Venus Concept (NSDQ:VERO) announced today that it won CE Mark and Health Canada approval for its Venus Epileve device for hair removal, reduction and more. The Epileve is intended to treat hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth in women), permanent hair reduction and pseudofolliculitis barbae (condition in which shaving causes inflammation and bumps to develop on the […]
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Restoration Robotics shareholders OK Venus Concept merger
Restoration Robotics (NSDQ:HAIR) said yesterday that its shareholders voted to approve its merger with Venus Concept. The shareholders voted on nine proposals at the company’s annual meeting last week, and the proposals that put the merger into effect were approved by approximately 85% of the outstanding shares, according to a news release. San Jose, Calif.-based Restoration […]
Restoration Robotics lands CE Mark for hair restoration system
Restoration Robotics (NSDQ:HAIR) said it has received CE Mark approval for the sale of the Artas iX system designed forf hair restoration. The CE Mark approval follows the company’s receipt of ISO 13485:2016 certification for Artas iX in January 2019. The Artas iX robotic hair restoration system has a three-camera stereoscopic vision system with 44-micron […]
CardioMech taps medtech vet Nehm for CEO | Personnel Moves, November 5, 2018
CardioMech taps medtech veteran Nehm for CEO Swedish mitral valve repair company CardioMech said today that it named medical device industry veteran Richard Nehm as president & CEO effective immediately. Nehm’s resume includes stints at Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX), Abbott (NYSE:ABT) acquisition Tendyne and ATS Medical (acquired by Medtronic (NYSE:MDT)). CardioMech also named Spinal Stabilization Technologies president […]
New robot takes on repetitive hair-restoration tasks
Restoration Robotics (NASDAQ:HAIR) has launched a robotic intelligent system that offers precise, minimally invasive, repeatable hair harvesting and implantation uses in one platform. The Artas iX robotic hair restoration system has a 3-camera stereoscopic vision system with 44-micron resolution and a 7-axis robot. It has a compact, motorized, battery-powered, portable and adjustable procedure chair for increased patient comfort and […]
Robotic hair transplant dev Restoration Robotics raises $25m in IPO
Robotic hair restoration company Restoration Robotics has raised $25 million in an initial public offering and seen its shares rise nearly 40% after its debut, according to a Silicone Valley Business Journal report. The 91-person company, co-founded by surgical robotics pioneer Fred Moll, sold 3.6 million shares at $7 each, then proceeded to open at […]
Cook Medical lands FDA win for Evolution colonic stent | Regulatory Roundup
Cook Medical touts FDA win for next-gen colonic stent
Cook Medical won FDA clearance for the latest of its Evolution line, the Colonic Controlled-Release stent.
DeVivo takes over the corner office at AngioDynamics | Personnel Moves
AngioDynamics Inc. (NSDQ:ANGO) named a replacement for former CEO Jan Keltjens, who left suddenly in June, tapping Joseph DeVivo for the corner office.
The Latham, N.Y.-based oncology device company also revealed the resignation of senior vice president of business development Lynda Wallace, according to SEC filings.
Restoration Robotics founder from VP of R&D to chief technology officer
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Restoration Robotics, Inc. a privately-held medical device company, today announced the promotion of one of its founders, Mohan Bodduluri to Chief Technology Officer.
“We are proud of ARTAS System where advanced technologies come together into an easy-to-use and safe solution that benefit both physicians and patients. I am excited about the extension of my role in driving the technology leadership for the company and in continuing to work closely with our customers”
Edwards lands four-year $500 million revolving credit facility | Funding Roundup
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:EW) landed a new four-year $500 million credit facility after canceling a prior one a couple months early.
The old facility was a five-year deal, also for $500 million, that was scheduled to mature September 29, 2011.