Months after the first use of its LOBO vascular occlusion system on patients, Okami Medical has raised more than $7.2 million. The company's low-profile embolic device features a microcatheter to provide smooth peripheral vasculature navigation. When deployed, the occluder self-expands, conforming to a range of targets such as curved … [Read more...] about Okami Medical raises $7.2m to support vascular occlusion system
Freudenberg Medical completes extractables testing for its PharmaFocus Premium tubing
Freudenberg Medical (Carpinteria, Calif.) today touted extractables testing performed on its PharmaFocus Premium silicone tubing used in biopharma fluid processing and single-use applications. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories conducted the independent extractables testing for Freudenberg Medical, drawing on BPOG and USP 665 protocols. “We … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical completes extractables testing for its PharmaFocus Premium tubing
Applied Plastics has a new website, online store
Applied Plastics (Norwood, Mass.) — maker of PTFE-coated products for advanced catheter systems — announced today that it is rebranding to improve its customer interface and support continued growth. The rebranding includes a new website, online store and refreshed brand identity. The company this week is showing off the new look and its online … [Read more...] about Applied Plastics has a new website, online store
Accu-Tube acquires Mercury Tube
Stainless steel tubing outfit Accu-Tube announced today that it has acquired Mercury Tube, another metal tube manufacturer in its home base of Englewood, Colo. Mercury Tube, which makes high-precision stainless steel and high nickel alloy tubing, will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accu-Tube. Financial terms of the deal were not … [Read more...] about Accu-Tube acquires Mercury Tube
CardioFocus seeks PMA supplement to launch HeartLight X3 endoscopic ablation system
CardioFocus is seeking a PMA supplement with FDA so that it can launch its next-gen HeartLight X3 endoscopic ablation system in the U.S. The move comes more than 10 months after Marlborough, Mass.–based won a CE Mark in Europe for the device, which is used to treat AFib. CardioFocus plans to launch HeartLight X3 in the U.S. immediately after … [Read more...] about CardioFocus seeks PMA supplement to launch HeartLight X3 endoscopic ablation system
W.L. Gore officials think they can spur insulin delivery system innovation
W.L. Gore announced this week that it is investing in PhysioLogic Devices, a startup developing an implantable intraperitoneal insulin delivery system. The size of the investment was not disclosed. But it was part of Gore's Micro-Equity Investment (MEI) program, which provides investments of up to $500,000. W.L. Gore officials think the … [Read more...] about W.L. Gore officials think they can spur insulin delivery system innovation
How to develop catheters and minimally invasive surgical devices
Developing innovative catheters and minimally invasive surgical devices is hard. These strategies spur inventive solutions and unlock the path to success. Don Baumgarten, Product Creation Studio Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) offers compelling benefits compared to traditional open surgery, such as faster patient recovery, reduced risk of … [Read more...] about How to develop catheters and minimally invasive surgical devices
Could Biocoat’s hydrophilic coating promote vascular catheter innovation?
Biocoat officials say their Hydak coatings deliver competitive durability and lubricity — and they’re made out of a naturally occurring substance. Biocoat (Horsham, Pa.) this year has been touting internal studies in which its Hydak coatings demonstrated durability and lubricity that matched or exceeded other hydrophilic coatings, additives, … [Read more...] about Could Biocoat’s hydrophilic coating promote vascular catheter innovation?
This new Syneo system combines catheter drilling and cutting processes
Syneo (West Palm Beach, Fla.) recently announced the release of its Accu-Drill DC402C system, which integrates hole drilling with cutting to precision lengths. Accu-Drill DC402C system combines features of Syneo's Accu-Cut 202L and Accu-Drill SD402C. The result, according to Syneo, is less catheter component manufacturing costs, increased … [Read more...] about This new Syneo system combines catheter drilling and cutting processes
MD&M Minneapolis exhibitors you need to know
MD&M Minneapolis — held Oct. 23–24 this year — is one of the largest medical device manufacturing events in the Midwest, showcasing hundreds of industry suppliers. Thousands of medical device industry insiders, many based in the area, attend the show. Strolling around the show floor at the Minneapolis Convention Center, one gains an … [Read more...] about MD&M Minneapolis exhibitors you need to know
