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In medicine, a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel. Catheters . In most uses, a catheter is a thin, flexible tube ("soft" catheter), though in some uses, it is a larger, solid ("hard") catheter. A catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, may be referred to as an indwelling catheter. A permanently inserted catheter may be referred to as a permcath.

Patients with AF can benefit from Medtronic Phased RF Ablation System ablation system

Medtronic, Inc. today announced results from its Tailored Treatment of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation clinical trial, the first randomized study comparing ablation therapy with the Medtronic Phased RF Ablation System ablation system to traditional medical management in 210 patients with persistent or long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation.

From Medtronic 10 Oct 2011

Loyola surgeon performs minimally invasive emergency procedure to repair AAA

Jack Kory of Mokena, Il. was eating his breakfast oatmeal when he suddenly felt the worst pain in his life. The searing pain came on suddenly in his stomach and spread to his knees. It was caused by an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that had suddenly burst, causing massive internal bleeding. Traditionally, few patients have survived such ruptures. But Loyola University Medical Center vascular surgeon Dr. Richard Hershberger was able to repair Kory's aneurysm with a minimally invasive emergency procedure.

10 Oct 2011

IMRIS unveils VISIUS Surgical Theatre

IMRIS Inc. today officially launched VISIUS Surgical Theatre, its new global product branding at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) being held in Washington DC.

3 Oct 2011

FDA clears Nucletron's new VCMC Applicator for gynecologic cancers

During the first day of the annual conference for the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Miami, Nucletron, an Elekta company, today announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new Vaginal CT/MR Multi Channel (VCMC) Applicator, offering a brachytherapy solution that enables very precise dose delivery for gynecologic cancers.

From Elekta 3 Oct 2011

Study confirms that CNAP-PPV method offers precise therapy control during surgery

The well-established high tech company CNSystems once again attracts international attention with a big mile stone. The Bordeaux University Hospital (France) confirms that the validated CNAP blood pressure wave offers the possibility of precise therapy control during surgery.

1 Oct 2011

CorMedix to primarily focus on commercialization of Neutrolin in Europe

CorMedix Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of Cardiorenal disease, today announced it has decided based upon recent developments to primarily focus on the commercialization of Neutrolin in Europe.

1 Oct 2011

Cardiac Dimensions' enhanced version of CARILLON system receives CE Mark approval

Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. today announced that it has received Conformite Europeenne (CE) Mark approval for a newly enhanced version of its CARILLON Mitral Contour System, a novel therapy for treating heart failure patients suffering from functional mitral regurgitation.

30 Sep 2011

FDA CDER assigned for pre-market review of CorMedix's Neutrolin

CorMedix Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of Cardiorenal disease, today announced that on September 15, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised CorMedix, that the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has been assigned as the lead agency for the pre-market review of Neutrolin.

29 Sep 2011

Engager Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation System pivotal trial to be conducted at 11 European centers

Medtronic, Inc. today announced the start of the Engager European Pivotal Trial to pursue CE Mark for the Engager Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation System in patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis.

From Medtronic 28 Sep 2011

World's first treatment of metastasized brain cancer uses IsoRay's Cesium-131 brachytherapy seeds

IsoRay, a medical technology company and innovator in seed brachytherapy and medical radioisotope applications, announced today that doctors at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center have performed the world's first treatment of metastasized brain cancer using IsoRay's Cesium-131 brachytherapy seeds.

26 Sep 2011

Foam injections to treat varicose veins cause less pain for patients, could save NHS money

Foam injections to treat varicose veins cause less pain for patients and could save NHS money compared with a popular alternative treatment, according to researchers at Imperial College London. The study found that foam therapy was over four times more cost-effective than laser treatment and allowed patients to resume normal activity sooner. The findings were presented today at the annual meeting of the European Vascular Society in Athens.

26 Sep 2011

Percutaneous hepatic perfusion extends survival time for melanoma patients

Melanoma of the eye frequently spreads to the liver and, once this has happened, there is no effective treatment and patients die within an average of two to four months. Only about one in ten patients live for a year. Now, final results from a phase III study have demonstrated that a new treatment significantly extends the time patients can live without the disease progressing.

26 Sep 2011

U-M receives $2.2M FDA grant for 40 ongoing pediatric device projects

Adapting adult medical devices to be used for children is a common but often problematic practice across U.S. hospitals. At the University of Michigan and U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, pediatricians and researchers who care for children have been leading the charge to change this. They work to create, engineer and test medical devices and curb problems that come from using tools, implants, gadgets and procedures designed for adults.

26 Sep 2011

Levosimendan may effectively improve muscle function in patients with respiratory failure

Treatment with the calcium-sensitizing drug levosimendan may be effective in improving muscle function in patients with respiratory muscle weakness, which often accompanies chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure, according to researchers in the Netherlands, who studied the effects of the drug on healthy volunteers.

23 Sep 2011

Sapheon's new varicose vein closure system receives European CE Mark approval

Sapheon Inc. announced that it has received CE Mark approval for its new approach to the treatment of varicose veins caused by venous reflux disease.

22 Sep 2011

St. Jude Medical pledges $100,000 to support SIR Foundation's Discovery Campaign

The Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation's Discovery Campaign, which seeks to further the growth of minimally invasive medicine into new areas of discovery, announced a major corporate pledge to that initiative. St. Jude Medical Foundation, the philanthropic arm of St. Jude Medical, has pledged $100,000 and is a "Pioneer" level supporter.

21 Sep 2011

Loyola offers 15 minute emergency balloon angioplasty for heart attack patients

When 45-year-old Bobbie Jeske arrived at Loyola's ER with a massive, life-threatening heart attack, it took Dr. Fred Leya just 15 minutes to perform an emergency balloon angioplasty.

21 Sep 2011

BIOTRONIK completes enrollment in Passeo-18 Lux DEB catheter clinical study for PAD

BIOTRONIK, a leading European manufacturer of therapy solutions for vascular intervention, announced the completion of enrollment in the BIOLUX P-I - a clinical study investigating the use of a drug-eluting balloon (DEB) catheter, a promising new approach to treating disease in the more challenging peripheral vascular anatomy.

20 Sep 2011

Boston Scientific introduces Coyote Balloon Catheter for peripheral angioplasty

Boston Scientific Corporation has launched its Coyote Balloon Catheter, a highly deliverable and ultra-low profile 0.014 inch balloon dilatation catheter designed to treat patients undergoing peripheral angioplasty procedures below the knee. The Company has begun marketing the product in the U.S., Europe and other international markets.

19 Sep 2011

Shannon installs Toshiba's Infinix CF-i single plane vascular X-ray system

Performing cardiac catheterizations through the radial artery is proven to lower the risk of vascular complications, reduce major bleeding and improve patient recovery time when compared to femoral access. Shannon Medical Center, in San Angelo, Texas, installed Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s Infinix CF-i single plane vascular X-ray system to conduct radial interventions more easily and improve patient safety and outcomes while reducing costs.

19 Sep 2011

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Patients with AF can benefit from Medtronic Phased RF Ablation System ablation system

Loyola surgeon performs minimally invasive emergency procedure to repair AAA

IMRIS unveils VISIUS Surgical Theatre

FDA clears Nucletron's new VCMC Applicator for gynecologic cancers

Study confirms that CNAP-PPV method offers precise therapy control during surgery

CorMedix to primarily focus on commercialization of Neutrolin in Europe

Cardiac Dimensions' enhanced version of CARILLON system receives CE Mark approval

FDA CDER assigned for pre-market review of CorMedix's Neutrolin

Engager Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation System pivotal trial to be conducted at 11 European centers

World's first treatment of metastasized brain cancer uses IsoRay's Cesium-131 brachytherapy seeds

Foam injections to treat varicose veins cause less pain for patients, could save NHS money

Percutaneous hepatic perfusion extends survival time for melanoma patients

U-M receives $2.2M FDA grant for 40 ongoing pediatric device projects

Levosimendan may effectively improve muscle function in patients with respiratory failure

Sapheon's new varicose vein closure system receives European CE Mark approval

St. Jude Medical pledges $100,000 to support SIR Foundation's Discovery Campaign

Loyola offers 15 minute emergency balloon angioplasty for heart attack patients

BIOTRONIK completes enrollment in Passeo-18 Lux DEB catheter clinical study for PAD

Boston Scientific introduces Coyote Balloon Catheter for peripheral angioplasty

Shannon installs Toshiba's Infinix CF-i single plane vascular X-ray system

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