After a six-month pandemic-related delay, TransMedics (NSDQ:TMDX) is set to have an FDA panel review the premarket approval application for its donor heart transport technology on October 7, 2020. TransMedics’ organ care system (OCS) technology is designed to keep donated hearts, lungs and livers in near-living condition until transplantation. The FDA approved the Andover, Mass.-based company’s […]
CMS pushes for return to essential kidney treatments, transplants
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updated guidance urging for the resumption of kidney procedures. CMS said its guidance is designed to ensure medical providers can able return to offering essential surgical, life-sustaining procedures while reinforcing infection control precautions at dialysis facilities in COVID-19 hotspots. The guidance includes a checklist of […]
TransMedics beats Street earnings projections in Q2
TransMedics (NSDQ:TMDX) shares ticked slightly up today on second-quarter results that topped the consensus earnings forecast. The Andover, Mass.-based organ transplant transportation technology developer posted losses of -$8.5 million, or -36¢ per share, on sales of $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, for a 7.6% bottom-line gain on a sales decline of […]
TransMedics proposes public offering following positive OCS Liver Protect trial results
TransMedics (NSDQ:TMDX) today announced a public offering following positive results from a clinical trial for its organ care system. The Andover, Mass.-based organ transplant transportation technology developer revealed in a news release that it is offering $60 million in shares of common stock, plus a 30-day option to purchase additional shares that total up to 15% […]
TransMedics slides on mixed Q1
TransMedics (NSDQ:TMDX) shares took a slight dip today on first-quarter results that came up mixed compared to the consensus forecast. The Andover, Mass.-based company posted losses of -$8.9 million, or -42¢ per share, on sales of $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, for a 28.4% bottom-line slide on sales growth of 61%. […]
TransMedics gets $2.2m loan from Paycheck Protection Program
TransMedics (NSDQ:TMDX) announced that it issued a promissory note to receive more than $2.2 million under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The unsecured loan with proceeds of $2,249,280 is scheduled to mature on April 20, 2022, and includes a fixed interest rate of 1% per annum, according to an SEC filing. Under the PPP, as part […]
CMS recommends postponing most elective procedures
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance late yesterday asking healthcare providers to postpone adult elective surgeries and procedures, including dental procedures, until further notice. The move is an attempt to preserve the supply of ventilators and personal protective equipment such as masks and gowns while protecting patients and staff from exposure […]
TransMedics down on missed Q4 projections
TransMedics (NSDQ:TMDX) shares dipped today on fourth-quarter results that came up short of the consensus forecast. The Andover, Mass.–based company posted losses of -$9.2 million, or -43¢ per share, on sales of $6.1 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2019, for a 20.2% bottom-line slide on sales growth of 70.9%. Adjusted to exclude one-time […]
Paragonix launches SherpaPak pancreas transport system in U.S.
Paragonix Technologies today announced the FDA clearance and U.S. launch of its SherpaPak pancreas transport system, which the company says is able to provide “unprecedented thermal and physical protection” during the transportation of donor pancreases slated for people with diabetes. “The donor pancreas is highly susceptible to cold and compression injury during transport. Technologies that […]
TransMedics touts first U.S. ‘reanimated’ heart transplants
TransMedics (NSDQ:TMDX) announced today that the doctors at two hospitals performed the first U.S. heart transplants using donor hearts that were resuscitated using the company’s organ care system (OCS). The transplants from donation after circulatory death (DCD) took place at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. In a DCD procedure, […]
5 ways medtech research aims to help veterans
As the United States prepares to honor its military veterans on Monday, medtech researchers are working to help survivors wounded in battle, both in body and mind. Whether the research comes out of government, industry or academia, there’s also a desire to help veterans facing other health challenges. Get the full story on our sister […]
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