Vantis Vascular announced today announced the first commercial use of its CrossFast integrated microcatheter advanced delivery system. Physicians used CrossFast in a series of ten successful complex high-risk coronary interventional procedures (CHiP). Dr. Amir Kaki performed the first case at St. John's Hospital in Detroit. Initial cases … [Read more...] about Vantis Vascular announces first commercial use of microcatheter delivery system
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Aptyx acquires Medical Murray facility in North Carolina
NEWS RELEASE: Aptyx amplifies its expertise in complex interventional products with the acquisition of Medical Murray's North Carolina facility Tempe, Arizona – Aptyx, a leading global developer and manufacturer of complex components and devices for the life sciences, today announced the acquisition of the Charlotte, North Carolina facility of … [Read more...] about Aptyx acquires Medical Murray facility in North Carolina
BD increases U.S. syringe, IV catheter manufacturing
BD (NYSE:BDX) announced today that it plans to invest further in U.S. manufacturing to add capacity for certain critical medical devices. Those medical devices include syringes, needles and IV catheters. The Franklin Lakes, New Jersey-based company aims to meet the ongoing needs of the nation's healthcare system. This uptick in manufacturing … [Read more...] about BD increases U.S. syringe, IV catheter manufacturing
Freudenberg Medical is getting a new CEO
NEWS RELEASE: CEO transition at Freudenberg Medical Beverly, Massachusetts – Freudenberg Medical, a global contract design, development and manufacturing partner to the medical device and biopharma industry, has announced a strategic leadership transition. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Michael McGee, former COO, assumed the role of chief executive … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical is getting a new CEO
Circa Scientific has first cases with CrossWise RF transseptal access system
Circa Scientific this week announced the launch of its CrossWise RF transseptal access system, designed to precisely puncture the heart's septal wall. The FDA-cleared system delivers radiofrequency energy directly to the tip of a shapeable, radiopaque cannula, according to Englewood, Colorado–based Circa Scientific. The company says the design … [Read more...] about Circa Scientific has first cases with CrossWise RF transseptal access system
Medtronic inks stent distro deal with Contego with option to buy
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)announced today that it entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Contego Medical. Under the agreement, Medtronic serves as the sole U.S. distributor for Contego's portfolio of commercially available products. Raleigh, North Carolina-based Contego offers products that provide revascularization treatment for … [Read more...] about Medtronic inks stent distro deal with Contego with option to buy
Relief Cardiovascular raises $12M for smart transcatheter implant
Relief Cardiovascular recently announced that it closed a $12 million Series A round to help initiate a first-in-human feasibility study for its Relief System. Costa Mesa, California–based Relief Cardiovascular, an inQB8 Medical Technologies portfolio company, describes the Relief System as a transcatheter smart implant designed to monitor and … [Read more...] about Relief Cardiovascular raises $12M for smart transcatheter implant
Johnson & Johnson MedTech halts Varipulse cases due to stroke reports
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it "temporarily paused" all U.S. cases using its Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system as of Jan. 5. "Out of an abundance of caution, Johnson & Johnson MedTech temporarily paused the U.S. External Evaluation and all U.S. Varipulse cases while we investigate the root cause of four … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech halts Varipulse cases due to stroke reports
Boston Scientific makes IVL play with Bolt Medical acquisition
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) announced today that it agreed to acquire intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform developer Bolt Medical. On a 100% basis — before considering an existing equity stake and other adjustments — the deal is valued at $600 million upfront with up to an additional $300 million upon achievement of certain regulatory … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific makes IVL play with Bolt Medical acquisition
Francis Medical raises $80M Series C for water vapor ablation tech
Francis Medical announced today that it completed an oversubscribed $80 million Series C equity financing. Arboretum Ventures and Solas BioVentures co-led the Series C round. New investors Orlando Health Ventures and two additional strategic partners also joined in the round. Existing investors Coloplast A/S and Tonkawa participated, … [Read more...] about Francis Medical raises $80M Series C for water vapor ablation tech
