LeMaitre Vascular (NSDQ:LMAT) posted third-quarter results that beat the consensus forecast on Wall Street. The Burlington, Mass.-based company reported profits of $7.5 million, or 37¢ per share, on sales of $36.4 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, for a bottom-line gain of 44.9% sales growth of 25.1% compared with Q3 2019. Get the … [Read more...] about LeMaitre Vascular up on Street-beating Q3 results
Olympus launches esophagus through-the-scope stent
Olympus today announced it commercially launched its Hanarostent esophagus TTS self-expanding metal stents. The through-the-scope esophageal stent helps with luminal patency in a variety of clinical applications. It is designed for use in the palliative treatment of esophageal stricture or trachea-esophageal fistula caused by malignant … [Read more...] about Olympus launches esophagus through-the-scope stent
FDA approves Medtronic venous stent
Medtronic this week announced that it received FDA approval for its Abre venous self-expanding stent system. The device is indicated for use in the iliofemoral veins in patients that have symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction. "Patients with deep venous obstruction are often younger, therefore it's critical to have a venous stent … [Read more...] about FDA approves Medtronic venous stent
Cook Medical announces U.S. launch of balloon for transnasal esophageal procedures
Cook Medical today commercially launched its Hercules 100 Transnasal Esophageal Balloon in the U.S. The balloon is designed specifically for trans nasal esophageal procedures and is another tool for ENT physicians to help treat esophageal strictures. "This balloon was specifically designed with ENT physicians and their patients in mind. The … [Read more...] about Cook Medical announces U.S. launch of balloon for transnasal esophageal procedures
VentureMed vessel prep system wins new FDA indication to treat in-stent restenosis
VentureMed recently announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Flex Vessel Prep System for use in treating in-stent restenosis in the peripheral vasculature. The Flex Vessel Prep System modifies plaque and fibrous stenoses and creates controlled-depth micro-incisions of any length to release circumferential tension and improve vessel … [Read more...] about VentureMed vessel prep system wins new FDA indication to treat in-stent restenosis
Endologix launches abdominal stent graft in Europe
Endologix today announced that it has launched its Alto abdominal stent graft system in Europe. The first implant of the stent graft took place in Stevenage, England, following the company's recent CE mark approval. The device was chosen for that specific patient because of their short, thrombus-lined conical aortic neck. “We are pleased to … [Read more...] about Endologix launches abdominal stent graft in Europe
Micro Medical gains CE Mark for stent and balloon
Micro Medical this week announced that it received CE Mark approval for its long over-the-wire balloon catheter and MicroStent vascular stent. MicroStent and MicroBalloon XL are part of the company's MMS Micro Vascular Integrated Platform and are designed to achieve and maintain vessel latency and improve blood flow to reduce below-the-knee … [Read more...] about Micro Medical gains CE Mark for stent and balloon
Vascular Graft Solutions wins innovative device designation in China
Vascular Graft Solutions recently announced that its Vest external stent received innovative medical device designation from the China National Medical Products Administration. The Vest external stent is designed for vein grafts in coronary artery bypass surgery. It has been proven to mitigate the underlying factors leading to vein grafts … [Read more...] about Vascular Graft Solutions wins innovative device designation in China
Medtronic Resolute Onyx stent gains expanded FDA clearance
Medtronic today said it received FDA clearance for an expanded indication of its Resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent (DES). The new indication allows for one-month of dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) labeling with an expanded indication for high bleeding risk patients that are implanted with the device. Resolute Onyx is the only DES in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Medtronic Resolute Onyx stent gains expanded FDA clearance
Teleflex wins FDA clearance for EZ-IO intraosseous vascular access system expanded indications
Teleflex today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded indications of its Arrow EZ-IO intraosseous vascular access system. The device is designed to be used when intravenous access is difficult or impossible to obtain in emergent, urgent or medically necessary cases. The expanded indication allows the device to be used for up to 48 … [Read more...] about Teleflex wins FDA clearance for EZ-IO intraosseous vascular access system expanded indications
