Intersect ENT today announced that it has commercially launched its VenSure balloon sinus dilation system and Cube 4D navigation system in the U.S. Menlo Park, Calif.-based Intersect ENT designed the VenSure balloon and Cube 4D navigation system to be used in procedures that improve debilitating chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) symptoms. Cube 4D has … [Read more...] about Intersect ENT launches VenSure balloon sinus dilation system in U.S.
Medtronic launches Prevail drug-coated balloon catheter in Europe
Medtronic today announced that it has launched its Prevail drug-coated balloon catheter in Europe. Dublin-based Medtronic designed the Prevail catheter for percutaneous coronary intervention procedures to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries in patients with coronary artery disease. During the procedure, the balloon inflates within the … [Read more...] about Medtronic launches Prevail drug-coated balloon catheter in Europe
The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2021
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
