Micro-Tech Endoscopy announced that it agreed to acquire the global distribution rights for certain Conmed gastroenterology products. Nanjing, China-based Micro-Tech, which has its U.S. base in Ann Arbor, Michigan, acquired the rights for the Duraclip, Precisor and Optibite lines, which Conmed has sold on behalf of the company for more than a … [Read more...] about Micro-Tech Endoscopy to acquire Conmed gastroenterology products
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Pulse Biosciences shifts focus to accelerate cardiac pulsed field ablation program
Pulse Biosciences (Nasdaq:PLSE) announced a new strategic alignment to focus on its nPulse cardiac catheter ablation system. Hayward, California-based Pulse said it wants to prioritize and accelerate the development and future commercialization of nPulse. As a result, the company plans to centralize resources on the cardiac catheter platform, … [Read more...] about Pulse Biosciences shifts focus to accelerate cardiac pulsed field ablation program
PFA tech developer Field Medical names new CEO
Field Medical announced today that it named Dr. Mark A. Turco as CEO, effective immediately. Turco brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to the pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology developer. It was founded by Dr. Steven Mickelsen, who also serves as chief technology officer. Mickelsen previously founded Farapulse, which Boston … [Read more...] about PFA tech developer Field Medical names new CEO
Cook Medical launches new endoscopy products
Cook Medical this week announced the U.S. and Canadian launches of its Cold AcuSnare polypectomy snare and Caesar alligator rat tooth grasping forceps, both for endoscopic GI procedures. The Cold AcuSnare is also available in direct markets in Europe. Cook Medical officials say the launches make the Bloomington, Indiana–based medtech … [Read more...] about Cook Medical launches new endoscopy products
Medtronic makes neurovascular play with $550M Scientia Vascular buy
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Scientia Vascular in a deal valued at $550 million. Salt Lake City, Utah-based Scientia Vascular develops access products for treating complex neurovascular conditions. Its portfolio features guidewires and catheters that Medtronic can seamlessly … [Read more...] about Medtronic makes neurovascular play with $550M Scientia Vascular buy
Stereotaxis expects growth in 2026 with manufacturing ramp for new products
Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results ahead of expected growth in 2026. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue totaling $8.6 million, marking a 36% increase year-over-year. However, that fell shy of Wall Street expectations for $9.24 million. St. Louis-based Stereotaxis reported total 2025 … [Read more...] about Stereotaxis expects growth in 2026 with manufacturing ramp for new products
Johnson & Johnson Medtech launches new CereGlide aspiration catheters in US
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it launched its CereGlide 42 and CereGlide 57 aspiration catheters in the U.S. The medtech giant also launched the InnerGlide 7 delivery aid, rounding out the newest additions to its aspiration-first stroke portfolio. J&J MedTech said the devices complete the CereGlide family, which … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Medtech launches new CereGlide aspiration catheters in US
Olympus picks up pediatric indications from FDA for duo of single-use bronchoscopes
Olympus announced today that it received FDA clearance for pediatric use for two of the single-use bronchoscopes it distributes in the U.S. Center Valley, Pennsylvania-based Olympus Corp. of the Americas distributes the H-SteriScope single-use video flexible bronchoscopes in the U.S. Hunan Vathin Medical Instrument Co. manufactures the scopes. … [Read more...] about Olympus picks up pediatric indications from FDA for duo of single-use bronchoscopes
Simpson Interventions closes Series C, rebrands to Elumn8 Medical
Simpson Interventions announced that it closed its Series C financing and rebranded to Elumn8 Medical. The Campbell, California–based company plans to use the undisclosed amount of proceeds raised in the Series C to support the continued development of its Acolyte image-guided crossing and re-entry catheter system. Acolyte aims to treat … [Read more...] about Simpson Interventions closes Series C, rebrands to Elumn8 Medical
St. Jude Medical founder Manny Villafaña looks to take Medical 21 venture public
Medical 21, the latest venture for a major figure in medtech, has filed a Form S-1 with the U.S. SEC to initiate the process of an initial public offering (IPO). Manny Villafaña founded Medical 21 in 2016, marking his latest venture after leading multiple big names in medtech. Villafaña founded, among others, CPI, which as acquired by Guidant … [Read more...] about St. Jude Medical founder Manny Villafaña looks to take Medical 21 venture public
