Route 92 Medical announced today that it settled the patent litigation filed against Q’Apel Medical over delivery catheter intellectual property. San Mateo, California–based Route 92 develops a suite of reperfusion and access systems leveraging the patented Tenzing delivery catheter. The products aim to improve the efficiency of endovascular thrombectomy procedures. The company designed its technology […]
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FDA says Q’Apel aspiration system recall is Class I following discontinuation
Q’Apel Medical announced that the FDA classified a voluntary recall of its 072 Aspiration System as Class I, the most serious kind. The company earlier this year initiated a discontinuation and recall of the system, also known as “Hippo,” which includes “Cheetah.” It recalled 1,617 units of the Hippo system after receiving an FDA warning […]
Q’Apel Medical wins CE mark for Armadillo neurovascular access system
Q’Apel Medical today announced it received CE mark certification for its Armadillo SelectFlex Neurovascular Access System. The 7F system uses the company’s SelectFlex Technology and is indicated for introducing interventional devices into the neurovasculature. “Neurovascular access can be extremely challenging. The tortuous anatomy requires flexibility to navigate the tight twists and turns, however, flexible access […]
Neurovascular intervention tech developer Q’Apel names former Stryker VP as CCO
Q’Apel Medical announced today that it appointed Jay Hallinan as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). In the role, Hallinan leads the company’s global sales and marketing organization. He oversees Q’Apel’s commercial strategy and aims to drive revenue growth across the company’s expanding product portfolio. Fremont, California-based Q’Apel develops medical device technology for neurovascular interventions. […]
Route 92 Medical files patent infringement lawsuit against Q’Apel over catheter tech
Route 92 Medical announced today that it filed a lawsuit against Q’Apel Medical alleging the infringement of five catheter patents. San Mateo, California–based Route 92 develops a suite of reperfusion and access systems leveraging the patented Tenzing delivery catheter. The products aim to improve the efficiency of endovascular thrombectomy procedures. The company designed its technology […]
Q’Apel Medical names Jodie Fam as CEO
Q’Apel announced this week that it has appointed Jodie Fam as CEO. Fam replaces R. King Nelson, who is retiring after leading the neurovascular device company for the last five years. Nelson will continue to serve on Q’Apel’s board of directors. “On behalf of the Board, we thank King for his leadership. He has built […]
Q’Apel Medical launches Armadillo radial access catheter
Q’Apel Medical this week announced that its Armadillo radial access system won FDA 510(k) clearance. Fremont, Calif.-based Q’Apel Medical designed the Armadillo to help physicians move from femoral artery access to radial artery access. The company’s radial platform of access catheters is specifically designed to address challenges associated with radial access. Get the full story […]
Nelipak names Roger Prevot CEO | Personnel Moves, Oct. 16, 2019
Nelipak Corp. said last week that Roger Prevot will take over as CEO, following the retirement of current CEO Michael Kelly. Kelly was in charge when private equity giant Kohlberg bought Nelipak for an undisclosed amount July 2. Kelly is retiring after overseeing the deal and positioning the company for the next phase of its […]
