Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) posted third-quarter results this week that beat the overall consensus on Wall Street. The Alameda, California-based company reported profits of $8.85 million, or 24¢ per share, on sales of $190.1 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, for a sales growth of 25.84% compared with Q3 2020. Adjusted to exclude one-time … [Read more...] about Penumbra beats the Street in Q3, grows sales 25%
FDA clears XO Cross microcatheters
Transit Scientific this week announced that it has received FDA clearance for its hydrophilic-coated XO Cross microcatheters for guidewire support, exchange and contrast media injection in the peripheral vasculature. The 510(k) clearance includes new 2Fr XO Cross 14 microcatheters, 2.6Fr XO Cross 18 microcatheters and 3.8Fr XO Cross 35 support … [Read more...] about FDA clears XO Cross microcatheters
Argon Medical launches portal vein access devices
Argon Medical Devices today announced that it has launched two unique portal vein access sets for transjugular access in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Frisco, Texas-based Argon designed its Scorpion portal vein access series to address the challenge of placing a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. The series includes the … [Read more...] about Argon Medical launches portal vein access devices
Medtronic issues warning for some perfusion tubing packs
Medtronic has issued a warning letter regarding some of its Perfusion Tubing Packs. Friedly, Minnesota-based Medtronic's urgent field safety notice informs users that some of its Perfusion Tubing Packs were manufactured without device-level testing for bacterial endotoxin, which is a necessary step to support non-pyrogenic label claim. The … [Read more...] about Medtronic issues warning for some perfusion tubing packs
Boston Scientific recalls Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilation catheters
Boston Scientific has issued a warning letter recalling some of its Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilation catheters. Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific issued the recall because of complaints received for pinholes in the balloon. The balloon could rapidly lose pressure or fail to maintain pressure due to the issue. The recall … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific recalls Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilation catheters
OmniVision launches cable modules for single-use endoscopes, catheters
OmniVision Technologies today announced that it has launched its OVMed OCHSA and OCHTA cable modules for single-use endoscopes and catheters. The Santa Clara, California-based company designed the medical-grade imaging subsystems with a small diameter camera module that is fully integrated with OVMed cables and mini-LED … [Read more...] about OmniVision launches cable modules for single-use endoscopes, catheters
Cook Medical issues voluntary recall for transseptal needles, transseptal needles with catheter
Cook Medical this week announced a global voluntary recall of its Transseptal Needle and Transseptal Needle with catheter. Bloomington, Indiana-based Cook Medical issued the recall due to complaints of rust on the products. The use of both products could result in increased procedural time and inflammatory reactions, including systemic reactions … [Read more...] about Cook Medical issues voluntary recall for transseptal needles, transseptal needles with catheter
Cordis recalls some Smart Flex vascular stent systems
Cordis recently issued a warning letter regarding an issue with its Smart Flex vascular stent system. Santa Clara, California-based Cordis's field safety correction action informs users that some of its Smart Flex vascular stents have the potential for distal tip dislodgment or separation due to inadequate adhesive application. The recall … [Read more...] about Cordis recalls some Smart Flex vascular stent systems
Pentax Medical expands Vizient contract to include pediatric endoscopes
Pentax Medical today announced it has expanded its contract with Vizient to include pediatric endoscopes. The contract will give Pentax Medical the ability to offer endoscopes to Vizient member hospitals through the Vizient Pediatric Program. The agreement also includes other value-added offerings, education opportunities and best … [Read more...] about Pentax Medical expands Vizient contract to include pediatric endoscopes
Stereotaxis touts positive results in robotic cardiac ablation study
Stereotaxis this week announced positive outcomes of an independent study assessing its robotic cardiac ablation system in pediatric patients. The St. Louis-based company's robotic technology demonstrated superior safety and efficacy in treating atrioventricular reentry tachycardia (AVRT) and atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) in … [Read more...] about Stereotaxis touts positive results in robotic cardiac ablation study