InTRAvent has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Solopass system for assisting frontal placement of intraventricular catheters deep within the brain. The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based company said yesterday that it designed the device with 2D and 3D ultrasound imaging, artificial intelligence and trajectory guidance for intraprocedural … [Read more...] about InTRAvent wins FDA 510(k) clearance for Solopass bedside neuro-navigation device
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Nectero Medical completes $19.5M Series C funding round led by Boston Scientific
Nectero Medical announced today that it closed a $19.5 million Series C funding round led by new investor Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX). Tempe, Arizona-based Nectero Medical said in a news release that proceeds will be put toward its in vivo and clinical trials for the development of a treatment platform designed to stabilize small- to mid-sized … [Read more...] about Nectero Medical completes $19.5M Series C funding round led by Boston Scientific
Medtronic releases Navablate study results for bronchoscopic microwave ablation
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) reported new clinical data from its Navablate study of bronchoscopic microwave ablation with its Emprint ablation catheter kit to treat malignant lung nodules. “Patients with malignant lesions in the lung often have limited therapy options due to lesion locations, comorbidities and treatment side effects,” said one of the … [Read more...] about Medtronic releases Navablate study results for bronchoscopic microwave ablation
RenovoRx wins FDA clearance for RenovoCath delivery system
RenovoRx today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its RenovoCath delivery system. Los Altos, California-based RenovoRx designed the RenovoCath system as the device component for its RenovoGem chemotherapy drug. The combined drug/device RenovoTAMP trans-arterial micro-perfusion therapy is a dual-balloon infusion catheter that delivers … [Read more...] about RenovoRx wins FDA clearance for RenovoCath delivery system
Abbott acquires Walk Vascular and its system to remove peripheral blood clots
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it acquired Walk Vascular and its minimally invasive mechanical aspiration thrombectomy system. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Walk Vascular designed its JETi peripheral thrombectomy system and the next-generation JETi AIO (all-in-one) peripheral thrombectomy system to remove … [Read more...] about Abbott acquires Walk Vascular and its system to remove peripheral blood clots
Stereotaxis forms partnership to advance electrophysiology robotics in China
Stereotaxis this week announced it has forged a broad collaboration with Shanghai Microport EP Medtech to advance technology innovation and commercial adoption of electrophysiology robotics in China. The agreement combines MicroPort EP's commercial and product expertise in China's electrophysiology market and Sterotaxis's Robotic Magnetic … [Read more...] about Stereotaxis forms partnership to advance electrophysiology robotics in China
This steerable catheter for the brain could improve aneurysm treatment
Researchers at the University of California in San Diego have developed a way to make steerable catheters that can precisely navigate the brain vasculature. The team of researchers designed the device to navigate the brain's arteries and blood vessels to treat aneurysms and other neurological conditions. It was inspired by insect legs and … [Read more...] about This steerable catheter for the brain could improve aneurysm treatment
3 pitfalls to consider when creating catheter delivery systems
Multiple components go into a catheter delivery system, with several ways to combine them. An Edwards Lifesciences senior R&D director goes over potential pitfalls. A catheter is a tube that can deliver devices or pharmaceuticals into the body. It is also commonly used for diagnostic purposes. A catheter has a hub or a handle on its end … [Read more...] about 3 pitfalls to consider when creating catheter delivery systems
Putnam Plastics expands HQ with new tubing manufacturing facility
Medical extrusion firm Putnam Plastics Corp. has completed the construction of a 57,000-square-foot addition to its headquarters in northeast Connecticut. Dayville, Conn.–based Putnam, which makes advanced extrusions and assemblies for minimally invasive medical devices, will have new extrusion lines in the clean manufacturing space as well as … [Read more...] about Putnam Plastics expands HQ with new tubing manufacturing facility
Design considerations you need to know when making ablation catheters to treat AFib
Catheters are increasingly deploying heart devices in minimally invasive procedures. CardioFocus VP of engineering Jerry Melsky describes the components and design considerations that go into making successful ablation catheters to treat AFib. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common irregular heart rhythm disorder. If the atria of the … [Read more...] about Design considerations you need to know when making ablation catheters to treat AFib
