Medtronic is launching its tiny Reveal LINQ heart monitor globally following U.S. FDA and Euroepan CE mark clearance. The Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) System is a five times smaller than the previous smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device
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New CE Mark Sees World’s First Externally Scannable RFID Breast implants
A range of silicone breast implants with integrated RFID technology has been CE Marked. This means key data about the implants can be easily retrieved with the sweep of a scanner, rather than resorting to hospital records in the event of a recall or other clinical need.
CE Mark and First Case for Reverse Medical’s UNO™ Neurovascular Embolization System for Intracranial Use
Reverse Medical Corporation, a frequent visitor to our pages, has announced CE Mark and the initial clinical use of the UNO™ Neurovascular Embolization System for intracranial use in obstructing blood flow in the Neurovasculature.
FDA Clearance of Non Surgical Therapeutic Distraction Device Promises Low Back Pain Relief
Integrity Life Sciences has announced the U.S. FDA clearance of a new version of its Integrity Spinal Care System (ISCS), a non-surgical medical device that applies therapeutic distraction forces to a patient’s spinal column to alleviate low back and neck pain for a broad range of spinal disorders.
CE Mark for Boston Scientific WallFlex™ Esophageal Stent for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures
Boston Scientific Corporation has received CE Mark approval for its WallFlex™ Esophageal Fully Covered Stent to treat refractory benign esophageal strictures.
Medtronic Launches ‘TOTAL Across’ Crossing Catheter in Europe
Medtronic has initiated the European launch of the TOTAL across crossing catheter, which recently received the CE Mark as a tool for improving blood flow through narrowed or occluded lower-extremity arteries, including those in the especially challenging below-the-knee (BTK) vessel bed.
Teleflex Launches Rusch® DispoLED™ Laryngoscope Handle
Teleflex Inc. has announced the launch of the Rusch® DispoLED™ Single-Use Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Handle, which it claims is a cost-neutral way to combat cross-contamination infection risk during intubation.
FDA 510(k) Clearance for Nurse-Designed Rectal Delivery Drug Catheter
Hospi Corporation has gained FDA 510(k) clearance for its first product, the Macy Catheter™. The Macy Catheter is the only device designed and approved solely for ongoing rectal delivery of medications and liquids.
FDA Says JustRight Surgical® 5mm Classic Surgical Stapler is… Just Right (Sorry)
JustRight Surgical describes itself as a micro-laparoscopic medical device company devoted to miniaturizing surgical instrumentation. Now it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its JustRight™ 5mm Stapler, a claimed first, aimed squarely at the pediatric surgeon.
Teleflex Recalls Tracheal Tubes over Kinking
Teleflex Medical has announced a worldwide voluntary recall of its ISIS™ HVT™ Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port (with and without Preloaded Stylet).
Tryton Medical First Stent to Gain CE-Mark for the Left Main Coronary Indication
With its newly announced CE mark, Tryton Medical has become the purveyor of the first & only coronary bifurcation stent indicated for Left Main Coronary artery application.
U.S. Launch of Endologix VELA™ Proximal Endograft System
The U.S. launch of a new endograft system from Endologix has taken place with the company claiming its novel VELA stent graft provides enhanced visibility, control, and precision in placement.
Cook Medical Claims First with EchoTip® ProCore™ Endobronchial Ultrasound Needle with Biopsy Capability
Cook Medical’s EchoTip® ProCore™ Endobronchial Ultrasound Needle gives physicians the ability to retrieve both cell and tissue samples from lymph nodes or tumors in the pulmonary area.
FDA Clears Light-Based Skin Treatment Device
This is the first time we’ve ventured out into the world of aesthetic treatments, with the news that the FDA has given its blessing to a device that exploits the benefits of different forms of light to effect hair removal.
New Sizes of Interventional Spine’s Opticage™ Interbody Fusion System Get FDA Nod
Californian spinal implant maker Interventional Spine, Inc. has seen eleven additional sizes of its Opticage™ Expandable Interbody Fusion Device cleared by the U.S.FDA. The company says these new sizes will allow surgeons to match an Expandable Opticage to more than 80% of their patients requiring Lumbar Fusion surgery.
FDA Clears Aurora Spine’s Sterile-Packed TiNano™ Coated Interbody Fusion Implants
Aurora Spine Corporation has gained U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for its sterile-packed TiNano™ titanium plasma spray coated spinal fusion implants.