatment of Ischemic Stroke

Lifelike tool enables neurointerventionalists to simulate fluoroscopy-guided procedures and validate success removing blockages from different artery access points in a variety of anatomies BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BIOMODEX®, a pioneering digital health company that offers a unique and enhanced 3D printed solution for physician training, announced today the company has partnered […]

Genesis Medtech Collaborates with Penumbra to Expand Neurovascular Market in China

– Partnership to be in tandem with formation of Genesis Medtech’s Neurovascular Franchise, pending an ongoing full acquisition of Hua Medtech – The collaboration will position Genesis MedTech (“Genesis”) as the largest local company in China’s neurovascular space SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Genesis MedTech Group has reached a consensus to […]