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    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

    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 enrollment 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

    NICE Endorses PICO negative pressure wound dressings for closed surgical incisions

    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 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 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

    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

    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...

    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

    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...

    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

    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...

    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 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

    Vascutek and Bolton Medical merge as “Terumo Aortic”

    LimFlow raises €27 million in Series C financing

    Tack Endovascular System secures US$20 million in premarket approval funding

    NHS to fast-track SecurAcath device use

    Perclose ProGlide suture-mediated closure system FDA approval

    beacon tip

    Beacon Tip catheters return to USA and Canada after product recall

    SoundBite

    SoundBite receives CE mark for peripheral shockwave crossing system

    Handheld superficial perfusion imaging system gets CE mark

    New CMS reimbursement code “severely underpays” for drug-coated balloons

    TOBA BTK trial study publishes one-year results for Tack endovascular system

    First results of global ENCORE analysis using Ovation abdominal stent graft

    E-xtra Design Engineering prosthesis successfully implanted for the 3000th time

    SIR 2018: New biocompatible particle embolic device to slow or stop...

    Horizon stent graft receives CE mark

    Enrolment commences for Wing-IT IDE clinical trial of Wingman catheter

    New data indicate AI-powered blood test accurately diagnoses aortic stenosis

    XableCath granted US patent for its peripheral arterial catheters

    Bentley invests in new state-of-the-art facilities

    Two-year data from Viabahn BX IDE trial “promising”

    Intraoperative oxygen monitoring predicts wound healing in critical limb ischaemia patients...

    Contego Medical begins enrolment in carotid stent trial PERFORMANCE I

    LIBERTY 360 18-month outcomes presented at CRT

    nellix

    EVAS2 IDE clinical study enrols first patient

    Terumo enters purchase agreement for XPro large bore vascular closure system

    IN.PACT SFA Japan trial shows significantly higher patency compared with PTA...

    MIMICS-2 shows 90% freedom from target lesion revascularisation at one year...

    Surmodics partners with Abbott to develop their next-generation DCB

    Access Vascular receives FDA clearance for its HydroPICC catheter

    Deployable coating stents delivers drug more uniformly than traditional durable coated...

    endologix

    Endologix CEO John McDermott steps down

    First patient treated in DETOUR II IDE trial

    US FDA clears CorPath GRX system for use in peripheral vascular...

    FDA releases final rule on acceptance of data from clinical investigations...

    Multiple stent delivery system continues to show safe and effective results...

    Two-year ILLUMENATE Global data find 72.4% primary patency with Stellarex DCB

    First patients treated with new peripheral orbital atherectomy device

    £33m investment in Vascutek factory

    Serranator Alto

    Serrenator Alto first-in-man PRELUDE study results presented at LINC 2018

    First data from head-to-head comparison of Ranger and IN.PACT drug-coated balloons...

    Patient enrolment completed in Endologix’ ELEVATE IDE trial

    Meta-analysis shows positive experience for patients who received an endovascular arteriovenous...

    First-in-man SELUTION study achieves primary endpoint

    LimFlow completes enrolment in US feasibility study

    LINC 2018 data highlight IN.PACT Admiral as safe and effective treatment...

    Bentley launches BeGraft Plus stent graft in Europe

    One-year MIMICS-2 results show BioMimics 3D stent results in nearly 90%...

    ENCHANT will evaluate ChEVAR technique with Endurant II/IIs stent graft system

    Medtronic launches ChEVAR parallel graft technique study using Endurant II/IIs

    “Promising” 12-month outcomes achieved with the Chocolate Touch drug-coated balloon

    SAVE-US trial

    Bluegrass Vascular’s SAVE-US catheter access device trial begins enrolment

    BD announces completion of enrolment in Lutonix 014 DCB below-the-knee trial

    VasQ

    First patients enrolled in US pivotal trial of the VasQ device

    Cardiovascular Systems announces partnerships with OrbusNeich and Integer

    When to consider TEVAR in uncomplicated Type B aortic dissection

    New Vascular Ultrasound Registry launched, will initially focus on carotid artery...

    PAD catheter effective in all lesion types receives FDA clearance

    BD completes acquisition of Bard

    Endovascular 3D navigation system without ionising radiation completes preclinical study

    Penumbra and VR company Sixense form joint venture MVI Health

    First patients treated with Avinger’s next generation atherectomy device

    F/BEVAR not cost-effective at two years vs. open repair

    RADIANCE-HTN ReCor Medical

    ReCor Medical completes RADIANCE-HTN SOLO hypertension study

    First patient enrolled in investigational study of the Gore Excluder Conformable...

    Teleflex gets new CEO

    PQ Bypass receives IDE approval to initiate pivotal DETOUR II clinical...

    Janssen

    Janssen submits application for new Xarelto (rivaroxaban) indications for CAD and...

    José Fernandes e Fernandes

    Proficiency in open and endovascular procedures: Simulators are useful but do...

    Benjamin Starnes

    Aortic neck dilation “never exceeds device diameter” during FEVAR follow-up

    CryoLife

    CryoLife completes acquisition of Jotec

    InspireMD announces expansion of its distribution network for CGuard EPS

    getinge hybrid or

    Getinge announces installation of 1,000th hybrid operating room worldwide

    Xarelto

    Xarelto (rivaroxaban) reduces risk of major amputation by 70% in peripheral...

    Spiral Laminar Flow

    Vascular Flow Technologies forges strategic partnership with Biovic

    TOBA single-centre trial shows 24-month patency rate of 87.5%

    Stratasys 3d printed aortic arch

    Surgical planning enhanced by 3D-printed aortic arch

    Serranator Alto

    Serranator PTA serration balloon catheter receives CE mark

    Azurion

    Image-guided therapy platform benefits clinical workflow and staff experience

    New Global Vascular Guidelines for chronic limb ischaemia to be published...

    Analysis of percutaneous large-bore arterial access closure shows fewer adverse outcomes...

    Vascular Therapies announces preliminary results from its phase III AV fistula...

    FDA 510(k) clearance for Nitiloop’s Nova Cross Extreme and Nova Cross...

    Mercator announces completion of enrolment in LIMBO-ATX

    First patient enrolled in registry for the Gore TAG Conformable stent...

    First patient enrolled in IDE study of the Pantheris system for...

    Phase I/II SHIELD trial results with SB-030 in peripheral vascular disease...

    Radiation exposure during EVAR causes DNA damage in operators

    First patient enrolled in TRANSCEND trial for SurVeil DCB

    endologix

    Endologix appoints John Onopchenko as chief operating officer

    European Commission approves BD acquisition of Bard, subject to conditions

    HyperMed Imaging announces US sales availability of HyperView

    US doctors urged to take action on gun violence

    First patient enrolled in Frontier IV clinical trial of PerQseal large...

    Silk Road Medical appoints Tammy Leitsinger to serve as vice president,...

    Patient adherence, funding and physician interest remain barriers to supervised exercise...

    Shockwave Medical announces US$35 million in new financing

    Endurant II/IIs stent graft receives FDA approval for short neck anatomies...

    CryoLife

    CryoLife announces definitive agreement to acquire Jotec

    Manta large bore vascular closure device to be evaluated in 500-patient...

    nellix

    FDA grants IDE approval to Endologix for EVAS2 study of Nellix

    BTG acquires Roxwood Medical

    Essential Medical completes enrolment in US IDE trial of Manta

    First procedure performed in Rox Medical’s CONTROL HTN-2 clinical trial

    US FDA clears Adhezion Biomedical’s SecurePortIV catheter adhesive

    Bolton Medical Relay

    First patient enrolled in Bolton Medical’s RelayPro FDA trial

    Venture Group Flex

    First US patient treated with VentureMed Group’s Flex

    BIBLIOS

    iVascular initiates TINTIN Luminor trial

    TVA Medical receives CE mark for everlinQ 4 endovascular AVF system

    Serranator Alto serration balloon effective at 30 days in treating critical...

    ACT 1 subgroup analysis shows benefit of carotid artery stenting for...

    Lombard Intelliflex

    Lombard’s Aorfix IntelliFlex LP delivery system launched in Japan

    Aortica logo

    Successful results for Aortica’s AortaFit FEVAR planning software

    iVascular SLU receives Indian clearance for peripheral products

    Lombard Medical appoints Jonathan Hornsby as vice president of sales and...

    New analysis suggests peripheral artery disease affects 42–60 million Chinese citizens

    BIBLIOS

    Luminor drug-coated balloon receives Canadian Medical Device Licence

    Medtronic launches Concerto 3D detachable coil system in USA and Europe

    Shockwave Medical reports positive results for Lithoplasty in calcified lesions below...

    nellix

    Endologix’ Nellix receives CE mark with refined Instructions for Use

    InGeneron announces positive results from wound healing case series using regenerative...

    Aplagon partners with Cadila Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialise antithrombotics

    Data from multiple studies support concept of low metal burden therapies...

    Getinge and Contego Medical announce European distributor agreement

    Luminor EffPAC study shows efficacy at six months

    Eluvia paclitaxel-eluting vascular stent system demonstrates promising three-year freedom from revascularisation

    Alvimedica obtains injunction by German court against sales of Microport drug-eluting...

    Lesion preparation using Diamondback 360 orbital atherectomy enhances paclitaxel distribution in...

    Surmodics announces global approvals of 0.014” low-profile PTA balloon dilation catheter

    Two-year efficacy of Philips’ Stellarex 0.035” low-dose drug-coated balloon demonstrated

    Vasorum launches Celt ACD second generation vascular closure device in the...

    Gecko Biomedical receives CE mark clearance for Setalum sealant

    Castor branched aortic stent graft gains CFDA approval

    Encouraging 100% primary patency and improved quality-of-life scores at six months...

    PQ Bypass reports positive results for Detour system in patients with...

    Lombard Medical announces restructuring and strategy to achieve profitability

    Five-year ENGAGE data demonstrate comparable EVAR outcomes in male and female...

    Endologix announces collaboration agreements with Japan Lifeline for development and commercialisation...

    Two- and four-year IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon data indicate good mid-...

    New Mimics data support use of the BioMimics 3D swirling flow...

    Contego Medical announces ENTRAP Study initiation for Vanguard IEP peripheral balloon...

    IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon is approved in Japan

    Gardia Medical demonstrates enhanced safety in lower extremity interventions

    RD Global-Invamed receives CE mark to market Extender DCB and Temren...

    CMS drug-coated balloon reimbursement code to expire in December

    ESC publishes new guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral...

    PIUR Imaging launches new 3D ultrasound angiography

    ESC 2017: MobiusHD implant shown to reduce resistant hypertension

    Xarelto

    ESC 2017: Rivaroxaban significantly lowers risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and...

    Bard gets FDA premarket approval of the Lutonix 035 DCB for...

    Access Vascular secures US$3.7m in financing

    Registry shows better patency and fewer reinterventions for Aperto drug-coated balloon...

    Study provides “strong case” that e-cigarette use helps smoking cessation

    Vonapanitase associated with increased fistula survival and haemodialysis use

    Full US availability of Biotronik Pulsar-18 self-expanding stent announced

    Cook Medical recalls Zenith Alpha thoracic endovascular graft for blunt traumatic...

    Endologix announces positive clinical results from the LEOPARD clinical study

    VasQ

    First four Spanish VasQ cases completed

    Lombard issues recall of Altura devices with problem in delivery system

    Philips completes acquisition of Spectranetics

    Enrolment begins in US pivotal study of Chocolate Touch

    Lasting benefits following endovascular intervention in critical limb ischaemia

    LIBERTY 360 degrees sub-analysis shows high freedom from adverse events with...

    Essential Medical marks first 1,000 Manta cases and expands production capacity

    Podimetrics SmartMat demonstrates 97% sensitivity in predicting emergence of diabetic foot

    Poor medication adherence of TBAD patients may play a role in...

    Outpatient atherectomy outcomes may be “worse than the natural history of...

    Covera Plus vascular covered stent receives the CE mark

    VasQ

    Laminate receives IDE approval from FDA to initiate study of the...

    New SVS Task Force explores Vascular Certification Program

    Positive results from pilot study of LimFlow Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization...

    Surmodics receives IDE approval to initiate SurVeil drug-coated balloon pivotal trial

    Spectranetics announces FDA approval of Stellarex drug-coated balloon

    First implant takes place in Bolton Medical’s Treo Registry

    US FDA clears Teleflex Arrow Seldinger arterial catheterisation device

    Higher failure to rescue rates for open aortic surgery in hospitals...

    Avacen agrees deal to distribute microcirculation wound healing device in India

    CYDAR fusion imaging benefits translate to infrarenal endovascular aneurysm repair

    Bilateral iliac artery aneurysms associated with higher reintervention and spinal cord...

    Silk Road Medical announces US$47 million financing

    Intact Vascular announces enrolment of first European patient in TOBA II...

    Angiolite BTK below-the-knee sirolimus-eluting stent receives CE mark approval

    Ra Medical Systems granted broad patent for DABRA catheter

    Annual Congress of the Polish Society for Vascular Surgery attracts 500...

    First patient treated in LimFlow US feasibility study as international post-market...

    First-in-human use TEVAR of Gore TAG thoracic stent graft with Active...

    Ra Medical Systems names Maurice Buchbinder and Martin Colombatto to board...

    FDA approves six-month primary endpoint for Tack endovascular system in below-the-knee...

    Biotronik BIOFLEX-1 trial demonstrates safety and efficacy of Pulsar-18 SFA stent

    UK hospital failed to act lawfully when sharing patient data with...

    Philips acquires CardioProlific

    Philips to acquire Spectranetics

    New hybrid operating room in German Getinge Experience Center

    First commercial use of Ra Medical System’s DABRA takes place in...

    Increased mortality in females after TEVAR points to importance of gender...

    Shockwave Medical Lithoplasty system launched in USA as first patient enrolled...

    Polish Society of Vascular Surgery to feature sessions from ESVS, ASVS...

    UK public health groups launch “Everyday Interactions” toolkit to measure professionals’...

    Society for Vascular Surgery announces 2017-18 leadership

    Surgery-first approach for critical limb ischaemia offers faster wound healing rate...

    Autologous bone marrow cell injection reduces one-year amputation rate for Rutherford...

    Twelve-month NEAT trial data promising for everlinQ endoAVF haemodialysis access system

    IN.PACT Admiral approved for reimbursement in France and Belgium

    LimFlow expands senior management team and opens Silicon Valley office

    Excluder Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis device meets mid-term primary endpoints in clinical...

    Philips announces the relaunch of the Pioneer Plus catheter

    Cagent Vascular completes enrolment of PRELUDE study using Serranator Alto device

    Negative pressure therapy may reduce risk of major complications following groin...

    nellix

    Positive two-year Endologix Nellix clinical data presented at SVS 2017

    Why rifampicin soaking of grafts should stop

    Avinger announces positive two year data from pivotal VISION study of...

    Endologix reports positive clinical data from the Ovation LUCY study in...

    From acute to chronic disease-specific solutions: A continuum of optimising outcomes...

    Ra Medical Systems receives US FDA clearance for DABRA peripheral artery...

    US FDA clears Stroke2prevent’s A-View balloon catheter

    First-in-man study of Med Alliance’s Selution sirolimus-coated balloon completes enrolment

    First patient enrolled in study of Medtronic IN.PACT arteriovenous access drug-coated...

    Gore receives regulatory approval for Excluder iliac branch endoprosthesis in Japan

    The search for modifiable risk factors to improve bypass results is...

    The relationship between aortic arch interventions and acute stroke

    Lutonix for dysfunctional arteriovenous fistulae shows improved primary patency vs. plain...

    Alucent Medical receives FDA approval to begin Natural Vascular Scaffolding clinical...

    Endologix provides update on the Nellix sealing system US regulatory status

    First patient enrolled and treated in the Altura stent graft ALTITUDE...

    QT Vascular enters into asset purchase option agreement with Medtronic

    Shockwave Medical appoints Doug Godshall as president and chief executive officer

    Medeon Biodesign gets approval for CE mark study for the XPro...

    Lombard Medical’s endovascular product portfolio presented at 2017 Charing Cross Symposium

    Mayo Clinic researchers report encouraging fenestrated and branched EVAR outcomes

    Intact Vascular appoints Howard Rosen as vice president of marketing and...

    Contego Medical receives CE mark for Vanguard IEP peripheral balloon angioplasty...

    Stent fatigue mathematical modelling research wins CX Selected Posters Session

    “Fantastic” new Venous City offers “dynamic, informative” hands-on education

    Spotlight on non-thermal varicose vein treatments in first-ever CX Venous Edited...

    Screening women for abdominal aortic aneurysm would yield little benefit and...

    EVAR 2 very long-term results prompt a call for shared decision-making...

    US FDA grants IDE approval to LimFlow for Percutaneous Deep Vein...

    Five-year Medtronic ENGAGE Registry data show positive real-world outcomes for Endurant...

    First patients enrolled in Mercator MedSystems TANGO trial

    CX audience homes in on grey area between drug-coated balloons and...

    Watch and learn: CX Aortic Edited Cases

    Remembering that “babies are not little adults” at CX Paediatric Vascular...

    Approaching vascular malformations

    Getinge becomes a single brand company and launches Advanta V12 32mm...

    Positive results for Boston Scientific Ranger paclitaxel-coated PTA balloon catheter

    Consistent results for Medtronic IN.PACT Admiral in complex peripheral artery disease...

    SAVE-US trial

    First patients enrolled in Bluegrass Vascular post-market SAVE study

    BD to acquire Bard for US$24 billion

    Lombard Medical appoints new CEO

    Lombard Medical CEO steps down

    Ra Medical Systems launches catheters and lasers in Northern Europe

    First US patient treated in vascular study of Shockwave Medical Lithoplasty...

    QXMédical announces sponsorship of leading EVAR planning website

    Essential Medical addressing the growing large bore vascular closure market

    Lombard Medical and MicroPort Scientific Corporation finalise strategic partnership agreements

    Capturer 7F thrombus extraction catheter receives CE mark

    Endologix announces enrolment of first patients in ELEVATE IDE clinical study

    Intact Vascular completes enrolment in TOBA II clinical trial

    Humacyte’s Humacyl receives US FDA expedited review designation

    New guidelines aim “to harmonise descending thoracic aorta management” in Europe...

    Indigenous South American group exhibit healthiest arteries of any population ever...

    RaySafe unveils new real-time dosimeter

    Corindus Vascular Robotics announces closing of private placement for US$45m

    Smartphone over treadmill: Mapping claudication with Google Maps

    Women face higher mortality following TEVAR for intact descending thoracic aortic...

    Teleflex announces 510(k) clearance and US launch of Spectre guidewire

    PQ Bypass announces CE mark for Detour percutaneous bypass technologies

    AV Medical’s Chameleon receives expanded indication to include infusion of diagnostic...

    Siemens Healthineers announces combined Artis Freestyle Access system

    Eyes may hold clues to future narrowing of leg vessels

    Medtronic launches European below-the-knee clinical study of drug-coated balloon

    Lutonix AV results provide tailwind for drug-coated balloons in dysfunctional arteriovenous...

    Tigris stent gets Health Canada approval for peripheral artery disease

    ATTRACT fails to meet primary endpoint, but experts agree results are...

    SAVE-US trial

    Bluegrass Vascular announces strategic relationship with Merit Medical

    CMS close to reimbursing supervised exercise therapy to treat PAD in...

    Global cohorts report drug-coated balloon success above the knee and “promising”...

    Percutaneous bypass using femoral vein could be “an important step” in...

    DANCE trial shows positive results for micro-infusion device with dexamethasone

    North Dallas Research Associates begin enrolling TOBA II BTK patients

    Promising 12- and 24-month East Asian experiences for drug-coated balloons

    CONSEQUENT trial 12-month data support drug-coated balloons for long lesions

    Alvimedica announces completion of enrolment in Ilumina study

    Registration opens for the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting

    BTG receives FDA 510(k) clearance for EKOS Control Unit 4.0

    Cagent Vascular announces FDA 510(k) clearance of Serranator Alto serration balloon...

    Obituary: Edward B Diethrich

    Last patient enrolled in SB-030 SHIELD trial for peripheral artery disease...

    Cook launches 140mm Zilver PTX drug-eluting stent

    Midterm FEVAR physician-sponsored IDE data “excellent”

    Philips launches Azurion worldwide

    Teleflex completes acquisition of Vascular Solutions

    Long-term heavy drinking may age arteries over time

    FlowAid receives FDA US market clearance for the FA100 SCCD

    VasQ

    Laminate Medical Technologies completes US$8m Series B financing round

    Endologix completes enrolment in Ovation Lucy study

    Micro Medical Solutions receives CE mark for MicroStent

    TOBA II BTK clinical trial commences enrolment with first implant of...

    Medtronic announces Health Canada licence for IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon

    Flow Forward reports Arteriovenous Fistula Eligibility system data

    First implant of Viabahn VBX stent graft completed

    Japanese IN.PACT SFA study demonstrates clinical outcomes consistent with other trials

    COMPASS study of Janssen’s rivaroxaban to end early for efficacy

    Mercator MedSystems’ DANCE trial shows positive results for Bullfrog micro-infusion device...

    Study demonstrates sustained benefit of endovascular intervention in patients with lower...

    Lombard Intelliflex

    Fifteen Japanese Lombard Aorfix procedures with Intelliflex LP delivery system successfully...

    US National Institutes of Health grant US$1.5m for peripheral artery disease...

    BEST-CLI trial enrolment nears halfway mark

    Veryan Medical receives £13.5m further funding

    Medtronic to distribute QT Vascular’s Chocolate balloon worldwide

    Brisk exercise linked to better arterial health in childhood

    Global variations in abdominal aortic aneurysm care revealed

    Animal experiments raise possibility of wireless vascular flow monitoring

    Automated planning software could lead to wider FEVAR adoption

    Mind over matter: EVAR under hypnosis

    US FDA approves Gore Viabahn expandable stent graft for iliac artery...

    Positive three-year results for Endologix Ovation registry presented at LINC 2017

    CE mark reinstated for Endologix AFX and AFX2 systems

    UK All Party Parliamentary Group condemns peripheral arterial disease treatment “postcode...

    TVA Medical presents positive everlinQ endoAVF system results at LINC 2017

    BTG’s Varithena launched in Canada

    US FDA grants Medtronic investigational device exemption for IN.PACT Admiral AV...

    Positive safety and efficacy results from PQ Bypass DETOUR I study...

    Results from Asia and Belgium demonstrate consistent results from Medtronic IN.PACT...

    Encouraging results for Biotronik’s Passeo-18 Lux drug-coated balloon and Pulsar-18 bare...

    VeClose trial indicates 24-month non-inferiority of VenaSeal versus radiofrequency ablation

    MOCA effective for greater saphenous vein insufficiency out to three years

    Positive results for Spectranetics Stellarex demonstrated in ILLUMENATE 12-month data

    Medtronic receives CE mark for lower-profile HawkOne directional atherectomy system

    Terumo completes acquisition of vascular closure business and other assets of...

    Cyanoacrylate adhesive perforator embolisation successful while avoiding risk of “inadvertent thermal...

    Terumo acquires Bolton to accelerate growth of its vascular graft business

    Diabetic foot ulcers treated with Granulox demonstrate significantly better and faster...