Peripheral/Endo

InspireMD Announces Distribution Agreement For CGuard EPS In Portugal

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL–(Marketwired – September 21, 2017) – InspireMD, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NSPR) (NYSE American: NSPR) (NYSE MKT: NSPR.WS) (NYSE American: NSPR.WS) (“InspireMD” or the “Company”), a leader in embolic prevention systems (EPS) / thrombus management technologies and neurovascular devices, today announced it has signed an agreement with Medicinália Cormédica MC Medical Lda, a […]

Endologix Announces CE Mark Approval For The Nellix Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing System With The Refined Indications For Use

9/21/2017 7:24:55 AM IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endologix, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELGX), a developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, today announced the CE Mark approval for its Nellix® EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System (“Nellix”) with the refined Indications for Use (IFU). Nellix is being studied in the U.S. under an Investigational Device […]

Lombard Medical (LMT.L) Appoints Jonathan Hornsby As Vice President, Sales & Marketing

OXFORDSHIRE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lombard Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVAR), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair products, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Hornsby as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, effective immediately. Jonathan Hornsby brings over 20 years of experience in the endovascular aortic repair business. He has been […]

Shockwave Medical Shows Off Disrupt BTK Lithoplasty System Study Results

FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shockwave Medical, a pioneer in the treatment of calcified cardiovascular disease, today reported positive results from the DISRUPT BTK Study, which were presented at the annual Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) congress in Copenhagen, Denmark. DISRUPT BTK, a prospective single arm study, evaluated the use […]

iVascular EffPAC 6 Months Outstanding Data Presented at CIRSE 2017 DCB Session

By Anastasia Perebeynos Copenhagen – September 18, 2017 – iVascular SLU data announced today, demonstrate the efficacy of the Luminor drug-coated balloon (DCB) in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The 6 months results from the full clinical cohort of the EffPAC randomized study were presented in the DCB session at the […]

Meta-Analysis Shows RenalGuard(R) Offers Dramatic Benefit for Preventing Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Interventions

MILFORD, MA–(Marketwired – September 13, 2017) – A new meta-analysis suggests that the use of the RenalGuard System® reduces the rate of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) compared to standard intravascular volume expansion in moderate-to-high-risk patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing cardiac interventional procedures. The study, published in the Journal […]

SurModics (SRDX) Nabs Global Approvals of .014″ Low-Profile PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Surmodics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRDX), a leading provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the healthcare industry, announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) and CE Mark clearance for its .014” low-profile percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) balloon dilation catheter, designed for […]

Efficacy Of Royal Philips Electronics N.V. (PHG)’ Stellarex .035″ Low-Dose Drug-Coated Balloon Demonstrated In Clinical Trial At Two Years

AMSTERDAM and LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, announced the two-year results from the ILLUMENATE European randomized clinical trial (EU RCT) demonstrating the efficacy of Philips Spectranetics’ Stellarex .035″ drug-coated balloon (DCB) for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in comparison to uncoated balloon angioplasty. Marianne […]

Medtronic (MDT) Shows Off New 5-Year Subset Data From Endurant AAA Stent Graft Trial

DUBLIN and LAS VEGAS – September 13, 2017 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today reported its Endurant® II abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) stent graft system continues to demonstrate long-term durability and consistent outcomes in a real-world setting among both male and female patients. The five-year ENGAGE global registry data were presented […]