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Angiodynamics Initiates Thrombectomy Trial In Europe After Showing Positive Trial Results in US

 
• By Marion Webb

According to Zacks Equity Research, the new trial seeks to support AlphaVac’s adoption in the European market, where pulmonary embolism prevalence and severity is an estimated 435,000 events annually.

Pulmonary Embolism
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AngioDynamics, Inc. has initiated the RECOVER-AV clinical trial of its AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration F1885 system for treating intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism in Europe, following the success of the US-based APEX-AV trial.

The Latham, NY-based medical device company announced on 19 September the launch of the prospective, multicenter, multi-national, single-arm trial evaluating...

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FDA Changes Fail To Diminish US Appeal To European Medtech Industry

 
• By Amanda Maxwell

Despite staffing cuts and uncertainty at the FDA, the US still offers EU medtech firms stronger regulatory support, regulatory expert Bassil Akra told Medtech Insight. This is especially valued as EU rules are often viewed as overly stringent, unclear and difficult to follow.

Cardiology And PTA Procedures In Germany’s Expanded Hybrid DRGs List 2026

 
• By Ashley Yeo

2026 reimbursement calculations for the list of hybrid DRGs – a mechanism to incentivize day cases over inpatient surgery – will be issued in few weeks’ time. The medtech industry has made its demands known.

Daye Breaks Into Hormone Self-Testing, Adds New Data To Extensive Gynecology Database

 
• By Natasha Barrow

Daye is launching an at-home reproductive hormone testing service in the UK, utilizing a painless upper arm blood collection method. The product’s UKAS lab accreditation helps build credibility with healthcare providers.

EU4Health Boost For Orphan Devices And SMEs

 
• By Ashley Yeo

EU4Health, the main funding instrument for EU health initiatives, has put renewed emphasis on orphan devices in its 2025 work program, published in July.

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Brazil’s Medtechs Look To Solutions After 50% US Tariff Hit Amid ‘Scenario Of Uncertainty’

 
• By Bernard Murphy

Hopes that last-minute negotiations might exempt Brazil’s $300m medtech exports from the latest round of US tariffs have been dashed, leaving the industry braced for further market instability that countermeasures could trigger.

Survey Reveals Gaps In Medtech Compliance Processes

 
• By Elizabeth Orr

Medical device firms often have serious compliance gaps, a recent Veeva MedTech survey found. Only 50% of the companies surveyed are confident in their global registration data, with 70% reporting inconsistencies during audits. The report recommends automation and better data governance.