Tag: FDA

Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for the Treatment of Dynamic Gait and Balance Deficits Following a Stroke

NEWTOWN, Pa., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSDT) (TSX:HSM) (“Helius” or the “Company”), a neurotech company focused on neurological wellness, today announced that it has received Breakthrough Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

Second U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Granted to CytoSorbents’ DrugSorb-ATR™ Antithrombotic Removal System Adding the Removal of Market-Leading Direct Oral Anticoagulants During Urgent Cardiothoracic Surgery

FDA Breakthrough Designation Granted to CytoSorbents’ DrugSorb-ATR for Removal of Apixaban and Rivaroxaban to Reduce the Risk of Serious Bleeding in Urgent Cardiothoracic Surgery MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in […]

AcQMap 8, Acutus Medical’s Innovative Suite of Software Upgrades, Receives FDA Clearance and CE Mark

Enhanced Software Automatically Identifies Regions of Interest During the Treatment of Complex Atrial Arrhythmias CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acutus Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFIB) (“Acutus”), an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and […]

Kestra Medical Technologies Receives FDA Premarket Approval for ASSURE Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD)

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kestra™ Medical Technologies, Inc. announced today that the company has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket Approval for the ASSURE® Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system. The ASSURE WCD system represents the next generation of monitoring and therapy to […]

UPTRAVI® (selexipag) Receives FDA Approval for Intravenous Use in Adult Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

New formulation allows for uninterrupted treatment for PAH patients temporarily unable to take oral therapy TITUSVILLE, N.J., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved UPTRAVI® (selexipag) injection […]

Medtronic Announces FDA Clearance and Results of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Cardiac Monitoring

AI Algorithms Enhance LINQ II™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor Diagnostic Accuracy for Improved Management of Patients DUBLIN, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire(opens new window)/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for […]

Synchron Receives Green Light From FDA to Begin Breakthrough Trial of Implantable Brain Computer Interface in US

Clinical trial to pave the way for Synchron’s StentrodeTM to become first commercially available implantable brain computer interface NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Synchron, a venture-backed brain data transfer company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its […]

FDA Clears Personal ECG Device for Measurement of QTc Interval, a Critical Marker for Patient Safety

First of its Kind FDA Action Allows In-Office and At-Home Measurement for Potentially Life-Threatening Side Effect of Certain Medications MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AliveCor, the global leader in FDA-cleared personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology and services, today announced it received […]

CytoSorbents Receives Full FDA Approval of Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for U.S. STAR-T Trial on Ticagrelor Removal During Cardiothoracic Surgery

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO) announces the full approval of its Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to conduct the pivotal STAR-T (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Ticagrelor) double-blind, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) in the United States to support FDA regulatory clearance.  […]