NEWS RELEASE: Aptyx amplifies its expertise in complex interventional products with the acquisition of Medical Murray's North Carolina facility Tempe, Arizona – Aptyx, a leading global developer and manufacturer of complex components and devices for the life sciences, today announced the acquisition of the Charlotte, North Carolina facility of … [Read more...] about Aptyx acquires Medical Murray facility in North Carolina
Stents
Medtronic inks stent distro deal with Contego with option to buy
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)announced today that it entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Contego Medical. Under the agreement, Medtronic serves as the sole U.S. distributor for Contego's portfolio of commercially available products. Raleigh, North Carolina-based Contego offers products that provide revascularization treatment for … [Read more...] about Medtronic inks stent distro deal with Contego with option to buy
Endologix picks former Medtronic executive as new CEO
Endologix announced today that President and CEO Dr. Matt Thompson intends to step down and take on a new role. Thompson plans to transition into the position of EVP and chief medical officer. As a result, the company appointed Dr. John Liddicoat as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. Richard Mott, Endologix's board chair, said … [Read more...] about Endologix picks former Medtronic executive as new CEO
FDA approves Merit Medical’s cell-impermeable endoprosthesis
Merit Medical Systems (Nasdaq:MMSI) announced today that it received FDA premarket approval for its Wrapsody cell-impermeable endoprosthesis. With approval, the company can begin commercializing the device in the U.S. in 2025. South Jordan, Utah–based Merit Medical designed Wrapsody to extend long-term vessel patency in dialysis patients. It … [Read more...] about FDA approves Merit Medical’s cell-impermeable endoprosthesis
InspireMD announces CFO retirement, transition
InspireMD announced today that Craig Shore, the company's CFO, decided to retire after the company identifies and appoints a successor. Shore intends to remain as CFO until the stroke prevention company names his replacement to assist in a smooth and orderly transition. He spent 15 years at InspireMD, helping to build the business into "a global … [Read more...] about InspireMD announces CFO retirement, transition
Second Heart Assist concludes mechanical circulatory support trial
Second Heart Assist announced today that it completed the third in a planned series of studies for its mechanical circulatory support device. Whisper, a catheter-based, minimally invasive device, utilizes a stent cage fitted with a motorized impeller. It aids in providing circulatory support throughout a patient’s body. The system is intended … [Read more...] about Second Heart Assist concludes mechanical circulatory support trial
Vascular stent graft maker Solaris Endovascular launches to address vascular health challenges
Solaris Endovascular today announced its formation to develop solutions for dialysis access and treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). The New Orleans-based company develops technologies to treat and extend the patency of dialysis access fistulae, grafts, and peripheral arteries. It aims to enable patients to lead healthier lives with fewer … [Read more...] about Vascular stent graft maker Solaris Endovascular launches to address vascular health challenges
Endologix reports positive 3-year Detour PAD treatment data
Endologix announced the final 36-month results for the DETOUR2 study evaluating its Detour system for treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Detour features the EndoCross device and Torus stent grafts. It enables physicians to bypass lesions in the superficial femoral artery by using stents routed through the femoral vein. This restores … [Read more...] about Endologix reports positive 3-year Detour PAD treatment data
Abbott reports sustained benefits with Esprit drug-eluting stent
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) today announced data demonstrating the long-term effectiveness of its Esprit BTK drug-eluting stent. The everolimus-eluting resorbable scaffold system treats chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) below the knee (BTK). Abbott designed it to keep arteries open and deliver everolimus to support vessel healing prior to … [Read more...] about Abbott reports sustained benefits with Esprit drug-eluting stent
R3 Vascular wins FDA IDE for drug-eluting scaffold
R3 Vascular announced today that the FDA granted investigational device exemption (IDE) to evaluate its Magnitude drug-eluting bioresorbable scaffold. Mountain View, California-based R3 Vascular designed Magnitude for treating below-the-knee (BTK) peripheral arterial disease (PAD). With the FDA granting IDE, it can now initiate the ELITE-BTK … [Read more...] about R3 Vascular wins FDA IDE for drug-eluting scaffold