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
CardioFocus wins Japan regulatory approval for HeartLight X3 system
CardioFocus today said its HeartLight X3 catheter ablation technology received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Marlborough, Mass.-based CardioFocus designed the catheter ablation technology for controlled and consistent pulmonary vein isolation to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). "MHLW's regulatory approval … [Read more...] about CardioFocus wins Japan regulatory approval for HeartLight X3 system
BD home peritoneal catheter system wins expanded FDA clearance
BD today said it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its PeritX peritoneal catheter system. Franklin Lakes, N.J.-based BD designed the catheter system to drain symptomatic, recurrent non-malignant ascites, which causes a build-up of fluid in the abdomen. The company's PleurX peritoneal catheter system was first introduced in 2005 to drain … [Read more...] about BD home peritoneal catheter system wins expanded FDA clearance
Fujifilm launches imaging integration platform for endoscopes
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA this week announced that it has launched its Systems Integration platform to enhance image and data integration in endoscopy. The Lexington, Mass.-based company designed the platform for multi-video and image routing with display capabilities that GI physicians need while performing advanced endoscopy … [Read more...] about Fujifilm launches imaging integration platform for endoscopes
Glaukos wins Australian regulatory approval for MicroShunt
Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) recently announced that it received regulatory approval from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration for its Preserflo MicroShunt. The San Clemente, Calif.–based company designed the MicroShunt to reduce intraocular pressure in the eyes of patients who have primary open-angle glaucoma where IOP remains uncontrollable or … [Read more...] about Glaukos wins Australian regulatory approval for MicroShunt
How Abbott engineered a catheter-delivered device for premature babies
Abbott’s experience designing its Piccolo device provides essential lessons for medical device creators who want to spark a pediatric medical device renaissance. The Amplatzer Piccolo occluder from Abbott is one of the first medical devices that health providers can implant in premature babies weighing as little as 2 lb to treat patent ductus … [Read more...] about How Abbott engineered a catheter-delivered device for premature babies
AngioDynamics mechanical thrombectomy system wins FDA clearance
AngioDynamics (NSDQ:ANGO) today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AlphaVac mechanical thrombectomy system. AlphaVac is an off-circuit, multi-purpose mechanical aspiration thrombectomy device for the non-surgical removal of thrombi or emboli from the vasculature. Latham, N.Y.-based AngioDynamics designed the system with a … [Read more...] about AngioDynamics mechanical thrombectomy system wins FDA clearance
