Project Updates
Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral Renal Denervation (RDN) System, USA
Credit: Medtronic
Project type: Multi-electrode renal denervation (RDN) system
Developer: Medtronic
Applications: Minimally invasive method for the treatment of hypertension
Development Status: Approved in the US
Clinically proven to help reduce blood pressure by using radiofrequency (RF) energy in nerves near the kidneys. The FDA approved the system in November 2023.
WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Device
Credit: Boston Scientific
Project type: Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device
Developer: Boston Scientific
Applications: Reduces the risk of stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients
Development Status: Approved in the US
The device is indicated to minimise the risk of stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients who require an alternative to oral anticoagulation therapy by permanent closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA).
Stryker InSpace Balloon Implant for the Treatment of MIRCTs
Credit: Stryker
Project type: Subacromial spacer
Developer: Stryker
Applications: Treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs)
Development Status: Approved in the US, Europe, Russia, and Israel
The InSpace implant is a first-of-its-kind biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer designed for the arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs).
