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Fujifilm to Showcase Array of Robust Technologies for Echocardiography at ASE 2019

LEXINGTON, Mass. and BOTHELL, Wash., June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — (Booth #500) — Fujifilm will present its cardiovascular medical imaging portfolio including Synapse Cardiology PACS with Epsilon Imaging’s EchoInsight, as well as the SonoSite Edge II point-of-care-ultrasound system (POCUS) at the American Society of Echocardiography annual meeting (ASE 2019). The conference takes place June 21-25, 2019 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. “At […]

BD Statement on FDA Circulatory System Devices Panel Regarding Paclitaxel-Coated Devices

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today issued the following statement following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee meeting related to the potential increase in mortality associated with […]

LivaNova Welcomes Stacy Enxing Seng to Board of Directors

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced that Stacy Enxing Seng, a Venture Partner with Lightstone Ventures and former executive at several healthcare and medical technology companies, was elected by the Company’s shareholders to join its Board of Directors during its June 18 annual general meeting. […]

Spectrum Plastics Group Acquires Earnan Biomedical Ltd

ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spectrum Plastics Group, the market leading medical components and contract manufacturer, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Earnan Biomedical Ltd of Wexford, Ireland. Earnan Biomedical, led by Mr. Colin Sutherland, is a recognized leader in the innovation of medical balloon technologies and solutions. The acquisition represents additional […]

ScottCare Receives Supplier Horizon Award from Premier Inc.

CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ScottCare Cardiovascular Solutions today announced that it is a winner of the Supplier Horizon Award from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. One of ten suppliers to receive the award this year, ScottCare was recognized for its support of Premier members through exceptional customer service and engagement, value creation through […]

Philips extends advanced automation capabilities on its EPIQ CVx cardiology ultrasound platform, making accurate exams faster and easier to conduct

June 20, 2019 With new release, clinicians can reduce the number of touches of the system by 21% per exam, equivalent to more than 400 exams each year Platform provides advanced automation for right ventricle volumes and ejection fraction measurements in as little as 15 seconds, speeding exam times Amsterdam, […]

Acutus Medical Announces $170 Million Financing

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Acutus Medical today announced a $170 million financing, including a $100 million Series D equity financing and a $70 million credit facility. The funding is intended to accelerate commercialization and facilitate global business development activities as the company continues to transform arrhythmia care through distinct, innovative technologies designed to provide physicians and patients […]

FFR-SEARCH Shows Clear Trend Towards Major Adverse Cardiac Events with Lower FFR

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Roberto Diletti from The Erasmus Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, presented the results of the two-year follow-up analysis of the FFR-SEARCH observational registry during the EuroPCR conference in Paris. The analysis evaluated the outcomes of patients and prognostic value of post-percutaneous coronary intervention (post-PCI) FFR assessment, indicating  patients with a […]

Ra Medical Clinical Study Aims to Show DABRA Keeps Arteries Healthy Longer

CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: RMED) is conducting a study to demonstrate the DABRA Excimer Laser System delivers effective, long lasting results and a low reintervention rate for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The study will gather data two years post-treatment in up to 2,500 patients. “Restenosis, or […]