Zeus Industrial Products this week announced a multi-million dollar investment to expand its catheter manufacturing capabilities across the globe. The Orangeburg, S.C.-based company has initiated the first phase of the expansion program at its San Jose, California location, which will extend the facility's footprint to increase catheter-based … [Read more...] about Zeus expands global catheter manufacturing capabilities
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Philips announces positive three-year results for its Tack endovascular system
Philips this week announced the latest results from its Tack Optimized Balloon Angioplasty (TOBA) II below-the-knee (BTK) clinical trial. Amsterdam-based Royal Philips designed Tack to provide a sustained treatment effect and positive impact on quality of life for patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI), a severe stage of peripheral arterial … [Read more...] about Philips announces positive three-year results for its Tack endovascular system
Teleflex launches Arrow pressure catheter in New Zealand
Teleflex this week announced it launched its Arrow Pressure Injectable Midline catheter in Australia and New Zealand. The Wayne, Pennsylvania-based company designed Arrow to help clinicians overcome catheter identification confusion. The regional launch follows last week's announcement of the availability of the catheter in Europe, the Middle … [Read more...] about Teleflex launches Arrow pressure catheter in New Zealand
Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO
Freudenberg Medical (Beverly, Massachusetts) announced the recent promotion of Mark Ostwald into the corner office. Ostwald was previously CTO of the business and part of its management board. He joined Freudenberg Medical in 2009, holding several leadership positions, including president of Europe, head of Minimally Invasive Solutions, and VP … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO
Ablative Solutions raises $91.4M in Series D financing round
Ablative Solutions today announced it completed the fourth tranche of its Series D financing round and raised $91.4 million. Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Ablative Solutions earmarked the funds to complete the company's ongoing Target BPI pivotal trial that is evaluating its alcohol-mediated renal denervation procedure. "We are extremely … [Read more...] about Ablative Solutions raises $91.4M in Series D financing round
Resonetics acquires Agile MV
Resonetics today announced that it has acquired Agile MV for an undisclosed amount. As part of the acquisition, Nashua, N.H.-based Resonetics will rebrand its existing Design and Development Services business as Agile Product Development. It will have locations in Boston, San Diego and Montreal with a common focus on quality, innovation and … [Read more...] about Resonetics acquires Agile MV
Retractable Technologies downsizes workforce
Retractable Technologies this week announced that it has reduced its workforce by 16% due to the completion of its facility expansion efforts — and the completion of U.S. government orders related to COVID-19 vaccines. The staff reduction will affect the Little Elm, Texas-based company’s production, operations and logistics departments. … [Read more...] about Retractable Technologies downsizes workforce
Teleflex launches Arrow Pressure Injectable Midline catheter in EMEA region
Teleflex today announced that it has launched its Arrow Pressure Injectable Midline catheter in Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions. Wayne, Pennsylvania-based Teleflex designed Arrow to help clinicians overcome catheter identification confusion. The new, 20 cm Arrow Pressure Injectable Midline is brightly colored with yellow hubs and … [Read more...] about Teleflex launches Arrow Pressure Injectable Midline catheter in EMEA region
What is pulsed-field ablation? Here’s what you need to know
Top experts at Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Acutus Medical shared insights about pulsed-field ablation’s potential at DeviceTalks Boston. Pulsed-field ablation is a non-thermal method for cardiac ablation that has the potential to positively disrupt the way atrial fibrillation is treated. PFA’s roots go back to the dc ablation tech of the … [Read more...] about What is pulsed-field ablation? Here’s what you need to know
Getinge’s Atrium Medical has a Class I recall over covered stents
The FDA today determined that Atrium Medical's recall of some of its iCast covered stents is Class I, the most serious kind. Hudson, N.H.–based Atrium Medical — a subsidiary of Swedish medtech giant Getinge — is recalling certain iCast covered stent systems due to complaints of separation of the balloon or catheter hub from the delivery system … [Read more...] about Getinge’s Atrium Medical has a Class I recall over covered stents