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News We're Watching: Renal Denervation Trial Highlights, TAP Pilot Update, Cardiohelp Safety Alert

 
• By Reed Miller and Elizabeth Orr

Two new studies support ReCor’s Radiance Ultrasound Renal Denervation System, and renal denervation also won the backing of European medical societies. Additionally, the FDA issued an update on the Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) “soft” pilot, and a disposable component of the Getinge/Maquet Cardiohelp system was flagged for possible sterility issues.

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• Source: Medtech Insight

Pooled analysis of results from three trials– RADIANCE SOLO, RADIANCE TRIO, and RADIANCE II – show renal denervation with ReCor Medical, Inc.’s Radiance ultrasound system produce consistent blood pressure lowering effect across a broad range of hypertension, including mild to moderate and resistant hypertension.

The pooled analysis is now published in JAMA Cardiology.

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