Penumbra, Inc. has announced U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded indication of the Indigo® Aspiration System, Lightning™ 12. Background Pulmonary embolism, … continue reading “Penumbra’s Indigo® Cleared for Pulmonary Embolism”
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U.S. Launch for Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel
Next-generation Hydrogel spacer offers enhanced visibility via CT Scan to optimize treatment planning for patients undergoing radiation for prostate cancer. … continue reading “U.S. Launch for Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel”
First US Hospital to offer Robotic Percutaneous Radiology
Massachussetts’ Lahey Hospital & Medical Center has acquired the XACT ACE™ Robotic System, for use in its leading Interventional Radiology … continue reading “First US Hospital to offer Robotic Percutaneous Radiology”
Chronic Disease Management “Chatbot” Offers a Vision of Future
Nori Health launches CE-certified iPhone app to guide chronic bowel patients. Background Globally more than half of adults are believed … continue reading “Chronic Disease Management “Chatbot” Offers a Vision of Future”
Medtronic’s ENT Portfolio Grows with FDA Clearance of NIM Vital and Acquisition of Ai Biomed
Medtronic plc, has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of the NIM Vital™ nerve monitoring system, which enables physicians to identify, … continue reading “Medtronic’s ENT Portfolio Grows with FDA Clearance of NIM Vital and Acquisition of Ai Biomed”
Strong Interim Results from Sequana Medical alfapump® DSR Study
Sequana Medical NV, an innovator in the management of fluid overload in liver disease, malignant ascites and heart failure, has … continue reading “Strong Interim Results from Sequana Medical alfapump® DSR Study”
FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Cala Trio™ Therapy to Treat Action Tremors in Parkinson’s Disease
The U.S. FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Cala Trio™ for the treatment of action tremors in the hands … continue reading “FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Cala Trio™ Therapy to Treat Action Tremors in Parkinson’s Disease”
Major New UK Study Highlights Risks of Post-Surgery Disc Prolapse
Data from one of the world’s largest spine studies identifies reherniation risk factors after prolapsed disc surgery. Background Surgical discectomy … continue reading “Major New UK Study Highlights Risks of Post-Surgery Disc Prolapse”
Medtronic DTM™ Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy Outperforms Conventional SCS Therapy for Back Pain Relief at 12 Months
Statistically significant 12-month results from a large, multicenter randomized controlled trial confirm 84% Back Pain Responder Rate and 69% Profound … continue reading “Medtronic DTM™ Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy Outperforms Conventional SCS Therapy for Back Pain Relief at 12 Months”
CE Mark for Medovate SAFIRA® Single-Handed Regional Anaesthesia Device
Anaesthesia and airway management pioneer in critical care and surgery, Medovate, has received CE Mark Approval for its game-changing medical … continue reading “CE Mark for Medovate SAFIRA® Single-Handed Regional Anaesthesia Device”
First Patients in Europe Treated with Biosense Webster VARIPULSE® AF Catheter
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies’ Biosense Webster, Inc., says the first patients have been enrolled and treated in its … continue reading “First Patients in Europe Treated with Biosense Webster VARIPULSE® AF Catheter”
FDA Approval for Biosense Webster THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF Ablation Catheter for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies have announced the U.S. FDA approval of Biosense Webster, Inc.’s THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF Ablation … continue reading “FDA Approval for Biosense Webster THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF Ablation Catheter for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation”
DynaNail® Becomes First Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device to Gain CMS Code
NiTiNOL-based DynaNail products approved for use with new ICD-10-PCS code. This new classification will enable healthcare providers and payers to … continue reading “DynaNail® Becomes First Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device to Gain CMS Code”
First Two Patients for SELUTION SLR™ Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon Study
The first two patients have been enrolled in the PRISTINE registry with MedAlliance’s SELUTION SLR™ 018 Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB) … continue reading “First Two Patients for SELUTION SLR™ Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon Study”
Medtronic Launches Adaptix™ Interbody System, First Navigated Titanium Cage with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology
Medtronic plc, has chosen the North American Spine Society (NASS) annual meeting at which to announce the U.S. launch of … continue reading “Medtronic Launches Adaptix™ Interbody System, First Navigated Titanium Cage with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology”
Aerin to Invest in Studies and New Products with $48M New Equity
Aerin Medical, a privately held medical device company focused on non-invasive procedures for treating nasal airway conditions, has closed a … continue reading “Aerin to Invest in Studies and New Products with $48M New Equity”