An Abbott [WtwhTicker symbol="ABT"](NYSE: ABT)[/WtwhTicker] official posted on social media to announce FDA breakthrough device designation for a new ablation catheter. Abbott SVP Uri Yaron said on LinkedIn that the FDA granted the breakthrough nod for the TactiFlex Duo Sensor-Enabled catheter. The catheter features a dual-energy modality for the … [Read more...] about Abbott gets FDA breakthrough nod for dual-energy ablation catheter
FDA Breakthrough Designation
Orchestra BioMed wins FDA IDE for sirolimus-angioballoon
Orchestra BioMed (Nasdaq:OBIO) announced today that it received FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) for its Virtue drug-coated balloon. It marks the second major regulatory milestone for Orchestra BioMed in just a week. The company last week picked up FDA breakthrough device designation for its atrioventricular interval modulation (AVIM) … [Read more...] about Orchestra BioMed wins FDA IDE for sirolimus-angioballoon
CereVasc wins FDA breakthrough nod for eShunt system
CereVasc announced today that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its eShunt system for treating normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The company said data generated during pilot clinical studies of the device supported the breakthrough device designation. This designation enables priority review and enhanced communication with … [Read more...] about CereVasc wins FDA breakthrough nod for eShunt system
SafeGuard Surgical wins FDA breakthrough nod for biodegradable stent backed by NFL QB
SafeGuard Surgical announced today that the FDA granted breakthrough device designation to its LeakGuard biodegradable stent. Along with the regulatory milestone, the company announced that it completed its Series A funding round. Tom Pepin, principal at Tapper Ventures, led the financing. NFL quarterback Jameis Winston is also one of the first … [Read more...] about SafeGuard Surgical wins FDA breakthrough nod for biodegradable stent backed by NFL QB
