Biotronik today announced a strategic shift that includes the divestiture of its Vascular Intervention (VI) business to Teleflex. This deal comes as part of a major change at Teleflex, too, as the company today announced plans to separate into two separate businesses. Biotronik said its shift aims to strengthen its leadership in active … [Read more...] about Biotronik shifts strategy to focus on implantable devices
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Biotronik earns expanded FDA nod for pacing lead, delivery catheter system
Biotronik announced today that it received FDA approval for its Selectra 3D catheter and Solia S lead for use in left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP). The FDA's approval of the new labeling for the pacing combination makes the products the first and only stylet-driven lead and dedicated delivery catheter system approved by the FDA for LBBAP, … [Read more...] about Biotronik earns expanded FDA nod for pacing lead, delivery catheter system
Bioabsorbable polymers for implantable medical devices: What to know
Bioabsorbable polymers are used for an expanding range of medical devices.
Bioabsorbable polymers degrade and disappear at predictable rates, making them an ideal material for parts of implantable devices that could otherwise impair healing or create an ongoing risk of injury or infection.
Bioabsorbable sutures made of glycolide/lactide polymers, first developed in the 1970s, are strong and flexible enough to hold … [Read more...] about Bioabsorbable polymers for implantable medical devices: What to know Bioabsorbable polymers are used for an expanding range of medical devices.
FDA approves Biotronik’s self-expanding stent system
Biotronik announced today that it received FDA approval for its Pulsar-18 T3 peripheral self-expanding stent system. Pulsar-18 T3 combines a 4-French low-profile delivery system with a tri-axial system with a braided shaft design and thin struts with low chronic outward force (COF), creating an improved implantation procedure for endovascular … [Read more...] about FDA approves Biotronik’s self-expanding stent system
The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2021
The Galien Foundation today announced the nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 15th annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation nominates devices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical products for its annual Prix Galien awards to highlight products designed to improve the human condition. “The Awards Committee is excited to … [Read more...] about The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2021
Acutus Medical, Biotronik ink deal
Acutus Medical and Biotronik have announced that they will collaborate on electrophysiology, mapping, ablation and accessory products across certain markets. Under the agreement, Acutus expects to market a range of Biotronik EP ablation catheters and diagnostic/accessory products under a private label to most international markets. The companies … [Read more...] about Acutus Medical, Biotronik ink deal
