Johnson & Johnson MedTech [WtwhTicker symbol="JNJ"](NYSE: JNJ)[/WtwhTicker] today announced FDA approval for an update to its Varipulse platform's irrigation flow rate. The company said the update to its pulsed field ablation (PFA) platform reflects its commitment to the evolution of PFA innovation. Its update came on the back of real-world … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech gets updated FDA nod for Varipulse PFA
Pulsed Field Ablation
NICE recommends Boston Scientific Farapulse pulsed field ablation tech
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced today that NICE issued guidance supporting the use of pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating AFib. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which provides evidence-based recommendations to improve health and social care in the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales, reviewed … [Read more...] about NICE recommends Boston Scientific Farapulse pulsed field ablation tech
Johnson & Johnson MedTech adds new CMO for its Electrophysiology business
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) announced that it has a new chief medical & scientific officer for its Electrophysiology unit. Michael Bodner, group chair for Electrophysiology & Neurovascular, posted on LinkedIn that the company appointed Dr. Gregory Michaud to the role. Michaud, a globally recognized electrophysiologist, … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech adds new CMO for its Electrophysiology business
Boston Scientific wins expanded FDA nod for Farapulse PFA
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) announced today that the FDA approved an expansion to the label of its Farapulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system. Farapulse, one of the leading PFA systems for treating AFib, received a much-anticipated FDA approval last year. The system treats AFib by delivering pulsed field energy through a catheter to ablate … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific wins expanded FDA nod for Farapulse PFA
Kardium raises $250M to support pulsed field ablation system
Kardium announced today that it raised $250 million in a new financing round to support the launch of its pulsed field ablation system. New investors, including Janus Henderson Investors, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), MMCAP, Piper Heartland Healthcare Capital, Eventide Asset Management and Eckuity Capital, led the oversubscribed round. … [Read more...] about Kardium raises $250M to support pulsed field ablation system
Field Medical raises $35M Series B to support pulsed field ablation tech
Field Medical announced today that it closed a Series B funding round worth proceeds totaling $35 million. BioStar Capital and Cue Growth led the round, which had participation from existing strategic investors, too. This funding adds to a $40 million Series A brought in earlier this year and brings the Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California-based … [Read more...] about Field Medical raises $35M Series B to support pulsed field ablation tech
Acutus to sell electrophysiology assets to EnChannel
EnChannel Medical announced today that it agreed to acquire the AcQMap platform assets from Acutus Medical. This deal centers around the AcQMap high-resolution imaging and mapping platform from Acutus. It also includes substantive intellectual property, quality and regulatory documentation and clinical data. With the agreement, EnChannel receives … [Read more...] about Acutus to sell electrophysiology assets to EnChannel
CoreMap wins FDA IDE for ablation mapping tech
CoreMap announced that it received FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) to extend its electrophysiology (EP) mapping trial to the U.S. The study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the CoreMap endocardial EP mapping system in patients with AFib. It looks at both persistent AFib and long-standing persistent AFib. The company says … [Read more...] about CoreMap wins FDA IDE for ablation mapping tech
Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches ultrasound catheter for imaging in cardiac ablation procedures
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that it launched the SoundStar Crystal ultrasound catheter. The company launched the catheter in the U.S. for intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging in cardiac ablation procedures. SoundStar Crystal provides clearer, enhanced image quality compared to other ICE catheters, according … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches ultrasound catheter for imaging in cardiac ablation procedures
Medtronic reports more positive outcomes with Affera PFA tech
Medtronic [WtwhTicker symbol="MDT"](NYSE: MDT)[/WtwhTicker] today announced positive clinical outcomes from two studies of its pulsed field ablation (PFA) technologies. The studies looked at the Affera family of technologies. Those include the next-generation Sphere-360 single-shot PFA catheter and the Sphere-9 combination mapping and … [Read more...] about Medtronic reports more positive outcomes with Affera PFA tech
