The FDA announced today that it deemed Boston Scientific’s recall of its VICI SDS and VICI RDS venous stent systems as Class I, the most serious kind of recall. Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific’s VICI SDS and VICI RDS venous stent systems treat obstructions and occlusions in narrowed or blocked venous veins. Get the full story at our … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific has a serious stent recall problem
Stents
Endologix launches Alto abdominal stent graft in Canada
Endologix (NSDQ:ELGX) today said it launched its Alto abdominal stent graft in Canada following its recent Health Canada approval. The Alto abdominal stent graft system is a polymer-based therapy for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) patients. It uses a low-profile delivery system with a conformable sealing ring that molds in-situ to the patient's … [Read more...] about Endologix launches Alto abdominal stent graft in Canada
iVascular covered stent gains CE mark
iVascular recently announced that it received CE mark approval for its BX-covered stent iCover. Balloon-expanding (BX) covered stents are used to treat arteriosclerotic lesions in renal and iliac arteries and to treat aneurysms and ruptures. The iCover stent adapts to tortuous vessels because of its high flexibility and post-expansion … [Read more...] about iVascular covered stent gains CE mark
