The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
CARMAT has responded to all remaining questions from the conditional approval Number of subjects to be enrolled in the study extended to 10 patients PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: CARMAT (Paris:ALCAR) (FR0010907956, ALCAR), the designer and developer of the world’s most advanced total artificial heart, aiming to provide a therapeutic alternative for […]
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that the company has received Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its in-development Fully Implantable Left Ventricular Assist System (FILVAS). The FDA launched the Breakthrough Devices Program in 2018 to help expedite the development and review […]
– The CATALYST trial will examine Abbott’s Amplatzer™ Amulet™ device compared to non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants, the current standard in attempting to lower stroke and bleeding risks for patients with atrial fibrillation ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
CorCinch HFrEF Study Evaluating Safety of AccuCinch Ventricular Repair System in Heart Failure Patients SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ancora Heart, Inc., a company developing a novel therapy to address heart failure, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expansion of enrollment in its CorCinch HFrEF […]
Eko’s algorithms alert clinicians to the presence of heart murmurs and atrial fibrillation (AFib) during the physical exam, converting the classic stethoscope into a powerful early detection tool SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko, a digital health company applying artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against heart disease, announced today that the U.S. […]
New Larger Implant Enables Focal Dissection Repair Across a Wider Range of Vessel Sizes WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intact Vascular, Inc., a developer of medical devices for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures, today announced Food and Drug Administration PMA approval for the expansion of its Tack Endovascular System® (6F) portfolio. The new approved device […]
One year ago, we received our first 510(k) clearance for ECG for Verily Study Watch — a wrist-worn, sensor-based device for non-invasive, continuous monitoring. Today, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve received a new 510(k) clearance for Study Watch with Irregular Pulse Monitor. This validates our approach at Verily to building robust, clinical […]
Investigative Technology Designed to Interrupt Irregular Pathways in the Heart DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced that it received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with an investigational device exemption (IDE) trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field […]
WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies for critical care and surgery, today announced that it received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the WattsonTM Temporary Pacing Guidewire – the first commercially available bipolar temporary […]
With FDA Approval, More Patients in the U.S. Are Now Candidates for a Leadless Pacing Option DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Micra™ AV, the world’s smallest pacemaker with atrioventricular (AV) synchrony. Micra AV is […]
