Device Sectors
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Cardiovascular
Gore Announces Successful Patient Implant of Endovascular Stent Graft for the Ascending Aorta
Investigational device is an off-the-shelf endovascular solution for treating Type A dissections of the ascending aorta.Business Wire 09.25.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Study: Valve Mismatches Common in TAVR, Ups Risk of Death
Severe cases of prosthesis-patient mismatch were associated with higher risk of death and hospital readmissions.University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 09.24.18
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Software & IT | Surgical
TransEnterix Buys Israeli Firm MST Medical to Boost Senhance Surgical Robot
Adds advanced surgical image analytics technology capabilities to Senhance digital laparoscopy platform.Business Wire 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Eluvia Drug-Eluting Stent
First tech in U.S. to offer sustained release of antiproliferative drug to treat patients with peripheral artery disease.Boston Scientific 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular
Avinger Completes Enrollment in SCAN Clinical Study
Enrollment in the SCAN study was initiated at two centers in the United States in June.Avinger Inc. 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular
BioSig Technologies Recruits J&J Executive to Help With PURE EP Launch
Former Biosense Webster director of Strategic Partnerships to drive commercial adoption of PURE EP.Globe Newswire 09.20.18
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Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring | Surgical
11 Finalists Selected for $100K Pediatric Medical Device Competition
This year’s competition focuses on pediatric cardiovascular devices, an area of significant need.Childrens National Health System 09.19.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Surgical
3D-Printed Tracheal Splints Used in Groundbreaking Pediatric Surgery
Surgeon team used 3 custom splints to assist breathing of a 7-month-old patient battling life-threatening airway obstruction.Videos Georgia Institute of Technology
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Neurological
FDA Clears HeadaTerm Anti-Migraine Head Patch
HeadaTerm uses precision Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (TENS) technology to target the pain receptors in the brain.PR Newswire 09.19.18
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Digital Health | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT
Philips Expands Senior Living Resident Safety Solutions Portfolio with Blue Willow Systems Buy
Cloud-based resident safety platform facilitates Software-as-a-Service models, supports population health management.Philips 09.19.18
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Patient Monitoring
Livongo Announces First Cellular-Enabled Blood Pressure Monitoring System in U.S.
Cellular connectivity enables home checking and reporting, reduces 'white coat' issues.PR Newswire 09.18.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Approves Biotronik's PK Papyrus Stent for Acute Coronary Artery Perforation Treatment
Papyrus PK is the first device approved by the FDA for this indication in 17 years.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 09.17.18
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Diagnostics
New Blood Test Spots Early Stage Pancreatic Cancer
The test can detect pancreatic cancer with 96 percent accuracy at stage I and II.Lund University 09.17.18
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Cardiovascular
Endologix Appoints Chief Operations Officer
New hire brings 24 years of experience to the position.Business Wire 09.17.18
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Cardiovascular
BioSig Technologies Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for PURE EP System
The PURE EP System aims to minimize noise and artifacts, and acquire high-fidelity cardiac signals.Globe Newswire 09.17.18
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Diagnostics | Electronics
Point-of-Care Sensors to Detect Toxic Metals from Single Drop of Blood
The sensors would allow for faster and cheaper research, as well as rapid detection of metals including manganese and lead.University of Illinois at Chicago 09.14.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Building a Safer Heart Pump
Grant aims to develop blood pump congestive heart failure patients can use at a much earlier state in their disease.Penn State 09.14.18
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Cardiovascular
NuCryo Vascular Signs Commercialization Agreement With Lokai Medical
Lokai will distribute the PolarCath Balloon Dilatation System in the United States.NuCryo Vascular LLC 09.14.18
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Cardiovascular | Electronics | Patient Monitoring
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors Blood Pressure Deep Inside Body
Applications include real-time, continuous monitoring of blood pressure changes in patients with heart or lung disease.University of California - San Diego 09.13.18
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Cardiovascular
NexGen Medical Systems Launches XCOIL Large Vessel Thrombectomy System
Limited market release expands the utility of the XCOIL for deep vein thrombosis.Business Wire 09.12.18
