Ra Medical Systems today announced that it received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its liquid-filled laser ablation catheters with expanded distal optical windows. The patent describes a catheter with an increased ablation surface area at the distal catheter tip. It is the 11th U.S. patent issued to the Carlsbad, … [Read more...] about Ra Medical Systems secures U.S. patent for new laser ablation catheters
Interrad Medical’s SecurAcath awarded Innovative Technology contract by Vizient
Interrad Medical today announced that it received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient for its SecurAcath technology. The Innovative Technology program by Vizient identifies medical devices that can improve clinical care and enhance the business model for healthcare organizations. It gives device companies visibility in Vizient's … [Read more...] about Interrad Medical’s SecurAcath awarded Innovative Technology contract by Vizient
Cook Medical wins FDA breakthrough designation for Thoraco+ endovascular system
Cook Medical today announced that its Zenith Thoraco+ endovascular system received FDA breakthrough device designation. Thoraco+ is the company's next-generation endovascular graft that is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. “We are excited to receive an FDA breakthrough device … [Read more...] about Cook Medical wins FDA breakthrough designation for Thoraco+ endovascular system
4C Medical closes $35M Series C financing round, appoints CEO
4C Medical Technologies today announced that it completed a $35.4 million Series C financing round and appointed Saravana Kumar as president and CEO. The preferred stock financing round was led by MicroPort CardioFlow Medtech. As part of the closing, Kumar was appointed to lead the company after having served as interim president and CEO since … [Read more...] about 4C Medical closes $35M Series C financing round, appoints CEO
Tractus Vascular announces first-in-human use of Crossing Support Catheter
Tractus Vascular recently announced the first-in-human use of its Tractus Crossing Support Catheter. Drs. John Rundback and Kevin Herman at American Endovascular and Amputation Prevention in West Orange N.J. performed the first procedures using Tractus CSC to treat patients with challenging cases of critical limb ischemia such as chronic total … [Read more...] about Tractus Vascular announces first-in-human use of Crossing Support Catheter
Endovastec Hyperflex balloon catheter wins marketing nod in Japan
Endovastec today announced it received registration approval from Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for its Hyperflex balloon catheter. The Shanghai-based heart device maker designed Hyperflex to assist in the dilation of aortic stent graft. It is the company's first device approved for marketing in Japan. Hyperflex previously … [Read more...] about Endovastec Hyperflex balloon catheter wins marketing nod in Japan
Endoluxe launches high-definition wireless endoscopy camera
Endoluxe recently launched its high-definition, wireless endoscopic camera with TowerTech. The Manhattan Beach, California-based company designed the Endoluxe eVS for all endoscopic procedures that use industry-standard rigid and flexible analog scopes. Its handheld Orb replaces legacy endoscopic towers for urology, gynecology, ENT, general … [Read more...] about Endoluxe launches high-definition wireless endoscopy camera
This variable stiffness catheter could simplify cardiac procedures
Researchers in Switzerland have developed a variable stiffness catheter that can transition between soft and rigid states. A team of researchers from technical university EPFL and ETH Zurich developed the catheter to make minimally invasive surgical interventions like cardiac arrhythmia treatment, simpler and more effective. Catheters are … [Read more...] about This variable stiffness catheter could simplify cardiac procedures
Artio Medical wins FDA clearance for Solus Gold embolization device
Artio Medical this week announced it received FDA clearance for its Solus Gold embolization device for peripheral vascular occlusion. Solus Gold is indicated to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature. The delivery system uses flexibility and push ability to enable physicians to navigate tortuous … [Read more...] about Artio Medical wins FDA clearance for Solus Gold embolization device
FDA clears Cerus Endovascular 027 microcatheters
Cerus Endovascular this week announced the FDA 510(k) clearance of its 027 microcatheters. Fremont, California-based Cerus Endocascular's new microcatheters are available in two lengths. The company expects to submit for CE mark approval under the EU new Medical Devices Regulation later this year. A limited market release of the 027 … [Read more...] about FDA clears Cerus Endovascular 027 microcatheters