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    Ultrasound-only guidance for cryoablation procedures eliminates radiation burden in children

    regulatory

    With national regulatory approaches diverging, FDA urges “global consensus” at VIVA

    endovascular

    Endovascular arteriovenous fistulas “key part of any dialysis programme”

    C-TRACT trial on image-guided procedures for mitigating post-thrombotic syndrome partners with...

    Medtronic DCB receives US FDA approval to treat arteriovenous fistula lesions

    wrapsody

    Merit Medical receives FDA breakthrough device designation for Wrapsody endovascular stent...

    TriNav receives CMS approval for transitional pass-through payment status

    selection

    PAE-performing interventionalists advised to be cautious in patient selection

    specialty

    80% of BSIR members vote for IR to gain specialty status...

    grant

    BSIR launches Professor Anna Maria Belli Travelling Grant to promote diversity...

    VIVA 2019: SELUTION sirolimus DCB safe and effective through two years

    VIVA 2019: Four-Year data from the IN.PACT Global study highlight durable...

    VIVA 2019: Boston Scientific announces positive data for the Ranger DCB...

    VIVA 2019: Revolutions system meets primary and safety endpoints in REVEAL...

    VIVA 2019: One-year freedom from clinically-driven target lesion revascularisation in MIMICS-3D...

    VIVA 2019: Temporary Spur stent system appears to be feasible and...

    VIVA 2019: TOBA II BTK meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints...

    VIVA 2019: ABSORB BVS achieves “excellent” long-term patency and freedom from...

    VIVA 2019: LimFlow announces positive six-month data From PROMISE I US...

    VIVA 2019: Perivascular temsirolimus could be “viable alternative” to prevent restenosis...

    VIVA 2019: Ultrasound before angioplasty for BTK lesions may improve outcomes...

    VIVA 2019: Penumbra Indigo Aspiration system IDE trial for acute PE...

    VIVA 2019: Zilver PTX shows benefits across different patient groups

    torus

    Pivotal study of next-generation advancement in stent graft technology for PAD...

    embolization

    Novel embolization agent “promising” for the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms...

    CorPath GRX Corindus

    World’s first robotic-assisted aneurysm coiling has been performed using Corindus’ CorPath...

    Interventional

    International collaboration has fuelled a decade of development for IR in...

    robotic

    First-of-its-kind XACT robotic system cleared by FDA for percutaneous interventional procedures

    IVC

    Cook Medical defends its products after another IVC filter company loses...

    first

    First patient in Middle East treated with peripheral orbital atherectomy system...

    dose

    Omega Medical Imaging first in the world to receive FDA clearance...

    QuiremSpheres

    QuiremScout shows superior predictive value to technetium 99m macroaggregated albumin during...

    thyroid

    “The opportunity is enormous”: CIO attendees experience thyroid ablation case in...

    selection

    1,550-patient study indicates prostate artery embolization effective for a decade

    MagicTouch

    Concept Medical granted CE certification for sirolimus-coated MagicTouch group of products

    Benefit and risk: Meta-analysis draws a heterogeneous picture of drug-coated balloon...

    Xarelto

    Positive NICE recommendation for Xarelto to prevent atherothrombotic events in CAD...

    Michael Jaff joins Boston Scientific to drive innovation in peripheral technologies

    Philips receives FDA approval for low-dose drug-coated balloons

    Blearning films VEITH

    VEITHsymposium and BLearning announce collaboration to launch VEITH TV

    No evidence of increased mortality with paclitaxel-based devices in German claim...

    Medtronic receives FDA breakthrough device designation for its Valiant Navion LSA...

    Luminor

    Luminor DCB now reimbursed in France

    women

    SIR launches new award to celebrate those who champion women in...

    BD announces publication of drug-coated balloon safety data for femoropopliteal PAD

    TOBA

    Intact vascular announces positive one-year data from TOBA III clinical trial

    radial

    Terumo introduces new radial to peripheral devices at TCT 2019

    TINTIN trial shows “impressive” results at six months

    LimFlow receives FDA approval for US study of minimally-invasive technology designed...

    Bard Covera stent

    e-PTFE covered stent demonstrates “significantly better” target lesion primary patency compared...

    Orchestra BioMed announce FDA breakthrough device designation for Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon

    FDA clears Artis icono family of angiography systems from Siemens Healthineers

    Nigeria

    First prostate artery embolization performed in Nigeria

    pulsar

    Proximo Medical named commercialisation partner for Biotronik’s PVI portfolio in select...

    American Urological Association and PAE

    Rebuttal from IR community as AUA continues to not recommend PAE...

    wrapsody

    Merit Medical launches Torpedo gelatin foam for embolization of hypervascular tumours

    Novel paclitaxel-nano-coated balloon achieves lower incidence of restenosis than plain balloon...

    Onvision

    Philips and B Braun launch Onvision needle tip tracking, a breakthrough...

    chronic

    New data show high chronic outward force causes significantly more restenosis

    First patient enrolled in Cook Regentec’s clinical trial of investigational therapy...

    New Cook Medical paclitaxel data confirm safety of Zilver PTX

    GAE

    Preliminary results of first European prospective study find GAE reduces pain...

    Omar Ishrak to step down as Medtronic CEO next year

    Fair-Embo

    Fair-Embo project maps interventional radiology services across the world

    AV access

    IN.PACT AV access trial meets primary safety and effectiveness endpoints

    vertebroplasty

    Percutaneous vertebroplasty safe and effective only in patients with acute fractures

    women

    SIR publishes new training guidelines for endovascular thrombectomy

    Beacon Tip catheters available in Europe again

    foundation

    Foundation trainees’ perception of interventional radiology found to be “poor”

    Balloon-occlusion PAE as effective as conventional microcatheter PAE

    breakthrough

    MagicTouch AVF sirolimus-coated balloon granted FDA breakthrough device designation

    guideline

    Updated VTE treatment guideline for patients with cancer revealed by ASCO

    TED

    Interventional radiology TED talk raises awareness of image-guided, minimally invasive medicine

    Antegrade IR platform

    Adept Medical launches the Antegrade IR platform

    Surmodics completes enrolment in pivotal TRANSCEND clinical trial

    hybrid

    No significant differences between hybrid and open approaches for managing thrombosed...

    wrapsody

    Merit Medical launches new PreludeSYNC EVO radial compression device

    Nanotechnology answers outstanding clinical questions in interventional oncology

    Automatic characterisation of Lipiodol deposition after cTACE may make predictions about...

    NCCN

    Society of Interventional Oncology requests updates to NCCN guidelines to more...

    Immunotherapy

    Immunotherapy “destined to become an integral part of IO care”

    ClearPoint

    MRI Interventions reaches ClearPoint milestone

    support

    Cook Medical launches new 2.6Fr CXI support catheter

    robotics

    Siemens Healthineers to acquire Corindus Vascular Robotics

    acquisition

    Boston Scientific closes acquisition of BTG

    BASIL-3 resumes randomisation

    HIFU

    International Cardio begins first-in-human trial of its high-intensity ultrasound system

    breakthrough

    MagicTouch PTA sirolimus coated balloon granted breakthrough device designation by FDA

    Medtronic

    Medtronic statement regarding updated FDA letter to healthcare providers on paclitaxel...

    FDA

    FDA: Paclitaxel device clinical trials “may continue”; Agency is working to...

    neuroendovascular

    Transradial access is safe and effective for neuroendovascular procedures

    lutonix

    FDA notifies BD that Lutonix paclitaxel balloon PMA application for below...

    clinical

    Artificial intelligence solution improves clinical trial recruitment

    Thrombolex announces first enrolment in early feasibility and safety study using...

    interim

    Interim results of a multicentre analysis support paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty

    Mayo

    Boston Scientific signs medical technology alliance with Mayo Clinic

    Xarelto

    Rivaroxaban recommended by NICE for peripheral and coronary artery disease patients

    pregnant

    86% of women who had UAE were able to get pregnant...

    Medtronic partners with Viz.ai to accelerate adoption of new AI software

    RAST

    First in man study of robotically-assisted sonic therapy concludes the technique...

    Musculoskeletal embolization may be critical for pain management in sports-related injuries

    patients

    Interventional radiologists should be involved in fibroid patient consultations, study concludes

    TARGET BP I trial enrols its first patient

    microspheres

    Using smaller microspheres does not improve PAE outcomes

    ablation

    Ablation cheaper than Y-90 or TACE for the treatment of hepatocellular...

    Call for prospective RCTs on left gastric artery embolization at GEST...

    development

    A skill development initiative is establishing interventional radiology across Africa and...

    Centerline

    Centerline Biomedical’s surgical positioning system gets FDA clearance

    diversity

    New BSIR Women and Diversity committee aims to boost proportion of...

    hours

    Capping medical residency hours does not hamper new doctors’ quality of...

    burnout

    Over 70% of interventional radiologists polled experience career burnout

    UroLift

    Large real-world study supports UroLift’s effectiveness in treating BPH symptoms

    New system for tracking catheters using optical fibres promises easier navigation

    SIO

    Society of Interventional Oncology announces news officers and board of directors

    Varian Medical acquires two Boston Scientific product lines

    Cryoablation improves survival more than thermal ablation for renal cell carcinoma...

    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

    FDA clears Shape Memory Medical’s Impede-FX embolization plug

    BASIL-3 plans to re-open enrolment

    paclitaxel

    Holden and colleagues find no causal link between paclitaxel dose and...

    paclitaxel

    Holden et al find no causal link between paclitaxel dose and...

    New publisher for SVS publications

    FLEX vessel prep system data show key findings including luminal gain

    Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon set for commercial release as Terumo and Orchestra...

    Cardiovascular Systems announces first patient enrolled in REACH PVI clinical study

    New indication approved for Guerbet’s Lipiodol Ultra Fluid

    nellix

    Endologix announces reinstatement of CE mark for its Nellix endovascular aneurysm...

    antibiotics

    Pilot study finds post-UFE antibiotic use does not affect infection rates

    Lutonix

    BD receives FDA approval for expansion to drug-coated balloon product line

    Touchless image navigation facilitates decision-making in the operating room

    World vascular societies announce new global guidelines for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia

    curriculum

    CIRSE updates and expands their interventional radiology curriculum for medical students

    MDA

    MHRA issues medical device alert for paclitaxel use in the UK

    SAVE-US

    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

    Best of GEST 2019

    Late-breaking ILLUMENATE data demonstrate three-year safety and efficacy for Stellarex DCB

    access

    BSIR and RCR joint statement supports increased provision of interventional radiology...

    SWEDEPAD trials set to resume enrolment

    ControlRad

    FDA clears the only radiation reduction technology that integrates into mobile...

    PhD

    Merit Medical’s PhD polycarbonate haemostasis valve now available in the USA

    Proximo Medical selected as commercialisation partner for Walk Vascular

    FAIR-Embo

    FAIR-Embo hopes to spread safe, cheap embolization around the world

    PAE

    IR community backs PAE and calls for close collaboration with urologists

    registry

    Embolization registry will use artificial intelligence to predict patient outcomes

    EuroPCR 2019: Renal denervation linked to reduction in subclinical atrial fibrillation

    New global guideline on critical limb-threatening ischaemia finalised, awaiting publication

    IntraSight

    Philips launches new IntraSight interventional applications platform

    Eluvia drug-eluting stent continues to demonstrate positive outcomes in IMPERIAL trial...

    BIOPACT-RCT set to compare Passeo-18 Lux and IN.PACT Admiral DCBs in...

    Embolx

    Embolx extends the sniper balloon occlusion microcatheter family with launch of...

    vici

    Boston Scientific launches new stent for venous obstructive disease

    IRE

    Preliminary results indicate IRE stimulates the immune response to improve survival...

    CX audience votes against neurointerventionists exclusively performing intracranial thrombectomy

    Imperative care announces US clearance of the ZOOM aspiration system

    ACTION trial finds ACT-guided heparinisation increases patient safety

    NIH provides US$2.8 million grant to develop steerable robotic guidewire

    NHS

    SIRT approved for routine commissioning on the NHS

    Surmodics Sublime guide sheath receives FDA 510(k) approval

    Surmodics provides update regarding TRANSCEND clinical trial

    Guerbet receives CE mark approval for SeQure and DraKon microcatheters for...

    patient-level

    Cook Medical releases patient-level data from Zilver PTX paclitaxel-coated balloon study

    New study points to SFDI as promising technology for assessing patients...

    paclitaxel

    While CX audience deems paclitaxel not dangerous, vascular pathologist says establishing...

    New MIMICS-2 trial data show helical stents provide durable treatment of...

    Study argues ambulatory office-based treatment is possible for high-risk patients

    drug delivery

    0.018-inch drug delivery platforms are as effective as 0.035-inch devices

    NanoKnife

    AngioDynamics receives FDA approval to initiate NanoKnife DIRECT clinical study for...

    HCC

    Call for IRs to standardise reporting of procedures to aid HCC...

    Y-90 radioembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: “Liver function is key”

    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

    Update from the SVS paclitaxel safety task force

    cancer

    Biopsy alternative: ‘Wearable’ device captures cancer cells from blood

    Interventional radiologists achieve similar clinical outcomes to published data for complex...

    BD announces launch of UltraScore 014 Focused Force PTA Balloon

    embosphere

    Merit’s Embosphere microspheres receive expanded indication to control haemorrhaging in the...

    registry

    Global registry to collect real-world data on liver lesions ablated with...

    women

    GEMS programme launches to promote diversity in IR specialty

    gallbladder

    Gallbladder cryoablation “promising” minimally invasive cholecystitis treatment in high-risk patients

    gold

    SIR 2019 Gold Medallists exemplify outstanding achievement in interventional radiology

    Virtual reality enables real-time, internal view of patient anatomy during treatment

    fibroid

    Uterine fibroid embolization safer and as effective as surgical treatment

    Training IRs to perform thrombectomies maintains quality of stroke care and...

    BrightWater Medical’s ConvertX biliary stent system receives FDA clearance

    New interventional radiology treatment for “tennis elbow” reduces pain and inflammation...

    smart

    Smart speaker technology harnessed for hospital medical treatments

    mentice

    Mentice donates IR simulators to Rad-Aid

    interventional radiologists salary

    Interventional radiologists earn higher salaries than diagnostic radiologists

    imaging

    FDA grants 510(k) clearance to software suite for molecular imaging and...

    UK MHRA forms Expert Advisory Group to review paclitaxel devices while...

    Radiology trainees’ exposure to invasive procedures is in decline

    pooled

    Pooled analysis of four RCTs finds no increased mortality with paclitaxel-coated...

    vertebroplasty

    “No further trials of vertebroplasty should be performed”, report concludes

    BD receives US FDA Approval for Venovo venous stent

    Patients prefer transradial access to transfemoral, study finds

    Y90 radioembolization shows promise in treating metastatic pancreatic cancer

    cryoablation

    Adding cryoablation to sorafenib improves the efficacy of renal cell carcinoma...

    denervation

    Endovascular denervation may offer new approach to cancer pain relief

    kidney

    New clinical practice guidelines for management of chronic kidney disease

    CASSINI

    CASSINI trial results inconclusive on rivaroxaban effects in high-risk ambulatory cancer...

    Artificial intelligence

    Artificial intelligence will cause “paradigm shift” in IR practice

    overhead

    Adept Medical launches the overhead arm support

    FDA

    US FDA continues to investigate paclitaxel devices in the leg

    Gottlieb

    Scott Gottlieb resigns as head of US FDA

    GAEvideo

    First geniculate artery embolization in the UK performed

    peregrine

    Peregrine catheter demonstrated 100% procedural success in post-market clinical trial

    SVS announces new task force on paclitaxel safety

    “No evidence of increased long-term mortality” with paclitaxel-eluting stent in new...

    CX 2019 to host first-ever aortic and peripheral virtual reality live...

    Five ways to improve interventional radiology

    Vascular Leaders Forum discussions seek consensus on paclitaxel

    Augmented reality surgical technology unveiled by Philips and Microsoft

    “IR education and science have no borders”: APSCVIR 2019 meeting round-up

    Medtronic

    Two companies with paclitaxel-coated devices issue corrections to published data

    Canon Medical Systems launches Alphenix interventional imaging line

    occlusion

    Novel catheter delivering liquid paclitaxel safely and effectively prevents restenosis in...

    Medtronic

    Medtronic revises IN.PACT post-market study data due to programming error, but...

    Zenition

    Philips launches Zenition mobile C-arm platform

    BD receives FDA 510(k) clearance of WavelinQ 4F endoAVF system

    Passeo-18 Lux DCB remains safe and effective at two years with...

    New analysis finds “an association of survival” with drug-coated device use...

    stem cell

    Promising first-time data indicate human stem cell trial is safe, prompting...

    MANTA

    US FDA grants premarket approval of MANTA vascular closure device

    Alvimedica announces CE mark of Cre8 EVO 2.0mm

    SIBERIA trial: Positive one-month results for embolic prevention system

    Biotronik introduces the first tri-axial 4F low-profile stent system

    chocolate

    Atherectomy included in pivotal study of QT Vascular’s Chocolate Touch DCB

    PreludeSYNC

    PreludeSYNC DISTAL compression device now available globally

    comerota

    Anthony Comerota honoured with career achievement award at ISET

    Editors-in-chief of major cardiovascular journals claim medical misinformation puts “lives at...

    chelation

    Chelation therapy surprises experts with positive results in diabetic patients with...

    Philips launches Azurion with FlexArm to aid image-guided procedures

    paclitaxel

    ISET Paclitaxel Town Hall: Vast majority of attendees will not change...

    SCAI

    Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions supports continued use of paclitaxel...

    AV access

    Three-year Japanese results show IN.PACT Admiral DCB offers “consistent and durable”...

    Vici stent meets primary endpoints in VIRTUS 12-month data

    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

    BIBLIOS

    BIBLIOS trial has obtained ethics approval and initiated patient enrolment

    cigarette

    Smoking cigarettes associated with increased risk of peripheral arterial disease in...

    CE

    Nellix system CE Mark suspended

    Medtronic

    Patient-level survival analysis demonstrates no link between paclitaxel dose and mortality...

    Data presented at LINC confirm the safety and effectiveness of Zilver...

    female

    Number of studies authored by female IRs on the rise

    Preliminary in vitro data is promising for Anaconda Biomed’s advanced thrombectomy...

    BELONG study enrols first patients

    US FDA evaluating paclitaxel data, recommend patient surveillance

    shutdown

    US government shutdown disrupting FDA work

    spinal

    Weighing up the radiation risks in CT-guided vs. fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections

    vetex

    New DVT device completes first-in-human trial

    medtronic

    Medtronic and Boston Scientific stand by paclitaxel devices despite Katsanos’ critical...

    stereotactic

    Stereotactic radiofrequency ablation is effective even in tumours over 3cm, study...

    rural

    Rural communities have limited access to IR services in the USA

    IZI

    IZI Medical acquires Quick-Core biopsy and breast localisation needle assets from Cook...

    cryoablation

    Cryoablation shows promise in treating low-risk breast cancers

    Tack Endovascular System launches in the EU with first commercial use...

    SIRT

    QuiremScout, the first and only product indicated for SIRT work-up, receives...

    CE

    Unrestricted sales of the Nellix System to cease as use is...

    Revised safety analysis of Medtronic’s IN.PACT Admiral DCB published in JACC

    Unique therapeutic approach to treating uncontrolled hypertension receives US$77 million financing

    enrolment

    TOBA II BTK clinical trial completes enrolment

    Lutonix

    BD’s Lutonix 018 DCB approved by FDA to treat SFA disease

    pooled

    Pooled analysis of four RCTs finds drug-coated balloons superior to plain...

    Otsuka Medical Devices completes aquisition of Veryan Medical

    TEVAR

    Using TEVAR to treat aortic dissection improves survival over open repair

    Merit

    Merit Medical acquires Vascular Insights

    European Society of Radiology and GE Healthcare announce exclusive artificial intelligence...

    UroLift

    12-month data show UroLift system a good treatment option for men...

    IDeal

    Prelude IDeal hydrophilic sheath launches

    Abiomed invests $15 million in Shockwave Medical

    SWEDEPAD 1 and SWEDEPAD 2 trials halt inclusion after Katsanos et...

    PTS

    New ATTRACT data show catheter-based therapy significantly reduces leg symptoms and...

    Contego Medical receives 510(k) clearance for Vanguard IEP system

    microwave

    Retrospective review suggests microwave ablation of HCC in the elderly is...

    medtronic

    Meta-analysis finds a higher risk of death in the long term...

    First successful implantation of the bioconvertible Sentry IVC filter

    embolization

    EmboCube embolization gelatin granted FDA approval for embolization of hypervascular tumours

    US FDA plan shakeup of its 510(k) clearance programme

    pulsed radiofrequency

    Pulsed radiofrequency relieves acute back pain and sciatica

    competitive

    Interventional radiology among the most competitive medical specialties of 2018 in...

    Gastric embolization leads to loss of muscle as well as fat

    Sentry Bioconvertible IVC filter two-year results show zero tilt or migration

    ISET

    Why ISET 2019 is a must-attend meeting: Insight from a multidisciplinary...

    Oncology

    Interventional oncology established in “mainstream” cancer care with world-first clinical symposium

    SIR

    SIR advocates for a reallocation of Capitol funding to increase interventional...

    acquisition

    Boston Scientific announces recommended offer to acquire BTG

    Lutonix BTK randomised trial meets safety and efficacy endpoints at six...

    IN.PACT SFA five-year outcomes show sustained benefits of drug-coated balloon in...

    uterine

    Same day release for uterine fibroid embolization patients at Royal Stoke...

    RSNA

    Interventional Radiology profile rises in medicine and at RSNA meeting

    Enrolment complete in T.I.N.T.I.N. study

    First European patients treated with Peripheral Orbital atherectomy system

    Enrolment begins in new atherosclerotic lesions study in the superficial femoral...

    First US patient enrolled in ILLUMENATE BTK study of Stellarex 0.014...

    US FDA approve new study of Medtronic’s Spyral renal denervation system

    Physicians call for further work on IRE in pancreatic cancer

    stellarex

    Similar patency outcomes in women and men treated with Stellarex DCB

    12-Month data from PREVEIL study of SurVeil DCB presented at VIVA

    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

    Rivaroxaban

    Rivaroxaban receives peripheral arterial disease indication in Europe and USA

    Leading interventional radiology societies call for expanded stroke training

    Eximo Medical receives FDA clearance for B-Laser atherectomy system to treat...

    Humacyte commences phase II vascular trauma trial

    Avinger receives CE marking approval for Pantheris SV

    Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft receives FDA approval

    Strategies needed to address radiation exposure risks during venous procedures

    Leap

    Leap: The tiny camera that will disrupt intravascular imaging

    coil

    A “mediocre success rate” found for coil embolization to obtain intrahepatic...

    Lessons from randomised controlled trials utilising SIRT in liver cancer

    RCTs

    Phase III RCTs needed to prove radiofrequency ablation is effective against...

    ProVu

    Acessa Health wins FDA nod for 3rd generation ProVu

    Essai

    Guerbet announces appointment of Leeann Essai as North American head of...

    Lutonix

    Interim results of the Lutonix drug-coated balloon in a complex patient...

    paclitaxel

    Paclitaxel DCB no better than placebo to treat stenosis in patients...

    covered

    Covered stent provides greater patency than angioplasty alone in AV fistulae

    Balt announces receiving CE mark for Magic Glue, a next generation...

    New resorbable embolic agent for uterine fibroid embolization is effective

    Real-time imaging: Ultrasound detects a biodegradable embolic microsphere after prostatic artery...

    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...

    Cook Medical receives FDA approval for first 5mm diameter SFA drug-eluting...

    Live from CIRSE 2018: Three-year results from global study confirm the...

    Eluvia outperforms Zilver PTX in IMPERIAL 12-month results

    ICEfx

    ICEfx cryoablation system launches globally at CIRSE 2018

    Cardiovascular Systems announces launch of Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System outside the...

    Merit

    Merit significantly expands biopsy portfolio with release of new bone biopsy...

    warning

    Cook Medical announces successful resolution of 2014 FDA warning letter

    competitive

    International neurointerventional societies outline new criteria for facilities that treat stroke

    Sniper

    New Sniper balloon occlusion microcatheters cleared in Europe

    SpaceOAR

    Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Augmenix

    BTG acquires Novate Medical

    First patients enrolled in trial of MobiusHD for drug-resistant hypertension

    gene

    Involving interventional oncologists in gene therapies could cut the prohibitive costs

    Penumbra announces acquisition of controlling interest in MVI health

    Penumbra launches JET 7 and Penumbra JET D in USA

    Avinger announces 510(k) filing of Pantheris Small Vessel device

    AngioDynamics provides update on vascular access business

    Bayer announces new licensed indication for use of Xarelto in patients...

    Sonata

    Gynesonics receives US FDA clearance to market Sonata system for ablation...

    Endometriosis

    Novel technique to treat endometrial cysts is safe and effective

    radiofrequency

    CT-guided radiofrequency thermal ablation a safe alternative to surgery for HCC...

    Mermaid Medical Group acquires angel technology for vascular space

    Gore announces successful patient implant of endovascular stent graft for the...

    Gore moulding and occlusion balloon for endovascular aortic repair receives approval...

    Scotland

    Scotland on red alert over shortage of interventional radiologists

    Guerbet announces commercial partnership with Imalogix

    LIBERTY 360° two-year data show high freedom from major amputation in...

    Cook Medical introduces a new length of Zilver PTX

    Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Veniti

    randomised

    US IDE trial finds embolization “safe and efficacious” for benign prostatic...

    renal carcinoma

    Percutaneous ablation outperforms surgery in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma

    First-ever CE mark of a bioresorbable scaffold for below-the-knee PAD

    New augmented reality system lets IRs “literally see through the patient”

    Peripheral DCB SeQuent Please OTW approved for reimbursement in France

    Researchers find major inequalities in acute stroke treatment across Europe

    ABK Biomedical appoints Michael J Mangano as president and CEO

    oncology

    Imaging-guided sister disciplines radiation oncology and interventional oncology “should build on...

    US FDA grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for combination immunotherapy in HCC...

    Ra Medical files statement for proposed initial public offering

    CIO to separate from ISET in 2019

    HIFU shows outcomes in line with surgery for significant nonmetastatic prostate...

    Cagent Vascular raises US$11.87M funding

    IVUS outperforms angiography in dissection detection post-PTA

    EchoNous Vein receives FDA approval

    Otsuka Holdings, Otsuka Medical Devices and ReCor Medical to merge

    Merit Medical named exclusive distributor of Q50 Plus

    BD acquires TVA Medical, makers of everlinQ endoAVF System

    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

    One in five UK doctors say under staffing has affected patient...

    FDA approves Ellipsys Vascular Access System for non-surgical dialysis fistula creation

    Impede embolization plug gets US FDA clearance

    everlinQ endoAVF receives FDA de novo marketing approval

    Terumo gets CE mark for Kanshas drug-coated balloon catheter for lower...

    Prostatic artery embolization improves BPH symptoms nearly as much as TURP...

    MIMICS-3D registry completes enrolment

    Humacyte appoints Jeffrey Lawson as president and CEO

    Sirtex prefers US$1.4 billion CDH-CGP bid to Varian’s acquisition offer

    Purple drug-coated balloon in an s shape

    Medtronic receives US FDA clearance for 200mm and 250mm IN.PACT Admiral...

    Picture of a white biodegradable biliary stent

    Archimedes biodegradable biliary and pancreatic stent gets CE mark

    WCIO 2018 puts biopsy front and centre of the interventional oncology...

    Ally Bridge Group expands early-stage cancer solution portfolio with investment in...

    Gas embolotherapy generated microbubbles could provide vehicle for cutting off blood...

    First US implants of MicroStent for peripheral arterial disease take place

    Europe braces for harder times in medical device innovation while US...

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    Solero microwave ablation system gets CE mark

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