Surgical
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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
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Surgical
CEO of Medigus Steps Down
Chris Rowland was appointed chief executive officer of Medigus in October 2013.GlobeNewswire 01.10.19
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Neurological | Surgical
Medtronic Recalls Cranial Software Over Inaccuracies Displayed During Surgical Procedures
Synergy Cranial Software and StealthStation S7 Cranial Software used with the StealthStation Surgical Navigation System are being recalled.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 01.09.19
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Cardiovascular | Electronics | Surgical
A Wireless, Battery-Free, Biodegradable Blood Flow Sensor
The device could make it easier for doctors to monitor the success of blood vessel surgery.Stanford University 01.09.19
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Cardiovascular | Electronics | Surgical
Reducing the Noise Impact of Medical Devices
Diaphragm pumps can be particularly troublesome when it comes to unwanted noise in a point-of-care device.Online Exclusives Jamie Campbell, Product Manager, Parker Precision Fluidics 01.07.19
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Surgical
Titan Medical Completes Build of its Next-Generation Single-Port Robotic Surgical System
Accomplishment highlights completion of a new camera system along with design enhancements of the surgeon workstation and patient cart.Videos Titan Medical Inc.
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Cardiovascular | Surgical | Tubing & Extrusion
Film-Cast Tubing Specifications Used in Catheter-Based Medical Devices
Film-cast tubing is not extruded tubing, so knowing the differences is critical for ensuring successful definition of its specifications.Online Exclusives Brett Steen, Engineering Consultant 01.07.19
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Neurological | Surgical
FDA Clears MRI Interventions' ClearPoint PURSUIT Neuro Aspiration System
Device provides controlled aspiration of blood, clotted blood, cystic components of tumors, abscesses, colloid cysts, and cerebral spinal fluid.GlobeNewswire 01.04.19
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Neurological | Surgical
Tiny Implant Uses Light to Treat Bladder Problems
Device that works in rats has potential to replace electronic stimulators, drugs for pain, incontinence.Washington University School of Medicine 01.02.19
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Surgical
Bayer & FDA Expand Essure Postmarket Safety Study by Two Years
Women in the study will be followed for five years, rather than the three years that was initially required.Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration 01.02.19
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Boston Scientific Buys Millipede for $325M
Acquisition will expand structural heart portfolio to include transcatheter mitral annuloplasty repair system.PR Newswire 01.02.19
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Surgical
Apollo Endosurgery Sells Its Surgical Product Line to ReShape Lifesciences
The line consists of the Lap-Band adjustable gastric banding system and other accessories used in laparoscopic bariatric surgery.Business Wire 12.18.18
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Surgical
Titan Medical Gains Seven Patents for Single-Port Robotic Surgery
The new patents cover multi-articulating instruments, robotic system control, and user interfaces.Business Wire 12.17.18
