VitalPath today announced it appointed Andrew Holman as its new CEO. Holman brings more than 28 years of medical device experience to the complex catheter solution company. He has held numerous leadership roles at contract manufacturers and OEMs. Most recently, he was the chief commercial officer at Prytime Medical Devices, where he helped bring … [Read more...] about VitalPath appoints medtech industry veteran Andrew Holman as CEO
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Teleflex launches two new PICC insertion devices
Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) today announced it launched two new devices to enhance PICC insertion procedures and reduce complications. The company launched the Arrow VPS Rhythm DLX device and the NaviCurve stylet, both of which Teleflex designed to work together to give vascular access specialists more efficient and predictable PICC placement. VPS … [Read more...] about Teleflex launches two new PICC insertion devices
Surmodics enrolls first patient in Pounce thrombectomy system registry study
Surmodics recently announced it enrolled the first patient in its Prowl registry study of its Pounce thrombectomy system. Prowl is an open-label, retrospective, multi-center, U.S. registry of the Surmodics Pounce system for the non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi in the peripheral arterial vasculature. The registry aims to collect … [Read more...] about Surmodics enrolls first patient in Pounce thrombectomy system registry study
Stryker completes acquisition of Cerus Endovascular
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) today announced it completed the acquisition of Cerus Endovascular. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Cerus Endovascular designs and develops neurointerventional devices for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Cerus Endovascular’s CE marked products, the Contour Neurovascular system and Neqstent could … [Read more...] about Stryker completes acquisition of Cerus Endovascular
FDA clears Olympus endoscopy systems and endoscopes
Olympus today announced it received FDA clearance for its new Evis X1 endoscopy system and two compatible gastrointestinal endoscopes. The FDA clearance covers Olympus’ GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscope indicated for use in the upper digestive tract, and the CF-HQ1100DL/I colonovideoscope indicated for use in the lower digestive … [Read more...] about FDA clears Olympus endoscopy systems and endoscopes
Surmodics grows sales 4% in Q2
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) this week posted second-quarter results that missed the earnings consensus on Wall Street but beat sales estimates. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company reported profit losses of $7.7 million, or 55¢ per share, on sales of $27.2 million, for the three months ended March 31, for a bottom-line loss compared to Q2 2022, … [Read more...] about Surmodics grows sales 4% in Q2
Ancora Heart, Egnite partner on AccuCinch trial enrollment
Ancora Heart announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Egnite to accelerate clinical trial enrollment. The partnership centers around the Ancora Heart CORCINCH-HF pivotal clinical trial. It evaluates the safety and efficacy of the AccuCinch ventricular restoration system. Together, the companies aim to combine cutting-edge … [Read more...] about Ancora Heart, Egnite partner on AccuCinch trial enrollment
Surmodics touts first successful patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter
Surmodics this week announced it successfully used its Sublime radial access microcatheter in a patient for the first time. The company designed the device to enable peripheral access for the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents, such as drugs and stents, to treat various medical conditions. Sublime is in limited market evaluation … [Read more...] about Surmodics touts first successful patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter
Fresenius Kabi recall of Ivenix infusion systems in Class I
The FDA this week said the Fresenius Kabi recall of some Ivenix infusion systems is Class I, the most serious kind. Fresenius Kabi is recalling some Ivenix infusion systems due to a leak in the system that allows fluid to enter the administration set loading area near the air detector. The leak could damage the electrical system and result in … [Read more...] about Fresenius Kabi recall of Ivenix infusion systems in Class I
Ra Medical Systems CEO resigns
Ra Medical Systems (NYSE:RMED) CEO Will McGuire this week announced his resignation from the company due to personal reasons. The resignation will take effect on April 28. He will also resign from his position on the board of directors of the electrophysiology procedures tech company. Ra Medical’s board of directors has established a … [Read more...] about Ra Medical Systems CEO resigns
