The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
Published Simultaneously in The Lancet, the Late-Breaking SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED Study at ESC Successfully Isolates RDN Treatment Effect to Show Compelling Efficacy and Safety of Hypertension Procedure DUBLIN and BARCELONA – August 28, 2017 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced its intent to move forward with a new renal denervation pivotal trial […]
C. R. Bard Receives Fda Premarket Approval Of The Lutonix® 035 Drug Coated Balloon As The First And Only Dcb For The Treatment Of Patients With Dysfunctional Av Fistulae New Option to Preserve Vascular Access and Help Hemodialysis Patients Extend Time Between Reinterventions MURRAY HILL, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–C. R. Bard, Inc. […]
Ra Medical finally received FDA approval this year after three years, now they will be shooting for an IPO. Ra Medical CEO Irwin aims for Feb 2018 IPO AUGUST 24, 2017 BY FINK DENSFORD, MassDevice In May, Ra Medical received a nod from the FDA for its Dabra arteriosclerosis laser, clearing it for use in the […]
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Malin Corporation plc. (ISE:MLC, “Malin”), an Irish based and globally operating life sciences company, today announced that its EMBA device, known as the Hourglass™ Peripheral Embolisation Plug, was granted U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance to commence marketing in the US. The Hourglass™ peripheral embolisation plug represents a breakthrough in peripheral […]
WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Getinge, a leading global provider of innovative medical technology, today announces the full U.S. market release of the Pulsar®-18 stent from BIOTRONIK. Pulsar-18 is the only available self-expanding stent for blocked superficial femoral arteries with a 4-French (4F) delivery system. Getinge currently distributes BIOTRONIK’s portfolio of […]
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endologix, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELGX), a developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, today announced positive interim results from the LEOPARD (Looking at Evar Outcomes by Primary Analysis of Randomized Data) clinical study. LEOPARD is the first and only head-to-head, prospective, multi-center, randomized clinical study comparing currently available endovascular abdominal aortic stent grafts. LEOPARD […]
Cook said to be recalling this device because of blood clots that can form within the graft after implantation. Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft by Cook Medical: Class I Recall – Potential Formation of Thrombus Inside Device AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Cardiology, Surgery, Patient ISSUE: Cook Medical Inc. is recalling the […]
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — VentureMed Group®, Inc., (“VMG” or the “Company”) a medical device company developing and commercializing next-generation endovascular products to treat patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD), today announced it had raised $15 million in new equity financing. The Series B Round was led by new investor Endeavour […]
Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Colorado Springs, CO, U.S. – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of The Spectranetics Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNC), a U.S.-based global leader in vascular intervention and lead management solutions. Spectranetics’ financial results will be consolidated as part of […]
CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A national study has confirmed the safety of decompression surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, also known as TOS. It’s good news for patients whose vascular surgeon has recommended surgery. Thoracic outlet syndrome is relatively rare, but is more common among workers and high performance athletes who […]
