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LivaNova’s Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve Receives National Reimbursement in Japan to Treat Patients with Aortic Valve Disease

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted national reimbursement for the Company’s Perceval® sutureless aortic heart valve to treat aortic valve disease. By adding Perceval into Japan’s health insurance system, physicians and patients have greater access to this […]

Integer Holdings Corporation Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE:ITGR), a leading medical device outsource manufacturer, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. Fourth Quarter 2018 Highlights GAAP Sales from continuing operations increased 0.3% and Non-GAAP Sales from continuing operations increased […]

Acasti Pharma Recognized in TSX Venture Exchange’s 2019 Venture 50

LAVAL, Quebec, Feb. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acasti Pharma Inc. (“Acasti” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ACST – TSX-V: ACST), a biopharmaceutical innovator focused on the research, development and commercialization of its prescription drug candidate CaPre® (omega-3 phospholipid) for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia, announces it has been recognized  by […]

Neovasc Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary of Tiara Patient as the Longest Surviving Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in the World

VANCOUVER, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVCN) (TSX: NVCN), a leader in the development of minimally invasive transcatheter mitral valve replacement technologies and in the development of minimally invasive devices for the treatment of refractory angina, today announced that a patient implanted with a Tiara™ transcatheter […]

Rebirth of a Heart Valve: Franciscan Health Surgeon First in World to Use Device

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A patient who received a first-in-the-world tricuspid valve procedure as part of a new national clinical trial at Franciscan Health Heart Center is home and recovering well. The procedure utilizes a revolutionary material called extracellular matrix. The material provides a seamless valve structure which engages and […]

Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results; Provides 2019 Guidance

WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. Fourth quarter 2018 net revenues were $641.6 million, an increase of 7.8% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, […]

$100 Million Invested in Clinical Research for Impella

DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In a milestone for scientific research, Abiomed (NASDAQ: ABMD) has now invested more than $100 million over the past five years in clinical research on the Impella heart pump platform. Abiomed’s commitment to clinical research is detailed on a new webpage that launched today. Abiomed-sponsored research is augmented by two decades of independent physician-led […]

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. to Present at the 8th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, Cardiovascular Systems’ (NASDAQ: CSII) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Ward, and Chief Operating Officer, Rhonda Robb, will present at the 8th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may access the live audio webcast, as well […]

CHF Solutions, Inc. Announces 80% Revenue Growth for its Fourth Quarter and Provides Company Update

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Feb. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHFS) announced today its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018, which included the following highlights: Revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018 increased 80.4 percent compared to the same period […]