REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biotricity Inc. (OTCQB: BTCY), a medical diagnostic and consumer healthcare technology company, announced today that it is finalizing its FDA filing for its next generation, advanced ECG analysis software with an expectation to file a 510(k) clearance application with the US FDA by end […]
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European Commission Grants BioVentrix CE Mark Extension for Revivent TC Less Invasive Ventricular Enhancement Therapy
SAN RAMON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BioVentrix, Inc., developer of the first transcatheter device for left ventricular remodeling after a heart attack, today announced the extension of its CE Mark for the Revivent TC™ Transcatheter Ventricular Enhancement System for heart failure to May 2024. “The extension of our CE Mark is not only an important […]
Ra Medical Systems Receives FDA IDE Approval to Begin Pivotal Atherectomy Clinical Study
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: RMED), a medical device company focused on commercializing excimer laser systems to treat vascular and dermatological diseases, announces approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Company has provided sufficient data to support initiating an investigational device exemption (IDE) to […]
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Arena Pharmaceuticals’ APD418 for Development in Decompensated Heart Failure Patients
– APD418 currently in Phase 1 clinical investigation – data expected this year SAN DIEGO, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARNA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation for APD418, a β3-adrenergic receptor (AdrR) antagonist and cardiac myotrope, in development for the treatment of […]
Biocardia Announces FDA Clearance for Morph DNA Deflectable Guide Catheter
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. [OTC: BCDA], a leader in the development of comprehensive solutions for cardiovascular regenerative therapies, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the Morph® DNA deflectable guide catheter used to guide the Helix™ Biotherapeutic Delivery System […]
Abbott to Initiate Trial to Study MitraClip as an Option for Moderate Surgical Risk Patients
– New clinical trial will assess first-of-its-kind MitraClip™ transcatheter mitral valve repair against current standard of care surgery in a new, expanded patient population – If successful, the REPAIR MR study has potential to expand MitraClip’s current indication (patients at prohibitive risk for surgery) to also include patients at moderate […]
FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to Reflow Medical’s Temporary Spur Stent System
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reflow Medical announces that the Temporary Spur Stent System, a novel retrievable stent technology intended for the treatment of below-the-knee (BTK) peripheral artery disease, has been designated for the Breakthrough Devices Program by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Breakthrough Devices Program is designed to […]
JenaValve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) System Designated by FDA as Breakthrough Device
JenaValve Pericardial TAVR System is the First Transcatheter Device to Achieve Breakthrough Device Designation; Prioritizes Premarket Approval Development Path for Severe Aortic Regurgitation Indication IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JenaValve Technology, Inc., developer and manufacturer of the JenaValve Pericardial transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for the treatment of aortic valve disease, announced […]
Alucent Biomedical Announces FDA Approval to Proceed with Natural Vascular Scaffolding Clinical Trial
SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alucent Biomedical Inc. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to proceed with a Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its revolutionary Natural Vascular Scaffolding (NVS) technology. The therapy is designed to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) of the lower extremities, a […]
Penumbra Announces FDA Clearance of Indigo® Aspiration System for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for expanded indication of the Indigo® Aspiration System. As part of the Indigo Aspiration System, the Indigo Aspiration Catheters and Separators are indicated for the removal of fresh, […]



