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W.L. Gore officials think they can spur insulin delivery system innovation

December 6, 2019 By cnewmarker Leave a Comment

W.L. Gore PhysioLogic Devices

W.L. Gore announced this week that it is investing in PhysioLogic Devices, a startup developing an implantable intraperitoneal insulin delivery system. The size of the investment was not disclosed. But it was part of Gore's Micro-Equity Investment (MEI) program, which provides investments of up to $500,000. W.L. Gore officials think the … [Read more...] about W.L. Gore officials think they can spur insulin delivery system innovation

Filed Under: Catheters, Materials Tagged With: PhysioLogic Devices, W.L. Gore & Associates

FDA: Abiomed Impella RP survival rate steady when appropriate patients are implanted

December 3, 2019 By ncrotti Leave a Comment

Abiomed

The survival rate of right-heart failure patients treated with the Abiomed (NSDQ:ABMD) Impella RP heart pump remained about the same during the latest round of post-approval studies, according to the FDA. That latest rate of survival 30 days post-explant, post-discharge survival or switch to another therapy rate was 72.7%, or 16 out of 22 … [Read more...] about FDA: Abiomed Impella RP survival rate steady when appropriate patients are implanted

Filed Under: Catheters Tagged With: abiomed

LivaNova pulls the plug on transcatheter mitral valve repair device

November 26, 2019 By ncrotti

LivaNova (NSDQ:LIVN) said recently that it is ending its Caisson Interventional transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) program and plans to restructure its heart valve business to improve profitability. The company’s heart valve business represented nearly $130 million in revenue during fiscal 2018 and saw its revenue numbers decline over … [Read more...] about LivaNova pulls the plug on transcatheter mitral valve repair device

Filed Under: Catheters, Implants Tagged With: livanova

How to develop catheters and minimally invasive surgical devices

November 22, 2019 By cnewmarker

Minimally invasive knee surgery catheters

Developing innovative catheters and minimally invasive surgical devices is hard. These strategies spur inventive solutions and unlock the path to success. Don Baumgarten, Product Creation Studio Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) offers compelling benefits compared to traditional open surgery, such as faster patient recovery, reduced risk of … [Read more...] about How to develop catheters and minimally invasive surgical devices

Filed Under: Catheters, Product Development, Prototyping Tagged With: Product Creation Studio

Freudenberg expands medical balloon development in Minnesota

November 4, 2019 By ncrotti

Freudenberg Medical said today it has added medical balloon development and balloon rapid-prototyping services to its product development center in Minnetonka, Minn. By establishing a "Balloon Development Center of Excellence," Freudenberg has centralized its balloon development activities to further decrease turnaround times for prototypes … [Read more...] about Freudenberg expands medical balloon development in Minnesota

Filed Under: Catheters, Product Development, Prototyping Tagged With: Freudenberg Medical

This new Syneo system combines catheter drilling and cutting processes

October 22, 2019 By cnewmarker

Syneo Accu-Drill DC402C drilling cutting catheters

Syneo (West Palm Beach, Fla.) recently announced the release of its Accu-Drill DC402C system, which integrates hole drilling with cutting to precision lengths. Accu-Drill DC402C system combines features of Syneo's Accu-Cut 202L and Accu-Drill SD402C. The result, according to Syneo, is less catheter component manufacturing costs, increased … [Read more...] about This new Syneo system combines catheter drilling and cutting processes

Filed Under: Assembly, Catheters, Machine Tool, Machining, Tools Tagged With: syneo

MD&M Minneapolis exhibitors you need to know

October 16, 2019 By cnewmarker

MD&M Minneapolis

MD&M Minneapolis — held Oct. 23–24 this year — is one of the largest medical device manufacturing events in the Midwest, showcasing hundreds of industry suppliers. Thousands of medical device industry insiders, many based in the area, attend the show. Strolling around the show floor at the Minneapolis Convention Center, one gains an … [Read more...] about MD&M Minneapolis exhibitors you need to know

Filed Under: Catheters, Components, Tubing Components Tagged With: junkosha, MD&M Minneapolis

Junkosha launching new fine wire and cable for catheters

October 16, 2019 By cnewmarker

Junkosha Multi-Filar cable catheters

Junkosha will use MD&M Minneapolis next week to launch its Multi-Filar fine wire and cable for catheters. The new technology could enable smaller, more flexible and higher-data-capacity catheters, according to the Tokyo-based company, which has U.S. offices in Irvine, Calif. and Kennett Square, Pa. The new cables have a capacity of up to … [Read more...] about Junkosha launching new fine wire and cable for catheters

Filed Under: Catheters, Components, Tubing Components Tagged With: junkosha

Freudenberg Medical touting new catheter handle platforms, hemostasis valve at TCT 2019

September 20, 2019 By cnewmarker

Freudenberg Medical TCT 2019

Freudenberg Medical says it will have several new products to show off next week in San Francisco during TCT 2019, including two new catheter handle platforms and a new hemostasis valve. Products touted by the Carpinteria, Calif.–based contract manufacturer will include: The Composer Epic catheter handle platform includes what the company … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical touting new catheter handle platforms, hemostasis valve at TCT 2019

Filed Under: Catheters, Components Tagged With: Freudenberg Medical, TCT 2019

Medtronic recalls certain balloon catheters

September 13, 2019 By ncrotti

Medtronic Euphora balloon dilation catheter

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

Filed Under: Catheters Tagged With: medtronic

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