Using a Drug-coated balloon to implant a bare metal stent might just be a smart idea, at least according to Dutch Cardiovascular specialists Blue Medical in announcing the launch of their innovative new offering.
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Abbott Previews Presentations Of Its Products At Forthcoming ACS Meeting
Abbott has published advance notice of presentations relating to its products at this year’s ACS congress which starts on Saturday 24th March.
Medical Device Alert: Medtronic EnTrust VR/DR/AT
UK’s MHRA issues a Medical Device Alert on Medtronic’s EnTrust ICD, which is at risk of losing charge.
American Association For Thoracic Surgery, San Francisco, April 28th-May 2nd
It’s AATS time again. This year the Thoracic specialty heads for San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center on April 28th.
Sanofi Adds LeGoo® To Its Biosurgery Portfolio With Pluromed Acquisition
Sanofi’s acquisition trail continues with announcement that it is to buy US company Pluromed, developer of LeGoo® polymer for temporary endovascular occlusion.
Kensey Nash And St Jude Friends Again Following Mediated Settlement
St Jude agrees to a fixed forward royalty payments and to ongoing exclusive use of Kensey Nash’s Collagen in its AngioSeal device following mediated settlement.
Canada Approves Medtronic’s DBS For Epilepsy And Boston’s Cardiac Ablation System
Two new device approvals announced for Canada this week. Neither Medtronic’s DBS therapies for epilepsy nor Boston Scientific’s RF ablation catheter are US FDA approved, but Health Canada are clearly convinced by the weight of the submissions.
Sorin Needs To Pick Up Rhythm in 2012
Sorin’s Valve and CardioPulmonary Businesses were dragged down by Rhythm management, but overall 2011 sales held up and profits soared.
Chicago Hosts The American College Of Cardiology Meeting Next Weekend
American College of Cardiology Meeting coming up next weekend.
You Scratch Our Back, But We Can’t Be Seen To Be Scratching Yours, Says European Society of Cardiology
At the risk of coming over all left wing, but when an esteemed clinical society suggests it’ll accept company support for its educational programmes, it’s a bit rich to suggest that the support isn’t in any way likely to influence the user choices. Otherwise why would they do it?
Drug Coated Balloon Effective In Drug-Eluting Stent Restenosis
A new clinical trial investigated the treatment of restenosis in a drug-eluting stent (DES) using a drug-eluting balloon. Results are significantly better than those achieved with uncoated balloon.
Human Face Of Riata Lead Problem
St Jude’s Riata problems have been covered by Minneapolis’ Star Tribune with a report on the recent summit and the tale of a re-do patient.
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices Will Challenge Anticoagulants, Germany Report Suggests
Will MRG’s report into growth in the German Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion market be a best seller. Bit nichey perhaps, but an indicator of the potential for the procedure.
Boston Acquires Cameron’s Leadless ICD In Potential Billion Dollar Deal
How much!? Boston Scientific must have done the maths in their decision to acquire Cameron Health and its leadless ICD device for what may end up being $1.35Bn dependent on reaching milestones over the next several years.
CE mark For Medtronic’s Next Generation MRI-Friendly Pacing Lead
Medtronic raises the bar in MRI compatible pacing leads with CE mark for its new small diameter offering.
AtriClip Stroke Safety and Feasibility Trial Gains FDA Approval
AtriCure has gained FDA’s blessing to commence a study into the impact of its AtriClip Left Atrial Appendage exclusion device on stroke prevention.