Surmodics recently announced it enrolled the first patient in its Prowl registry study of its Pounce thrombectomy system. Prowl is an open-label, retrospective, multi-center, U.S. registry of the Surmodics Pounce system for the non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi in the peripheral arterial vasculature. The registry aims to collect … [Read more...] about Surmodics enrolls first patient in Pounce thrombectomy system registry study
Catheters
Stryker completes acquisition of Cerus Endovascular
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) today announced it completed the acquisition of Cerus Endovascular. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Cerus Endovascular designs and develops neurointerventional devices for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Cerus Endovascular’s CE marked products, the Contour Neurovascular system and Neqstent could … [Read more...] about Stryker completes acquisition of Cerus Endovascular
Surmodics grows sales 4% in Q2
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) this week posted second-quarter results that missed the earnings consensus on Wall Street but beat sales estimates. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company reported profit losses of $7.7 million, or 55¢ per share, on sales of $27.2 million, for the three months ended March 31, for a bottom-line loss compared to Q2 2022, … [Read more...] about Surmodics grows sales 4% in Q2
Route 92 Medical wins FDA clearance for stroke treatment system
Route 92 Medical announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its FreeClimb 70 reperfusion system for treating ischemic stroke. San Mateo, California-based Route 92 designed the reperfusion system with the FreeClimb 70 aspiration catheter. It also features a Tenzing 7 delivery catheter. The system enables physicians to treat patients … [Read more...] about Route 92 Medical wins FDA clearance for stroke treatment system
Ancora Heart, Egnite partner on AccuCinch trial enrollment
Ancora Heart announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Egnite to accelerate clinical trial enrollment. The partnership centers around the Ancora Heart CORCINCH-HF pivotal clinical trial. It evaluates the safety and efficacy of the AccuCinch ventricular restoration system. Together, the companies aim to combine cutting-edge … [Read more...] about Ancora Heart, Egnite partner on AccuCinch trial enrollment
Surmodics touts first successful patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter
Surmodics this week announced it successfully used its Sublime radial access microcatheter in a patient for the first time. The company designed the device to enable peripheral access for the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents, such as drugs and stents, to treat various medical conditions. Sublime is in limited market evaluation … [Read more...] about Surmodics touts first successful patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter
Ra Medical Systems CEO resigns
Ra Medical Systems (NYSE:RMED) CEO Will McGuire this week announced his resignation from the company due to personal reasons. The resignation will take effect on April 28. He will also resign from his position on the board of directors of the electrophysiology procedures tech company. Ra Medical’s board of directors has established a … [Read more...] about Ra Medical Systems CEO resigns
Zeus nears completion of Minnesota catheter manufacturing facility
NEWS RELEASE: Medical device manufacturing gets major boost as Zeus opens state-of-the-art facility Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer solutions, announced today that construction is almost complete on a state-of-the-art catheter manufacturing facility in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The location, scale, and on-site capabilities across R&D, … [Read more...] about Zeus nears completion of Minnesota catheter manufacturing facility
Medtronic moves DiamondTemp catheter manufacturing to Ireland
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) is letting go of 59 workers at a facility in Sunnyvale, California, according to a notice filed with the state. The California Employment Development Department says it received the WARN notice on April 7. In a statement shared with MassDevice, Medtronic said it seeks effectiveness and efficiencies to drive growth. "As we … [Read more...] about Medtronic moves DiamondTemp catheter manufacturing to Ireland
FDA clears iTrack Advance canaloplasty device from Nova Eye Medical
Nova Eye Medical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new iTrack Advance canaloplasty device. The FDA cleared iTrack Advance for microcatheterization and viscodilation to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). It treats adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Fremont, California-based Nova Eye designed its newest … [Read more...] about FDA clears iTrack Advance canaloplasty device from Nova Eye Medical