This edition of Medtech Insight’s regular round-up of heart-tech news covers some highlights of this years’ Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting in September, including the latest trials of Abbott's Amulet left-atrial appendage closure device and Medtronic's Intrepid transcatheter mitral valve replacement.
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The US FDA continues to issue early alerts as part of its communications pilot aimed at improving how the agency manages recalls. This time, the agency is notifying users about two separate intravascular catheters.
As it celebrates 75 years shaping the medtech industry, Medtronic invited Medtech Insight to its Minneapolis headquarters to get a closer look at the company’s past, what it’s working on now, and what’s on the horizon.
“We believe [the SAPIEN M3] launch alongside PASCAL and EVOQUE will help support the company’s target of $2bn in transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies sales by 2030,” noted analysts from Leerink Partners.
Egg Medical is ramping up efforts to expand international sales of its EggNest scatter radiation protection system to shield X-ray procedure room staff without disrupting workflow. Medtech Insight sat down with Bob Wilson, Egg Medical’s CEO, to discuss the various EggNest systems, marketing opportunities and the competitive landscape.
Congress has launched an inquiry into 23andMe amid privacy concerns following its bankruptcy, particularly regarding the potential sale of sensitive user data. Additionally, a Cybernews report gave 40 DNA testing firms an average cybersecurity grade of D, citing widespread vulnerabilities and data breaches, along with inadequate public information about their security practices.
As it celebrates 75 years shaping the medtech industry, Medtronic invited Medtech Insight to its Minneapolis headquarters to get a closer look at the company’s past, what it’s working on now, and what’s on the horizon.
DUALTO’s double-module option provides enhanced flexibility while cutting down on equipment clutter. Compared to traditional setups, the system reduces OR footprint by 46%, helping staff reclaim space and optimize surgical workflows.
