Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced today that it signed an investment agreement with an option to acquire Farapulse. Menlo Park, Calif.-based Farapulse develops a pulsed-field ablation (PFA) system for treating atrial fibrillation (Afib) and other cardiac arrhythmias. The PFA system is designed with a sheath, a generator and catheters to ablate heart tissue through creating a therapeutic […]
Angiodynamics launches atherectomy system
AngioDynamics (NSDQ:ANGO) announced today that it launched the Auryon atherectomy system for treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). Latham, N.Y.-based AngioDynamics’ newly developed, FDA-cleared Auryon atherectomy system uses lasers to treat PAD lesions and occlusions, both above and below the knee in any type or length with minimal impact on the vessel walls, according to a news […]
Abbott gains CE Mark for next-gen MitraClip
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it received CE Mark approval in Europe for its fourth-generation MitraClip system. MitraClip G4, the latest installment of the Abbot Park, Ill.-based company’s transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) system, is now approved for use in countries recognizing the CE Mark as a non-surgical option for treating mitral regurgitation (MR) or a […]
Johnson & Johnson’s Cerenovus launches new clot removal devices to treat stroke
Johnson & Johnson’s Cerenovus recently announced it has launched its new stroke solutions platform that includes three devices for clot removal procedures. The three devices are designed to aid physicians in performing mechanical thrombectomy procedures. The devices include the Cerebase DA Guide Sheath, Cerenovus Large Bore Catheter and Embotrap III Revascularization Device. Get the full […]
Everything you need to know about medical device creation
Medtech development is hard. Medical device creation can require manufacturing know-how in areas as wide-ranging as electrical components, high-performance polymers, molding and machining – and that doesn’t even include the required expertise in design, regulatory requirements and achieving reimbursement. The good news is that the companies serving the medical device industry have become specialized experts. […]
Medtronic touts cryoablation therapy study results
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) touted results demonstrating the superiority of two of its cryoablation therapy technologies. Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic said in a news release that trials showed the superiority of the Arctic Front advance cardiac cryoballoon and the Freezor max cardiac cryoablation catheter for the first-line treatment (before drug therapy) of recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) when […]
Shockwave ticks up on Street-beating Q2
Shockwave Medical (NSDQ:SWAV) shares got a slight boost today on second-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based calcified coronary lesions treatment developer posted losses of -$18.1 million, or -56¢ per share, on sales of $10.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, for a -70.8% bottom-line slide on sales growth […]
Acutus Medical launches IPO on Nasdaq
Cardiac mapping technology developer Acutus Medical announced that it priced its initial public offering on the Nasdaq market. The Carlsbad, Calif.-based company is offering 8,823,529 shares of its common stock at $18 per share, with gross proceeds expected to come in at approximately $158.8 million. Acutus Medical’s shares are expected to begin trading today (Aug.6, […]
Abbott launches study of next-gen ablation catheter
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) today announced it has enrolled the first participants in its TactiFlex PAF IDE study to evaluate the performance of the TactiFlex sensor-enabled ablation catheter. The catheter is designed to treat people suffering from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) with symptoms that are unable to be managed by medication. TactiFlex combines Abbott’s contact force-sensing technology within […]
FDA clears Stratus Medical RF cannula
Stratus Medical today said it received FDA clearance for its Vesta RF Cannula for radiofrequency heat lesion procedures. The Vesta cannula was designed to offer pain relief in clinical scenarios where the company’s Nimbus RF Multitined Expandable Electrode is not indicated. The cannula is insulated with an active tip at the distal end. It is […]
The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2020
The Galien Foundation recently announced nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 14th Annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation bestows the Prix Galien Award annually to examples of outstanding biomedical and technology products that are designed to improve the human condition. “As we celebrate 50 years of the Prix Galien process, we are honored […]
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