Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) said it is recalling specific lots/batches of its Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilation catheters. Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific, which issued a warning letter from its international location in France, said the removal comes in response to an increase in complaints of the RX tunnel component (black … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific warns on Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilatation catheter
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Saint-Gobain Life Sciences buys MS Techniques and Transluminal
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences announced today that it is acquiring MS Techniques and Transluminal to expand its medical components capabilities. Pompey, France-based MS Techniques, a 137-person company, offers experience in high-precision thermoplastic extrusion and design expertise for minimally invasive catheter solutions centered around the … [Read more...] about Saint-Gobain Life Sciences buys MS Techniques and Transluminal
How fish physiology is enabling Boston Scientific to help atrial fibrillation patients
Company researchers developed cardiac ablation technology that mimics the navigation system of electric fish. Scientists have studied electric fish for decades to determine how and why they discharge electricity. Recently, a couple of biomedical engineers at Boston Scientific realized that the way these fish use their electrical impulses … [Read more...] about How fish physiology is enabling Boston Scientific to help atrial fibrillation patients
How plasma treatment offers green, cost-efficient preparation of plastics
Surface treatment to prepare medical device components for printing or bonding may require complex cleaning methods or harmful chemicals. Plasma etching for improved adhesion, once limited to low-pressure chambers, is now available at atmospheric pressure. Erhard Krampe, Plasmatreat Conventional methods of surface preparation, treatment … [Read more...] about How plasma treatment offers green, cost-efficient preparation of plastics
How the resumption of elective surgery may spur demand for high-volume surgical instruments
Hospitals' need for single-use surgical instruments may spike as they resume elective procedures following the worst of COVID-19. Outsourcing with a credible tubing partner allows OEMs to focus on core competencies internally and free up other resources for maximum competitive advantage. Jim Jock, Micro As elective surgeries resume during … [Read more...] about How the resumption of elective surgery may spur demand for high-volume surgical instruments
What’s next for nitinol tubing?
Nitinol’s unique properties have made it the darling of the medical device industry. A novel technique for mechanically joining nitinol to other metal tubing could reduce cost and mitigate risk. Mark Broadley, Viant Nitinol has revolutionized the medical device industry. With its flexible superelasticity, shape memory and … [Read more...] about What’s next for nitinol tubing?
Boston Scientific launches DirectSense technology
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced today that it launched its DirectSense for monitoring the effect of radiofrequency (RF) energy during cardiac ablation procedures. Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific’s DirectSense is available on the Rhythmia HDx mapping system that won FDA approval in April. Rhythmia HDx monitors changes in local … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific launches DirectSense technology
Acutus Medical, Biotronik ink deal
Acutus Medical and Biotronik have announced that they will collaborate on electrophysiology, mapping, ablation and accessory products across certain markets. Under the agreement, Acutus expects to market a range of Biotronik EP ablation catheters and diagnostic/accessory products under a private label to most international markets. The companies … [Read more...] about Acutus Medical, Biotronik ink deal
Boston Scientific has a Class I recall of angiographic catheters
The FDA has issued a Class I designation for a recall involving the Imager II 5F angiographic catheters produced by Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX). Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific’s catheters are designed to provide a pathway for delivering contrast agents to blood vessels including carotid arteries. Get the full story at our sister … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific has a Class I recall of angiographic catheters
Qosina touts EnFit connectors for tubing ports
Qosina recently touted its line to EnFit connectors, caps and plugs for tubing ports. The line of connectors, caps and plugs, stopcocks, spikes and syringes is ISO 80369-3 standard and designed to improve patient safety and reduce small-bore misconnections used in liquid healthcare applications. EnFit connectors were designed using … [Read more...] about Qosina touts EnFit connectors for tubing ports
