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    RANZCR releases statement on iodinated contrast media shortage

    EuroPCR 2022: Studies underscore potential of renal denervation as an adjunctive...

    Vivasure Medical announces Series D financing to advance portfolio of PerQseal...

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    Non-optimal therapy for CLTI “more prominent in females”

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    CATHI joins with VSS to launch world’s first online training programme...

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    CLS Americas debuts fusion-guided TRANBERG focal laser ablation system at AUA...

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    Interventional Systems announces strategic collaboration agreement with the Johns Hopkins University’s...

    trisalus

    First patient enrolled in PERIO-02 trial of SD-101 delivery via pressure-enabled...

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    Magneto Thrombectomy Solutions announces successful first-in-human results for treatment of pulmonary...

    micromate

    Micromate now available to use with CT guidance thanks to planning...

    star

    STAR network to collaborate with Avail surgical telepresence platform to enhance...

    First patients enrolled in IliCo study of iCover stent

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    Boston Scientific Receives FDA Clearance for the EMBOLD Fibered Detachable Coil

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    IN.PACT AV drug-coated balloon first and only to show sustained and...

    Surmodics

    Pounce thrombectomy system first-in-human data show 100% technical success in early...

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    Five-year data presented at Charing Cross reinforce safety of Passeo-18 Lux...

    Medtronic names Laura Mauri as new chief scientific, medical and regulatory...

    EDDA Technology announces trial agreement with SIO

    Cydar Medical announces strategic collaboration with Medtronic

    Penumbra announces the European launch of the Indigo system with Lightning...

    Corindus relocates Massachusetts headquarters to accommodate company growth

    SIO 2022: ‘Controversies’ in current cancer treatment

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    Alucent Biomedical announces first patient enrolled in first-in-human natural vascular scaffolding...

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    Truvic announces US FDA 510(k) clearance for Prodigy thrombectomy system

    COVID-19

    Study finds increased risk of serious blood clots up to six...

    LimFlow raises US$40 millions in Series D financing

    Cordis

    Cordis makes strategic investment in E2, a developer of next-generation thrombectomy...

    Shockwave Medical announces global launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

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    Synchron announces long-term safety results with Stentrode device for severe paralysis

    Data from new VOYAGER PAD reinforce benefit of XARELTO (rivaroxaban) plus...

    Nipro to bring Cronus high-pressure PTA balloon catheter to USA

    New Janssen initiative aims to advance equitable care and address hidden...

    Dedicated vs. non-dedicated: Researchers place venous stenting under the spotlight at...

    Implantable brain-computer interface enables completely locked-in patient to communicate

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    Medtronic issues voluntary recall for subset of IN.PACT Admiral and IN.PACT...

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    Ra Medical Systems reaches 100 enrolled subjects in pivotal atherectomy clinical...

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    Tractus Vascular announces first-in-man use of Tractus Crossing Support Catheter with...

    Peripheral arterial disease symptoms differ between sexes, meta-analysis finds

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    Artio Medical receives FDA clearance for Solus Gold embolization device

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    ECR 2022: Interventional oncology is the fourth pillar of oncology—a shift...

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    Fist Assist Devices announces Australian distribution deal and sales launch

    PROMISE II U.S. pivotal trial of device designed for ‘no-option’ CLTI...

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    Instylla first-in-human clinical trial published results demonstrate success

    S.M.A.R.T. Radianz vascular stent system approved for transradial use in the...

    Largest real-world experience to date with VasQ device indicates long-term benefits...

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    Cardiovascular Systems announces first in-human experience with peripheral everolimus drug-coated balloon

    Merit Medical FDA breakthrough

    Merit Medical wins FDA breakthrough nod for microspheres for treating knee...

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    Metastatic tumour treatment with novel GPX embolic device

    Guerbet

    Guerbet expands portfolio with microcatheters and guidewires for interventional imaging and...

    InspireMD announces the inclusion of its CGuard carotid stent in CREST-2...

    CardioVascular Systems CSI

    Cardiovascular Systems partners with Innova Vascular to develop full line of...

    AVF 2022: Six-month CLOUT data indicate ClotTriever can effectively remove full...

    AVF 2022: Emerging autogenous venous valve formation system sees “continual improvement”

    RenovaRP paracentesis management system decreases procedure time and improves patient experience...

    Aidoc extends scope of AI solutions for medical imaging into the...

    Making the invisible visible: A clearer ‘picture’ of blood vessels in...

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    Ra Medical Systems provides update on enrolment in pivotal atherectomy clinical...

    Perfuze raises €22.5m in Series A funding for novel acute ischaemic...

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    Availability expansion of Front Line Medicals COBRA-OS aortic occlusion device

    First patient enrolled in PEERLESS study of FlowTriever system

    Mechanical thrombectomy shown to restore more function than medication alone following...

    Cerenovus launches Emboguard balloon guide catheter for acute ischaemic stroke

    NovaGuide intelligent ultrasound found to significantly improve right-to-left shunt detection

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    Imperative launches Zoom POD aspiration tubing for use in stroke treatments

    ISC 2022: Global EXCELLENT study “shows how much stroke thrombectomy has...

    Percutaneous melphalan perfusion can induce significant responses in uveal liver metastases

    SIRONA head-to-head randomised trial achieves 50% enrolment

    Sirtex Medical

    Sirtex Medical and Grand Pharmaceutical Group Limited granted NDA approval of...

    Philips expands haemodynamic assessment in its Lumify handheld ultrasound system

    Regio

    Regio Biosciences enters into license agreement with AstraZeneca for phase 2a...

    Humacyte’s Human Acellular Vessel for limb salvage evaluated in multiple complex...

    Interventional News’ top 10 most popular items of January 2022

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    Fluidx Medical’s embolic device demonstrates promising visibility 

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    Interventional News’ top 10 most popular items of January 2022

    MedAlliance acquires Japanese partner MDK Medical

    FDA issues two final guidances for including patient perspectives in medical...

    Texray protection equipment shows promise for reducing radiation

    IMPRESSION trial assessing MagicTouch AVF passes 50% enrolment

    BioMimics

    Three-year results of Veryan Medical’s MIMICS-3D EU study revealed at ISET...

    Cook Medical receives FDA breakthrough designation for new drug-eluting stent

    HawkOne atherectomy

    Medtronic recalls HawkOne directional atherectomy system due to risk of tip...

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    Fluidx Medical reports successful use of GPX embolic device in challenging...

    BD launches Crosser iQ CTO recanalisation system 

    Prolonged TV watching may increase risk of venous thromboembolism

    Novel system-wide interdisciplinary team diverts patients from amputation and improves outcomes

    Jeremy Durack and John Simpson to join Cordis-X innovation accelerator

    Philips integrates cloud-based AI and 3D mapping into its mobile C-arm...

    ISET 2022 audience hears latest data on endovascular therapies

    Adept Medical launches Lower Leg Support for PAD patients

    Thrombolex announces “very exciting” interim RESCUE results

    Six-month registry interim data flash early thrombectomy safety in pulmonary embolism...

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    EPOCH trial reignites radioembolization as treatment for colorectal liver metastases

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    NIH grant sets Mercator research underway for local anti-inflammatory DVT therapy

    Akura Medical closes US$25M Series A1 funding round

    Embolization comes knocking on knee pain’s door

    Transit Scientific announces successful use of XO Cross platform in challenging...

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    Interventional News’ top 10 most popular items of December 2021  

    Study confirms efficiency of Upstream Peripheral’s GoBack catheter for complex lower...

    FDA clears CavaClear IVC filter removal laser sheath

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    Fist Assist receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation for wearable vein dilation...

    Philips acquires Vesper Medical

    New intersocietal position statement seeks to clear up confusion over ultrasound...

    Teleflex granted reimbursement approval for the “UroLift System” in Japan

    Cordis names George Adams as chief medical officer

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    Interventional News’ top 10 most popular stories of November 2021 

    Arrow recalls percutaneous thrombolytic device kits over risk of separation

    Fluidx Medical’s GPX embolic device

    Fluidx Medical Technology announces Series A led by multinational strategic investor

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    Amplifi vein dilation system demonstrates “encouraging” clinical results in haemodialysis access

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    One-year snapshot shows cost benefits for prostate artery embolization over gold...

    Aopeng Medical's Allvas endovascular intervention surgical robot

    Aopeng Medical completes clinical trial of robotic-assisted peripheral artery intervention of iliac...

    Canon Medical’s new high-definition imaging detector provides the “highest resolution” in...

    CSI recalls Wirion embolic protection device

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    Endologix announces completion of enrolment in TORUS 2 study for PAD...

    Shockwave Medical enrols first patient in Disrupt BTK II study for...

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    Interventional News’ top 10 most popular stories of October 2021   

    Avinger announces FDA clearance of Pantheris for the treatment of in-stent...

    VEITH 2021: Two-year follow-up data from EVAS2 IDE study delivered

    SIO announces ACCLAIM clinical trial with support from industry partners

    XACT robotic remote controlled

    New data to be presented at RSNA 2021 showcasing XACT ACE...

    Salazar takes reins as UNC Radiology Vascular-Interventional Radiology division chief

    Viz.ai launches two new AI-powered modules for pulmonary embolism and aortic...

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    IN.PACT Admiral DCB performs well across wide range of clinical and...

    Cryoablation could freeze out lumpectomy in early-stage, low-risk breast tumours

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    Rapid Medical to initiate trial expanding thrombectomy treatment across distal regions...

    Endologix names Matthew Thompson president and CEO

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    Sarasota team completes “world first” procedure with ACE Xtend robotic system

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    Benefits of percutaneous fistula creation further bolstered by five-year Ellipsys data

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    Philips announces large-scale study outcomes on use of IVUS in peripheral...

    PAD

    Hispanic adults with PAD access inpatient care most often via the...

    Medtronic announces 2045 net zero emissions ambition to combat climate change

    TCT 2021: Randomised trials show “consistent” reduction in blood pressure through...

    TCT 2021: Six-month RADIANCE-HTN TRIO results “open a window” for renal...

    Medtronic unveils data on hypertension treatment preferences, launches SPYRAL AFFIRM study

    Inari Medical announces six-month FLASH registry interim data

    CMS increases hospital outpatient payment for peripheral intravascular lithotripsy

    Fluidx Medical’s GPX embolic device

    Innovative embolic device shows promise for interventional oncology drug delivery

    Interventional News for specialists

    Varian announces new vice president of Medical Affairs for Interventional Solutions

    Argon Medical

    Argon Medical launches novel innovations for portal vein access procedures

    FDA clears 12 new XO Cross microcatheters

    Researchers create novel solution for automatic measurement of maximum aortic diameter

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    “Very encouraging” 12-month data from WRAPSODY FIRST study presented at CIRSE...

    Head-to-head trial shows superiority of FemoSeal over ProGlide for peripheral interventions

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    Percutaneous microwave and cryoablation suitable for sarcoma lung metastases treatment  

    Sanford invents Breakthrough Device for vascular disease

    Study shows risk of major amputation in diabetics with CLTI

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    Phase 1 clinical trial of pembrolizumab immunotherapy plus cryoablation for inoperable...

    ECLIPSE shows cryoablation effective for local control of pulmonary long-term metastatic...

    HistoSonics receives FDA breakthrough device designation for novel sonic beam therapy

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    Senior GP and former BMA chair says growing epidemic of non-healing...

    EMINENT one-year results show “superior” primary patency rate for Eluvia DES...

    VIVA 2021: Consensus established for appropriate use of IVUS in peripheral...

    IN.PACT AV DCB sustained “superior” effectiveness in subgroups with high reintervention...

    VIVA 2021: IVL “consistently” treats real-world calcium in multiple peripheral vessel...

    Two-year Ranger DCB data demonstrate “sustained, high rate” of device efficacy

    VIVA 2021: IN.PACT Admiral DCB found to provide “high five-year freedom...

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    Results from first-in-human study of Amplifi vein dilation system presented at...

    EkoSonic

    Positive data for the EkoSonic endovascular system presented at VIVA 2021

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    Eighteen-month PRESTIGE BTK data presented at VIVA 2021

    PROMISE I 24-month results “validate the benefits of the LimFlow system”

    Varian receives FDA breakthrough device designation for its Embozene microspheres

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    IceCure Medical announces updated regulatory strategy in China for the IceSense3...

    DOORwaY

    Sirtex Medical and China Grand Pharmaceutical announce successful first administration of...

    BD announces 510(k) clearance of expanded indications for the Rotarex atherectomy...

    Cardiovascular Systems

    First patient treated with Cardiovascular Systems’ ViperCross peripheral support catheter

    Siemens launches Luminos Impulse fluoroscopy system

    Surmodics

    Surmodics announces successful first patient uses of Sublime radial access 0.018...

    Medtronic receives CE mark approval for radial artery access portfolio

    Medtronic receives CE mark approval for radial artery access portfolio

    Dynetic-35

    First patient enrolled in BIONETIC-I study of iliac artery treatment with...

    Gore’s lower profile delivery Viabahn endoprosthesis gets EMEA launch

    Late-breaking data indicate improved progression-free survival following TheraSphere treatment

    Guidelines will boost interventional oncology research

    BIOPACT head-to-head non-inferiority randomised controlled trial completes enrolment

    Study provides new tool to assess amputation risk following popliteal vascular...

    Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Devoro Medical

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    Japanese Selution SLR study completes enrolment

    First-in-human study of Wrapsody cell-impermeable endoprosthesis yields “very promising” results

    Bluegrass Vascular announces Medicare decision to assign New Technology Ambulatory Payment...

    SIR to CMS: Protect access to patient care, reverse devastating Medicare...

    Scitech Medical announces enrolment in PMCF study

    ESH position paper highlights renal denervation as a third option for...

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    Biotronik expands range of peripheral introducer sheaths

    Singapore researchers develop novel 3D model to study vascular diseases

    Five-year ACST-2 results: Carotid artery surgery and stenting have similar long-term...

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    NAVABLATE study demonstrates feasibility of of bronchoscopic microwave ablation for certain...

    Medtronic receives CE mark for 200mm and 250mm IN.PACT Admiral DCBs

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    R3 Vascular reports the initiation of its first-in-human clinical study

    Cardiovascular Coalition urges Congress, CMS to reverse proposed Medicare cuts during...

    Xact Robotics announces completion of enrolment in pilot trial evaluating use...

    Favourable cost-effectiveness results for endovascular SFA treatment in claudicants

    Hancock Jaffe presents positive two-year VenoValve data at SVS VAM 2021

    Five-year STABLE II results show Zenith system makes the cut for...

    Amputation rates higher for people with PAD who are poor or...

    First patient enrolled in Shape Memory Medical’s AAA-SHAPE Netherlands study

    FDA approves expanded PAD indication for Xarelto plus aspirin to include...

    Argon Medical Devices announces launch of minimally invasive drainage catheter

    VOYAGER PAD: Rivaroxaban plus aspirin should be considered after lower extremity...

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    Fist Assist device achieves significant perforator vein dilation for improved endoAVF...

    Research letter highlights low adoption of supervised exercise therapy for PAD

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    PRISTINE registry with Selution SLR sirolimus drug-eluting balloon completes enrolment

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    Phenox highlights benefits of longer stentriever devices with new study results

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    SNIS 2021: Remote stroke interventions raise several unique ethical challenges

    AHA scientific statement provides update on epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of...

    Global FACT trial reports significant superficial arm vein dilation with FA-1...

    Boston Scientific initiates randomised controlled trial for the EkoSonic endovascular system

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    SIR publishes new position statement and quality improvement document on percutaneous...

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    Abstract submissions now open for SIO2022

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    Surmodics announces successful first patient use of Pounce thrombectomy system

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    Artio Medical completes enrolment of first-in-human trial investigating Amplifi vein dilation...

    LimFlow System a ‘cost-effective and high-value alternative’ to traditional therapies

    Latest meta-analysis on paclitaxel in peripheral arterial disease provokes mixed reception

    Study shows increased risk of renal failure following lytic therapy for...

    AI partnership seeks to boost care coordination and patient triage for...

    JVIR influence increases in 2020 according to new report

    Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology names Tara Graham as new president

    Researchers recommend “timely interventions by specialists and guideline-based treatment” to reduce...

    Philips receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation for laser-assisted IVC filter removal...

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    CAVA RCT delivers powerful evidence supporting use of PORTs to supply...

    Scitech Medical’s Embosoft microspheres receive CE mark approval for vascular embolization

    Higher risk of periprocedural hazards for patients undergoing carotid interventions after...

    Endologix receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation for ChEVAS system

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    Terumo introduces Azur vascular plug and PG Pro peripheral microcatheter embolisation...

    Nationwide study identifies sex disparities in long-term mortality after paclitaxel exposure

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    Radioembolization can be used as a bridge to surgery in HCC...

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    Roadsaver carotid stent system to receive reimbursement in France

    Degradable starch microspheres offer greater flexibility with TACE, enabling whole-liver embolization

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    HEPAR Primary study demonstrates safety of 166Ho-radioembolization in HCC, lays foundation...

    Sectoral Asset Management makes US$9 million investment into Cagent Vascular

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    The road to PAE in the AUA guidelines

    Arteriovenous fistulas contribute to higher survival of haemodialysis patients with COVID-19

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    COLDFIRE 2: IRE is safe, effective in patients unsuitable for thermal...

    Embolx rolls out Sniper balloon occlusion microcatheter to European market

    Physicians call for clinical application of “helpful, meaningful” AMPREDICT decision support...

    Boston Scientific announces European launch of SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel

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    AngioDynamics receives 510(k) clearance for AlphaVac mechanical thrombectomy system

    Philips announces positive two-year data from TOBA II BTK clinical trial

    SoundBite Medical announces use of its Active Wire 0.014″ platform at...

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    Provider support central to coherent IR COVID-19 response plan, ECIO audience...

    AB-LATE02 randomised trial to probe “synergistic” immunotherapy and ablation strategy for...

    Study provides new insights on COVID-19 risk in patients receiving dialysis

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    Avicenna.AI receives CE Mark for AI tool to assess stroke severity

    FDA clears Koya Medical’s Dayspring compression system for lower extremities

    MDR comes into effect across EU

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    SRFA allows IRs to predict ablation success intraprocedurally

    XO Score scoring sheath platform wins medical design award

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    Concept Medical releases status updates on SIRONA RCT

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    Medtronic receives FDA breakthrough designation for the Emprint ablation catheter kit

    BoneView

    Artificial intelligence software BoneView helps radiologists and emergency physicians detect and...

    One-year outcomes from PROMISE I US study of LimFlow system published

    ACC.21: SAFE-PAD finds no increased risk of death with drug-coated devices...

    ACC.21: VOYAGER PAD analysis shows reduced risk of ischaemic events in...

    EuroPCR 2021: Late-breaking data demonstrate long-term benefits of Medtronic radiofrequency renal...

    Study supports tunnelled haemodialysis catheter use for permanent dialysis access

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    “A new look at laser”: Positive initial data presented at ISET...

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    Siemens Healthineers launches new CT scanner for fast diagnosis and precise...

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    DOORwaY-90 study for SIR-Spheres therapy as first-line treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma...

    XO Score scoring sheath platform earns CE mark approval

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    New tools on the horizon for CLTI patients revealed at ISET...

    Wearable device for AV fistula remote monitoring shows promise—but faces commercial...

    iVascular receives CE mark for iCover covered stent

    Micro Medical Solutions receives FDA breakthrough device designation for MicroStent vascular...

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    Bifurcated T-stent reconstruction is safe and effective treatment for HVOO in...

    Vascular Therapies announces clinical results from phase 3 randomised multicentre clinical...

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    New figures show the NHS needs thousands more radiologists to keep...

    BD announces enrolment in postmarket studies of the WavelinQ endoAVF system

    “Radiation will be a thing of the past”: FORS in the...

    CX audience supports call to change agency recommendations regarding paclitaxel use...

    Soundbite Medical Solutions announces FDA approval for SoundBite peripheral crossing system

    Superficial tunnelling technique not associated with patency or amputation in patients...

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    Two-year IN.PACT AV Access results presented at CX 2021

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    IASIOS, the world’s first accreditation programme for interventional oncology, just opened...

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    First patient enrolled in pivotal LAVA study

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    Siemens Healthineers completes acquisition of Varian

    One-year results published from B Braun’s CONSEQUENT study

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    Results of two-year study show Zilver Vena Venous Stent is safe...

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    Fluoroscopically-guided insertion of td-CVC found to be “low exposure”, despite large...

    Endologix announces acquisition of PQ Bypass

    Inari Medical announces first patient enrolled in FLAME study

    Philips SmartCT application software receives FDA 510(k) clearance

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    Surmodics announces first patient use of two Sublime radial access platform...

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    Adept Medical launches an MR safe overhead arm support

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    First patients enrolled in the Embrace hydrogel embolic system global randomised...

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    New embolic device blocks vessels feeding malignant tumours

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    GAE with Embosphere microspheres comparable long-term results to imipenem cilastatin in...

    “A reliable tool”: Positive findings for 2D perfusion angiography in CLTI...

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    DOORwaY90 study launches: The first prospective, multicentre US-based trial for registration...

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    Abandoning “cowboy culture” in service of data: The 2021 Dotter Lecture

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    Society of Interventional Radiology names Matthew S Johnson president for 2021–2022

    Shape Memory Medical receives PMDA approval for the Impede-FX embolisation plug

    LimFlow receives Japan PMDA approval for clinical study of minimally-invasive technology

    Cardiovascular Systems announces acquisition of peripheral support catheters From WavePoint Medical

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    SIR 2021 Gold Medallists honoured for “distinguished service” to interventional radiology

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    Prior ablation therapy predictor of increased Y-90 uptake: The road to...

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    Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for TheraSphere Y-90 glass microspheres

    Penumbra announces US commercial availability of Indigo system Lightning 7

    Ablation 2.0: Improved precision as interventionalists approach A0

    Cardiovascular Systems announces first uses of Wirion embolic protection system

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    MedAlliance raises over US$50 million to roll out Selution SLR and...

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    RFA with OsteoCool leads to “rapid and sustained” pain relief in...

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    GAE “highly effective and durable”, offering long-term pain relief for osteoarthritis...

    IR community calls for postpartum haemorrhage response team due to “underutilisation”...

    Cardinal Health signs definitive agreement to sell its Cordis business to...

    Shape Memory Medical receives CE mark for Impede-FX RapidFill

    PAD-scan deemed cost-effective for PAD detection in patients with diabetes

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    Renal artery involvement in EVAR linked to permanent dialysis and lower...

    Transhepatic portal venous stent placement “effective” for the prevention of hepatic...

    First patients enrolled in the Merit Wrapsody AV access efficacy pivotal...

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    Call for IR clinic patients to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: New...

    Humacyte to present long-term follow-up data from Phase 2 vascular access...

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    “There is only so much our stretched medical specialties can do...

    ControlRad Select imaging system gains FDA market clearance

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    Medtronic launches IN.PACT AV DCB in Japan for patients undergoing haemodialysis

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    Novel mixed reality dose visualisation system may help manage radiation exposure...

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    FDA grants breakthrough device designation for Zenith fenestrated+ endovascular graft

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    Guerbet launches new injection technical service

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    IO solutions for patients with brain tumours: Intra-arterial delivery of chemotherapeutic...

    Introduction of dedicated vascular limb salvage clinic improves one-year amputation outcomes...

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    NICE recommends selective internal radiation therapies for the treatment of hepatocellular...

    Meta-analysis: IVC filters should be considered for certain patients at high...

    FDA advisory panel recommends against premarket approval of Lutonix 014 DCB...

    Terumo reaches agreement to acquire predictive analytics specialist Health Outcomes Sciences

    HydroMID midline catheter from Access Vascular receives FDA clearance

    Virtual IR elective prompted by pandemic restrictions will outlast COVID-19, IRs...

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    Acute kidney injury is associated with medium-term mortality following endovascular intervention...

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    The CLI Global Society announces the Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia

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    No increased mortality with paclitaxel use in Veterans Administration data out...

    PatenSee initiates first-in-human trial with its contactless imaging surveillance system for...

    Real-world data on SeQuent Please OTW DCB presented at LINC 2021

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    New standardised reporting system suggests arteriovenous graft infections may be less...

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    New ethanol gel formulation holds “promise” for effective ablation in low...

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    Soundbite announces Health Canada approval for SoundBite crossing system – Peripheral...

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    Positive Luminor DCB data from EffPac and TINTIN trials presented at...

    CATHIS

    CATHI launches portable endovascular simulator system to med tech and pharma...

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    TACE with drug-eluting microspheres as “safe and effective” as conventional TACE,...

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    New trial investigating combination therapy of radioembolization and immunotherapy in HCC...

    LINC 2021: Novel approaches and new data for BTK interventions revealed

    Transit Scientific announces close of its Series A financing round

    Biomodex announce partnership to develop Evias Plus 

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    Cardiovascular Systems and Chansu Vascular Technologies partner to develop new everolimus...

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    New workhorse wire guide in US and Canada now commercially available

    Novel embolic device used for arterial and venous tumour treatments

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    VasQ external support awarded NUB Status 1 reimbursement renewal for 2021...

    LINC 2021: PRELUDE-BTK results confirm Serranator device novel mechanism of action

    CLEAN3 trial outlines potential new best practices for peripheral IV catheters

    BIOLUX AV trial demonstrates safety and efficacy of Passeo-18 Lux DCB...

    Comparative study reports favourable outcomes for VasoStat haemostasis device

    Comparative study reports favourable outcomes for VasoStat haemostasis device

    Personalised treatment planning “the future” of radioembolization, ECIO hears, in Y-90...

    IVUS should be considered “essential equipment” in venous interventions, LINC 2021...

    LINC 2021: Long-term data show sustained efficacy and safety of paclitaxel...

    LINC 2021 first time data releases in arteriovenous access: Positive results...

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    LINC 2021: 12-month BTK data with MedAlliance’s SELUTION SLR presented as...

    Artio Medical

    Artio Medical announces successful first human use of the Amplifi vein...

    Three studies evaluating Flex Vessel Prep system presented during LINC 2021

    LINC 2021: Head-to-head trials take centre stage in drug-eluting technology late-breaking...

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    FDA grants breakthrough device designation to PEDRA Xauron real-time tissue perfusion...

    Five-year ILLUMENATE results confirm safety profile of Philips Stellarex DCB

    Study: Patients with depression less likely to go home after critical...

    Indigo

    EXTRACT-PE trial data confirm Indigo Aspiration system is safe and effective...

    New study supports Anaconda Biomed’s ANA catheter system for ischaemic stroke

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Largest US nephrology group is first in Illinois to offer Ellipsys...

    Spex

    Reflow Medical introduces Spex LP shapeable reinforced support catheter

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    FDA approves MicroVention’s lower-profile WEB 17 intrasaccular aneurysm treatment device

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    RCR launches new radiology exam site in India

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    Paediatric interventional radiology in the spotlight: “There is still much more...

    Mermaid Medical Group reports full commercialisation of the D-Clot HD rotational...

    Arterial diameter may help to predict AVF aneurysm progression, study suggests

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    New executive director of the Society of Interventional Radiology assumes role

    EBIR

    First fully remote, online-proctored EBIR examination takes place

    FDA

    FDA Perspective in NEJM highlights need for continued clinical studies on...

    VasQ

    VasQ device improves AVF creation in haemodialysis patients, JVA study reports

    CPT

    Coding changes will impact reimbursement for US interventional radiologists in 2021

    Network meta-analysis finds DCB angioplasty “significantly superior” to plain balloon angioplasty...

    Rapid Medical receives FDA clearance for steerable neurovascular guidewire

    WHO

    Interventional radiologists call on WHO to address the “dramatic lack of...

    walking

    Walking can relieve leg pain in people with peripheral arterial disease

    laser

    First-in-human study finds novel laser technique “safe and effective” for embedded...

    Corindus announces global launch of technIQ procedural automation series for CorPath...

    TACE

    Conventional transarterial chemoembolization more cost-effective than drug-eluting embolic TACE

    Lipiodol

    UK approves Lipiodol Ultra Fluid for hysterosalpingography in women undergoing infertility...

    SWEDEPAD unplanned interim analysis shows no difference in all-cause mortality for...

    DOORwaY

    Sirtex Medical announces strategic investment in BlackSwan Vascular

    COVID-related hypercoagulability linked to elevated malfunction rate in temporary haemodialysis catheters

    Twelve-month LOCOMOTIVE EXTENDED results “promising”

    ECIO

    ECIO to take place virtually in April 2021

    AI

    Artificial intelligence should be incorporated into interventional oncology curricula to advance...

    Ten-year data at single institution support thermal lung ablation as a...

    First-in-human study demonstrates “feasibility and potential” of FORS technology

    women

    New “myth-buster” guide to support women in interventional radiology in the...

    PAVE

    PAVE trial finds “no evidence of a benefit” from paclitaxel-coated balloons...

    Gold Medal

    Robert Morgan awarded Gold Medal at BSIR annual meeting: “A great...

    acquisition

    Boston Scientific agrees to divest BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals business

    pandemic

    SIR and AMA urge Medicare and Medicaid Services to compensate practices...

    stromal

    Patients with stromal enlargement of the prostate benefit the most from...

    Risk of ischaemic steal syndrome and patency rate comparable for tapered...

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    ISABELLA trial for the treatment of failing AV fistulas in haemodialysis...

    Interventional News for specialists

    First use of new embolic device for highly targeted tumour treatment...

    Penumbra’s newest generation of Indigo aspiration system receives FDA clearance for...

    arthritis

    Novel IR technique “stuns” arthritis pain in shoulder and hip

    Paclitaxel situation “crystallising” thanks to new data and teamwork, VIVA audience...

    Infinity angioplasty balloon catheter completes first-in-human clinical trial

    Sinomed announces positive safety and efficacy data from PIONEER III study

    Catalysed by COVID-19, societies say hybrid conferences are here to stay

    First procedures performed with Transit Scientific’s XO Score angioplasty system

    Angiodynamics

    AngioDynamics announces presentation of positive safety, efficacy results from RAPID outcomes...

    No safety concerns and favourable patency at two years with Absorb...

    GIRFT

    GIRFT Radiology report calls for expansion of IR day-case capacity in...

    Surmodics

    Six-month data from Surmodics Avess AV fistula DCB first-in-human study presented...

    BestFLR

    Portal vein embolization with NBCA-lipiodol promotes greater liver growth than PVA...

    DETOUR I two-year outcomes: “Excellent” functional improvement in complex PAD cohort

    RCT investigating use of MagicTouch PTA sirolimus-coated balloon for PAD enrols...

    PROMISE I: LimFlow system enables vast majority of patients to avoid...

    Similar outcomes for ultrasound-assisted and standard thrombolysis in SUNSET sPE

    Safety and efficacy of IN.PACT Admiral sustained out to five years

    One-year VIVO results support safety and effectiveness of Zilver Vena venous...

    Directional atherectomy prior to IN.PACT DCB effective out to one year,...

    Latest VOYAGER PAD analysis finds no mortality and improved limb outcomes...

    DISRUPT PAD III: Intravascular lithotripsy superior to PTA in acute procedural...

    Four-year results from patient-level meta-analysis confirm safety profile of Philips Stellarex...

    Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for the Ranger DCB

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Case report shows Ellipsys system creates fused, permanent vascular access for...

    tumoural

    Cancer treatment beyond systemic chemotherapy: Local intra-tumoural injections demonstrate abscopal effect

    femoral

    New protocol helps identify best venipuncture site for femoral access

    Medtronic Abre stent receives US FDA approval to treat venous outflow...

    Janssen submits application to US FDA for new indication to expand...

    CT

    Canon launches CT scanner with 90cm bore at ASTRO 2020

    stents

    RCR and BSIR call for UK stent registry

    Study finds 3mm arteriotomy may be routinely utilised for brachiocephalic fistula...

    patency

    Older age and diabetes mellitus identified as risk factors for poor...

    Endovascular late-breaking trials presented at TCT 2020

    Zilver Vena

    Zilver Vena venous self-expanding stent receives FDA approval to market in...

    Dabra

    Ra Medical Systems announces 10 subjects have been enrolled in its...

    Clinician survey reveals significant variation in ultrasound-guided PIV insertion

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First two patients enrolled in PRISTINE study with Selution SLR

    surfacer

    SAVE registry results back safety of Surfacer system

    thrombectomy

    New devices for endovascular thrombectomy discussed at CIRSE

    Wingman catheter Reflow Medical

    Reflow Medical receives approval in Japan for the Wingman catheter

    PQ Bypass Detour

    PQ Bypass completes enrolment in DETOUR II pivotal study

    CLTI

    CDC recognises and codifies critical limb-threatening ischaemia in ICD-10-CM

    Interventionalists encouraged to consult talking points document on paclitaxel devices

    Teleflex announces expanded indications for the Arrow EZ-IO intraosseous vascular access...

    Medtronic

    Medtronic to acquire Avenu Medical

    Philips launches QuickClear mechanical thrombectomy system for blood clot removal in...

    deep vein arterialisation

    Deep vein arterialisation should be considered in “no option” CLTI patients,...

    Surmodics’ Pounce thrombus retrieval system gains FDA 510(k) clearance

    Interventional News for specialists

    First patient recruited into a study to obtain the indication for...

    Viabahn

    Gore enhances Viabahn endoprosthesis portfolio with lower profile delivery

    Biotronik

    CIRSE 2020: New clinical data support use of 4F devices for...

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Ellipsys system offers greater patient eligibility and reduced time to dialysis,...

    fertility

    Fertility after uterine artery embolization: Still an unsolved issue, CIRSE delegates...

    IRE

    CROSSFIRE trial: IRE induces a more immune-permissive environment in pancreatic cancer...

    First patient enrolled in FUTURE SFA study of MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon

    rivaroxaban

    Patients with multiple revascularisations are at higher risk of acute limb...

    reimbursement

    Calls in Germany for reimbursement as analysis shows drug-eluting technology is...

    Luminor

    “No signal of increased risk of long-term mortality” with paclitaxel-coated Luminor...

    SAVER

    Win for paclitaxel as SAVER registry “reinforces the safety profile” of...

    covered

    24-month AVeNEW study results: Covered stent angioplasty “statistically superior” to angioplasty...

    predict

    New prediction model for target lesion revascularisation grants “new level of...

    Passeo-35

    Biotronik’s Passeo-35 Xeo PTA balloon catheter is now available in Europe

    arteriovenous

    UAE preserves fertility in patients with uterine arteriovenous malformations, single centre...

    lymphadenectomy

    Lipiodol offers an effective therapeutic option for melanoma patients suffering postoperative...

    CMS grants additional reimbursement for the Eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent system

    Study finds Ellipsys system allows kidney patients to begin dialysis sooner...

    PQ Bypass Detour

    PQ Bypass receives FDA breakthrough device designation for the Detour system

    DOORwaY

    SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres meet drug registration requirements in China

    Philips launches latest version of its Azurion imaging platform

    The largest European cohort on the treatment of liver cancer with...

    NCCN

    NCCN incorporates SIO recommendations in 2020 guidelines for neuroendocrine tumour treatment

    UAE

    Lobbying at social and political levels “crucial” to raise UAE profile

    Patient-specific computation model may improve AVF maturation rates

    CX Aortic Vienna

    Inaugural CX Aortic Vienna to take place online

    Systematic review and meta-analysis finds “substantial” one-year mortality rate in octogenarians...

    Enrolment initiated in world’s first RCT with sirolimus-coated balloon for below-the-knee...

    Philips to expand its image-guided therapy portfolio through acquisition of Intact...

    DOORwaY

    Sirtex Medical completes enrollment of landmark US RESiN registry

    Authors from 750 German universities to publish in CVIR Endovascular free...

    Interventional News for specialists

    Sirtex Medical partners with Magle Chemoswed to develop imaging agent

    meeting

    ECIO 2020 “will not take place as a physical meeting”

    radioembolization

    Novel use of Y-90 radioembolization could transform prostate cancer treatment

    High level of heterogeneity found in randomised PAD trial antithrombotic regimens

    Angiodynamics

    First patient enrolled in PATHFINDER I registry examining Auryon atherectomy system

    Medtronic IN.PACT AV

    Six-month IN.PACT AV Access results show superiority of DCB angioplasty

    News from SNIS: New study finds racial disparities in acute stroke...

    Over 15,000 delegates attended ECR 2020

    Medicare

    Vertebroplasty to receive Medicare funding in Australia

    First patients enrolled in SUPERSURG study of Supera peripheral stent system

    EffPac

    Intermittent claudication: EffPac trial confirms benefit and safety of paclitaxel-coated balloon...

    Regional anaesthesia alone is reasonable for major lower extremity amputation in...

    compression

    Compression after radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins “adds no clinical benefit”

    interventional radiology

    Interventional radiology assumes a more prominent role amid pandemic

    repeat PAE

    Repeat PAE: Safe and effective for patients who initially responded positively...

    Endologix receives CE mark for Alto abdominal stent graft system

    Surmodics

    Surmodics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Sublime radial access 0.014 RX...

    roadsaver

    PRIZER, new multicentre PAD study, launches

    Cerus Endovascular and Balt enter strategic distribution agreement for devices treating...

    SIROS

    Sirtex Medical launches SIROS system for SIR-Spheres resin microspheres delivery

    Siemens Healthineers agrees to acquire Varian in US$16.4 billion deal

    training

    COVID-19 has had a “significant impact” on interventional radiology training

    FEMME

    FEMME trial finds myomectomy improves quality of life more than UAE at...

    ziehm

    Ziehm acquires Therenva

    Artio Medical

    Artio Medical acquires Flow Forward Medical, expanding peripheral vascular portfolio

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First sirolimus DEB patient enrolled in Japanese SELUTION SLR study

    New study shows advantages of Ellipsys system in creating reliable dialysis...

    Reekers

    Interventional radiologist Jim Reekers awarded ESR Gold Medal

    Veryan Medical to support commercialisation of Jeti thrombectomy system in Germany

    SeQure®

    Early experience with the SeQure® microcatheter reduces risks of non-target embolization...

    SeQure®

    A decade of PAE data demonstrates the procedure’s safety and efficacy:...

    imaging

    First synchronised imaging system interface for MRI presented at ECR

    Terumo

    Terumo acquires Quirem Medical

    CINA

    Avicenna.AI secures FDA clearance for its CINA Head neurovascular imaging artificial...

    Dynetic-35

    Dynetic-35 balloon-expandable cobalt chromium iliac stent system gains CE mark

    Indigo

    Penumbra augments vascular franchise with latest Indigo System launch and newly...

    UK-first innovation could save lives of dialysis patients

    GEST

    GEST to take place virtually in September 2020

    JVIR

    Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology impact factor passes key milestone...

    PCR e-Course 2020: Sham patients from RADIANCE-HTN SOLO who crossed over...

    PCR e-Course 2020: Treatment with transcatheter bariatric embolotherapy results in greater...

    Advance Serenity hydrophilic PTA balloon catheter now available in the USA

    New data reconfirm long-term safety profile of the Philips Stellarex low-dose...

    RSNA grant enables the establishment of an IR service in Tanzania

    MERLION trial six-month outcomes presented at VIVA late-breaking trial session

    iVascular launches Sergeant peripheral support catheter

    Hepatology

    Radioembolization paper publication a “landmark moment” for IR-Hepatology collaboration

    RCR

    UK issues new patient information on COVID-19

    tack

    Intact Vascular announces positive one-year data from TOBA II BTK clinical...

    Real-world analysis demonstrates lower long-term mortality after DCB angioplasty of femoropopliteal...

    ETF

    “Significant heterogeneity” in IR training across Europe

    stent

    Transluminal biliary biopsy forceps set and Zilver 635 biliary stent now...

    Rexgenero

    Rexgenero acquires the key technology and programme assets of aratinga.bio SAS...

    INFINITY Angioplasty Balloon Catheter receives 510(k) clearance

    Surmodics logo

    Surmodics receives CE mark for its SurVeil drug-coated balloon

    MHRA: Warning to be added to paclitaxel device IFUs in Europe

    Lipidol Ultra-Fluid recevies approval for use in cTACE by China NMPA

    Limus

    Enrolment begins in DEEPER LIMUS study of Reflow Medical’s temporary spur...

    balloon catheter

    New balloon catheter available in USA for use in the treatment...

    transarterial

    Transarterial chemoperfusion is safe and feasible in advanced mesothelioma

    covera

    Vascular access: Covera stent superior to plain balloon angioplasty in stenotic...

    shoulder

    Arterial embolization of the shoulder improves adhesive capsulitis patients’ pain and...

    house call

    House-call model tapping interventional radiology improves outcomes and access to care

    visualisation

    Study demonstrates feasibility of hologram technology in liver tumour ablation

    CX 2020 LIVE: Vascular Access session showcases new technologies, while debate...

    CX 2020 LIVE: Strong support for relining peripheral arteries and rivaroxaban use for widespread atherosclerosis 

    Shockwave Medical announces that CMS has created new codes for intravascular...

    CX 2020 LIVE aortic arch discussion highlights importance of underlying pathology...

    CX 2020 LIVE gains CME accreditation: Attendees from 79 countries participate live

    FDA clears Transit Scientific’s XO Score PTA scoring sheath platform

    VasQ external support

    VasQ external support awarded breakthrough device designation by the FDA

    BD announces launch of Halo One thin-walled guiding sheath

    Transradial access may be safer than transfemoral access for flow diversion...

    diversity

    “We believe in diversity and inclusion”: SIR issues statement of commitment...

    meeting

    CIRSE 2020 to take place online

    Letter to CVIR Editor calls for “further European-wide initiatives” to establish...

    straub

    Straub Medical acquired by BD

    Mentice launches VIST G7 endovascular simulation platform

    Merit Medical’s Wrapsody System receives CE mark

    rescue

    Tokai’s rescue balloon occlusion catheter approved in Europe

    CX 2020 LIVE pioneers virtual vascular conference format in COVID-19 era

    Vectorio

    Vectorio approved in Canada, an innovative medical device for interventional oncology...

    Positive two-year data from ALPS registry of LimFlow system published

    Bluegrass Vascular Technologies announces first US commercial cases with the Surfacer...

    Getinge Advanta V12

    Getinge introduces Advanta V12 balloon expandable covered stent in larger size

    Dotter

    Study lists top sociodemographic factors associated with COVID-19

    Dragon

    First patient enrolled in Dragon trial investigating double vein embolization

    SCAI

    SCAI issues device selection guidelines for aortoiliac arterial interventions

    STAND

    First case completed in STAND study, the pivotal clinical trial of...

    tack

    TOBA III clinical trial results published in the Journal of Vascular...

    VIVA Physicians publishes analysis evaluating mortality and paclitaxel-coated devices

    FDA clears Aspire MAX mechanical thrombectomy system

    Interventional News for specialists

    APERTO becomes the first drug-coated balloon to be approved in China...

    pregnant

    Pregnant healthcare workers advised to minimise their patient-fronting duties during COVID-19...

    COVID-19: Calls for physicians to address domestic violence during social distancing

    Interventional News for specialists

    Coalition of cTACE and immunotherapy: Expanding the horizons of interventional oncology

    workforce

    UK radiology workforce crisis deepens, “patients are at risk”, RCR asserts

    COVID-19

    New study addresses thromboembolic complications in COVID-19 patients

    COVID-19: CMS outlines recommendations for re-starting non-emergent procedures

    roadsaver

    CE mark granted to the first biodegradable drug-eluting microspheres, BioPearl

    Global vascular community addresses geographic disparity in pandemic impact and response,...

    ECR

    ECR 2020 will be online-only, not onsite

    First US commercial use of Tack Endovascular System (4F) in BTK...

    testing

    Italian oncologists urge greater COVID-19 testing amongst healthcare workers treating cancer...

    COVID-19: Cotton and surgical masks may be ineffective at stopping spread...

    Tack

    Tack Endovascular System receives FDA approval for below-the-knee post-angioplasty dissection repair

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First patient enrolled globally in SELUTION SLR study for AV fistulae

    CIRSE Academy

    Seven CIRSE Academy courses currently free to access

    RSNA

    RSNA launches online resource for COVID-19

    Philips and the US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up...

    testing

    Virtual VIVA roundtable addresses COVID-19 pandemic

    International accreditation scheme “brings IO into the mainstream”

    COVID-19: European Commission agrees to postpone new MDR because of pandemic

    diversity

    Society of Interventional Radiology creates free COVID-19 resource centre online

    TriNav

    CMS Transitional Pass-Through Payment programme paves the way for cutting-edge treatments

    CMSS

    CMSS “strongly urges action” to ensure all frontline healthcare professionals are...

    youtube

    ESR creates YouTube playlist for COVID-19 events

    SNIS recommendations COVID-19

    SNIS releases recommendations for emergent neurointerventional patients during COVID-19

    president

    Michael Dake takes over as new president of SIR

    checklist

    CIRSE and APSCVIR publish checklist for preparing your IR service for...

    ACS defends healthcare workers as PPE shortages lead to acrimony

    Italy

    GEST gathers global response to COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from the...

    Singapore

    GEST gathers global response to COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from the...

    Live webinar on Thursday 2 April to share COVID-19 cardiovascular experience

    American Board of Radiology announces November dates for Core Exam

    Virtual ACC: Clopidogrel exposure along with aspirin and rivaroxaban should be...

    Virtual ACC: Renal denervation bests sham control to safely lower blood...

    Virtual ACC: Combining aspirin with rivaroxaban reduces risk equally in presence...

    Virtual ACC: Aspirin plus rivaroxaban significantly lowers adverse events in PAD...

    COVID-19: European Commission looking to postpone new MDR by one year

    IR community urged to plan for COVID-19 cases

    Adapt clinical studies to alleviate effect of pandemic

    CX 2020 is cancelled due to COVID-19

    Interventional News for specialists

    CDRH adjusts working practices with medical device companies to deal with...

    Straub Medical announces first patient treated in USA with Rotarex S atherectomy device 

    ET

    ET 2020 postponed to December due to coronavirus

    kidney scale model

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

    revascularisation

    Veterans study suggests surgery is still dominant revascularisation approach for critical...

    frostbite

    Thrombolytic therapy performed by interventional radiologists could reduce amputation rates due...

    diversity

    Coronavirus causes SIR to cancel meeting and prompts postponement of ECR

    Okami Medical announces first patients treated with Lobo vascular occluder

    Pipeline Flex

    Medtronic issues urgent field safety notice for some Pipeline Flex embolization...

    Wingman catheter by Reflow Medical

    Wingman catheter granted expanded indication to cross CTOs in PAD

    UAE

    “Huge disparity” between UAE and surgery numbers worldwide

    embolization

    Interventional radiologists protest “unethical” number of surgeries in France

    extended reality

    LIVE blog: US FDA host public workshop on extended reality in...

    radioembolization

    Combining targeted Holmium-166 radioembolization with systemic therapy improves response rates in...

    giant

    UAE effective in treating giant fibroids, study finds

    Cerus Endovascular receives FDA approval for its first microcatheter

    New meta-analysis finds “no observed difference” in mortality between paclitaxel and...

    Ablative Solutions announces publication of data from the Peregrine post-market study

    NHS

    RCR launches new curricula for clinical and interventional radiology

    VasQ external support

    Published real-world experience demonstrates VasQ External Support improves outcomes when adopted...

    artificial intelligence Hackathon winner announced

    First SIO artificial intelligence hackathon “mobilises the IO community to enter...

    DOORwaY

    Sirtex Medical announces collaboration with MIM Software

    FDA grants de novo clearance to Bluegrass Vascular for Surfacer system

    Interventional News for specialists

    Caterpillar embolization devices gain FDA clearance

    Rist Neurovascular radial artery catheter receives FDA 510(k) clearance

    XableCath crossing catheters have received CE mark for peripheral use

    Enrolment of the VasQ external support US pivotal study now complete

    radiopaque

    Novel radiopaque microspheres in Y-90 radioembolization show potential to map absorbed...

    kidney scale model

    Medtronic begins pilot study as part of SPYRAL HTN clinical programme...

    ablation

    SIR publishes first ever position statement on ablation in RCC: Interventional...

    EmboCube

    Merit Medical’s EmboCube embolization gelatin and Torpedo gelatin foam indicated for...

    MedAlliance receives CE mark approval for SELUTION SLR sirolimus drug-eluting balloon...

    LINC 2020: Four-year ILLUMENATE data reaffirm safety profile of Stellarex

    LINC 2020: BD announces long-term safety data for BTK drug-coated balloon

    LINC 2020: High- and low-dose paclitaxel-coated balloons exhibit comparable results at...

    LINC 2020: Profusa Lumee oxygen platform may improve clinical management of...

    LINC 2020: Positive new data for AV access interventions released

    Tack

    FDA grants premarket approval for Intact Vascular’s dissection repair device

    Flex

    Flex vessel preparation system effectively limits potential complications in the femoral...

    Stratus Medical completes private placement financing and acquisition of the NimbusRF

    OTL38

    First-of-its-kind technology lights up lung cancer cells, helps improve patient outcomes