This year was a year of firsts for catheter-based innovations, most notably for renal denervation and pulsed field ablation. ReCor Medical won an FDA panel nod for its renal denervation system in August. The panel voted in favor of the safety and efficacy of its Paradise ultrasound renal denervation (RDN) system for treating hypertension. The … [Read more...] about The 10 most-read catheter-based innovation stories of 2023
Recor Medical launches renal denervation system, announces first commercial cases
Recor Medical announced the first commercial uses of its Paradise ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) system for treating hypertension. The first commercial uses follow the company’s landmark FDA approval for Paradise last week. Approval allows for the use of Paradise as an adjunctive treatment option when lifestyle changes and … [Read more...] about Recor Medical launches renal denervation system, announces first commercial cases
Olympus launches Evis X1 endoscopy system
Olympus recently announced it launched the Evis X1 endoscopy system in the U.S. The Evis X1 received FDA clearance earlier this year with two compatible endoscopes, the GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscope and the CF-HQ1100DL/I colonovideoscope. It is indicated for use in the upper digestive tract and the lower digestive tract. Evis X1 has an … [Read more...] about Olympus launches Evis X1 endoscopy system
Linear Health Sciences wins expanded indication for Orchid SRV safety release valve
Linear Health Sciences recently announced it received expanded indication from the FDA for its Orchid SRV safety release valve. The expanded indication allows Orchid SRV to be used with all IV access methods. Orchid SRV is a sterile, single-use connector for needle-free access that makes a return to treatment quicker and more simple. It is … [Read more...] about Linear Health Sciences wins expanded indication for Orchid SRV safety release valve
Merit Medical launches expanded Maestro microcatheter line
Merit Medical Systems this week announced the launch of its expanded Maestro microcatheter product line. The Maestro product line features embolotherapy devices, which include Embosphere Microspheres. The new 165 cm Maestro length will be available in 2.1F, 2.4F, 2.8F and 2.9F catheter diameters to support a broad range of embolization … [Read more...] about Merit Medical launches expanded Maestro microcatheter line
LeMaitre Vascular shares rise on 130% profit gains in Q2
LeMaitre Vascular (Nasdaq:LMAT) this week posted second-quarter results that beat the overall consensus on Wall Street. The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company reported profits of $8.1 million, or 36¢ per share, on sales of $50.1 million, for a sales growth of 19.02% and profit gains of 130.4% compared to Q3 2022. Earnings per share were … [Read more...] about LeMaitre Vascular shares rise on 130% profit gains in Q2
Surmodics more than doubles sales in Q3
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) this week announced third-quarter results that beat the overall consensus on Wall Street. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company reported profits of $7.3 million, or 52¢ per share, on sales of $52.5 million for the three months ended June 30. Compared to Q3 2022, the company had a sales gain of 111.2% and profit gains … [Read more...] about Surmodics more than doubles sales in Q3
Access Vascular’s HydroPICC shows positive results in reducing clot formation and failures
Access Vascular this week announced positive results from a study of its HydroPICC catheter. Billerica, Massachusetts-based Access Vascular designed the device to help reduce the most common and costly complications that are associated with vascular access procedures, including infection, thrombosis and phlebitis. The HydroPICC is constructed of … [Read more...] about Access Vascular’s HydroPICC shows positive results in reducing clot formation and failures
Freudenberg Medical implements VR in training, reduces scrap materials
Freudenberg Medical recently announced it implemented virtual reality training for employees working in catheter production at operations in Ireland and the U.S. The VR training program will help ensure employees have the necessary skills to meet the high-quality standards in catheter manufacturing for customers worldwide, according to the … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical implements VR in training, reduces scrap materials
How Medtronic uses nitinol to improve the structure and effectiveness of heart devices
Tim Laske, VP of research and business development for Medtronic‘s cardiac ablation solutions business, discusses the challenges of designing devices for the heart and explores the properties of nitinol. The heart is often one of the most underappreciated aspects of human anatomy, and its atrial appendages are often overlooked even in cardiac … [Read more...] about How Medtronic uses nitinol to improve the structure and effectiveness of heart devices
