Microspec CEO Tim Steele remembers when polyurethanes were relatively new. It was the 1970s, and the only polyurethanes were industrial grade, not medical grade. Steele is a PEEK pioneer who founded Microspec in 1989 and opened up shop in Jaffrey, N.H. the following year. Microspec has grown and moved twice more, the last time to Peterborough, … [Read more...] about Microspec founder takes the long view on medical tubing
Medtronic recalls certain balloon catheters
Medtronic is voluntarily recalling certain balloon dilation catheters that have proven difficult to remove from patients’ bodies. The recall affects a subset of the company’s Euphora and Solarice semi-compliant rapid exchange balloon dilatation catheters manufactured from February 27, 2019, through July 31, 2019, according to a letter sent to … [Read more...] about Medtronic recalls certain balloon catheters
How to make adhesives work for your medical tubing
Medical device companies have many factors to consider when deciding which adhesives to use with tubing. An adhesives manufacturer explains them. The best tubing in the world won’t help a medical device to work if it won’t adhere properly. Determining the right adhesive technology for your medical tubing depends on several factors, according … [Read more...] about How to make adhesives work for your medical tubing
Biomerics adds Northeast Laser & Electropolish in merger
Interventional device contract manufacturer Biomerics said this week that it is merging with Northeast Laser & Electropolish (NLE), a Monroe, Conn.-based company. NLE offers medtech contract manufacturing, laser processing, machining and metal-finishing services. The merger will create a metals division of Biomerics, called Biomerics NLE, to … [Read more...] about Biomerics adds Northeast Laser & Electropolish in merger
These tiny ‘mirrors’ could make tracking catheters easier
Clinicians around the world perform millions of endovascular procedures per year, using catheters and guided by X-rays to place stents or remove blood clots. That's a lot of radiation for patients and physicians to endure, and the X-rays don't even provide the most precise images, according to Torben Pätz, a mathematician at the Fraunhofer … [Read more...] about These tiny ‘mirrors’ could make tracking catheters easier
Tekni-Plex acquires Italian healthcare packaging company
Tekni-Plex has purchased Italian healthcare packaging company Lameplast from Milan-based private equity firm Aksìa Group. Lameplast will become part of Tekni-Plex's global Tekni-Films business. Headquartered in Rovereto sul Secchia near Modena, Lameplex manufactures plastic single/multi-dose containers for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, medical … [Read more...] about Tekni-Plex acquires Italian healthcare packaging company
Trial: Cefaly wearable safe, effective in preventing migraines
A new clinical trial has shown that the Cefaly migraine treatment device is safe and effective for migraine prevention, according to manufacturer Cefaly Technology. Cefaly is an external trigeminal nerve stimulation device (e-TNS) that is magnetically connected to a self-adhesive electrode placed on the forehead. It sends micro-impulses through … [Read more...] about Trial: Cefaly wearable safe, effective in preventing migraines
Innovative Health lands another catheter reprocessing clearance
Innovative Health said today that it has received FDA clearance to reprocess the Biosense Webster PentaRay Nav eco high-density mapping catheter for reuse. The clearance is the latest allowing Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Innovative Health to reprocess catheters. The FDA cleared it in 2018 to reprocess St. Jude Medical’s Advisor FL, Medtronic’s Torqr … [Read more...] about Innovative Health lands another catheter reprocessing clearance
Study: Boston Sci’s Watchman cheaper than drugs long-term
A new study has found that use of the Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) Watchman left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device to treat atrial fibrillation costs less than existing and novel anticoagulant drugs over five years. The retrospective study pooled data from the randomized trials of the Marlborough, Mass.-based company’s Watchman device. The … [Read more...] about Study: Boston Sci’s Watchman cheaper than drugs long-term
CMS expands TAVR coverage
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have updated the criteria for hospitals and physicians to begin or continue providing transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery. The decision gives hospitals and providers more flexibility to meet the CMS requirements for performing TAVR, the agency said Friday. The original National Coverage … [Read more...] about CMS expands TAVR coverage
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