The medical device industry as a whole experienced a handful of innovations in 2021, but Medical Tubing + Extrusion's reader took a special interest in two catheter-based innovations last year. Here are our most popular articles of 2021: Links to articles: Cook Medical wins FDA breakthrough device designation for next-gen … [Read more...] about The top stories from Medical Tubing + Extrusion in 2021
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Laborie acquires exclusive license for drug-coated baloon treatment for urethral strictures
Laborie Medical Technologies announced today that it acquired an exclusive license to the Optilume urethral drug-coated balloon (DCB). Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based Laborie purchased a perpetual, exclusive license to Optilume — developed by Urotronic — following FDA approval in December 2021. The DCB platform received CE mark approval for use … [Read more...] about Laborie acquires exclusive license for drug-coated baloon treatment for urethral strictures
Abbott sees the delivery system as a differentiator for its TAVR
A top Abbott executive explains how the company's FlexNav delivery system could make the Portico TAVR competitive. Abbott is aiming to claw away market share from transcatheter aortic valve replacement pioneers Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic. The Abbott Park, Illinois–based medtech company in September announced FDA approval of its Portico … [Read more...] about Abbott sees the delivery system as a differentiator for its TAVR
Route 92 Medical raises $111M for its aspiration catheter to treat strokes
Route 92 Medical this week said it raised over $110 million in a combined Series E and debt financing round. Capital raised included $56 million in a Series E financing round led by new investors InnovaHealth Partners and Norwest Venture as well as existing investors The Vertical Group and U.S. Venture Partners. Runway Growth Capital … [Read more...] about Route 92 Medical raises $111M for its aspiration catheter to treat strokes
Argon Medical Devices acquires Matrex Mold and Tool
Argon Medical Devices — maker of devices for interventional procedures — announced today that it has bought plastic injection molding provider Matrex Mold and Tool. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Frisco, Texas–based Argon has been a customer of Wisconsin-based Matrex for more than 25 years. Argon officials said the merger … [Read more...] about Argon Medical Devices acquires Matrex Mold and Tool
Medtronic says study results show alternative spine procedures could reduce opioid use
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) says a study shows its balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) and vertebroplasty (VP) technology could eliminate opioid use among many with spinal fractures. The medical device giant sponsored a retrospective claims analysis of a large, nationally representative insurance claims database. The results — recently published in Osteoporosis … [Read more...] about Medtronic says study results show alternative spine procedures could reduce opioid use
5 pediatric electrophysiology devices you need to know
The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation recently announced five electrophysiology devices that could monitor and treat congenital heart disease and arrhythmia in pediatric patients. The five winners of the annual NCC-PDI “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!” competition will share a $150,000 grant funding from the … [Read more...] about 5 pediatric electrophysiology devices you need to know
FDA approves Urotronic’s Optilume drug coated balloon for urethral strictures
Urotronic today announced that it received FDA approval for its Optilume urethral drug-coated balloon for male urethral strictures. Plymouth, Minnesota–based Urotronic designed the paclitaxel-coated balloon to inhibit new scar tissue growth that can occur after endoscopic dilations. Urethral strictures are scars in or around the urethra that can … [Read more...] about FDA approves Urotronic’s Optilume drug coated balloon for urethral strictures
Study: Stereotaxis robotic technology reduces silent cerebral embolism during AFib ablation
Stereotaxis announced the positive results from a study of its robotic magnetic navigation system in atrial fibrillation ablation. The multi-center, prospective study evaluated 166 patients with paroxysmal or persistent AFib who underwent pulmonary vein isolation using Stereotaxis' robotic magnetic navigation (RMN) technology or manual contact … [Read more...] about Study: Stereotaxis robotic technology reduces silent cerebral embolism during AFib ablation
CardioMech reports first in-person procedure with its transcatheter mitral valve repair tech
CardioMech confirmed the completion of the first procedure with its transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) technology. At the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in North Carolina, a multidisciplinary heart team evaluated a patient diagnosed with severe symptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR). They offered the patient a choice: … [Read more...] about CardioMech reports first in-person procedure with its transcatheter mitral valve repair tech