ReCor Medical this week announced that its Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system won FDA breakthrough device designation following positive results in a study. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company’s Paradise system is an investigational device that is designed to treat hypertensive patients who may not be sufficiently responsive to or are … [Read more...] about ReCor Medical gains FDA breakthrough nod for renal denervation system
Acutus Medical transseptal crossing wins CE mark
Acutus Medical today said it received CE mark approval for its transseptal crossing products. The device is designed to deliver safe and efficient access to the left atrium of the heart. It includes the company's AcQCross Qx with either the AcQGuide Mini or steerable AcQGuide Flex introducer sheath. AcQCross Qx features an integrated needle … [Read more...] about Acutus Medical transseptal crossing wins CE mark
Marposs debuts laser measuring system for tubing
Marposs this week launched its Aeroel Extuline laser measuring system for diameter control and flaw detection of opaque or transparent extruded products. The measuring system is designed for products such as medical tubing, glass pipes, sections, and electric cables. It features an on-line diameter measurement and automatically prevents the … [Read more...] about Marposs debuts laser measuring system for tubing
Medical Ingenuities gains FDA nod for radial artery occlusion device
Medical Ingenuities today received FDA 510(k) clearance for its radial artery occlusion device called PH Band. PH Band provides real-time feedback to medical personnel monitoring radial artery patency to help prevent radial artery occlusion. It can be used in conjunction with a micro Doppler Probe to achieve patent hemostasis after a minimally … [Read more...] about Medical Ingenuities gains FDA nod for radial artery occlusion device
Acutus Medical launches cardiac ablation system in Europe
Acutus Medical yesterday launched its AcQBlate Force Sensing Ablation System following the CE mark approval of its Force ablation catheter. When used with the company's AcQMap, the ablation system is designed for the electrophysiologic mapping and RF ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. It shows physicians in real-time how much contact is being … [Read more...] about Acutus Medical launches cardiac ablation system in Europe
Junkosha launches peelable heat shrink technology
Junkosha recently launched its cut-to-length and slit peelable heat shrink technology for catheter-based procedures. The peelable heat shrink technology (PHST) is ideal for procedures where flexibility is a key requirement, such as a catheter delivery system for neuromuscular treatments. “Junkosha’s PHST solutions are ideal for very small … [Read more...] about Junkosha launches peelable heat shrink technology
Boston Scientific throws in the towel on Lotus TAVR
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced today that it has initiated a global, voluntary recall of its Lotus Edge aortic valve system — and is immediately retiring the Lotus program. Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific said in a news release that the recall of all unused inventory of its Lotus Edge transcatheter aortic valve repair (TAVR) … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific throws in the towel on Lotus TAVR
CeloNova touts nano-coated stent trial results
CeloNova recently announced positive interim results from its randomized trial of Cobra PzF stenting to reduce the duration of triple therapy. The randomized, global 14-day dual anti-platelet therapy study of high bleeding risk (HBR) patients enrolled 996 HBR participants across 59 enrolling global sites. Each patient received either the Cobra … [Read more...] about CeloNova touts nano-coated stent trial results
Olympus debuts hybrid tubing and procedure kits
Olympus (TYO:7733) this week said it launched its procedure kits and hybrid tubing. The company launched the procedure kits in partnership with Ruhof Corporation to grow its end-therapy portfolio. The kits are designed to aid in the setup and execution of application endoscopy procedures to improve procedural efficiency and post-procedure … [Read more...] about Olympus debuts hybrid tubing and procedure kits
FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Ranger drug-coated balloon
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) today said it received FDA approval for its Ranger drug-coated balloon for peripheral artery disease. The balloon's creators designed it to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the superficial femoral artery and proximal popliteal artery — with a low therapeutic drug dose and coating to transfer the drug into the … [Read more...] about FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Ranger drug-coated balloon
