Data presented for the first time this week at Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA) 2024 Conference Findings reinforce the clinical, health economic and cost benefits of computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy to patients and the overall health system ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2024…
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Xeltis expands leadership team with appointment of Luc Verhees as Vice President of Clinical Business Development
Brings over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular clinical research, business development, training, education, and medical affairs Strengthens Xeltis’ leadership team following IDE approval for initiation of US pivotal study for aXess™, its restorative vascular access conduit…
First Rounds of Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Announced at VIVA24
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The VIVA Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the field of vascular medicine and intervention through education and research, announces the results for the first two rounds of Late-Breaking Clinical Trials presented at…
Medtronic: New data adds to body of research demonstrating safety and effectiveness of atherectomy
Comparative data and systematic literature review released at VIVA 2024 show breadth and depth of data supporting atherectomy as a treatment for peripheral arterial disease Medtronic, the global leader in healthcare technology, today announced results from two studies evaluating the utility of atherectomy for peripheral endovascular interventions. Results from both […]
Shockwave Medical Unveils First Clinical Outcomes of New IVL Platform in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
Novel Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) catheter demonstrates ability to modify calcium safely, enabling treatment and crossing of tightly-stenosed lower limb lesions Technology has received U.S. FDA clearance for patients with peripheral arterial disease LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2024…
PercAssist’s PSCA System – Intrapericardial Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) System for Cardiogenic Shock Presented at the TCT24
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PercAssist, Inc., a medical device company developing innovative technology for extravascular / extracardiac Mechanical Circulatory Support to provide hemodynamic improvements for patients in cardiogenic shock (CS), today announced that new data was presented at two sessions at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT24) Conference in Washington, DC, Oct. […]
Elucid Announces CCTA Reimbursement to be Doubled with CMS Rule
Decision makes crucial cardiovascular imaging and CT-based technologies more economically viable to hospital outpatient and ambulatory care providers November 04, 2024 07:05 AM Eastern Standard Time BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elucid Bioimaging, Inc. has announced a final rule from US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that will significantly increase the reimbursement for cardiac computed […]
CVRx Announces Positive Outpatient Payment for Barostim Procedure in 2025
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVRx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVRX) (“CVRx”), a commercial-stage medical device company, announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigned the Barostim procedure to New Technology Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) 1580. The APC payment of approximately $45,000 will continue in 2025, […]
AKURA MEDICAL SECURES FDA APPROVAL FOR US PIVOTAL TRIAL IN PULMONARY EMBOLISM
QUADRA-PE study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Katana™ Thrombectomy System LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Akura Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company focused on reshaping the landscape of venous thromboembolism (VTE) care, announced today the US Food…
Philips enrolls first patient in U.S. clinical trial for innovative integrated single-device to treat peripheral artery disease
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced enrollment of the first patient in the U.S. THOR IDE clinical trial, which will study an innovative combined laser atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy catheter developed by Philips, that integrates two critical PAD treatments into a single device. Procedures that previously required the use of two different devices can now be performed in a single procedure using a single device, simplifying workflows and procedures and potentially reducing the risk and improving outcomes for patients who might otherwise face multiple complex interventions.



