Peripheral/Endo

Centerline Biomedical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for new IOPS® Viewpoint Catheter, further addressing market need to reduce physician exposure to harmful x-ray radiation during image-guided, endovascular procedures

CLEVELAND, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Centerline Biomedical, Inc. (“Centerline”), an innovation leader in cardiovascular navigation and visualization systems, announced today that the IOPS Viewpoint Catheter has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance. The…

Microbot Medical and Emory University to Evaluate the Future Autonomous Capabilities of the LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System

The evaluation phase will explore the potential of integrating robotics, procedure planning and navigation into a single autonomous system The evaluation phase will explore the potential of integrating robotics, procedure planning and navigation into a single autonomous system

VentureMed Completes Enrollment of the FLEX Vessel Prep™ System FLEX First AV Registry For The Treatment of Arteriovenous (AV) Access Management

MINNEAPOLIS, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VentureMed Group, Inc., a privately held medical device innovator in access management for arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts and vessel preparation for interventional treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) announced it has completed…

Life Seal Vascular Inc. Awarded Prestigious NSF SBIR Grant to Advance Innovative Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Sac Management Technology

More than $274,000 in NSF funding to develop breakthrough aneurysm sac management technologyCOSTA MESA, Calif., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Life Seal Vascular Inc. (www.lifesealvascular.com), a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionizing endovascular treatment, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. This funding will accelerate the development of Life Seal Vascular’s cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes and advance the field of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).

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“We are honored to receive this prestigious SBIR grant from the NSF. This funding is a testament to the innovative potential of our technology and our commitment to advancing EVAR care,” said Bob Mitchell, Executive Chairman of the Board at Life Seal Vascular Inc. “With this support, we are well-positioned to advance the development of our breakthrough aneurysm sealing solutions and make a significant impact on the lives of EVAR patients worldwide.”

The NSF SBIR grant will enable Life Seal Vascular to further develop its proprietary aneurysmal sac sealing technology. Designed as an adjunctive therapy to native endografts, Life Seal Vascular’s groundbreaking approach seals the entire aneurysmal sac potentially eliminating endoleaks, reducing reintervention rates and improving clinical outcomes for EVAR patients.
Dr. Michel Reijnen, a renowned vascular surgeon, commented on the significance of Life Seal Vascular’s technology, stating, “The advancements being made by Life Seal Vascular are truly remarkable. Their innovative solutions have the potential to revolutionize EVAR, offering patients safer and more effective treatment options. I am excited to see the positive impact this technology will have on the field and on patient care.”The NSF SBIR program is a highly competitive initiative that supports scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds. Life Seal Vascular’s selection for this grant underscores the company’s dedication to advancing medical technology and its potential to deliver transformative healthcare solutions.This grant is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under award number 2407378.About Life Seal Vascular, Inc.Life Seal Vascular Inc. specializes in innovative sealing technologies for endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms. Their proprietary solutions has the potential to eliminate endoleaks, the main cause of reinterventions in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR). By completely sealing the aneurysm, Life Seal Vascular’s devices ensure predictable deployment and do not interfere with imaging, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and safety of endovascular repair procedures.For more information about Life Seal Vascular Inc. and its groundbreaking technology, please visit [www.lifesealvascular.com](http://www.lifesealvascular.com).About U.S. National Science Foundation Small Business ProgramAmerica’s Seed Fund powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation Small Business programs focuses on transforming scientific and engineering discoveries into products and services with commercial and societal impact. The deep technologies that are funded show promise, but their success hasn’t yet been validated. And, each year, the NSF awards $200+ million in research and development (R&D) funding to about 400 startups across the United States. America’s Seed Fund is a program within the National Science Foundation and housed within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.Media Contact:Bob MitchellExecutive Chairman of the BoardLife Seal Vascular Inc.Hannah Friend602-618-3377[email protected]SOURCE Life Seal Vascular, Inc.

Microbot Medical Enrolled the First Patient in its Pivotal Human Clinical Trial

The first clinical case was performed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital The clinical trial is expected to support the future submission to the FDA for the commercialization of the LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System BRAINTREE, Mass., July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT) today announced the completion of the first procedure in a patient utilizing its LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System. The procedure took place at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a leading academic medical center located in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the Company’s pivotal human clinical trial. The clinical trial at BWH is led by Dr. Dmitry Rabkin, MD, PhD, Assistant Chief, Division of Angiography & Interventional Radiology, who also performed this first human case. The trial is part of the Investigational Device Exemption (“IDE”) for LIBERTY®, and the Company expects its results will support the future submission to the FDA and subsequent commercialization. “Enrolling the first patient in our pivotal human clinical trial is a significant milestone for the Company, and an important step on our journey to bring LIBERTY® to U.S. physicians,” commented Juan Diaz-Cartelle, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Microbot Medical. “We are very pleased with the rapid pace of site activation, and I’m looking forward to enrolling additional patients in the near future.” About Microbot Medical Microbot Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: MBOT) is a clinical- stage medical device company that specializes in transformational micro-robotic technologies, with the goals of improving clinical outcomes for patients and increasing accessibility through the natural and artificial lumens within the human body. The Investigational LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System aims to improve the way surgical robotics are being used in endovascular procedures today, by eliminating the need for large, cumbersome, and expensive capital equipment, while reducing radiation exposure and physician strain. The Company believes the LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System’s remote operation has the potential to be the first system to democratize endovascular interventional procedures. Further information about Microbot Medical is available at http://www.microbotmedical.com. Safe Harbor Statements to future financial and/or operating results, future growth in research, technology, clinical development, and potential opportunities for Microbot Medical Inc. and its subsidiaries, along with other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Federal securities laws. Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as “will,” “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects” and “estimates”) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, market conditions, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of the LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System, the outcome of its studies to evaluate the LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System, uncertainty in the results of pre-clinical and clinical trials or regulatory pathways and regulatory approvals, including whether the Company’s pivotal study in humans is successful, any failure or inability to recruit physicians and clinicians to serve as primary investigators to conduct regulatory studies which could adversely affect or delay such studies, disruptions resulting from new and ongoing hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians and other neighboring countries, any lingering uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, need and ability to obtain future capital, and maintenance of intellectual property rights. Additional information on risks facing Microbot Medical can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Microbot Medical’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. Microbot Medical disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Investor Contact: Michal Efraty IR@microbotmedical.com