Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced FDA approval of its TactiFlex Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, which the company describes as the world's first ablation catheter with a flexible tip and contact force technology. The TactiFlex catheter also integrates with Abbott's EnSite X EP System, enabling physicians to visualize heart anatomy more … [Read more...] about Abbott wins FDA approval for next-gen TactiFlex ablation catheter
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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
Fresenius Kabi recall of Ivenix infusion systems in Class I
The FDA this week said the Fresenius Kabi recall of some Ivenix infusion systems is Class I, the most serious kind. Fresenius Kabi is recalling some Ivenix infusion systems due to a leak in the system that allows fluid to enter the administration set loading area near the air detector. The leak could damage the electrical system and result in … [Read more...] about Fresenius Kabi recall of Ivenix infusion systems in Class I
Getinge’s Datascope has its second Class I recall in a month
The FDA issued a notice determining another recall of Getinge subsidiary Datascope’s Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) as Class I, the most serious kind. This recall relates to the Swedish medtech company’s Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue IABPs. Both devices were subject to a separate Class I recall earlier this month. The … [Read more...] about Getinge’s Datascope has its second Class I recall in a month
Surmodics targets FDA premarket approval for drug-coated balloon in Q4
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) announced today that it received formal feedback from the FDA related to its SurVeil drug-coated balloon (DCB). Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Surmodics gave the FDA a proposed approach to submit an amended premarket approval application for SurVeil. In January, the FDA indicated that Surmodics’ SurVeil PMA application is … [Read more...] about Surmodics targets FDA premarket approval for drug-coated balloon in Q4
Getinge’s Datascope has another serious intra-aortic balloon pump recall
The FDA issued a notice determining a recall of Getinge subsidiary Datascope's Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) as Class I, the most serious kind. This recall relates to the Swedish medtech company's Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue IABPs. Both devices were subject to a separate recall that the FDA determined was Class I in … [Read more...] about Getinge’s Datascope has another serious intra-aortic balloon pump recall
Endolumik’s illuminated device takes a big step for safety
Endolumik's story started a few years ago as the FDA sounded the alarm over the risks of internal surgical staplers. In 2019, the federal agency warned healthcare providers that it had received more than 41,000 medical device reports (MDRs) related to surgical staplers and staples for internal use from 2011 to 2018. Those MDRs tallied more than … [Read more...] about Endolumik’s illuminated device takes a big step for safety
FDA sends warning letter to Olympus over endoscope manufacturing
The FDA issued Olympus a warning letter regarding adultered devices following an inspection of the company’s Tokyo facility. This marks the latest warning letter sent by the FDA to Olympus. The company received two separate letters at the end of last year. According to the letter, the agency conducted an inspection of the Tokyo facility … [Read more...] about FDA sends warning letter to Olympus over endoscope manufacturing
Getinge penalized in EU over life support system problems
The EU notified body DEKRA out of Germany has temporarily suspended the CE certificates for Getinge HLS and PLS sets, starting this month. The Swedish medtech company announced the suspension on Feb. 23. Health providers use the HLS and PLS for extracorporeal respiratory and/or cardiovascular support. Getinge had already announced potential … [Read more...] about Getinge penalized in EU over life support system problems
FDA labels Medtronic recall of some Mahurkar hemodialysis catheters as Class I
The FDA this week said the Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) recall of some Mahurkar hemodialysis catheters is Class I, the most serious kind. Medtronic is recalling its Mahurkar acute dual lumen high flow 13.5 Fr hemodialysis catheters, also known as Mahurkar QPlus, due to reports of a potential catheter hub defect that could cause leaks in a catheter's … [Read more...] about FDA labels Medtronic recall of some Mahurkar hemodialysis catheters as Class I
