The Galien Foundation today announced the nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 15th annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation nominates devices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical products for its annual Prix Galien awards to highlight products designed to improve the human condition. “The Awards Committee is excited to … [Read more...] about The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2021
VistaMed, OneProjects awarded €5M grant for cardiac arrhythmia catheter development
Freudenberg Medical's VistaMed today said it is a part of a team that was awarded €5.1 million ($6 million) over a three-year period to develop a catheter to improve treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. VistaMed, along with OneProjects and the Tyndall Institute, received the grant sponsored by the Irish government through the Disruptive Technology … [Read more...] about VistaMed, OneProjects awarded €5M grant for cardiac arrhythmia catheter development
FDA clears Stryker biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) this week announced that it received FDA de novo clearance for its balloon implant for arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. Kalamazoo, Mich.–based Stryker designed the InSpace balloon implant to restore the subacromial space without requiring sutures or fixation devices. The device has demonstrated … [Read more...] about FDA clears Stryker biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer
East End Medical wins FDA clearance for transseptal balloon introducer
East End Medical this week announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SafeCross transseptal radiofrequency (RF) puncture and steerable balloon introducer system. The Miami-based company designed SafeCross to provide a predictable and safe treatment option for electrophysiology and structural heart interventions requiring left atrial … [Read more...] about East End Medical wins FDA clearance for transseptal balloon introducer
OmniVision launches image sensors for single-use, reusable endoscopes
OmniVision this week launched its medical-grade image sensors for single-use and reusable endoscopes. Santa Clara, Calif.-based OmniVision designed the sensors with an 8-megapixel resolution that can be used with the company's Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) technology. “Our next-generation OH08A/B 8MP image sensors are targeted at endoscopes with … [Read more...] about OmniVision launches image sensors for single-use, reusable endoscopes
FDA clears Front Line Medical arterial occlusion system
Front Line Medical Technologies today announced that its COBRA-OS bleeding control device won FDA 510(k) clearance. The COBRA-OS (control of bleeding, resuscitation, arterial occlusion system) is a 4 French REBOA (resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta) device that provides full occlusion, intermittent occlusion or partial … [Read more...] about FDA clears Front Line Medical arterial occlusion system
CardioFocus names new CFO
CardioFocus today said it appointed Stephan Ogilvie as chief financial officer. Prior to joining the Marlborough, Mass.-based company, Ogilvie served as managing director of healthcare investment banking at B Riley Securities. He has also served as VP of corporate development at Nuvasive and has held numerous leadership roles at ThinkEquity … [Read more...] about CardioFocus names new CFO
Trudell Medical invests in Xenocor’s single-use laparoscopic imaging
Xenocor last week announced a strategic investment by Barvest Ventures's Trudell Medical Group to increase the production of its single-use laparoscopic imaging system. Trudell Medical's chairperson George Baran will join Xenocor's board of directors as part of the investment. "Innovation has been critical for delivering solutions that … [Read more...] about Trudell Medical invests in Xenocor’s single-use laparoscopic imaging
Stratus Medical receives CE mark for Nimbus RF multitined expandable electrode, Vesta RF cannula
Stratus Medical this week said it received CE mark approval for its Nimbus RF multitined expandable electrode and Vesta RF cannula. The Nimbus multitined expandable electrode is designed to create a large 8 mm to 10 mm prolate spheroid lesion for pain relief. More than 100,000 of the devices have been used to treat chronic pain in patients in … [Read more...] about Stratus Medical receives CE mark for Nimbus RF multitined expandable electrode, Vesta RF cannula
FDA clears Penumbra’s Red 62 reperfusion catheter for removing brain blood clots
Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) today said its Red 62 reperfusion catheter has received FDA 510(k) clearance. Alameda, Calif.-based Penumbra designed the catheter to navigate complex distal vessel anatomy and deliver powerful aspiration with its Penumbra Engine to remove blood clots in acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusions. “In my … [Read more...] about FDA clears Penumbra’s Red 62 reperfusion catheter for removing brain blood clots