FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to Endosound’s system to turn any flexible upper gastrointestinal video endoscope into an endoscopic ultrasound system. The EndoSound Vision System is an add-on device that includes a compact ultrasound beamformer, reusable transducer and disposable mounting kit. Get the full story on our sister … [Read more...] about Endosound wins breakthrough device designation for add-on ultrasound system for endoscopes
RenovoRx wins FDA clearance for RenovoCath delivery system
RenovoRx today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its RenovoCath delivery system. Los Altos, California-based RenovoRx designed the RenovoCath system as the device component for its RenovoGem chemotherapy drug. The combined drug/device RenovoTAMP trans-arterial micro-perfusion therapy is a dual-balloon infusion catheter that delivers … [Read more...] about RenovoRx wins FDA clearance for RenovoCath delivery system
Stereotaxis forms partnership to advance electrophysiology robotics in China
Stereotaxis this week announced it has forged a broad collaboration with Shanghai Microport EP Medtech to advance technology innovation and commercial adoption of electrophysiology robotics in China. The agreement combines MicroPort EP's commercial and product expertise in China's electrophysiology market and Sterotaxis's Robotic Magnetic … [Read more...] about Stereotaxis forms partnership to advance electrophysiology robotics in China
This steerable catheter for the brain could improve aneurysm treatment
Researchers at the University of California in San Diego have developed a way to make steerable catheters that can precisely navigate the brain vasculature. The team of researchers designed the device to navigate the brain's arteries and blood vessels to treat aneurysms and other neurological conditions. It was inspired by insect legs and … [Read more...] about This steerable catheter for the brain could improve aneurysm treatment
FastWave Medical closes Series Pre-A funding round, acquired by China Grand Pharmaceutical
FastWave Medical this week announced that it has closed its Series Pre-A financing round following its recent acquisition by China Grand Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Holdings. Minneapolis-based FastWave Medical, incubated by Big Sky Biomedical partners, earmarked the funds to advance research and development and to achieve key regulatory … [Read more...] about FastWave Medical closes Series Pre-A funding round, acquired by China Grand Pharmaceutical
3 pitfalls to consider when creating catheter delivery systems
Multiple components go into a catheter delivery system, with several ways to combine them. An Edwards Lifesciences senior R&D director goes over potential pitfalls. A catheter is a tube that can deliver devices or pharmaceuticals into the body. It is also commonly used for diagnostic purposes. A catheter has a hub or a handle on its end … [Read more...] about 3 pitfalls to consider when creating catheter delivery systems
Pentax Medical issues urgent field safety notice for some video duodenoscopes, single-use distal end caps
Hoya (TYO:7741) subsidiary Pentax Medical has issued an urgent field safety notice for some of its video duodenoscopes and single-use distal end caps. The notice out of Germany warns on complaints of risk of improper attachment of its single-use sterile distal end cap with elevator OE-A63 on its Pentax Medical Video Duodenoscope ED34-i10T2. The … [Read more...] about Pentax Medical issues urgent field safety notice for some video duodenoscopes, single-use distal end caps
Design considerations you need to know when making ablation catheters to treat AFib
Catheters are increasingly deploying heart devices in minimally invasive procedures. CardioFocus VP of engineering Jerry Melsky describes the components and design considerations that go into making successful ablation catheters to treat AFib. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common irregular heart rhythm disorder. If the atria of the … [Read more...] about Design considerations you need to know when making ablation catheters to treat AFib
FDA approves Medtronic next-gen Evolut FX TAVR system
Medtronic today announced that its Evolut FX TAVR system has won FDA approval. Fridley, Minn.–based Medtronic designed the self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement system to treat symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The TAVR system uses a supra-annular valve design that has demonstrated hemodynamic performance that is superior to … [Read more...] about FDA approves Medtronic next-gen Evolut FX TAVR system
Nordson to acquire NDC Technologies
Nordson Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spectris's NDC Technologies for $180 million. Dayton, Ohio-based NDC Technologies makes in-line measurement sensors, gauges and analyzers using near-infrared, laser, X-ray, optical and nucleonic technologies. The acquisition will expand Westlake, Ohio-based … [Read more...] about Nordson to acquire NDC Technologies
