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
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Boston Scientific announces positive data for Eluvia stent
Boston Scientific this week announced positive data for its Eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent system. Data presented this week included one-year results from the company's Eminent trial, which showed superiority of the Eluvia stent compared to self-expanding bare metal stents (BMS) to treat patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific announces positive data for Eluvia stent
Boston Scientific to acquire Devoro Medical and its Wolf thrombectomy platform
Boston Scientific today announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Devoro Medical for more than $269 million. Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific has been a strategic investor in Devoro Medical since 2019, according to the company. It has an equity stake of approximately 16%. The transaction will consist of an upfront … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific to acquire Devoro Medical and its Wolf thrombectomy platform
Boston Scientific touts future of its MedSurg segment
Boston Scientific executive Dave Pierce sees a bright future for the company’s GI endoscopy and urology technologies. As many companies did, Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) had to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic and, with the lessons learned, it may be better for it. Dave Pierce, the EVP of Boston Scientific’s MedSurg segment, certainly thinks … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific touts future of its MedSurg segment
FDA clears Boston Scientific’s Exalt Model B single-use bronchoscope
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Exalt Model B single-use bronchoscope. Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific designed the Exalt Model B for use in bedside procedures within the intensive care unit and operating room, according to a news release. Uses for the device include a wide … [Read more...] about FDA clears Boston Scientific’s Exalt Model B single-use bronchoscope
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
Boston Scientific gets CE mark approval for single-use bronchoscope
Boston Scientific today said it received CE mark approval for its Exalt Model B single-use bronchoscope. The Marlborough, Mass.–based company designed the device for bedside procedures in the intensive care unit, operating room and bronchoscopy suite. Exalt Model B is available in three sizes — slim, regular and large — for procedures such as … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific gets CE mark approval for single-use bronchoscope
Boston Scientific has a serious stent recall problem
The FDA announced today that it deemed Boston Scientific’s recall of its VICI SDS and VICI RDS venous stent systems as Class I, the most serious kind of recall. Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific’s VICI SDS and VICI RDS venous stent systems treat obstructions and occlusions in narrowed or blocked venous veins. Get the full story at our … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific has a serious stent recall problem
Boston Scientific initiates coronary drug-coated balloon study in U.S.
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) this week launched its Agent IDE trial for its Agent drug-coated balloon. The U.S. prospective, randomized clinical trial will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a drug-coated balloon (DCB) in patients with coronary in-stent restenosis in lesions up to 26 mm in length in a coronary artery 2.0 mm to 4.0 mm in … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific initiates coronary drug-coated balloon study in U.S.
4 innovative devices delivered through catheters
Physicians use catheters to deploy numerous life-saving devices across the healthcare realm, from cardiovascular to neurovascular. They typically insert the thin, flexible tubes in a process called catheterization to deploy devices such as left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs) and occluders to … [Read more...] about 4 innovative devices delivered through catheters