Johnson & Johnson's Cerenovus recently announced it has launched its new stroke solutions platform that includes three devices for clot removal procedures. The three devices are designed to aid physicians in performing mechanical thrombectomy procedures. The devices include the Cerebase DA Guide Sheath, Cerenovus Large Bore Catheter and … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson’s Cerenovus launches new clot removal devices to treat stroke
InspireMD wins FDA approval for carotid stent system study
InspireMD today said it received FDA approval to proceed with a pivotal study of its CGuard Carotid Stent System. The investigational device exemption from the FDA will allow the company to study the device for the prevention of stroke in patients in the U.S. “This is a key milestone in the history of our company as it helps pave the way for … [Read more...] about InspireMD wins FDA approval for carotid stent system study
Freudenberg Medical acquires Merit Medical’s hypotubing business
Freudenberg Medical today said it has acquired Merit Medical's hypotube manufacturing business for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will be absorbed by Freudenberg Medical's Cambus Medical in Galway, Ireland. Cambus Medical is a hypotube manufacturer for the minimally invasive industry. It develops and manufactures hypotubes, specialty … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical acquires Merit Medical’s hypotubing business
Nordson acquires Fluortek
Nordson Corporation recently announced that it acquired Fluortek for an undisclosed amount. Fluortek is a precision plastic extrusion manufacturer that works with the medical device industry to create custom dimensioned tubing. "As Nordson Medical continues to expand its differentiated product offerings, the acquisition of Fluortek enhances … [Read more...] about Nordson acquires Fluortek
Stryker launches cobalt chromium flow diverter
Stryker this week said it launched its Surpass Evolve flow diverter after it received FDA approval. The flow diverter is a 64-wire cobalt-chromium device designed to re-direct blood flow and promote aneurysm healing. It follows the company's launch of Surpass Streamline in 2018. "This device builds on the success of Surpass Streamline, … [Read more...] about Stryker launches cobalt chromium flow diverter
Rakuten Medical acquires Medlight
Rakuten Medical today said it has acquired Medlight for an undisclosed amount. Medlight currently produces and commercializes a large range of catheters and diffusers for optical light delivery. The acquisition will allow Rakuten Medical to utilize Medlight resources and its network of well-qualified subcontractors to facilitate rapid … [Read more...] about Rakuten Medical acquires Medlight
Philips launches coronary artery solid core pressure guide wire
Philips today said it has launched its OmniWire solid core pressure wire for coronary artery interventional procedures. The solid core construction allows physicians to easily maneuver the wire in a patient's circulatory system to measure blood pressure in the vessel while guiding catheter and stent delivery. It also supports instant wave-free … [Read more...] about Philips launches coronary artery solid core pressure guide wire
Transit Scientific implants first XO Cross Microcatheters
Transit Scientific today said it has completed the first clinical cases using its XO Cross Microcatheter platform. The XO Cross 14 Microcath was used during complex peripheral vascular intervention to facilitate guidewire support at the Lehigh Valley Vascular Institute. "The 1:1 torque of the XO Cross provided new levels of control and … [Read more...] about Transit Scientific implants first XO Cross Microcatheters
Confluent Medical opens catheter development center in Austin, Texas
Confluent Medical this week announced it has opened a Complex Catheter Design and Development Center in Austin, Texas. The facility is a rapid-prototyping, development and pilot facility that expands the company's ability to provide customers with electrophysiology and neuromuscular catheters and complex delivery systems for structural heart and … [Read more...] about Confluent Medical opens catheter development center in Austin, Texas
FDA clears Surmodics radial access PTA dilation catheter
Surmodics this week said it received FDA 501(k) clearance for its Sublime Radial Access 0.014 Rapid Exchange Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Dilatation Catheter. The access catheter enables below the knee access through a transradial approach by providing a working length of 250cm. Outer balloon diameters range from 2mm to 4mm with … [Read more...] about FDA clears Surmodics radial access PTA dilation catheter
