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    Biotronik

    CIRSE 2020: New clinical data support use of 4F devices for...

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Ellipsys system offers greater patient eligibility and reduced time to dialysis,...

    First patient enrolled in FUTURE SFA study of MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon

    rivaroxaban

    Patients with multiple revascularisations are at higher risk of acute limb...

    reimbursement

    Calls in Germany for reimbursement as analysis shows drug-eluting technology is...

    Luminor

    “No signal of increased risk of long-term mortality” with paclitaxel-coated Luminor...

    covered

    24-month AVeNEW study results: Covered stent angioplasty “statistically superior” to angioplasty...

    predict

    New prediction model for target lesion revascularisation grants “new level of...

    thoracic

    Lively discussion on thoracic endograft and thoracoabdominal repair brings curtains down...

    CX Aortic Vienna addresses juxtarenal issues in the challenging abdominal aneurysm...

    CX Aortic Vienna: Swiss and Austrian livestream session sparks worldwide discussion

    Important research in the aortic space highlighted in final abstract sessions

    Polling at CX Aortic Vienna shows desire for fragile aorta-specific stent...

    CX Aortic Vienna brings finest aortic research from Italian society for...

    Aortic imaging session at CX Aortic Vienna reveals universal preoccupation with...

    Iliac arteries and the five-branch technique for type I endoleaks addressed...

    Best abstracts on display at CX Aortic Vienna

    Benefits of both open and endovascular surgery addressed in aortic arch...

    Timing of intervention is critical for type B dissection, CX Aortic...

    best

    CX Aortic Vienna showcases best abstracts

    CX Aortic Vienna audience agree sac diameter is of crucial importance...

    Inaugural joint session of the Austrian and Swiss vascular societies reaches...

    Victor M Bernhard obituary

    Ascending aorta: Challenges of obtaining data discussed at CX Aortic Vienna

    Unanimous vote for steering clear of open conversion in CX Aortic...

    Biotronik’s Passeo-35 Xeo PTA balloon catheter is now available in Europe

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Analysis suggests reassessment of operative threshold for AAA repair during COVID-19

    CMS grants additional reimbursement for the Eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent system

    MicroPort’s Minos and Hercules stent grafts now CE marked and available...

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Study finds Ellipsys system allows kidney patients to begin dialysis sooner...

    Endologix Alto

    Endologix announces first commercial implant of Alto abdominal stent graft system...

    CryoLife acquires Ascyrus Medical

    PQ Bypass Detour

    PQ Bypass receives FDA breakthrough device designation for its Detour system

    Philips launches latest version of its Azurion imaging platform

    Veryan Medical announces US launch and first commercial implant of BioMimics...

    Patient-specific computation model may improve AVF maturation rates

    CX Aortic Vienna

    Inaugural CX Aortic Vienna to take place online

    Systematic review and meta-analysis finds “substantial” one-year mortality rate in octogenarians...

    Enrolment initiated in world’s first RCT with sirolimus-coated balloon for below-the-knee...

    Philips to expand its image-guided therapy portfolio through acquisition of Intact...

    Long-term positive outcomes of Getinge’s Advanta V12 reinforced in systematic literature...

    High level of heterogeneity found in randomised PAD trial antithrombotic regimens

    Collaborative efforts seek to understand COVID-19 impact on vascular patients

    Angiodynamics

    First patient enrolled in PATHFINDER I registry examining Auryon atherectomy system

    Medtronic IN.PACT AV

    Six-month IN.PACT AV Access results published, show superiority of DCB angioplasty

    Endospan Nexus

    FDA grants Endospan IDE approval to initiate Nexus study

    First patients enrolled in SUPERSURG study of Supera peripheral stent system

    Vasorum Celt ACD

    Veryan Medical will support Vasorum in US commercialisation of Celt arterial...

    EffPac

    Intermittent claudication: EffPac trial confirms benefit and safety of paclitaxel-coated balloon...

    VQI propensity-matched analysis finds endovascular repair of rAAA superior to open...

    Regional anaesthesia alone is reasonable for major lower extremity amputation in...

    Endologix Alto

    Endologix receives CE mark for Alto abdominal stent graft system

    PRIZER, new multicentre PAD study, launches

    Surmodics

    Surmodics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Sublime radial access 0.014 RX...

    SVS president, JVS editors respond to controversial paper furor

    Endologix Alto

    Endologix announces first commercial implant and US release of Alto abdominal...

    vascular access

    Ultrasound-guided PTA is a “valuable tool” to treat vascular access stenosis

    Aortic Dissection Collaborative

    US team secures funding to examine impact of COVID-19 on aortic...

    Artio Medical

    Artio Medical acquires Flow Forward Medical, expanding their peripheral vascular portfolio

    Dedicated protocol in Bologna vascular unit allowed maintenance of elective activity...

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Five-year survival following EVAR for ruptured AAA “improving,” study concludes

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First sirolimus DEB patient enrolled in Japanese Selution SLR study

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Study shows advantages of Ellipsys system in dialysis access creation

    Veryan Medical to support commercialisation of Jeti thrombectomy system in Germany

    Bluegrass Vascular Surfacer

    Surfacer system IDE study results published in Journal of Vascular Access

    COVID-19 survey: Support of hospitals and societies “paramount” to promoting well-being...

    Dynetic-35

    Dynetic-35 balloon expandable cobalt chromium iliac stent system gains CE mark

    Indigo

    Penumbra augments vascular franchise with latest Indigo System launch and newly...

    UK-first innovation could save lives of dialysis patients

    Third-generation Anaconda endograft indicates “satisfactory” aneurysm exclusion at five years 

    SVS ONLINE closing session: Looking into the future of vascular surgery

    SVS pilots SET app for peripheral arterial disease patients

    Endologix enters into agreement with Deerfield Partners to take the company...

    Medtronic begins real-world, post-market study of Valiant Navion in patients with...

    SVS International Lecture: Endovascular pioneer discusses new PAD therapy

    PCR e-Course 2020: Sirolimus-eluting balloon is a valid treatment for vasculogenic...

    Advance Serenity hydrophilic PTA balloon catheter now available in the USA

    New data reconfirm long-term safety profile of the Philips Stellarex low-dose...

    LeMaitre Vascular acquires Artegraft

    MERLION trial six-month outcomes presented at VIVA late-breaking trial session

    CX 2020 LIVE: Surgeon-modified and custom-made endografts carve their place in...

    tack

    Intact Vascular announces positive one-year data from TOBA II BTK clinical...

    Real-world analysis demonstrates lower long-term mortality after DCB angioplasty of femoropopliteal...

    SVS Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future

    Global SYMPLICITY Registry shows renal denervation lowered blood pressure in patients...

    “On the descending curve”: BEST-CLI rises to COVID-19 and financial challenges

    ACC and SVS join forces on single vascular registry

    Rexgenero

    Rexgenero acquires the key technology and programme assets of aratinga.bio SAS...

    CX 2020 LIVE audience delivers resounding vote in favour of fibre...

    SVS releases new clinical practice guidelines on visceral artery aneurysms

    Infinity angioplasty balloon catheter receives 510(k) clearance

    MHRA: Warning to be added to paclitaxel device IFUs in Europe

    Limus

    Enrolment begins in DEEPER LIMUS study of Reflow Medical’s Temporary Spur...

    Surmodics

    Surmodics receives CE mark for its SurVeil drug-coated balloon

    CX 2020 LIVE: Vascular Access session showcases new technologies, while debate...

    CX 2020 LIVE: Strong support for relining peripheral arteries and rivaroxaban use for widespread atherosclerosis 

    Vascular surgeons identify health concerns that result from quarantine

    Shockwave Medical announces that CMS has created new codes for intravascular...

    CX 2020 LIVE aortic arch discussion highlights importance of underlying pathology...

    CX 2020 LIVE gains CME accreditation: Attendees from 79 countries participate live

    FDA clears Transit Scientific’s XO Score PTA scoring sheath platform

    VasQ external support

    VasQ external support awarded breakthrough device designation by the FDA

    BD announces launch of Halo One thin-walled guiding sheath

    straub

    Straub Medical acquired by BD

    Nearly 70% of CX 2020 LIVE global aortic audience finds type...

    mentice VIST G7

    Mentice launches VIST G7 endovascular simulation platform

    Merit Medical Wrapsody system

    Merit Medical’s Wrapsody System receives CE mark

    rescue

    Tokai’s rescue balloon occlusion catheter approved in Europe

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Researchers find no benefit for treatment used to avoid surgery for...

    CX 2020 LIVE pioneers virtual vascular conference format in COVID-19 era

    New study shows COVID-19 causes severe blood vessel damage

    COVID-19 New York

    Study highlights drop in aortic dissection cases in New York during...

    Positive two-year data from ALPS registry of LimFlow system published

    SAVE-US

    Bluegrass Vascular Technologies announces first US commercial cases with the Surfacer...

    Getinge Advanta V12

    Getinge introduces Advanta V12 balloon expandable covered stent in larger size

    sociodemographic factors COVID-19

    Study lists top sociodemographic factors associated with COVID-19

    tack

    TOBA III clinical trial results published in the Journal of Vascular...

    VIVA Physicians publishes analysis evaluating mortality and paclitaxel-coated devices

    nellix

    Endologix completes enrolment for EVAS2 confirmatory clinical study

    New collection of articles available on impact of COVID-19 in treating...

    COVER study aims to capture impact of COVID-19 on global vascular...

    FDA clears Aspire MAX mechanical thrombectomy system

    APERTO becomes the first drug-coated balloon to be approved in China...

    Treo

    Terumo Aortic announces FDA approval for Treo endovascular device

    Cook Medical and Surmodics reach distribution agreement for two new vascular...

    Centerline Biomedical announces completion of first US case with IOPS

    COVID-19: Calls for physicians to address domestic violence during social distancing

    COVID-19: CMS outlines recommendations for restarting non-emergent procedures

    Terumo Aortic announces US FDA breakthrough device designation for Thoraflex Hybrid...

    Ramon Varcoe

    “Excellent” long-term results after EVAR using Endurant stent graft in 180...

    Global vascular community addresses geographic disparity in COVID-19 impact and response

    First US commercial use of Tack Endovascular System in BTK arteries...

    Endospan Nexus

    FDA grants Nexus aortic arch stent graft system breakthrough designation

    Getinge contributes to ventilator manufacturers group to form Ventilator Training Alliance

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Vascular Society comments on NICE AAA guidelines

    COVID-19: Cotton and surgical masks may be ineffective at stopping spread...

    Tack Endovascular System receives FDA approval for below-the-knee post-angioplasty dissection repair

    SVS Vascular Annual Meeting cancelled as a live event due to...

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First patient enrolled globally in SELUTION SLR study for AV fistulae

    Philips and the US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up...

    Virtual VIVA roundtable addresses COVID-19 pandemic

    Medtronic

    Medtronic provides ventilator progress update

    ESVS Webinar concludes VOYAGER PAD data “must be received like an...

    COVID-19: European Commission agrees to postpone new MDR because of pandemic

    Aortic neck dilation after FEVAR leads to little clinical impact, new...

    CMSS

    CMSS “strongly urges action” to ensure all frontline healthcare professionals are...

    SVS provides resources on COVID-19 and its impact

    Medical personnel PPE

    ACS defends healthcare workers as PPE shortages lead to acrimony

    SVS Town Hall COVID-19

    “Desperate times require desperate measures,” SVS Town Hall on COVID-19 hears

    Live webinar on Thursday 2 April to share COVID-19 cardiovascular experience

    Medtronic

    Medtronic shares ventilation design specifications to accelerate efforts to increase global...

    Virtual ACC: Clopidogrel exposure along with aspirin and rivaroxaban should be...

    Virtual ACC: Renal denervation bests sham control to safely lower blood...

    Virtual ACC: Combining aspirin with rivaroxaban reduces risk equally in presence...

    Virtual ACC: Aspirin plus rivaroxaban significantly lowers adverse events in PAD...

    COVID-19: European Commission looking to postpone new MDR by one year

    STABLE II results published on endovascular treatment of acute complicated TBAD...

    Adapt clinical studies to alleviate effect of pandemic

    American College of Surgeons releases new clinical guidance document for elective...

    CX 2020 is cancelled due to COVID-19

    CDRH adjusts working practices with medical device companies to deal with...

    Vascular Society issues guidance on COVID-19 and vascular surgery

    New guideline: ASA no longer recommended to prevent first stroke, heart...

    Straub Medical announces first patient treated in USA with Rotarex S atherectomy device 

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    NICE aortic guidelines recommend discussion between physician and patient before offering...

    Endologix Alto

    Endologix receives FDA approval for Alto abdominal stent graft system

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

    Interdisciplinary wound care teams are integral for CLTI patients’ care, ISET...

    New developments in intraoperative navigation show “revolutionary” potential

    Sirolimus on the rise but paclitaxel “will probably come back again”

    Wingman catheter Reflow Medical

    Wingman catheter granted expanded indication to cross CTOs in PAD

    Lobo vascular occlusion okami

    Okami Medical announces first patients treated with Lobo vascular occluder

    CryoLife receives CE mark for E-vita OPEN NEO

    Paclitaxel mortality signal inconsistent across different geographies

    CX 2020 encourages vascular community to strive for consensus

    Ra Medical Systems announces enrolment of first patient in pivotal atherectomy...

    “No evidence” to suggest spinal cord injury is decreased by prophylactic...

    Ascending aortic prosthesis cryolife

    CryoLife receives CE mark for On-X Ascending Aortic Prosthesis

    Orsiro Biotronik

    Positive results for Orsiro coronary drug-eluting stent out to three years

    Review of dermal regenerative template demonstrates success in treatment of avascular...

    Fist Assist device

    Fist Assist announces CE mark and European launch

    Peregrine System Ablative Solutions

    Ablative Solutions announces publication of data from the Peregrine post-market study

    Ramon Varcoe

    New meta-analysis finds “no observed difference” in mortality between paclitaxel and...

    VasQ external support

    Published real-world experience demonstrates VasQ External Support improves outcomes when adopted...

    Cerus Endovascular receives CE mark approval for its Contour Neurovascular System...

    Gustavo Oderich presenting at CACVS 2020

    Preliminary experience with LSA branched devices shows promising results

    Bijan Modarai

    ESVS radiation safety guidelines will outline minimum safety requirements

    SAVE-US trial

    FDA grants de novo clearance to Bluegrass Vascular for Surfacer system

    Rist Neurovascular radial artery catheter receives FDA 510(k) clearance

    XableCath crossing catheters have received CE mark for peripheral use

    Medtronic begins pilot study as part of SPYRAL HTN clinical programme...

    Alvimedica introduces SFA sirolimus-eluting stent

    panos kitrou discusses drug-coated balloons central venous stenosis

    Analysis of DCB use for treatment of central venous stenosis shows...

    VasQ external support

    Enrolment of the VasQ external support US pivotal study now complete

    biolitec elves radial

    Biolitec reveals new ELVeS Radial 2ring Pro laser fibre for severely...

    merit

    Merit Medical’s EmboCube embolisation gelatin and Torpedo gelatin foam indicated for...

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    MedAlliance receives CE mark approval for SELUTION SLR sirolimus drug-eluting balloon...

    Dittmar Boeckler talks about centralisation in aortic surgery

    Centralisation of aortic surgery is “imperative”

    WavelinQ & IN.PACT Adminal AV results released

    LINC 2020: Positive new data for AV access interventions released

    tack

    Intact Vascular expands Tack Endovascular System portfolio offering

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    LINC 2020: Profusa Lumee oxygen platform may improve clinical management of...

    LINC 2020: High- and low-dose paclitaxel-coated balloons exhibit comparable results at...

    LINC 2020: BD announces long-term safety data for BTK drug-coated balloon

    LINC 2020: Four-year ILLUMENATE data reaffirm safety profile of Stellarex

    SVS and STS release new Reporting Standards for Type B aortic...

    Acceleron announces sotatercept achieved primary and secondary endpoints in the PULSAR...

    Transabdominal open AAA repair shows higher rate of late reintervention than...

    Ra Medical Systems receives FDA IDE approval to begin pivotal atherectomy...

    Multidisciplinary team approach needed for limb salvage and treatment of wounds

    Angiodynamics

    AngioDynamics launches PATHFINDER I registry to evaluate performance and clinical outcomes...

    Breaking news in healthcare meta-analysis-paclitaxel-katsanos

    Hotly-contested meta-analysis suggests a higher risk of death or amputation at...

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    MedAlliance receives third FDA breakthrough device designation for its sirolimus DEB...

    German claims data report higher long-term and amputation-free survival in CLTI...

    FDA issues guidance on PTA balloon and specialty catheter 510(k) submissions

    natural

    Alucent Biomedical announces FDA approval to proceed with natural vascular scaffolding...

    FDA clearance granted to Penumbra for Indigo Aspiration System

    Patient enrolment completed in MedAlliance PRESTIGE BTK clinical trial

    FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Reflow Medical’s Temporary Spur stent...

    Core outcome sets developed in UK for patients undergoing lower limb...

    Astronaut study highlights risk of blood clots in the internal jugular...

    SAVE-US trial

    Positive Surfacer Inside-Out multicentre study results published

    CMS approves coverage for PQ Bypass TORUS 2 IDE trial

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    US Preventive Services Task Force releases new recommendation on AAA screening

    Cardiovascular Systems introduces peripheral orbital atherectomy system with GlideAssist in Europe

    VasQ external support

    Enrolment complete for VALUE, the prospective EU VasQ external support postmarket...

    vascular limb salvage clinic

    Vascular limb salvage (VaLS) clinic helps to meet the VSGBI time-to-treatment...

    LimFlow stent provides CLTI Patients relief

    First CLTI patient enrolled in PROMISE II pivotal study of LimFlow...

    LUMBRA, real-world study of Luminor DCB in Brazil, commences

    reaction to meta analysis

    Reaction to the Katsanos et al meta-analysis

    Kidney patients report positive experiences with novel approach to dialysis access

    recruiting

    Phase III SALAMANDER trials of Rexgenero’s REX-001 open and recruiting patients...

    CryoLife receives CE mark for E-nside thoracoabdominal stent graft

    Insera announces first-in-human treatment of patient with PE using CLEAR aspiration...

    CryoLife receives CE mark for E-nya thoracic stent graft

    Guidelines director at NICE faces questions on AAA uncertainty

    ESC/ESVS consensus document gives clear recommendations for following up patients after...

    Dheeraj Rajan argues for dialysis programme.

    Endovascular arteriovenous fistulas “key part of any dialysis programme”

    Favorable outcomes with TCAR versus carotid endarterectomy in patients with carotid...

    Medtronic presents one-year Valiant Navion, four-year ANCHOR registry clinical outcomes

    Medtronic IN.PACT AV

    Medtronic DCB receives US FDA approval to treat arteriovenous fistula lesions

    PROMISE I trial affirms potential of LimFlow system for treatment of...

    Data show Zilver PTX leads to fewer complications and shorter hospital...

    Terumo Aortic's AAA stent grafts

    Terumo acquires Aortica Corporation

    paclitaxel

    Full revascularisation “may not be the best solution” for CLI patients

    TiGER Principal Investigator, Vincent Riambau

    Terumo Aortic announces launch of industry-first global endovascular registry

    Update on regulatory landscape points to benefits of global collaboration

    Teamwork prescribed to tackle major demographic trends in vascular disease

    FDA approval granted to calf stimulation device for patients at high...

    torus

    Pivotal study of next-generation advancement in stent graft technology for PAD...

    VIVA 2019: Zilver PTX shows benefits across different patient groups

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    SVS: AAA size predicts outcomes after endovascular repair

    VIVA 2019: Penumbra Indigo Aspiration system IDE trial for acute PE...

    VIVA 2019: IN.PACT AV DCB shows “consistent effectiveness performance” in subgroup...

    VIVA 2019: Ultrasound before angioplasty for BTK lesions may improve outcomes...

    VIVA 2019: Perivascular temsirolimus could be “viable alternative” to prevent restenosis...

    limflow stent

    VIVA 2019: LimFlow announces positive six-month data From PROMISE I US...

    VIVA 2019: ABSORB BVS achieves “excellent” long-term patency and freedom from...

    tack

    VIVA 2019: TOBA II BTK meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints...

    VIVA 2019: Temporary Spur stent system appears to be feasible and...

    VIVA 2019: One-year freedom from clinically-driven target lesion revascularisation in MIMICS-3D...

    VIVA 2019: Revolution system meets primary and safety endpoints in REVEAL...

    Endospan Nexus

    VIVA 2019: Nexus stent graft demonstrates promising mid-term results

    VIVA 2019: CFA disease can be treated endovascularly with Supera stent

    VIVA 2019: Boston Scientific announces positive data for the Ranger DCB...

    AV access

    VIVA 2019: Four-year data from the IN.PACT Global study highlight durable...

    VIVA 2019: SELUTION sirolimus DCB safe and effective through two years

    CereVasc receives approval to initiate first-in-human clinical study of the eShunt...

    Lobo vascular occlusion okami

    Okami Medical announces FDA 510(k) clearance and patent for the LOBO...

    Shockwave announces commercial availability of below-the-knew IVL catheter

    Medtronic announces Shonin approval and launch of the Valiant Navion thoracic...

    Sundance sirolimus-coated balloon catheter granted FDA breakthrough device designation

    Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.

    First patient in Middle East treated with peripheral orbital atherectomy system...

    No evidence to deny vascular intervention based on frailty score alone,...

    tack

    Real-world use of the Tack Endovascular System published

    Endologix comments on recent FDA update on Type III endoleaks with...

    Benefit of EVAR for rAAA will be lost if elective EVAR...

    FDA issues update on risk of endoleaks with use of Endologix...

    Solaris vascular endograft receives CE mark approval

    higher rates of chronic wounds

    Outpatient wound care centre at Stanford University has “positive impact” on...

    MagicTouch

    Concept Medical granted CE certification for sirolimus-coated MagicTouch group of products

    Benefit and risk: Meta-analysis draws a heterogeneous picture of drug-coated balloon...

    Positive NICE recommendation for Xarelto to prevent atherothrombotic events in CAD...

    innovation in peripheral technologies to drives Boston Scientific

    Michael Jaff joins Boston Scientific to drive innovation in peripheral technologies

    Philips receives FDA approval for low-dose drug-coated balloons

    TORUS SFA stent graft pivotal study granted unconditional IDE approval

    Luminor DCB now reimbursed in France

    Admedus sells CardioCel and VacsuCel to focus on TAVI

    Superior clinical outcomes for endovascular therapy candidates triaged directly to a...

    veith tv blearning

    VEITHsymposium and BLearning announce collaboration to launch VEITH TV

    No evidence of increased mortality with paclitaxel-based devices in German claim...

    insera therapeutics logo

    Insera announces first two stroke patients treated with its cyclical aspiration...

    Medtronic receives FDA breakthrough device designation for its Valiant Navion LSA...

    Disruption of the blood-spinal cord barrier predicts permanent paraplegia after endovascular...

    AngioDynamics acquires Eximo Medical and its 355nm laser atherectomy technology

    Protamine use found to significantly reduce reoperations for patients who undergo...

    Lutonix

    BD announces publication of drug-coated balloon safety data for femoropopliteal PAD

    TOBA clinical trials

    Intact Vascular announces positive one-year data from TOBA III clinical trial

    SAVE-US trial

    Bluegrass Vascular announce publication of positive clinical results Surfacer system published

    Terumo Aortic announces completion of enrolment of RelayPro US pivotal study

    EVAR patients may experience significant long term decrease in renal function

    limflow stent

    LimFlow receives FDA approval for US study of minimally-invasive technology designed...

    Peripheral arterial disease risk hinges on health factors and demographics, including...

    Bard Covera stent

    e-PTFE covered stent demonstrates “significantly better” target lesion primary patency compared...

    virtue

    Orchestra BioMed announce FDA breakthrough device designation for Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon

    artis

    FDA clears Artis icono family of angiography systems from Siemens Healthineers

    pulsar

    Proximo Medical named commercialisation partner for Biotronik’s PVI portfolio in select...

    Novel paclitaxel-nano-coated balloon achieves lower incidence of restenosis than plain balloon...

    Endospan Nexus

    CryoLife enters into strategic distribution agreement with Endospan

    Rex Medical receives 510k clearance for Revolution Peripheral Atherectomy System

    CIRSE 2019: New data show high chronic outward force causes significantly...

    CIRSE 2019: New Cook Medical paclitaxel data confirm safety of Zilver...

    Statins linked with reduced mortality in PAD patients, even when started...

    PIUR Imaging launches wireless tomographic ultrasound system

    Vascular Therapies announce positive preliminary clinical results from its AV fistula...

    TINTIN trial shows “impressive” results at six months

    Omar Ishrak to step down as Medtronic CEO next year

    reaction to meta analysis

    No increased short- to midterm mortality among dialysis access patients treated...

    AV access

    CIRSE 2019: IN.PACT AV access trial meets primary safety and effectiveness...

    Beacon Tip catheters available in Europe again

    MagicTouch AVF sirolimus-coated balloon granted breakthrough device designation for use in...

    Brilinta reduces risk of cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery...

    Surmodics

    Surmodics completes enrolment in pivotal TRANSCEND clinical trial

    Ultrasound surveillance following carotid endarterectomy “costly and unlikely to improve outcomes”

    Multidisciplinary approach to assessment of complex aneurysms is mandated

    VasQ external support

    VasQ External Support demonstrates significant improvement in fistula usability

    robotics

    Siemens Healthineers to acquire Corindus Vascular Robotics

    vaping-vascular-function

    US e-cigarette study confirms impact of vaping on vascular function

    BASIL-3 resumes randomisation

    HIFU

    International Cardio begins first-in-human trial of its high-intensity ultrasound system

    ascyrus-AMDS-stent

    Ascyrus dissection stent receives breakthrough approval from FDA

    breakthrough

    MagicTouch PTA sirolimus coated balloon granted breakthrough device designation by FDA

    CE

    Endologix receives FDA approval for chEVAS IDE study and signs distribution...

    Counselling patients with dementia achieves better outcomes after vascular surgery

    Medtronic

    Medtronic statement regarding updated FDA letter to healthcare providers on paclitaxel...

    FDA

    FDA: Paclitaxel device clinical trials “may continue”; Agency is working to...

    FDA notifies BD that Lutonix paclitaxel balloon PMA application for below...

    IWGDF-guidelines-EWMA

    IWGDF unveils new infection and PAD guidelines for diabetic foot patients

    Bentley celebrates employee contribution on its 10th anniversary

    Interim results of a multicentre analysis support paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty

    Cell therapy may provide benefit for “no option” critical limb ischaemia...

    rivaroxaban xarelto

    Rivaroxaban recommended by NICE for peripheral and coronary artery disease patients

    Reflow Medical enrols first patients in DEEPER OUS Spur stent trial

    Graftworx-remote-monitoring

    GraftWorx launches evaluation of remote monitoring solution for dialysis patients

    TARGET BP I trial enrols its first patient

    VasQ

    Laminate Medical Technologies announces enrolment of first forearm patients in pivotal...

    NuCryo Vascular announces commercialisation agreement with Lokai Medical

    INCRAFT stent

    INCRAFT device deemed safe and effective according to its five-year results

    Centerline

    Centerline Biomedical’s surgical positioning system gets FDA clearance

    hours

    Capping medical residency hours does not hamper new doctors’ quality of...

    First US patient receives Gore TAG conformable thoracic stent graft with...

    New system for tracking catheters using optical fibres promises easier navigation

    Positive AV fistula outcomes following intraoperative pharmacological intervention using a perivascularly...

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    EVAR deemed “safe and effective” by national aneurysm screening programme

    New West London Vascular and Interventional Centre opens, highlighting the importance...

    US FDA grants IDE approval for pivotal clinical trial of MicroStent

    Mentice and Siemens Healthineers bring a virtual patient to the angiosuite

    US FDA panel reviews paclitaxel device data: No recommendations issued, as...

    Thousands of diabetic foot ulcer patients could benefit from topical oxygen...

    Ra Medical clinical study aims to show DABRA keeps arteries healthy...

    The Society for Vascular Medicine announces new leadership and award winners

    Final results of the ROADSTER 2 post-market approval study of TCAR:...

    BASIL-3 plans to re-open enrolment

    The public health crisis of physician burnout persists, as new evidence...

    Society for Vascular Surgery’s VQI adds new analysis to paclitaxel device...

    paclitaxel

    Holden et al find no causal link between paclitaxel dose and...

    New publisher for SVS publications

    Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon set for commercial release as Terumo and Orchestra...

    Cardiovascular Systems announces first patient enrolled in REACH PVI clinical study

    Cardiovascular Systems announces first patient enrolled in REACH PVI clinical study

    Simulation training decreases mortality from ruptured aortic aneurysm

    nellix

    Endologix announces reinstatement of CE mark for its Nellix endovascular aneurysm...

    Lutonix

    BD receives FDA approval for expansion to drug-coated balloon product line

    global vascular guidelines for ischaemia

    World vascular societies announce new global guidelines for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia

    MDA

    MHRA issues medical device alert for paclitaxel use in the UK

    SAVE-US trial

    SAVE-US pivotal trial completes enrolment and has positive clinical results

    MHRA

    MHRA limits routine clinical use of paclitaxel devices following expert advisory...

    FDA recalls SoloPath vascular access system following reports of malfunction

    SWEDEPAD trials set to resume enrolment

    Late-breaking ILLUMENATE data demonstrate three-year safety and efficacy for Stellarex DCB

    ControlRad

    FDA clears the only radiation reduction technology that integrates into mobile...

    Proximo Medical selected as commercialisation partner for Walk Vascular

    Rexgenero expands manufacturing of REX-001 cell-based CLI therapy

    Analysis of complex endovascular repair at single centre finds worse outcomes...

    EuroPCR 2019: Renal denervation linked to reduction in subclinical atrial fibrillation

    PICO negative pressure wound dressing (Smith & Nephew)

    NICE Endorses PICO negative pressure wound dressings for closed surgical incisions

    global vascular guidelines for ischaemia

    New global guideline on critical limb-threatening ischaemia finalised, awaiting publication

    Gore receives FDA approval for the Gore TAG conformable thoracic stent...

    John Fletcher named strategic advisor to Micro Medical Solutions

    BIOPACT-RCT set to compare Passeo-18 Lux and IN.PACT Admiral DCBs in...

    Tack Endovascular System launches in the USA, first commercial use announced

    Misonix to acquire Solsys Medical for approximately US$97 million

    NuCryo Vascular announces Series B financing and launch of Extended PolarCath...

    The benefit of early ankle-brachial pressure index measurement for vascular wound...

    Virtual reality stimulates discussion at CX

    iWounds Workshop debut at CX 2019

    Endoanchors add to therapy options for AAA

    ACTION trial finds ACT-guided heparinisation increases patient safety

    Off-the-shelf T-branch saves lives in emergency cases

    Late rupture after EVAR is rare but incidence is increasing

    Design of Valiant Navion “improves upon current-generation TEVAR”

    Defining success in wound healing: “Ambiguous and difficult to define”

    The impact of paclitaxel concerns on vascular access

    The role of surveillance in thrombosis treatment

    Proximal neck sealing does not seem to induce neck dilatation

    Coil embolisation improves EVAR results for high risk patients

    Vascular recruitment a “universal problem”: The global perspective

    CX showcases the best of modern endovascular technology with virtual reality...

    The vascular community should “be more critical” about accepting new technologies...

    Three key tips for managing aortic graft infections

    Peripheral and Aortic Workshops give CX delegates practical experience and expert...

    CX Aortic Techniques & Technologies highlights Best of Aortic Live and...

    New update on Phase III clinical trials of REX-001 cell-based therapy...

    CEC@CX

    CX 2019 provides a “great platform” to Latin America

    patient-level

    Cook Medical releases patient-level data from Zilver PTX paclitaxel-eluting stent study

    Tomographic 3D ultrasound imaging “the way forward” for vascular surgeons

    Surmodics

    Surmodics Sublime guide sheath receives FDA 510(k) approval

    SFDI

    New study points to SFDI as promising technology for assessing patients...

    Europe needs guidelines for outpatient endovascular repair

    Multicentre dataset reveals the added value of diffusion-weighted imaging in TEVAR...

    EVAR with an iliac branch endoprothesis is safe and effective

    Study argues ambulatory office-based treatment is possible for high-risk patients

    Venous ulceration

    “Urgent action is required for patients with venous ulceration”

    VenaSeal

    VenaSeal maintains safety and efficacy at extended five-year follow-up

    paclitaxel

    While CX audience deems paclitaxel not dangerous, vascular pathologist says establishing...

    EVAR funding threatened, while strategy for safe, cost-effective repair is “just...

    helical

    New MIMICS-2 trial data show helical stents provide durable treatment of...

    Surmodics

    Surmodics provides update regarding TRANSCEND clinical trial

    Positive outcomes of Eluvia drug-eluting stent in IMPERIAL sub-analyses

    Intact Vascular’s Tack Endovascular System receives FDA approval

    Avinger receives FDA clearance of Pantheris SV device

    Wingman catheter Reflow Medical

    Reflow Medical completes enrolment in the Wing-IT IDE CTO clinical trial

    biotronik

    Biotronik expands peripheral portfolio with a new treatment tool for interventions...

    CIRSE

    CIRSE updates position on paclitaxel use in peripheral arteries

    Pursuit Vascular gets CE mark for ClearGuard HD haemodialysis catheter caps

    Metformin may reduce growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms

    First US patient treated with recently approved Zenith Dissection Endovascular System

    BD announces launch of UltraScore 014 Focused Force PTA Balloon

    Update from the SVS paclitaxel safety task force

    UK MHRA forms Expert Advisory Group to review paclitaxel devices while...

    Endospan secures CE mark approval for branched endovascular aortic arch repair...

    10MD radiation protection textile granted US patent

    Pooled analysis of four RCTs finds no increased mortality with paclitaxel-coated...

    FDA premarket approval of the Covera covered stent for end stage...

    kidney

    New clinical practice guidelines for management of chronic kidney disease

    Scott Gottlieb resigns as head of US FDA

    New study shows 94% success rate for DABRA laser system achieved...

    SVS announces new task force on paclitaxel safety

    Revised safety analysis of Medtronic’s IN.PACT Admiral DCB published in JACC

    Vascular Leaders Forum discussions seek consensus on paclitaxel

    “No evidence of increased long-term mortality” with paclitaxel-eluting stent in new...

    Endovascular case editor enables simulated training scenarios

    CX 2019 to host first-ever aortic and peripheral virtual reality live...

    MedAlliance granted Breakthrough Device designation from FDA for sirolimus DCB

    Augmented reality surgical technology unveiled by Philips and Microsoft

    Positive two-year results for Kardiozis EVAR device using fibre embolisation

    Zenition

    Philips launches Zenition mobile C-arm platform

    Medtronic

    Medtronic revises IN.PACT post-market study data due to programming error, but...

    BD receives FDA 510(k) clearance of WavelinQ 4F endoAVF system

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Mortality from rAAA decreases, but 43% occur in people not qualified...

    New JAMA analysis with short follow-up finds “an association of survival”...

    Passeo-18 Lux DCB remains safe and effective at two years with...

    European vascular community continues to dispute draft NICE AAA guidelines amidst...

    An inexpensive monitoring approach to procedures under local anaesthesia

    CE mark approval for Nexus aortic arch stent graft expected in...

    UrgoStart wound dressings

    Urgo Medical announces NICE recommendation of UrgoStart for diabetic and venous...

    Cook Medical receives US FDA approval for aortic dissection device

    US FDA grant premarket approval to Manta vascular closure device

    Enrolment starts for efficacy study of human placental graft for diabetic...

    SIBERIA trial: Positive one-month results for embolic prevention system

    chocolate

    Atherectomy included in pivotal study of QT Vascular’s Chocolate Touch DCB

    PreludeSYNC

    PreludeSYNC DISTAL compression device now available globally

    ICHOR reperfusion system receives FDA clearance

    XableCath Crossing Catheters cleared by FDA

    Positive Valiant Captivia five-year outcomes anounced at STS

    VasQ external support

    Laminate completes capital raising round of US$12 million

    comerota

    Anthony Comerota honoured with career achievement award at ISET

    Editors-in-chief of major cardiovascular journals claim medical misinformation puts “lives at...

    Philips launces Azurion with FlexArm to aid image-guided procedures

    paclitaxel

    ISET Paclitaxel Town Hall: Vast majority of attendees will not change...

    using clinical management of patientslumee-injector

    Lumee platform demonstrates successful oxygen monitoring in CLI patients

    First commercial use of the B-Laser atherectomy system in Orlando, USA

    SCAI

    Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions supports continued use of paclitaxel...

    CE

    Nellix system CE Mark suspended

    Japanese

    Three-year Japanese results show IN.PACT Admiral DCB offers “consistent and durable”...

    Biotronik introduces the first tri-axial 4F low-profile stent system

    Gore Tigris vascular stent demonstrates high patency rates at 12 months

    stellarex

    Latest data from Philips reinforces the safety profile of Stellarex low-dose...

    BASIL-3 and SWEDEPAD trials paused for review of paclitaxel meta-analysis data

    Vascular Dynamics names Martin Rothman chief medical officer

    cigarette

    Smoking cigarettes associated with increased risk of peripheral arterial disease in...

    Patient-level survival analysis demonstrates no link between paclitaxel dose and mortality...

    Data presented at LINC confirm the safety and effectiveness of Zilver...

    Gore introduces GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with reduced profiles...

    BELONG study enrols first patients

    US FDA evaluating paclitaxel data, recommend patient surveillance

    shutdown

    US government shutdown disrupting FDA work

    PQ Bypass announces US$60 million in financing for PAD treatment

    Study finds increased risk of abdominal cancer associated with EVAR

    Draft NICE aortic guidelines cause endovascular controversy

    Vascular Therapies appoints John McDermott as chief executive officer

    medtronic

    Medtronic and Boston Scientific stand by paclitaxel devices despite Katsanos’ critical...

    The case for day-case EVAR: Benefits and challenges

    European centres report promising Altura endograft experiences

    Tack Endovascular System launches in the EU with first commercial use...

    Unrestricted sales of the Nellix System to cease as use is...

    Unique therapeutic approach to treating uncontrolled hypertension receives US$77 million financing

    enrolment

    TOBA II BTK clinical trial completes enrolment

    First patients treated in United States with OrbusNeich Teleport Microcatheter

    Pooled analysis of four RCTs finds drug-coated balloons superior to plain...

    FDA approves Valiant NAVION for inclusion in physician-sponsored IDE

    Merit Medical acquires assets of Vascular Insights

    Otsuka Medical Devices completes aquisition of Veryan Medical

    SWEDEPAD 1 and SWEDEPAD 2 trials halt inclusion after Katsanos et...

    Abiomed invests $15 million in Shockwave Medical

    Behind the MiCroPort acquisition of Lombard Medical: What is next?

    Contego Medical receives 510(k) clearance for Vanguard IEP system

    paclitaxel

    Meta-analysis finds a higher risk of death in the long term...

    Society for Vascular Surgery HQ announces move to Rosemont

    INCRAFT AAA Stent Graft System receives FDA approval

    US FDA plan shakeup of its 510(k) clearance programme

    Regulatory and reimbursement approval of CGuard Embolic Prevention System in Australia

    Low embolisation risk with micromesh carotid stents

    Outcomes of the ANCHOR registry show consistent outcomes for endoanchors at...

    Boston Scientific announces recommended offer to acquire BTG

    Enrolment complete in T.I.N.T.I.N. study

    First European patients treated with Peripheral Orbital atherectomy system

    First US patient enrolled in ILLUMENATE BTK study of Stellarex 0.014...

    Valiant Navion receives CE mark approval

    US FDA approve new study of Medtronic’s Spyral renal denervation system

    Vivasure Medical announces launch of the PerQseal large bore closure device

    IN.PACT SFA five-year outcomes show sustained benefits of drug-coated balloon in...

    Lutonix BTK randomised trial meets safety and efficacy endpoints at six...

    DEEPER first-in-human results presented at VIVA

    Similar patency outcomes in women and men treated with Stellarex DCB

    Surmodics

    12-Month data from PREVEIL study of SurVeil DCB presented at VIVA

    Venture Group Flex

    Second iDissection Classification study to evaluate dissection rate of FLEX Dynamic...

    TOBA II trial meets primary and secondary endpoints at one-year

    New Zilver PTX global data finds 76% freedom from TLR at...

    IN.PACT SFA Trial five-year data and Total IN.PACT All-Subjects analysis presented...

    Positive outcomes for Eluvia stent in long lesion IMPERIAL sub-study

    SAVE-US trial

    Retrospective study finds 97% success rate with Surfacer Inside-Out access catheter

    Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm mortality sees decrease over past two decades

    Interim results of 4F and 6F access site complications advocate for...

    Humacyte commences phase II vascular trauma trial

    endologix

    Endologix announces public offering of common stock

    Terumo Aortic acquires Serom Medical Technology

    Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft receives FDA approval

    Avinger receives CE marking approval for Pantheris SV

    Rivaroxaban gets FDA approval for treatment in CAD or PAD

    US$60 million raised to fund sirolimus-coated balloon investigational trial

    Cagent Vascular appoints Brian Walsh as chairman of the board

    Eximo Medical receives FDA clearance for B-Laser atherectomy system to treat...

    Intact Vascular announces presentation of TOBA II pivotal data

    Humacyte appoints Doug Blankenship as chief financial officer

    BioMimics 3D stent receives US FDA premarket approval

    FDA classifies previous Endologix AFX safety notice as Class I Recall

    Teleflex acquires Essential Medical

    PLIANT study: Thirty-day results of the E-liac stent graft system in...

    Five-year evaluation of Zilver PTX stent in a real-world population continues...

    Novel approach in treating stenotic peripheral arteries shown to be safe...

    Late-breaking trial at CIRSE shows similar outcomes for severely versus non-severely...

    LeMaitre Vascular acquires clot management business from Applied Medical

    Recruitment for vascular disease management struggles to keep up with expected...

    vascular access

    Minimising arteriovenous graft infections and preserving vascular access using partial graft...

    Flow Forward Medical exceeds US$8 million investments, awarded grant from NIH

    Cook Medical receives FDA approval for first 5mm diameter SFA drug-eluting...

    Vascular Simulations launches Replicator PRO for realistic replication in endovascular simulations

    Boston Scientific receives US FDA approval for Eluvia drug-eluting stent

    Live from CIRSE 2018: Three-year results from global study confirm the...

    Eluvia outperforms Zilver PTX in IMPERIAL 12-month results

    Cardiovascular Systems announces launch of Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System outside the...

    First patient in Europe receives implant of Gore Excluder Conformable AAA...

    Peripheral arterial disease patients at increased risk for high opioid use

    SAVAL trial of new below-the-knee drug-eluting stent begins

    BTG acquires Novate Medical

    First patients enrolled in trial of MobiusHD for drug-resistant hypertension

    Avinger announces 510(k) filing of Pantheris Small Vessel device

    Transcarotid artery revascularisation suggests reduced risk of major adverse events compared...

    Higher proportion of limb salvage and lower amputation rates: The impact...

    Real-world data supports association between elevated triglyceride levels and increased peripheral...

    An intermittent claudication meta-analysis: Findings point to sustained improvements after home...

    Gore announces successful patient implant of endovascular stent graft for the...

    HART PAD blood test accurately diagnoses peripheral arterial disease in diabetic...

    Gore moulding and occlusion balloon for endovascular aortic repair receives approval...

    Xarelto

    Bayer announces new licensed indication for use of Xarelto in patients...

    AngioDynamics provides update on vascular access business

    endologix

    Endologix appoints Jeffrey S Brown as chief operations officer

    IN.PACT Admiral DCB launched in Japan

    LIBERTY 360° two-year data show high freedom from major amputation in...

    Japanese study investigates new device for accurate haemodialysis catheter placement

    NuCryo Vascular announces commercialisation agreement with Lokai Medical for PAD treatment

    Cook Medical introduces a new length of Zilver PTX

    Boston Scientific closes acquisition of Claret Medical

    Modulated Imaging receives FDA clearance for its new Clarifi imaging system

    Benefits of 3D printed models in vascular surgery for planning, training...

    Arteriovenous thigh graft access could be an option for haemodialysis patients

    First-ever CE mark of a bioresorbable scaffold for below-the-knee PAD

    SeQuent Please OTW

    Peripheral DCB SeQuent Please OTW approved for reimbursement in France

    Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. and Aerolase collaborate on laser atherectomy technology

    VasQ

    Laminate Medical Technologies announces first forearm fistula cases in Germany

    Final five-year results from the STABLE I feasibility study presented at...

    Ra Medical files statement for proposed initial public offering

    Boston Scientific to buy cerebral protection system company

    Cardiovascular Systems signs international distribution agreement with OrbusNeich

    Serranator Alto

    Cagent Vascular raises US$11.87M funding

    IVUS outperforms angiography in dissection detection post-PTA

    EchoNous Vein receives FDA approval

    Otsuka Medical Devices, Otsuak Holdings, and ReCor Medical to merge

    Merit Medical named exclusive distributor of Q50 Plus

    BD acquires TVA Medical, makers of everlinQ endoAVF System

    New surgical navigation system could eliminate radiation fears

    New SVS International Lifetime Achievement Award recognises vascular pioneer Roger Greenhalgh

    First commercial in-human use of Gore TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft...

    FDA approves RADIANCE-II study of Paradise ultrasound denervation system

    DETOUR I 12-month data show promising durability of bypass system

    FDA updates advisory letter on device-related type III endoleak risks

    LUCY one-year results presented at SVS

    2000th E-liac Stent Graft System successfully implanted in the Netherlands

    One in five UK doctors say under staffing has affected patient...

    FDA approves Ellipsys Vascular Access System for non-surgical dialysis fistula creation

    Carotid disease is not a risk factor for stroke or death...

    TVT 2018: Positive results for Manta large bore closure device

    everlinQ endoAVF receives FDA de novo marketing approval

    NICE draft guideline casts shadow over EVAR for unruptured aneurysms

    Similar in-hospital major outcomes of TCAR and carotid endarterectomy

    Terumo gets CE mark for Kanshas drug-coated balloon catheter for lower...

    MIMICS-3D registry completes enrolment

    Humacyte appoints Jeffrey Lawson as president and CEO

    Medtronic receives US FDA clearance for 200mm and 250mm IN.PACT Admiral...

    FDA advisory committee votes in favour of INCRAFT for treatment of...

    Fresenius and Humacyte enter strategic global partnership with US$150M equity investment

    Data support targeted screening of first-degree relatives of aneurysm patients as...

    Europe braces for harder times in medical device innovation while US...

    First US implants of MicroStent for peripheral arterial disease take place

    Sanford Health enters agreement to develop infusion system

    New data on quality of life and cost savings for everlinQ...

    Expanded two-year follow-up results from the PARADIGM clinical study using CGuard...

    Avinger’s next-generation Pantheris Lumivascular atherectomy system gets FDA clearance

    SPYRAL HTN-ON MED study presents initial data on renal denervation system

    IJN first in Asia to perform spot stenting procedure with VascuFlex...

    Med Alliance raises US$37 million to launch sirolimus drug-coated balloon

    Surmodics

    Surmodics acquires thrombectomy technology assets from Embolitech

    Endospan elects Jeff Elkins as a director

    Addressing the data deficit for drug-coated balloon use in dialysis access

    Sac growth model could enable simple, safe and patient-friendly surveillance after...

    Laerdal Medical introduces procedure simulator system SimMan Vascular

    Paclitaxel-eluting stent loses BATTLE against bare metal stent

    “Fantastic” live case demonstrates potential value of intravascular lithotripsy

    STEP seeks to advance patient safety after TEVAR

    RelayBranch early feasibility study begins enrolment

    CX 2018: Terumo Aortic launches RelayPro thoracic stent graft in Europe

    IN.PACT Admiral DCB receives FDA approval for long SFA lesions