Los Angeles, California, November 20, 2017 – Advanced Bifurcation Systems is developing a new procedure that could potentially eliminate the need for open-heart surgery in thousands of patients every year. Their system, which is currently going through trials, could make stenting branched arteries much simpler and less time consuming. It would also […]
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Toshiba Medical Systems Officially Becomes Canon Medical Systems
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Canon Inc. and Canon Medical Systems Corporation today announced the official corporate name (trade name) change of Canon Group Company Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to Canon Medical Systems Corporation (hereafter referred to as Canon Medical Systems). Since joining the Canon Group in December 2016, Canon Medical Systems has been undertaking the procedures for obtaining regulatory approval […]
Peripheral Vascular Devices Market Worth 12.63 Billion USD by 2022
PUNE, India, January 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new market research “Peripheral Vascular Devices Market by Type (Angioplasty Balloon, Stent, Catheters (Angiography, IVUS), Plaque Modification (Atherectomy, Thrombectomy), Hemodynamic Flow Alteration (Embolic Protection), IVC Filters, Guidewires) – Global Forecast to 2022“, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market is expected to reach USD 12.63 Billion by 2022 from USD 9.09 […]
Cerebrotech Visor™ Receives FDA Clearance
PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Cerebrotech Medical Systems, an innovative medical device company developing neurotechnology solutions, has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for the Cerebrotech Visor, previously known as the CMS-5000™ Intracranial Fluids Monitor™. The clearance includes a broad indication for use as an aid in the […]
Boston Scientific to Webcast Conference Call Discussing Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) will webcast its conference call discussing financial results and business highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017 on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. EST. The call will be hosted by Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive […]
Miracor Medical Raises €25M
AWANS, Belgium & VIENNA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Miracor Medical Systems GmbH (Miracor Austria) and Miracor Medical SA (Miracor Medical) today announced the closing of € 25m as part of a Series D financing round. The new capital will be used to further develop and commercialize the PiCSO®Impulse System. The round was led by Ming Capital (Shenzhen, China) […]
New Self-Expanding Valve Addresses the Achilles’ Heel of TAVR
By Ken Dropiewski, Prime-Core Executive Search (ken@prime-core.com) The paravalvular leak (PVL) has long been considered the Achilles’ heel of TAVR. The frequent complication of aortic valve replacement occurs at a much higher rate after the transcatheter approach than conventional surgical replacement. Research has indicated that PVL is linked to late […]
Neovasc Inc. Receives NASDAQ Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Requirements
VANCOUVER, Jan. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Neovasc Inc. (NASDAQ, TSX:NVCN) announced today that it has received written notification (the “Notification Letter”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Rules for continued listing on […]
Corindus to Participate With Mayo Clinic in Preclinical Study of Remote Control Robotics for Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Remote Treatment Capabilities
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corindus Vascular Robotics [NYSE American: CVRS], a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, announced today that it is working with Mayo Clinic in a preclinical study about use of telestenting. Telestenting, or the remote robotic treatment for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), may enable physicians to conduct procedures from virtually any location, […]
PlaqueTec Announces First Peer-Reviewed Publication for its Liquid Biopsy System™ (LBS)
CAMBRIDGE, England, January 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Article in JACC: Basic to Translational Science Validates Feasibility and Unique Potential of LBS to Detect Biomarkers for Coronary Artery Disease PlaqueTec today announced the publication of the first peer-reviewed article demonstrating the feasibility and potential of the PlaqueTec Liquid Biopsy System (TM) (LBS) […]



