Retriever Medical is developing a thrombectomy system with a four-front approach for treating blood clots. The Las Vegas-based startup calls its technology VORS AMD, for vascular occlusion removal system with aspiration, mechanical and drug delivery. The approach combines nitinol baskets for mechanical thrombectomy with aspiration, clot-busting … [Read more...] about This medtech developer is throwing everything at clots
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Zeus names first chief technology officer
Zeus today announced it named Suresh Sainath as its new chief technology officer, effective immediately. The chief technology officer position is newly created, and Sainath will lead the Orangeburg, S.C.-based polymer extrusion and catheter manufacturing company's efforts to accelerate innovation and leverage the advanced capabilities of its … [Read more...] about Zeus names first chief technology officer
Nitinol grips prevent slips in Abbott’s heart valve clips
Nitinol is a key material in the heart valve clips that Abbott designed for its TriClip and MitraClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) systems. Abbott designed the TriClip system (approved by the FDA in April 2024) for reducing tricuspid valve regurgitation using fourth-generation heart valve clips that Abbott originally developed for … [Read more...] about Nitinol grips prevent slips in Abbott’s heart valve clips
How Abbott created its next-gen RF ablation system
For Abbott, combining two innovations into one AFib-treating system required manufacturing fine-tuning. The project’s R&D director explains. Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has generated a great deal of buzz for its potential to reduce complications in procedures for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). But even as Abbott is developing its Volt … [Read more...] about How Abbott created its next-gen RF ablation system
Cook Medical brings Slip-Cath Beacon Tip back to the U.S.
Cook Medical recently announced that its Slip-Cath Beacon Tip hydrophilic selective catheter is once again available in the United States and Canada. This reintroduction follows a collaborative effort with medical professionals to refine the product to meet clinical needs better. The Slip-Cath is designed for vascular and non-vascular … [Read more...] about Cook Medical brings Slip-Cath Beacon Tip back to the U.S.
Wytech Industries partners with David Schnur Associates
NEWS RELEASE: Wytech Industries Announces Partnership with David Schnur Associates Wytech Industries is a preferred partner for precision-ground wire and metal tube components for the Medical Device Industry. Rahway, N.J. — Wytech Industries, a leading contract manufacturer of precision-ground wire and metal tube components for the medical … [Read more...] about Wytech Industries partners with David Schnur Associates
The top 10 catheter innovation news stories of 2022
This year was a big one for catheter innovation as medtech companies large and small received regulatory approvals and researchers developed catheters that could soon make navigating the vasculature system easier. The numerous innovations weren't just limited to adults. One company launched a cryoablation catheter for children as young as 2 … [Read more...] about The top 10 catheter innovation news stories of 2022
Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
It’s about figuring out how and where to go with the cardiac ablation and then engineering the best catheter-based delivery device, according to a top Acutus Medical scientist. Cardiac ablation is when a physician intentionally destroys a small amount of tissue in the heart to treat and prevent heart rhythm problems. The procedure creates … [Read more...] about Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO
Freudenberg Medical (Beverly, Massachusetts) announced the recent promotion of Mark Ostwald into the corner office. Ostwald was previously CTO of the business and part of its management board. He joined Freudenberg Medical in 2009, holding several leadership positions, including president of Europe, head of Minimally Invasive Solutions, and VP … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO
Qosina expands pinch clamp offerings
Qosina (Ronkonkoma, New York) announced today that it has a new selection of pinch clamps made from polybutylene terephthalate. PBT is an alternative to the nylon used in many types of single-use medical device components, according to Qosina. The 0.75 in. (19 mm) pinch clamps are now available in white (No. 25659), red (No. 25154), yellow … [Read more...] about Qosina expands pinch clamp offerings
