Thermedical announced today that it completed a feasibility study using pulsed field ablation in combination with its SERF ablation system. Weston, Massachusetts–based Thermedical designed its SERF system and Durablate catheter to work with PFA to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT). According to Thermedical, SERF (saline-enhanced radio frequency) ablation provides a new, more efficient form of biological […]
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FDA clears computer-assisted thrombectomy system from Penumbra
Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) announced today that it received FDA clearance for and began the launch of its Lightning Flash 2.0 CAVT system. Lightning Flash 2.0 represents the next generation of the company’s computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) technology. It removes the venous thrombus to treat pulmonary emboli (PE). The system features Lightning Flash algorithms designed for increased […]
Exo adds AI-powered cardiac, lung apps to handheld ultrasound
Exo announced today that it launched its FDA-cleared cardiac and lung AI applications for the Iris handheld ultrasound device. The company now has FDA clearance for five different applications on Iris — cardiac, lung, bladder, hip and thyroid. It expects to double that number by 2025. Iris delivers high-performance medical imaging at a fraction of […]
Medtronic launches next-gen surgical aortic tissue valve
Medtronic today announced the launch of its next-generation Avalus Ultra surgical aortic tissue valve. The medtech giant designed the valve to facilitate ease of use at implant and lifetime patient management. It offers clear visibility for future valve-in-valve procedures and straightforward sizing. Other features of Avalus Ultra include a low profile and a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) […]
Hyalex Orthopaedics announces first cases with synthetic knee cartilage implant
Hyalex Orthopaedics announced today that patients successfully received knee implants as part of its first-in-human clinical trials. The procedures came as part of two prospective, studies for the Hyalex Knee Cartilage System in the U.S. and Europe. Sites for both studies already enrolled and treated patients with the synthetic cartilage technology. The technology has FDA […]
Titan Medical progresses with Conavi merger
Titan Medical today provided a progress update regarding its planned merger with surgical guidance technology company Conavi Medical. The companies entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction last month. They aim to commercialize Conavi’s Novasight Hybrid system for guiding common minimally invasive coronary procedures. Conavi Medical designs, manufactures and markets imaging […]
Neuromod startup IVEAcare raises $27.5M, names CEO
Minneapolis-based neuromodulation technology developer iVEAcare announced today that it raised $27.5 million in a Series A financing round. iVEAcare spun out from NuXcel, a medical device accelerator. It seeks to develop and commercialize next-generation neuromodulation technologies to treat chronic diseases. The company also named Todd Kerkow as its new president and CEO. A medical device […]
Stryker previews next-gen monitor/defibrillator
Stryker this past week previewed a next-generation monitor/defibrillator after picking up a supplemental FDA approval. According to BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman, the orthopedic giant previewed the system at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. The new LifePak 35 system received U.S.-only FDA clearance via a premarket approval (PMA) supplement on April 12. Zimmerman said […]
Annoviant awarded $3M NIH grant for pediatric pulmonary-valved conduit
Annoviant recently announced it was awarded a $2.99 million National Institutes of Health grant to advance its TxGuard pulmonary-valved conduit for pediatric heart disease. The grant, an SBIR Phase 2 b grant, will help the Atlanta-based company accelerate the development and commercialization of its technology. It builds upon the company’s previous Phase 2 NIH grant […]
GE HealthCare adds MIM Software to Elekta collaboration
GE HealthCare announced today that it expanded its relationship with Elekta with more collaboration on software for radiation oncology. Together, the companies aim to accelerate innovation in software to improve workflows, increase throughput and enhance user experience. They expect to enable greater precision in radiation therapy treatment with less time at the hospital for patients. […]
FDA clears new Zenition 30 mobile C-arm from Philips
Philips announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its Zenition 30 mobile C-arm. Zenition 30 reduces the dependency on support personnel by giving surgeons greater flexibility, control and personalization of C-arm movement and user settings. This can help to alleviate staff shortages that limit patient access and increase waiting times. It could also […]