Major medtech players presented a range of intriguing studies at a gathering of some of the biggest names in the cardiology tech space. Some of the hottest topics were covered this past week at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.23/WCC) in New Orleans. Ablation, … [Read more...] about The biggest cardiology tech stories from ACC.23
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Boston Scientific to acquire majority stake in interventional tech developer Acotec
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced that it intends to make a partial offer to acquire a majority stake in Acotec. Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific's offer could add up to a maximum of 65% of Acotec's shares. Its proposed price totals HK$20 per share. That amounts to approximately $523 million for the 65% stake at current … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific to acquire majority stake in interventional tech developer Acotec
The 24 best medical device innovations of 2022
The Galien Foundation recently announced its nominees of medical device innovations for its 2022 Prix Galien USA awards. There are 24 medical technologies nominated for the annual award this year, up from 18 nominees in 2021. The Galien Foundation’s annual Prix Galien awards highlight devices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical products … [Read more...] about The 24 best medical device innovations of 2022
Boston Scientific acquires Obsidio and its gel embolic material
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) today announced the acquisition of Obsidio and its blood vessel embolization material technology. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Obsidio develops gel embolic material (GEM) technology that is used for the embolization of blood vessels in the peripheral vasculature. It is a semi-solid, gel-link … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific acquires Obsidio and its gel embolic material
Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
It’s about figuring out how and where to go with the cardiac ablation and then engineering the best catheter-based delivery device, according to a top Acutus Medical scientist. Cardiac ablation is when a physician intentionally destroys a small amount of tissue in the heart to treat and prevent heart rhythm problems. The procedure creates … [Read more...] about Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
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
Boston Scientific wins FDA clearance for Embold fibered detached coil
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) this week announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Embold fibered detachable coil for use in the peripheral vasculature. Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific designed Embold for use in a number of embolization procedures that block one or more blood vessels to obstruct or reduce blood flow. … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific wins FDA clearance for Embold fibered detached coil
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
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
Boston Scientific recalls Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilation catheters
Boston Scientific has issued a warning letter recalling some of its Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilation catheters. Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific issued the recall because of complaints received for pinholes in the balloon. The balloon could rapidly lose pressure or fail to maintain pressure due to the issue. The recall … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific recalls Hurricane RX biliary balloon dilation catheters
