Cardiac: Page 5


  • Photo of Michael F. Mahoney, CEO of Boston Scientific.
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    Boston Scientific’s cardiac rhythm system hits pivotal trial goals

    Boston Scientific, which presented the results at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting, expects to receive FDA approval for the system in 2025.

    By May 21, 2024
  • A photo of Johnson & Johnson's pulsed field ablation system for atrial fibrillation.
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    J&J posts latest Varipulse data while awaiting FDA review

    Johnson & Johnson is chasing Medtronic and Boston Scientific in the U.S. for a share of the rapidly growing pulsed field ablation market.

    By May 20, 2024
  • A picture of Getinge's headquarters building in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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    Getinge to limit US sales of heart devices after FDA safety warning

    CEO Mattias Perjos said the action will have “some negative financial impact,” but the total effect will depend on customers' response.

    By May 16, 2024
  • Abbott HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device
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    Abbott recalls Heartmate pump after 70 injuries, 2 deaths reported

    In the latest notice, which follows a February recall of the device for a separate issue, Abbott took action due to reports of blood leakage and air entrapment.

    By Updated May 16, 2024
  • The Getinge Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump system
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    FDA tells providers to stop using Getinge heart devices

    After months of safety concerns, the FDA said Getinge has yet to “sufficiently” address the problems and risks.

    By May 9, 2024
  • The latest Apple Watch will include entirely fiber-based packaging for the first time
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    FDA qualifies Apple Watch AFib feature for use in clinical trials

    Officials will accept atrial fibrillation data collected by the wearable as a secondary endpoint in studies of cardiac ablation devices. 

    By May 6, 2024