As some companies have worked to improve drug-eluting stents by making them bioresorbable, some voices in the coronary intervention space have expressed concern over the rates of late stent thrombosis and repeat percutaneous coronary intervention seen with the devices. In a study published in a recent issue of JACC: Cardiovascular

Medtronic has unveiled its new Concerto 3D Detachable Coil System that is intended to be used for embolizations in the peripheral arteries and veins. The device was unveiled at the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark in September. The device, which is now available to physicians

Veniti Inc., a research company in the advancement of treatment for deep venous disease, has announced that Boston Scientific will distribute its VICI Venous Stent under a limited global distribution agreement. The terms of the agreement and specific regions and countries involved were not disclosed. Physicians treat the obstructive component

Medical device developer Access Vascular has raised $3.7 million to support its HydroPICC catheter designed to reduce thrombotic risk. The HydroPICC is a peripherally inserted central catheter which the Bedford, Mass.-based company claims can significantly reduce the accumulation of platelets and the risk of thrombosis. Financing will support the submission of an

The global thrombectomy devices market is expected to reach a value of $1.45 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.7 percent during the forecast period, according to a new Research and Markets report, “Thrombectomy Devices Market – Global Forecasts to 2022.” The growing target patient population, ongoing technological