Pacemakers

Medtronic Received CE Mark for its Next Generation Micra Leadless Pacing Systems On January 5, 2024, Medtronic announced that the Micra AV2 and Micra VR2, the next generation of its industry-leading tiny, leadless pacemakers, earned the CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark. The world's tiniest pacemakers, the rMic...

Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as the primary cause of mortality, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives in 2019 alone, which accounted for 32% of all global deaths. Among these fatalities, a staggering 85% were attributed to heart attacks and strokes. Within the spectrum of noncommunicable diseas...

It is not surprising that the healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transition in an era characterized by technological developments and the digitization of almost every aspect of our lives. The development of smart medical devices is a shining illustration of how technology has advanced in healthcare in a ...

Smith+Nephew Launched Hip Arthroplasty System in India  On August 17, 2023, The London-based orthopedic device maker Smith+Nephew announced the launch of its OR3O dual mobility system for use in primary and revision hip arthroplasty in India. The dual mobility implants have a smaller-diameter femoral hea...

Enovis completed the acquisition of Novastep On June 29, 2023, Enovis, one of the largest orthopedic device companies in the world, announced that the company had completed the purchase of Novastep and its foot and ankle minimally invasive surgical (MIS) platform, which was first announced in April 2023.  ...

Apyx Medical Corporation Received FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Use of Renuvion® for Coagulation of Subcutaneous Soft Tissues Following Liposuction for Aesthetic Body Contouring On April 28, 2023, Apyx Medical Corporation, the manufacturer of a proprietary helium plasma and radiofrequency technology marketed and ...

Over the past few decades, the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases has grown significantly, leading to very high mortality and morbidity worldwide. CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other condition...

HELIOSTAR™ Radiofrequency Balloon Ablation Catheter Launched by Biosense Webster in Europe On October 12, 2022, Biosense Webster, a part of Johnson & Johnson Medical technology, announced the launch of HELIOSTAR™ Balloon Ablation Catheter, the first radiofrequency balloon ablation catheter in E...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the world's leading cause of death, killing an estimated 17.9 million people each year, according to data from the World Health Organization (2021). It is the main cause of disease burden in the world. CVD continues its years-long increase in almost all countries outside the hig...

Pacemaker is a device that is used to send small electrical impulses to the heart muscle to keep the heart rate regulated or to stimulate the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). It can also be used to treat fainting spells (syncope), congestive heart failure, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. These are impl...