Peripheral/Endo

Endologix Issues Correction Notice for Ovation iX Abdominal Stent Graft System

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endologix® Inc. (Nasdaq: ELGX) (“Endologix” or the “Company”), a developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, today announced that a correction notice has been issued for the Ovation iX system, that identifies the root cause of polymer leaks. This voluntary action has been classified by the FDA […]

Contego Medical Announces the Start of Enrollment in the PERFORMANCE II Carotid Stenting Clinical Trial

RALEIGH, N.C., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Contego Medical, Inc. today announced enrollment of the first patient in the PERFORMANCE II Trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Neuroguard IEP® 3 in 1 Carotid Stent and Post-Dilation Balloon System with Integrated Embolic Protection. The Neuroguard IEP System is designed to treat […]

Reflow Medical Enrolls First Patients in the DEEPER LIMUS Study of the Temporary Spur Stent System

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reflow Medical, Inc., a California-based medical device company, has enrolled the first patients in A Non-RanDomized Pilot Study of the TEmporary Spur StEnt System for the Treatment of Lesions Located in the InfraPoplitEal ARteries Using a LIMUS-base Drug-coated Balloon (DEEPER LIMUS). The OUS single center clinical trial […]

InspireMD Announces Publication of 12-Month Results of CGuard™ EPS PARADIGM Trial in EuroIntervention

Results indicate that 12 months after carotid intervention the CGuard EPS MicroNET-covered stent delivers sustained protection against postprocedural neurologic events TEL AVIV, Israel, June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InspireMD, Inc. (NYSE American: NSPR), developer of the CGuard™ Embolic Prevention System (EPS) for the prevention of stroke caused by carotid […]

Saranas Announces Peer-Reviewed Publications Highlighting Accuracy and Clinical Utility of Early Bird® Bleed Monitoring System

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Saranas, Inc., developer of the Early Bird® Bleed Monitoring System for the monitoring and early detection of internal bleed complications during endovascular procedures, announced the online publication of two peer-reviewed articles highlighting the system’s accuracy and performance. The publications provide evidence of the Early Bird’s reliability to detect the early […]

Shockwave Medical Announces That CMS Has Created New Codes for Intravascular Lithotripsy

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues New Codes for Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Performed in Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Settings SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shockwave Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular […]

Surmodics Receives CE Mark for its SurVeil™ Drug Coated Balloon

Next generation device adds new technology to how physicians approach treatment of PAD EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Surmodics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRDX), a leading provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the health care industry, today announced it has received CE Mark Certification in the European Union for its SurVeil™ […]

Vascular Surgeons Identify Health Concerns that Result from Quarantine

Society for Vascular Surgery: Collaboration and Shared Experiences Key to Providing Best Care Rosemont, Ill., June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vascular surgeons from across the country are reporting health impacts on some patients, particularly elderly ones, in quarantine. The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) queried vascular surgeons regarding their […]

AngioSoma Focusing on Development of Coating for Metal Stents

Houston, TX, May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — AngioSoma, Inc. (OTC: SOAN) (“AngioSoma” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company is focusing on development and commercialization of our coating for metal stents.  A stent is an expandable “scaffold-like” device, usually constructed of a metallic material, that […]

Alucent Biomedical Announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase 1 Natural Vascular Scaffolding Clinical Trial Multicenter ACTIVATE I Study to Enroll up to 15 Patients in t

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alucent Biomedical Inc. announced that it has enrolled the first two patients in ACTIVATE I, a Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its revolutionary Natural Vascular Scaffolding (NVS) technology. The therapy is designed to open vessels and keep them open without the use […]