Abbott this week announced that it has received FDA approval for its Amplatzer Amulet device to treat atrial fibrillation. The Amplatzer Amulet is a left atrial appendage occluder for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) with a risk of ischemic stroke. The device is a small pouch connected to the upper left chamber of the heart. Get the full … [Read more...] about FDA approves Abbott Amplatzer Amulet to treat AFib
Catheters
Freudenberg Medical touts expanded catheter sensor integration capabilities
Freudenberg Medical recently announced that it has increased its catheter sensor integration capabilities. The expanded capabilities allow the company to work with sensors for temperature and pressure, entire sensor arrays and fiber optic sensors in catheter manufacturing. "At Freudenberg Medical, we understand the difficulty in handling … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical touts expanded catheter sensor integration capabilities
The advantages of laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters
Here’s how laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters compare to traditional catheters: the design process, functional advantages, test methods and cost comparisons. DeviceTalks The medical device community has a long history of using braided and coil-based catheter constructs. But these traditional constructs present multiple performance-based issues. … [Read more...] about The advantages of laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters
Penumbra sales grow 75% in Street-beating Q2 results
Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) posted second-quarter results this week that beat the overall consensus on Wall Street. The Alameda, Calif.-based vascular conditions device company reported profits of $9.2 million, or 25¢ per share, on sales of $184.3 million for the three months ended June 30, for a sales growth of 75.3% compared with Q2 2020. Adjusted … [Read more...] about Penumbra sales grow 75% in Street-beating Q2 results
Catheter & Medical Design and VitalDyne Medical rebrand as VitalPath
Catheter & Medical Design and VitalDyne Medical — makers of complex medical catheter systems — have rebranded under the name VitalPath. The move comes about five months after CMD's March 2021 acquisition of VitalDyne. “After joining forces with VitalDyne, we wanted to develop a name that would represent our shared energy around our … [Read more...] about Catheter & Medical Design and VitalDyne Medical rebrand as VitalPath
Medtronic launches Prevail drug-coated balloon catheter in Europe
Medtronic today announced that it has launched its Prevail drug-coated balloon catheter in Europe. Dublin-based Medtronic designed the Prevail catheter for percutaneous coronary intervention procedures to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries in patients with coronary artery disease. During the procedure, the balloon inflates within the … [Read more...] about Medtronic launches Prevail drug-coated balloon catheter in Europe
The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2021
The Galien Foundation today announced the nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 15th annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation nominates devices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical products for its annual Prix Galien awards to highlight products designed to improve the human condition. “The Awards Committee is excited to … [Read more...] about The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2021
BD announces ‘One-Stick Hospital Stay’ blood collection initiative
BD (NYSE:BDX) announced today that it plans to transform the patient experience through a “One-Stick Hospital Stay” blood collection solution. Franklin Lakes, N.J.–based BD said in a news release that its recent acquisition of Velano Vascular and its needle-free technology for high-quality blood draws from existing peripheral intravenous … [Read more...] about BD announces ‘One-Stick Hospital Stay’ blood collection initiative
Catheter & Medical Design announces business development hires
Complex catheter systems creator Catheter & Medical Design (Roseville, Minn.) recently announced it's hired two industry experts into business development roles. Rich Abraham is CMD’s new East Coast business development director. Abraham founded TDC Medical in 2004. After the sale of TDC Medical to Vention in 2009, Abraham served as business … [Read more...] about Catheter & Medical Design announces business development hires
Ancora Heart raises $80M for ventricular restoration system
Ancora Heart announced today that it raised $80 million in equity financing for its AccuCinch ventricular restoration system. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Ancora Heart said in a news release that funds raised in the equity round are earmarked for the acceleration of the Corcinch-HF pivotal clinical study of the AccuCinch system for treating … [Read more...] about Ancora Heart raises $80M for ventricular restoration system