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Next-Generation Microcatheter Platform Earns CE Mark Approval

Novel XO Cross catheter platform CE Mark cleared for use in peripheral vasculature. PARK CITY, Utah, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Transit Scientific announced it received CE Mark approval in the European Union for its non-tapered metal alloy XO CrossÒ Microcatheter platform. Microcatheters are commonly used to provide guidewire support, facilitate guidewire exchanges, access distal […]

CytoSorbents Announces Filing of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for U.S. Trial on Ticagrelor Removal During Cardiothoracic Surgery

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO) announces the filing of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to conduct the clinical study, “Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Ticagrelor (STAR-T),” in the United States to support an initial FDA regulatory approval.  This is being done under the previously announced FDA Breakthrough Designation granted for the removal of […]

VASCEPA® (Icosapent Ethyl) Found in Prespecified and Post Hoc Analyses to Significantly Reduce Stroke in At-Risk Patients in Analyses of Landmark REDUCE-IT® Study Presented at International Stroke Conference 2021

28% and 32% significant reductions in first and total strokes, respectively, demonstrated with VASCEPA compared to placebo, as well as reductions in first and total ischemic strokes each by 36%, without increasing hemorrhagic stroke, in statin-treated patients with elevated cardiovascular risk Consistent reductions in overall stroke and in ischemic stroke […]

Healthtech Solutions, Inc. (HLTT), Parent Company of Cutting-Edge Medical Technology Companies, Files Reg A With SEC

March 8, 2021, filing to raise up to $75 million.  Maximum of 1,500,000 shares of Series B preferred stock offered at price of $50 per share. Healthtech Solutions, Inc. is organized to pursue innovation in the field of medical technology. NEW YORK, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire – Healthtech […]

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Announces First Uses of WIRION® Embolic Protection System

Device offers a streamlined approach for lower extremity embolic protection ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI®) (NASDAQ: CSII), a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for patients with peripheral and coronary artery disease, announced today that the first patients in the U.S. have been treated […]

Riva Health Launches, Raises $15.5M for Breakthrough Mobile Cardiology Technology

Menlo Ventures, UCHealth invest to bring comprehensive hypertension measurement and management to the phone PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Riva Health, a new mobile cardiology app, today announced $15.5M in funding led by Menlo Ventures. UCHealth and University of Colorado Innovation Fund also participated in the round, as well as leading Chicago healthcare […]

VALBIOTIS Releases Its 2020 Annual Results

LA ROCHELLE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: 2020 highlights and results Global strategic partnership with Nestlé Health Science for the development and marketing of TOTUM-63, a plant-based active substance with clinically proven metabolic health benefits in prediabetic subjects. Launch of REVERSE-IT, a global pivotal Phase II/III clinical trial of TOTUM-63 for reducing […]

Galaxy Medical Receives $18 Million from ATP to Advance Development of Its Novel Pulsed Electric Field Ablation Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias

–Galaxy’s proprietary CENTAURI™ system on track for EU registration and US pivotal trial start later this year; shows best-in-class potential SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ATP, a leader in life science venture capital, announced today $18M in Series A financing for its portfolio company Galaxy Medical, Inc. The funds are being […]

CathVision adds US profile to its Board of Directors

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CathVision ApS, a medical device company developing a novel artificial intelligence therapeutic platform for cardiac electrophysiology procedures, is announcing a change to its Board of Directors. Meghna Eichelberger, Partner and Associate Director of Medical Technologies, at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has joined CathVision’s Board […]