Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) posted first-quarter results today that beat the consensus forecast on Wall Street. It also reaffirmed its outlook for the rest of the year, with CEO Michael Mussallem saying, “We are hopeful the worst of the pandemic is behind us.” The Irvine, California–based cardio device company reported profits of $373.6 million, or […]
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FDA approves Edwards Lifesciences’ tissue-based mitral valve replacement
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) announced today that the FDA approved its Mitris Resilia tissue valve replacement system. Irvine, California-based Edwards designed the Mitris Resilia valve with a saddle-shaped sewing cuff that mimics the asymmetric shape of the native mitral valve. In addition, it features a low-profile frame for avoiding obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract […]
These 10 medtech companies’ stocks performed best in 2021
Following a year like no other in 2020, 2021 was when many looked to rebound — including the medtech industry. A number of medtech companies followed up a challenging, pandemic-enveloped year with impressive performances. Plenty of them had already proven in 2020 that they were capable of a quick bounce-back. Here are 10 medtech companies […]
Edwards Lifesciences misses on Q4 earnings as omicron hammers hospitals
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) posted fourth-quarter results that fell short of the consensus forecast on Wall Street, but reaffirmed its outlook for 2022. The Irvine, California-based heart device company yesterday evening reported profits of $335.3 million — or $0.53 per diluted share — on sales of $1.33 billion for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2021, […]
FDA approves Edwards Lifesciences Sapien 3 with Alterra for pulmonary regurgitation
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) announced today that it received FDA approval for the use of its Sapien 3 transcatheter valve with the Alterra adaptive prestent. Irvine, California-based Edwards garnered the FDA nod for use of the Sapien 3 with Alterra for patients with severe pulmonary regurgitation. The Sapien 3 transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) system combines the […]
Baxter, 3M, Abbott near the top of Newsweek’s most responsible companies list
Several medtech, healthcare and life sciences companies, including big names like Abbott (NYSE:ABT), 3M (NYSE:MMM) and Baxter (NYSE:BAX), are among the 500 “most responsible,” according to Newsweek. The outlet published its “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022” list, marking the third installment of the compilation (in partnership with Statista), this time expanded to include 500 of […]
Edwards touts trial results for Evoque transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement system
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) shared data from a clinical trial showing that its Evoque transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement offers favorable patient outcomes. Irvine, California–based Edwards presented the data during the late-breaking clinical science session at the 33rd Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), according to a news release. The study evaluated 132 patients (56 patients with six-month follow-up) […]
Sapien 3 TAVR offers improved outcomes, reduced cost, Edwards Lifesciences says
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) today touted a cost-effectiveness analysis that supports transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with the Sapien 3. Irvine, California-based Edwards presented data from the Partner 3 trial during the late-breaking clinical trials at the 33rd Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation. According to a news release, […]
Edwards Lifesciences reports mixed Q3 financial results
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) reported third-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations on profits but narrowly missed on sales. The Irvine, California–based cardio device company yesterday evening reported earnings of $340.1 million (or 54¢ per share) off sales of $1.31 billion. That’s a 4.6% increase from Q3 2020’s earnings of $325.2 million (52¢ per share) […]
3 pitfalls to consider when creating catheter delivery systems
Multiple components go into a catheter delivery system, with several ways to combine them. An Edwards Lifesciences senior R&D director goes over potential pitfalls. A catheter is a tube that can deliver devices or pharmaceuticals into the body. It is also commonly used for diagnostic purposes. A catheter has a hub or a handle on […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Industry climbs with earnings season in full swing
Better-than-expected quarterly earnings are providing a further boost to medtech industry stocks. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished last week (July 30) at 118.86 points. Two weeks ago aside — when the index shot up to 145.88 points and quickly tumbled down — this mark […]
