Ambu recently announced that its single-use bronchoscope and specimen sampling system won CE mark approval. Ambu's aScope 4 Broncho sampler set is a sterile, single-use device for bronchial wash and bronchoalveolar lavage procedures. "Ambu's combined system simplifies the sampling process with fewer steps from plan to procedure to completion. … [Read more...] about Ambu secures CE mark for single-use bronchoscope and sampling system
Medtronic wins CE mark approval for radial artery access portfolio
Medtronic today said it has received CE mark approval for its radial artery access portfolio. The radial artery access devices include the Rist 079 radial access guide catheter and the Rist radial access selective catheter. Medtronic designed the Rist 079 guide catheter to access the neuro vasculature through the radial artery instead of … [Read more...] about Medtronic wins CE mark approval for radial artery access portfolio
FDA approves Abbott’s next-gen Epic Plus heart valves
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it received FDA approval for its Epic Plus and Epic Plus Supra stented tissue valves. The approval offers improved therapy options for people with aortic or mitral valve disease through the next-generation devices that build off of Abbott’s Epic surgical valve platform, according to a news release. Get the … [Read more...] about FDA approves Abbott’s next-gen Epic Plus heart valves
Accu-Tube appoints Matthew Haddle as CEO
Accu-Tube today announced that it has appointed Matthew Haddle as its new CEO. Prior to joining the Englewood, Colorado-based company, Haddle was GM of industrial coating services and equipment at Praxair Surface Technology. He has also held senior management positions at Albany Engineered Composites and Accellent. "I'm excited to join … [Read more...] about Accu-Tube appoints Matthew Haddle as CEO
Boston Scientific to acquire Devoro Medical and its Wolf thrombectomy platform
Boston Scientific today announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Devoro Medical for more than $269 million. Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific has been a strategic investor in Devoro Medical since 2019, according to the company. It has an equity stake of approximately 16%. The transaction will consist of an upfront … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific to acquire Devoro Medical and its Wolf thrombectomy platform
Endosound wins breakthrough device designation for add-on ultrasound system for endoscopes
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