Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that a study showed its TactiCath ablation catheter often led to more than a year of freedom from AFib symptoms. The Persist-End study showed that 89% of patients treated for persistent AFib with the company’s TactiCath contact force ablation catheter, Sensor Enabled (TactiCath SE), remained symptom-free for up … [Read more...] about Study demonstrates freedom from AFib symptoms with use of Abbott’s ablation catheter
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Abbott announces U.S. launch of Amplatzer steerable delivery sheath for Amulet device
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it made the Amplatzer steerable delivery sheath commercially available in the U.S. The Amplatzer steerable delivery sheath works with the Amplatzer Amulet left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder to treat people with AFib who are at risk of ischemic stroke According to a news release, the Amulet with … [Read more...] about Abbott announces U.S. launch of Amplatzer steerable delivery sheath for Amulet device
18 of the world’s most innovative medical technologies
Judges this week are voting for the most innovative medical technologies among the nominees for the 2022 Prix Galien International Awards. The Prix Galien International Awards highlight the most innovative technologies in the life sciences industry. The New York-based Galien Foundation presents the international award to eligible nominees that … [Read more...] about 18 of the world’s most innovative medical technologies
Federal Circuit deals Abbott’s St. Jude Medical a setback in catheter IP case
A Federal Circuit court ruled that Abbott (NYSE:ABT) subsidiary St. Jude Medical must face patent infringement claims. Just over one year ago, Abbott’s St. Jude — acquired for $25 billion in 2017 — won a patent dispute over the method for using a double catheter in heart failure patients. Get the full story at our sister site, MassDevice. … [Read more...] about Federal Circuit deals Abbott’s St. Jude Medical a setback in catheter IP case
The top 10 catheter innovations of 2021
Last year was a big year for catheter innovation as medtech companies large and small received regulatory approvals for devices ranging from TAVR to single-use endoscopes. Catheter innovations weren't limited to just adults; Catheter-deployed devices for premature babies and toddlers were also approved and released. And catheter-based devices … [Read more...] about The top 10 catheter innovations of 2021
The top stories from Medical Tubing + Extrusion in 2021
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
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
FDA approves Abbott’s next-gen Epic Plus heart valves
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it received FDA approval for its Epic Plus and Epic Plus Supra stented tissue valves. The approval offers improved therapy options for people with aortic or mitral valve disease through the next-generation devices that build off of Abbott’s Epic surgical valve platform, according to a news release. Get the … [Read more...] about FDA approves Abbott’s next-gen Epic Plus heart valves
Abbott acquires Walk Vascular and its system to remove peripheral blood clots
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it acquired Walk Vascular and its minimally invasive mechanical aspiration thrombectomy system. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Walk Vascular designed its JETi peripheral thrombectomy system and the next-generation JETi AIO (all-in-one) peripheral thrombectomy system to remove … [Read more...] about Abbott acquires Walk Vascular and its system to remove peripheral blood clots
FDA approves Abbott Amplatzer Amulet to treat AFib
Abbott this week announced that it has received FDA approval for its Amplatzer Amulet device to treat atrial fibrillation. The Amplatzer Amulet is a left atrial appendage occluder for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) with a risk of ischemic stroke. The device is a small pouch connected to the upper left chamber of the heart. Get the full … [Read more...] about FDA approves Abbott Amplatzer Amulet to treat AFib
