Surgical
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Medtronic Comments on Revised IN.PACT Post Market Study Data
Recently, Medtronic became aware of a programming error in the clinical data reporting isolated to the two- and three-year follow-up periods.Medtronic 02.19.19
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Surgical
FDA Orders Doctor to Cease Marketing Unapproved Breast Augmentation Device
The warning letter was issued in response to unauthorized claims of preventing and treating tightening of scar tissue around breast implants.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 02.15.19
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Surgical
J&J to Buy Robotic Surgery Firm Auris Health for $3.4B
Auris' robotic platform is currently used in bronchoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; J&J hopes to expand to other interventional applications.Johnson & Johnson 02.13.19
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
AtriCure Launches cryoICE cryoSPHERE Probe
cryoSPHERE probe launched in United States, designed exclusively for post-operative pain block.Business Wire 02.12.19
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Surgical
FDA's Update on Efforts to Educate Patients on Known Breast Implant Lymphoma Risk
As of September 2018, the agency has received a total of 660 total medical device reports regarding lymphoma cases.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 02.11.19
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Surgical
Robot-Assisted Throat Cancer Surgery Gets Assist from Novel Optical Device
UC Davis technology brings augmented reality to the operating room.UC Davis Health 02.11.19
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Surgical
Study: Surgical Stapler Design May Reduce Lung Surgery Complication
Greater than two-to-one difference in thoracic surgery air leak incidence.Ethicon 02.01.19
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Cardiovascular | Software & IT | Surgical
New Heart Valve Modeling Technique Allows Customized Care
Non-invasive technique simulates repairs to the heart's mitral valve with levels of accuracy reliable enough for use in a clinical setting.University of Texas at Austin 01.30.19
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Surgical
FDA Clears Cook Medical & Zelegant's ElevoKit Snoring Intervention Device
Elevo is used in Elevoplasty, a procedure that provides lift and stiffening to the soft palate tissue in the mouth.Business Wire 01.29.19
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Neurological | Surgical
Boston Scientific Launches Two Deep Brain Stimulation Systems with Directional Leads
Advanced systems offer customizable therapy addressing progression of Parkinson’s disease.Boston Scientific 01.25.19
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Cardiovascular | Neurological | Surgical
FDA Clears Imperative Care's Neurovascular Access Catheters
Company founded with the mission to give stroke patients the best chance for optimal recovery.Business Wire 01.23.19
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Neurological | Surgical
FDA Clears Rebound Therapeutics' Aurora Surgiscope System for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
World's first single-use disposable Neurosurgical Endoscope for minimally invasive access, visualization, and illumination of the target neuro anatomy.Business Wire 01.23.19
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Approves Abbott's New TactiCath Contact Force Ablation Catheter
Abbott is helping more physicians integrate ablation with 3D mapping to advance the treatment of people with atrial fibrillation.Abbott Laboratories 01.21.19
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Sugary Stent Eases Suturing of Blood Vessels
3D-printed design ups speed, precision of surgical procedure.University of Nebraska - Lincoln 01.16.19
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Abbott to Acquire Cephea Valve Technologies
Acquisition to further bolster Abbott's position in therapies for mitral valve disease, the most common type of heart valve ailment.Abbott Laboratories 01.16.19
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
JenaValve Technology Appoints New CEO
John T. Kilcoyne most recently served as president and CEO of ReVision Optics.Business Wire 01.15.19
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Surgical
FDA OKs TransEnterix's Senhance Ultrasonic System
Senhance Ultrasonic advanced energy capability broadens potential applicability of Senhance surgery in the United States.TransEnterix 01.15.19
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Approves Abbott's Device to Close Holes in Premature Infants' Hearts
First and only minimally invasive, transcatheter treatment approved for premature babies with a patent ductus, a life-threatening opening in their heart.Abbott Laboratories 01.14.19
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Diagnostics | Surgical
An ENT Surgical Devices Market Report
The offerings in this segment are poised to advance with disruptive technologies.Online Exclusives Nandini Roy Choudhury, Senior Research Consultant, Fact.MR 01.14.19
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Surgical
Olympus Corp. Announces Comprehensive Transformation Plan
Yasuo Takeuchi will lead the transformation, becoming president and CEO on April 1.PR Newswire 01.11.19
