BD (NYSE: BDX) recently issued a medical device correction later related to its Bard subsidiary's Rotarex atherectomy system. The company identified a number of anatomical factors that could contribute to catheter helix fracture and/or breakage. … [Read More...] about BD warns on atherectomy catheters after deaths
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BD warns on atherectomy catheters after deaths
By Sean Whooley
BD (NYSE: BDX) recently issued a medical device correction later related to its Bard subsidiary's Rotarex atherectomy system. The company identified a number of anatomical factors that could contribute to catheter helix fracture and/or breakage. … [Read More...] about BD warns on atherectomy catheters after deaths

RenovoRx prices $12.1M offering
By Sean Whooley
RenovoRx (Nasdaq:RNXT) announced that it priced an underwritten public offering of common stock worth proceeds of $12.1 million. Mountain View, California-based RenovoRx priced more than 11.5 million shares of common stock at $1.05 per share. It … [Read More...] about RenovoRx prices $12.1M offering

Medline has a Class I arterial catheter recall
By Sean Whooley
The FDA labeled a recall of integrated arterial catheters made by Medline Class I, the most serious kind of recall. This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The company reports no injuries or deaths related … [Read More...] about Medline has a Class I arterial catheter recall

CereVasc study data backs eShunt system
By Sean Whooley
CereVasc today announced initial results from a pilot clinical study supporting the use of its eShunt system. Boston-based CereVasc designed eShunt for treating normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). This study evaluates the technology in the … [Read More...] about CereVasc study data backs eShunt system

Surmodics reports first clinical use of thrombectomy system
By Sean Whooley
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) today announced the successful early clinical use of its Pounce XL thrombectomy system. The early use comes as part of a limited market release. Surmodics plans for a full commercial launch planned for after the initial … [Read More...] about Surmodics reports first clinical use of thrombectomy system

Zeus to launch next-gen film-cast PTFE catheter liners
By MT+E Staff
NEWS RELEASE: Zeus to launch next-gen film-cast PTFE liners engineered for flexibility and superior strength Unveiling at MD&M West, the new StreamLiner NG catheter liners minimize defects and maximize performance versus existing film-cast PTFE … [Read More...] about Zeus to launch next-gen film-cast PTFE catheter liners

Stereotaxis Magic ablation catheter is now CE mark approved
Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) said today that it has secured CE mark approval for its Magic robotically-navigated magnetic ablation catheter. The St. Louis–based robotic surgery company submitted Magic for both CE mark and FDA approval nearly a year … [Read More...] about Stereotaxis Magic ablation catheter is now CE mark approved