Cardiovascular

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Cardiovascular
Medtronic Gets CE Mark for Affera Mapping and Ablation System
The Affera Mapping and Ablation System will be commercially available beginning in the first half of 2023 in Europe.
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Cardiovascular
Mending Broken Hearts Using Bio-Printed ‘Patches’
The new technology creates personalized ‘bio-inks’ made of a patient’s own stem cells.
March 13, 2023
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Cardiovascular
LivaNova Gets FDA OK for Heart-Lung Machine for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
The company said it will initiate the commercial launch of Essenz in the U.S.
March 10, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Medtronic Says Pulsed Field Ablation Exceeds Safety Goals
Trials showed an adverse event rate of 0.7%.
March 6, 2023
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Abbott's Aortic Heart Valves Could Deteriorate Earlier Than Expected
Abbott said in a separate letter that its complaint analysis has shown that most cases of early SVD which occur within five years.
February 28, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Medtronic Relaunches Pulmonary Valve for Right Side of Heart
The Harmony TPV device is now commercially available for use in the United States.
February 24, 2023
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Heart
3D-Printed Heart Replicas Look and Pump Just Like the Real Thing
February 22, 2023
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Court Sides with Hologic in Minerva Patent Battle
February 17, 2023
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Medtronic Receives CE Mark for Extravascular Defibrillator System
February 17, 2023
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Cardiawave Granted 3 New U.S. Patents
February 13, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Medtronic Touts Afib Detection in Insertable Cardiac Monitors
A study suggests large and small vessel disease stroke patients had a 10-fold increase in AF detection with the Reveal LINQ.
February 10, 2023
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Abbott to Acquire Cardiovascular Systems for $890M
CSI is a provider of devices for atherectomy, a minimally invasive treatment for plaque build-up in arteries.
February 9, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Abbott Scores U.S., European Approvals for Ablation Catheters
Abbott’s TactiFlex catheter uses a tip design with a laser-cut pattern that flexes when in contact with the heart wall.
February 2, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Conformal Claims Positive Data from Left Atrial Appendage Closure Study
The CLAAS System is designed to seal the LAA in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
February 1, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Alleviant Medical Raises $75M No-Implant Interatrial Shunt
This financing will fund the company’s global pivotal trial.
January 27, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Datascope Recalls Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps After Patient Death
Use of the product can cause a blood back event.
January 26, 2023
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Imaging
Wearable Sensor Uses Ultrasound to Provide Cardiac Imaging on the Go
The new system gathers information through a wearable patch as soft as human skin, designed for optimal adherence.
January 25, 2023
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Cardiovascular
New Tool Uses Ultrasound ‘Tornado’ to Break Down Blood Clots
The new tool consists of a single transducer that is specifically designed to produce the swirling, vortex effect.
January 23, 2023
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Cardiovascular
FDA Designates Acute Kidney Injury Prevention Device
RenalGuard is designed to protect the kidneys with personalized, active hydration.
January 20, 2023
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Cardiovascular
FDA Pushes Surmodics for Changes to Drug-Coated Balloon Application
The SurVeil DCB includes a proprietary drug-excipient formulation.
January 19, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Abbott Gets FDA OK for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation System
Navitor features a fabric cuff (NaviSeal) to reduce or eliminate the backflow of blood around the valve frame known as paravalvular leak.
January 17, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Viz.ai Launches AI-Powered Viz Vascular Suite
The Viz Vascular Suite uses artificial intelligence to automatically analyze an array of imaging modalities.
January 13, 2023
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Apple Watch Infringed on Masimo’s Pulse Oximeter, Judge Rules
The United States International Trade Commission will now consider whether to implement a ban on imports of these Apple Watches.
January 12, 2023
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Cardiovascular
CardiacSense receives FDA Clearance for Medical Watch
It measures heart rate and oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin.
January 10, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Cardiac Dimensions Raises $35M for Mitral Valve Repair Solution
The product uses a minimally-invasive approach designed to restore natural mitral valve function without damaging the mitral valve leaflets.
January 6, 2023