The world of catheter innovation has already seen remarkable strides this year— with some of the most promising medtech delivered into the body via catheter-based procedures. Think of improved ablation for treating AFib, coronary intravascular lithotripsy to combat coronary artery disease, and more. Here, we've highlighted the top five … [Read more...] about The top catheter innovation news stories of 2023 — so far
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Abbott wins FDA approval for next-gen TactiFlex ablation catheter
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced FDA approval of its TactiFlex Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, which the company describes as the world's first ablation catheter with a flexible tip and contact force technology. The TactiFlex catheter also integrates with Abbott's EnSite X EP System, enabling physicians to visualize heart anatomy more … [Read more...] about Abbott wins FDA approval for next-gen TactiFlex ablation catheter
Medtronic moves DiamondTemp catheter manufacturing to Ireland
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) is letting go of 59 workers at a facility in Sunnyvale, California, according to a notice filed with the state. The California Employment Development Department says it received the WARN notice on April 7. In a statement shared with MassDevice, Medtronic said it seeks effectiveness and efficiencies to drive growth. "As we … [Read more...] about Medtronic moves DiamondTemp catheter manufacturing to Ireland
Getinge penalized in EU over life support system problems
The EU notified body DEKRA out of Germany has temporarily suspended the CE certificates for Getinge HLS and PLS sets, starting this month. The Swedish medtech company announced the suspension on Feb. 23. Health providers use the HLS and PLS for extracorporeal respiratory and/or cardiovascular support. Getinge had already announced potential … [Read more...] about Getinge penalized in EU over life support system problems
How Alpine Laser created its medical tube cutting workstation
A partnership with Omron Automation Americas enabled Alpine Laser to create what it describes as an easy-to-support, modular machine for cutting stainless steel medical tubing. Alpine Laser (Bloomington, Minnesota) recently launched its medical-tube-cutting Medicut Pro. Alpine Laser describes the Medicut Pro as a purpose-driven and ultra-fast … [Read more...] about How Alpine Laser created its medical tube cutting workstation
Alleviant Medical raises $75M for no-implant heart failure treatment
Alleviant Medical has raised $75 million to support a global pivotal trial of its catheter-delivered interatrial shunt to treat heart failure. The FDA provided the Austin, Texas–based company with an Investigational Device Exemption for the clinical trial in November 2022. Researchers have designed the ALLAY-HF study to demonstrate the safety … [Read more...] about Alleviant Medical raises $75M for no-implant heart failure treatment
Surmodics is laying off roughly 60 workers
Surmodics (Nasdaq: SRDX) announced a restructuring that includes cutting 13% of the workforce at the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based IVD tech developer. In its most recent annual report, Surmodics listed a headcount of 447, which means the layoff could involve nearly 60 workers. The cost-reduction plan will save roughly $10 million to $11 million … [Read more...] about Surmodics is laying off roughly 60 workers
Cirtec Medical acquires QMD Precision Components
Cirtec Medical (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) announced today that it has acquired QMD's Precision Components business. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move comes amid continued consolidation in the medical device industry's contract manufacturing and supplier space. QMD’s Precision Components business specializes in the … [Read more...] about Cirtec Medical acquires QMD Precision Components
FDA clears Pristine Surgical single-use arthroscope
Pristine Surgical announced today that FDA has cleared its Summit 4K single-use surgical arthroscope Manchester, New Hampshire–based Pristine describes the arthroscope as a first of its kind. It plans to launch Summit during the first quarter of this year. Summit combines a 4K single-use surgical arthroscope with the company's cloud-based … [Read more...] about FDA clears Pristine Surgical single-use arthroscope
Freudenberg Medical introduces HelixFlex TPE tubing
Freudenberg Medical this week announced the launch of its HelixFlex high-purity thermoplastic elastomer tubing. The company says it designed the HelixFlex tubing for biopharmaceutical fluid transfer applications. The expanded offering adds to Freudenberg's existing pharma product portfolio of silicone tubing and components for bioprocessing, … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical introduces HelixFlex TPE tubing
