Endotronix announced today that it completed enrollment for a trial evaluating its Cordella pulmonary artery (PA) sensor. Lisle, Illinois-based Endotronix plans for results from the Proactive-HF pivotal study to support its application for FDA premarket approval. Cordella, an investigational device, enables proactive, data-driven heart failure (HF) management. It engages patients, reduces and prevents congestion and […]
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Endotronix expands U.S. headquarters in Illinois
Endotronix today announced plans to relocate and expand its headquarters in Naperville, Illinois to support a commercial launch of its heart failure treatment devices. The company’s new building will significantly increase its manufacturing and operating capacity to grow its workforce by 30%. The new location also allows for continued expansion for its Cordella heart failure […]
Endotronix expands Series D to $70m
Endotronix said today that it added $35 million to the Series D round it first closed a year ago for the Cordella cardiovascular monitoring technology it’s developing. The Lisle, Ill.-based company initially closed the Series D at $45 million on Sept. 14, 2018, earmarking the proceeds for CE Mark approval in the European Union and […]
FDA approves Endotronix trial for Cordella PA pressure sensor
Endotronix last week announced that it received FDA approval to begin its multi-center Proactive-HF trial of the Cordella Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor System. The trial is designed to help the Cordella Sensor reach pre-market approval faster and will begin enrollment in the third quarter of 2019. “We are excited to begin enrollment in this groundbreaking […]
Former Rotation Medical CEO Shadan joins Miach Ortho | Personnel Moves – January 3, 2019
Early stage medtech firm Miach Orthopaedics said today that it named former Rotation Medical CEO and medtech vet Martha Shadan as its new prez and chief executive officer. Shadan has held numerous leadership positions at medtech firms, including Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH), Covidien, Bristol Myers Squibb and Merck, Westborough, Mass.-based Miach said. Prior to joining Miach, Shadan […]
Endotronix closes $45m Series D
Endotronix said today that it closed on a $45 million Series D round for the Cordella cardiovascular monitoring technology it’s developing. The Lisle, Ill.-based company said its latest raise was led by LSP and included Aperture Venture Partners, BioVentures Investors, Lumira Ventures, OSF Ventures, Seroba Life Sciences, SV Health Investors, Wanxiang Healthcare Investments and an unnamed […]
Biolase CEO Flynn steps down | Personnel Moves – April 13, 2018
Biolase (NSDQ:BIOL) said this week its CEO Harold Flynn has resigned from the company to pursue other interests, and that current CFO John Beaver will step in to act as interim CEO. The transition will be made immediately, the Irvine, Calif.-based company said. “I would like to thank Harold for the leadership and commitment he has […]
Endotronix raises another $37m for Cordella monitor
Endotronix said today that it raised more than $37 million for the Cordella pulmonary artery pressure sensor it’s developing. Cordella consists of a wireless cardiac monitor and a miniature pressure sensor that’s designed to be implanted in a patient’s pulmonary artery to wirelessly return PA pressure to portable reader device. Data from the device can be transmitted to healthcare […]
Millar licenses Endotronix’s wireless MEMS sensor tech for neurosurgery
Medical device and OEM company Millar said today it inked an agreement with digital medtech company Endotronix granting it exclusive rights to its wireless MEMES sensor technology for use in neurosurgical devices. Houston-based Millar said the sensor technology will be used to develop an at-home monitor for intracranial pressure for patients suffering from hydrocephalus, looking […]
Endotronix raises $12m to support Cordella HF system
Endotronix said today it inked a $12 million term loan agreement with Silicon Valley Bank, with funds slated to support a clinical program for its Cordella heart failure system. The Woodridge, Ill.-based company’s Cordella system is composed of a wireless cardiac monitor and a miniature pressure sensor that’s designed to be implanted in a patient’s pulmonary artery to […]
Endotronix raises $32m Series C for wireless heart monitor
Endotronix said today that it raised a $32 million Series C round for the wireless heart monitor it’s looking to commercialize. Participants in the round included existing backers and an unnamed strategic investor, plus BioVentures Investors, SV Life Sciences, Lumira Capital, Aperture Venture Partners and OSF Ventures, Woodridge, Ill.-based Endotronix said. “We are pleased to welcome these high-caliber medtech […]