Renata Medical announced today that CMS granted a New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) for its Minima stent system. NTAP provides additional reimbursement to hospitals that use designated new medical technologies in the first few years of market introduction. It goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2025. The company said the reimbursement win serves as an … [Read more...] about Renata Medical earns Medicare win for Minima stent system
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Route 92 Medical files catheter patent infringement suit against Balt
Route 92 Medical announced today that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Balt related to its Tenzing catheter delivery technology. The suit alleges the infringement of five U.S. patents held by Route 92 that protect the Tenzing technology. San Mateo-based Route 92 filed its complaint on Aug. 6, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the … [Read more...] about Route 92 Medical files catheter patent infringement suit against Balt
BD to invest $35M to expand Nebraska syringe manufacturing
BD (NYSE: BDX) announced today that it plans to invest more than $35 million in U.S.-based prefilled flush syringe manufacturing. The company expects to add approximately 50 new jobs, expanding the manufacturing at its Columbus, Nebraska, facility. BD says it aims to increase the resiliency of the U.S. healthcare system through its latest syringe … [Read more...] about BD to invest $35M to expand Nebraska syringe manufacturing
Boston Scientific earns Medicare reimbursement for Agent drug-coated balloon
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) announced today that CMS granted reimbursement for its Agent drug-coated balloon (DCB). CMS granted a new technology add-on payment (NTAP) for eligible cases using Agent. NTAP provides additional reimbursement to hospitals that use designated new medical technologies in the first few years of market introduction. … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific earns Medicare reimbursement for Agent drug-coated balloon
InspireMD brings in $58M, adds former Axonics CEO to board
InspireMD (Nasdaq:NSPR) announced today that it raised approximately $58 million and added an experienced executive to its board. In addition to a significant equity private placement (PIPE) financing and warrant exercise, the company appointed Raymond W. Cohen to its board of directors. Cohen brings more than 40 years of leadership experience to … [Read more...] about InspireMD brings in $58M, adds former Axonics CEO to board
Biotronik, CardioFocus announce pulsed field ablation distribution deal
Biotronik announced that it entered into a strategic distribution agreement with CardioFocus for pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology. The companies agreed to make Biotronik the exclusive distributor of the Centauri PFA system in select European countries. Centauri, CardioFocus' open-platform PFA system, supports focal contact force catheter … [Read more...] about Biotronik, CardioFocus announce pulsed field ablation distribution deal
Medtronic to distribute Future Medical’s peripheral guidewires
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) today announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement for Future Medical Design peripheral guidewires. Japan-based Future offers specialty and workhorse guidewires. The agreement includes the first 400 cm, 0.018" peripheral guidewire available in the U.S., according to a news release. Medtronic says it expands its … [Read more...] about Medtronic to distribute Future Medical’s peripheral guidewires
Johnson & Johnson MedTech adds new CMO for its Electrophysiology business
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) announced that it has a new chief medical & scientific officer for its Electrophysiology unit. Michael Bodner, group chair for Electrophysiology & Neurovascular, posted on LinkedIn that the company appointed Dr. Gregory Michaud to the role. Michaud, a globally recognized electrophysiologist, … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech adds new CMO for its Electrophysiology business
InspireMD launches carotid stent in U.S. after FDA approval
InspireMD (Nasdaq:NSPR) announced today that it launched its CGuard Prime carotid stent in the U.S. after receiving FDA premarket approval (PMA) last month. The CGuard embolic prevention stent (EPS) system — designed to prevent stroke — received CE mark last month as well. It utilizes the company’s MicroNet technology for strong acute results and … [Read more...] about InspireMD launches carotid stent in U.S. after FDA approval
Kardium raises $250M to support pulsed field ablation system
Kardium announced today that it raised $250 million in a new financing round to support the launch of its pulsed field ablation system. New investors, including Janus Henderson Investors, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), MMCAP, Piper Heartland Healthcare Capital, Eventide Asset Management and Eckuity Capital, led the oversubscribed round. … [Read more...] about Kardium raises $250M to support pulsed field ablation system
