Route 92 Medical today announced it commercially launched its FreeClimb 88 catheter system. The FreeClimb 88 catheter system includes the FreeClimb 88 catheter and the Tenzing 8 delivery catheter that works with the Base Camp sheath to navigate the neurovasculature. FreeClimb is available in 125 cm and 132 cm lengths to help clinicians … [Read more...] about Route 92 Medical launches FreeClimb 88 catheter
B. Braun launches Accel all-purpose, biliary drainage catheters
B. Braun Interventional Systems (BIS) announced this week that it has launched its Accel all-purpose and biliary drainage catheters for percutaneous drainage. The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based company designed the catheters with TrueGlide hydrophilic coating. They have large oval holes that maximize fluid drainage volume as the hydrophilic … [Read more...] about B. Braun launches Accel all-purpose, biliary drainage catheters
AngioDynamics wins CE Mark for AlphaVac F18
AngioDynamics announced this week that it received CE Mark approval for its AlphaVac F18 system, which treats pulmonary embolism and removes thrombi and emboli. AlphaVac F18 is an emergent first-line device the company designed for the non-surgical removal of thromboemboli from the pulmonary arteries and for the treatment of pulmonary … [Read more...] about AngioDynamics wins CE Mark for AlphaVac F18
Zeus names first chief technology officer
Zeus today announced it named Suresh Sainath as its new chief technology officer, effective immediately. The chief technology officer position is newly created, and Sainath will lead the Orangeburg, S.C.-based polymer extrusion and catheter manufacturing company's efforts to accelerate innovation and leverage the advanced capabilities of its … [Read more...] about Zeus names first chief technology officer
The top catheter-based innovation news stories of 2024 — so far
Catheter innovations have had a remarkable year so far, with many receiving regulatory approval as they prepare to enter the market. The pulsed field ablation market heated up in 2023 and continues to make waves this year with more companies entering the space. Intravascular lithotripsy is having its moment as well – Shockwave Medical was … [Read more...] about The top catheter-based innovation news stories of 2024 — so far
Smiths Medical issues urgent field safety notice for some Portex tracheotomy tubes
ICU Medical’s Smiths Medical this week issued an urgent field safety notice for some of its Portex Blue Line siliconized PVC tracheotomy tubes. The company issued the warning due to an issue related to the neck plate or flange of the Portex Blue Line siliconized PVC tracheotomy tubes. The failure mode can happen during use as a complete or … [Read more...] about Smiths Medical issues urgent field safety notice for some Portex tracheotomy tubes
Concept Medical wins FDA IDE for MagicTouch AVF drug-coated balloon
Concept Medical today announced it received FDA investigational device exemption for its MagicTouch AVF Sirolimus drug-coated balloon (DCB) catheter. The IDE allows the Tampa, Florida-based company to start a clinical study to treat stenotic lesions of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in the hemodialysis management of chronic renal failure. "This … [Read more...] about Concept Medical wins FDA IDE for MagicTouch AVF drug-coated balloon
Getinge, Cook Medical sign U.S. commercial distribution agreement for iCast covered stent
Getinge and Cook Medical today announced they signed a commercial distribution agreement for the iCast covered stent system in the U.S. In this deal, Cook Medical will take over sales, marketing, and distribution rights for the product in the U.S. The iCast covered stent system will continue to be manufactured by Atrium Medical, a Getinge … [Read more...] about Getinge, Cook Medical sign U.S. commercial distribution agreement for iCast covered stent
Cook Medical signs distribution agreement with Bentley for BeBack catheter
Cook Medical today announced it signed a U.S. distribution agreement with Bentley for the BeBack catheter. Under the agreement, Cook Medical will assume commercial responsibilities for this Bentley product. “We are excited to welcome Bentley’s BeBack catheter to our peripheral intervention portfolio,” Alec Cerchiari, director of product … [Read more...] about Cook Medical signs distribution agreement with Bentley for BeBack catheter
ProVerum completes enrollment in ProVIDE clinical study for ProVee BPH treatment device
ProVerum this week announced it completed enrollment in its ProVIDE pivotal clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the ProVee system. The ProVIDE clinical trial is a prospective, multicenter, double-blind controlled study that evaluates the safety, performance, and effectiveness of the ProVee system in patients with lower … [Read more...] about ProVerum completes enrollment in ProVIDE clinical study for ProVee BPH treatment device
