CMR Surgical announced today that it launched an integrated fluorescence imaging system with its Versius Plus surgical robot. Surgeons using Versius Plus, the latest version of the company’s technology, can now use this technology to visualize ICG (indocyanine green). This system — called vLimeLite — enhances the visual assessment of the vessels, blood flow and […]
J&J’s Cerenovus launches next-gen stroke revascularization catheter
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Cerenovus today announced the launch of its next-generation CereGlide 71 intermediate catheter with TruCourse. The catheter’s indication covers the revascularization of patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke. It joins the company’s planned CereGlide family of catheters set to enhance the Cerenovus Stroke Solutions portfolio. The company said it optimized the system […]
Enable Injections promotes COO from within
Wearable drug delivery technology maker Enable Injections announced today that it named David Kroekel as its new COO. Cincinnati-based Enable develops the enFuse platform, whichallows hands-free, hidden needle drug delivery of up to 25 mL. Its simple design enables flexibility for at-home self-administration or in-clinic use. The FDA cleared the system for the delivery of […]
Medtronic touts cost-effectiveness of Linq insertable cardiac monitors
Medtronic today announced new cost-effectiveness data from a study looking at its Reveal Linq insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). Results from the STROKE AF clinical study demonstrated that continuous monitoring with Reveal Linq proved significantly more cost-effective than the standard of care in ischemic stroke patients with large artery and small vessel disease. Medtronic plans to […]
Inspire Medical stock falls despite 40% Q4 sales growth, Wall Street beats
Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) shares took a hit today despite fourth-quarter results that beat the consensus forecast. Shares of INSP fell nearly 7% at $210.35 apiece in midday trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — stayed even. The Minneapolis-based maker of neuromodulation implants for […]
Innova Vascular has positive early commercial data for thrombectomy system
Innova Vascular today announced the successful early commercial use of its Laguna Thrombectomy System in California. The first physicians to use the system — Dr. Raj Khalsa and Dr. John Moriarty — reported positively after their initial cases. Khalsa touted the system’s easy preparation, strong trackability in challenging anatomies and effective clot extraction. “The design, […]
ShiraTronics completes implantable migraine therapy pilot enrollment, sets up U.S. clinical study
ShiraTronics announced that it completed enrollment in a pilot study of its minimally invasive implantable migraine therapy. Minneapolis-based ShiraTronics designed its neuromodulation system to address the debilitating symptoms of migraines. The company says it offers the first-ever fully implantable system for head location utilizing a minimally invasive approach. The fully implantable, programmable device delivers precise […]
TAVR, Critical Care drive Edwards to Q4 sales beat
Edwards Lifesciences shares dipped slightly today on fourth-quarter results that topped the consensus sales forecast. Shares of EW fell 0.2% to $88.11 in early-morning trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — fell 0.3%. The Irvine, California-based company posted profits of $369.9 million. That equals […]
Insulet integrates Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus, Omnipod 5 in Europe
Insulet announced today that it received CE mark approval for the integration of the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus with Omnipod 5. European approval covers the compatibility of Abbott’s glucose sensor with the Insulet automated insulin delivery system for individuals aged two years and older with type 1 diabetes. Currently, Omnipod 5 works with Dexcom […]
Former Tandem CCO joins Ascensia as president of CGM
Ascensia Diabetes Care parent company PHC Holdings and Senseonics announced today that Ascensia named Brian Hansen its president of CGM. Hansen’s appointment to the newly created role at the global distributor of Senseonics’ Eversense CGM went into effect today, Feb. 6. Responsibilities for Hansen include the global commercialization and growth of the Eversense system. The fully […]
Globus Medical promotes new COO from within
Globus Medical announced that it promoted CFO Keith Pfeil to the position of chief operating officer (COO). Pfeil first took over the CFO post in August 2019. Globus Medical hopes his new expanded role can help further drive its strategic roadmap through business and operational planning in addition to financial performance management. He continues reporting […]