CHENGDU, China, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Revotek announced that it has received clearance from the National Health Commission of China to begin a clinical study in the West China Hospital, Chengdu, with its first stem cell 3D bioprinting product, REVOVAS. “The clearance marks an important milestone for Revotek. We are excited to advance REVOVAS, our […]
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Medtronic receives FDA expanded approval for cardiac cryoablation catheters for pediatric treatment of a common heart rhythm condition
Family of focal ablation catheters are the only approved option to treat specific type of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) DUBLIN, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that the Freezor™ and Freezor™ Xtra Cardiac Cryoablation Catheters are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Breakthrough Study Uses Genetic Testing to Evaluate Risk of Heart Disease
PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dignity Health in Arizona is launching the first research study in North America in which genetic testing is used to identify men and women at risk of developing heart disease based on the makeup of their DNA. If proven effective in clinical trials, this form of genetic testing may be adopted globally to prevent […]
Artivion Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results
ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Fourth Quarter and Recent Business Highlights: Achieved record revenue of $79.4 million in the fourth quarter 2021 versus $67.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of 16.9% on a GAAP basis and 18.8 % on a non-GAAP proforma constant currency basis Received FDA approval to launch enrollment […]
Shockwave Medical Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shockwave Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease, today reported financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2021. Recent Highlights Recognized revenue […]
Positron Corporation Retains FDA Consulting Firm in Preparation for 510K New Device Application
Niagara Falls, NY , Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Positron Corporation (“Positron” or the “Company”) (OTC: POSC), a nuclear medicine PET imaging device systems and clinical services company, is pleased to announce today that the Company has retained Medical Device Academy ”MDA”) as its consultant for the Company’s new […]
Revalesio Announces the Design of RESCUE, a Phase 2 Trial of RNS60 in Acute Ischemic Stroke, and the Presentation of Preclinical Data at the International Stroke Conference 2022
TACOMA, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revalesio, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing treatments for neurological diseases, presented the design of its recently launched RESCUE Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating RNS60 as a treatment for large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke (AIS), as well as new preclinical data supporting the advancement of RNS60 for AIS. […]
Ra Medical Systems Provides an Update on Enrollment in Its Pivotal Atherectomy Clinical Trial
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: RMED), a medical device company focused on developing its excimer laser system to treat vascular diseases, announces enrollment has reached 95 subjects in its pivotal clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the DABRA excimer laser system as an atherectomy […]
New Scoring Sheath Delivers Low Pressure Angioplasty Treatment in Calcified Arteries
First-of-its kind metal-alloy angioplasty scoring sheath effective in treatment of critical arterial stenosis PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Transit Scientific announced continued success with its XO Score Sheath Platform to treat highly-stenosed cardiovascular lesions using low pressure peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA). “Calcified stenotic lesions in the iliac and common femoral […]
Confluent Medical Announces Closing of Majority Investment From TPG
Partnership to provide capital and expertise to further strengthen company’s leadership as trusted medical device manufacturer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Confluent Medical Technologies (“Confluent”), a leading materials science, development, and manufacturing partner to medical device manufacturers, today announced the closing of a majority investment from TPG Capital, the private […]