FastWave Medical announced the successful completion of enrollment for its first-in-human study of its peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) system to treat calcified cardiovascular disease. Dr. Miguel Montero-Baker of Houston Methodist Hospital and the Hope Vascular & Podiatry Clinic and Dr. Venkatesh Ramaiah of HonorHealth Vascular … [Read more...] about FastWave Medical kicks off first-in-human study of its IVL tech
Reflow Medical wins CE mark for temporary spur stent
Reflow Medical announced today that it has received a CE mark in the EU for its Bare Temporary Spur Stent System. The system treats de novo or restenotic lesions in the infrapopliteal arteries, followed by a commercially available drug-coated balloon, to enhance drug absorption. The goal is to provide stent-like results while leaving no metal … [Read more...] about Reflow Medical wins CE mark for temporary spur stent
Cook Medical brings Slip-Cath Beacon Tip back to the U.S.
Cook Medical recently announced that its Slip-Cath Beacon Tip hydrophilic selective catheter is once again available in the United States and Canada. This reintroduction follows a collaborative effort with medical professionals to refine the product to meet clinical needs better. The Slip-Cath is designed for vascular and non-vascular … [Read more...] about Cook Medical brings Slip-Cath Beacon Tip back to the U.S.
Zeus owners are selling to private equity
The EQT X fund will become the owner of medical tubing tech provider Zeus under an agreement announced today. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Bloomberg reported that the deal values the company at $3.4 billion, citing "people with knowledge of the matter." The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2024, subject to … [Read more...] about Zeus owners are selling to private equity
Microbot Medical is a step closer to an FDA IDE submission
Microbot Medical today announced the successful completion of its pivotal pre-clinical study of its Liberty endovascular robotic surgical system. The study, performed under good laboratory practice (GLP) and essential for the company's investigational device exemption (IDE) submission, took place under rigorous FDA guidelines. The study involved … [Read more...] about Microbot Medical is a step closer to an FDA IDE submission
VVT Medical announces first commercial ScleroSafe case in U.S.
VVT Medical recently announced the successful completion of the first commercial U.S. varicose vein treatment using its ScleroSafe platform. Dr. Steve Elias performed the procedure at the Center for Vein Disease, part of the Englewood Health Network in Englewood, New Jersey. “The Sclerosafe procedure takes less than 30 minutes, requires only … [Read more...] about VVT Medical announces first commercial ScleroSafe case in U.S.
Medtronic pulsed-field ablation system wins CE mark
Medtronic said today that it's received a CE mark for its PulseSelect pulsed field ablation system. In addition, the medtech giant received European Union approval for its Nitron CryoConsole, which builds upon the legacy of the company's cryo franchise with features to optimize the workflow for cryoballoon ablation. The news of the regulatory … [Read more...] about Medtronic pulsed-field ablation system wins CE mark
Olympus has more warnings over bronchoscopes
Olympus has initiated a voluntary field corrective action following reports of endobronchial combustion incidents involving bronchoscopes. The field corrective action — announced Nov. 9 — is taking place after incidents occurred during medical procedures utilizing high-frequency therapy equipment in environments rich in oxygen, according to the … [Read more...] about Olympus has more warnings over bronchoscopes
Cordis has a new CEO
About two months after former Spectranetics CEO Scott Drake became executive board chair at Cordis, he's moved into the corner office at the cardiology and endovascular devices company. Drake replaces Shar Matin, who has stepped down as CEO, the company announced yesterday. Hunter Philbrick, Hellman & Friedman partner and company board … [Read more...] about Cordis has a new CEO
Access Vascular raises $22 million for production expansion
Access Vascular announced today that it has successfully raised $22 million in a Series C financing round. The funding round saw participation from both new and returning investors. Billerica, Massachusetts–based AVI said the funds will significantly boost production capacity for its Mimix hydrophilic biomaterial vascular access devices. … [Read more...] about Access Vascular raises $22 million for production expansion