Cardiac: Page 4


  • A corporate building for Edwards Lifesciences.
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    Edwards to acquire Innovalve, stake in Affluent Medical

    The heart valve specialist said in a federal filing that it expects to pay $300 million in cash for Innovalve Bio Medical when the deal closes.

    By July 15, 2024
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    PFA devices are changing AFib treatment. The next wave could grow the market further.

    New pulsed field ablation systems from Boston Scientific and Medtronic are already reshaping the cardiac ablation market, but upcoming devices could spur even greater adoption.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Medical device safety in spotlight after high profile recalls

    From Philips’ massive recall of respiratory devices to ongoing health risks with breast implants, medical devices tied to patient harm have put a focus on product safety.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    Kardium raises $104M to develop pulsed field ablation system

    Kardium will use the funding to complete a clinical study for pursuing regulatory approvals and build its manufacturing, clinical support and commercial teams.

    By June 12, 2024
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    Abbott issues recall for Heartmate system monitor

    Abbott’s heart pump system and related products have been part of multiple Class I recalls this year.

    By June 11, 2024
  • Sapien valve performs equally well for small and large aortic annuli, Edwards finds

    The analysis adds to a debate about the effectiveness of Edwards versus Medtronic TAVR devices in patients with small aortic annuli, a fibrous ring around the heart’s valve.

    By June 6, 2024
  • An image of Medtronics PulseSelect pulsed field ablation system
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    Medtronic touts demand for PFA, adding to hype for the new ablation tech

    CEO Geoff Martha told investors there has already been “strong adoption” of PFA devices and the category will be a big part of Medtronic's revenue growth in fiscal year 2025.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Boston Scientific’s cardiac rhythm system hits pivotal trial goals

    Boston Scientific, which presented the results at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting, expects to receive FDA approval for the system in 2025.

    By May 21, 2024
  • A photo of Johnson & Johnson's pulsed field ablation system for atrial fibrillation.
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    J&J posts latest Varipulse data while awaiting FDA review

    Johnson & Johnson is chasing Medtronic and Boston Scientific in the U.S. for a share of the rapidly growing pulsed field ablation market.

    By May 20, 2024
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    Getinge to limit US sales of heart devices after FDA safety warning

    CEO Mattias Perjos said the action will have “some negative financial impact,” but the total effect will depend on customers' response.

    By May 16, 2024
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    Abbott recalls Heartmate pump after 70 injuries, 2 deaths reported

    In the latest notice, which follows a February recall of the device for a separate issue, Abbott took action due to reports of blood leakage and air entrapment.

    By Updated May 16, 2024
  • The Getinge Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump system
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    FDA tells providers to stop using Getinge heart devices

    After months of safety concerns, the FDA said Getinge has yet to “sufficiently” address the problems and risks.

    By May 9, 2024
  • The latest Apple Watch will include entirely fiber-based packaging for the first time
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    FDA qualifies Apple Watch AFib feature for use in clinical trials

    Officials will accept atrial fibrillation data collected by the wearable as a secondary endpoint in studies of cardiac ablation devices. 

    By May 6, 2024