A study of 14,228 bronchoscopy procedures found sterile, disposable scopes reduced readmission rates by more than half. The study, authored by Ambu consultant Dr. Hudson Garrett, analyzed procedures at inpatient hospitals as well as outpatient ambulatory facilities. He found that 3.6 percent of patients treated with a single-use, flexible … [Read more...] about Study finds single-use bronchoscopes reduce hospital readmission rates by half
Catheters
OmniVision launches cable modules for single-use endoscopes, catheters
OmniVision Technologies today announced that it has launched its OVMed OCHSA and OCHTA cable modules for single-use endoscopes and catheters. The Santa Clara, California-based company designed the medical-grade imaging subsystems with a small diameter camera module that is fully integrated with OVMed cables and mini-LED … [Read more...] about OmniVision launches cable modules for single-use endoscopes, catheters
Cook Medical issues voluntary recall for transseptal needles, transseptal needles with catheter
Cook Medical this week announced a global voluntary recall of its Transseptal Needle and Transseptal Needle with catheter. Bloomington, Indiana-based Cook Medical issued the recall due to complaints of rust on the products. The use of both products could result in increased procedural time and inflammatory reactions, including systemic reactions … [Read more...] about Cook Medical issues voluntary recall for transseptal needles, transseptal needles with catheter
Stereotaxis touts positive results in robotic cardiac ablation study
Stereotaxis this week announced positive outcomes of an independent study assessing its robotic cardiac ablation system in pediatric patients. The St. Louis-based company's robotic technology demonstrated superior safety and efficacy in treating atrioventricular reentry tachycardia (AVRT) and atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) in … [Read more...] about Stereotaxis touts positive results in robotic cardiac ablation study
OneProjects raises $17M to advance 4D cardiac imaging
Irish-German cardiac imaging startup OneProjects today announced $8 million in Series A2 funding and two grants totaling $9 million. The company will use the new funds to complete product development, conduct clinical trials, gain FDA clearance and prepare for U.S. commercialization of the first product developed from its proprietary 4D cardiac … [Read more...] about OneProjects raises $17M to advance 4D cardiac imaging
Cook Medical warns on some Flexor Check-Flo introducer sheaths
Cook Medical recently issued a warning letter regarding an issue with its Flexor Check-Flo introducer catheters. Bloomington, Indiana-based Cook Medical's field safety corrective action informs users that some of its introducer sheaths may be manufactured incorrectly and that the radiopaque marker band may be located just below the Check-Flo … [Read more...] about Cook Medical warns on some Flexor Check-Flo introducer sheaths
Potrero Medical appoints medtech vet Steve Okland as chief commercial officer
Potrero Medical today announced that it has appointed Steve Okland as chief commercial officer. Prior to joining the sensory integrated foley catheter company, Okland has served on the leadership teams at Second Sight Medical and DryShield. He has also held sales and marketing leadership roles at Miramar Labs, Medivance, Spectranetics and Boston … [Read more...] about Potrero Medical appoints medtech vet Steve Okland as chief commercial officer
FDA clears expanded indications for BD’s Rotarex atherectomy system
BD this week announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded indications for its Rotarex atherectomy system. Franklin Lakes, N.J.-based BD designed the Rotarex as a rotational excision device that removes and aspirates varying lesion morphologies in the peripheral arteries. "The Rotarex atherectomy system is quick and … [Read more...] about FDA clears expanded indications for BD’s Rotarex atherectomy system
Raumedic plans U.S. headquarters expansion
Raumedic today said it intends to expand its clean room manufacturing facilities at its U.S. headquarters in Mills River, North Carolina. The new clean room is expected to be completed by February 2022 and used for new product lines. The Helmbrechts, Germany-based medical device component developer and manufacturer built its existing … [Read more...] about Raumedic plans U.S. headquarters expansion
Medtronic wins CE mark approval for radial artery access portfolio
Medtronic today said it has received CE mark approval for its radial artery access portfolio. The radial artery access devices include the Rist 079 radial access guide catheter and the Rist radial access selective catheter. Medtronic designed the Rist 079 guide catheter to access the neuro vasculature through the radial artery instead of … [Read more...] about Medtronic wins CE mark approval for radial artery access portfolio