Cardiac

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    J&J corrects Impella heart pumps over issue linked to 22 serious injuries

    The urgent correction notice is the latest in a series of actions related to the safety of Impella devices.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Medtronic to acquire CathWorks for up to $585M

    The purchase will give Medtronic a larger presence in the cath lab, with a tool to help diagnose and treat coronary artery disease.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    New medical devices are reshaping the medtech industry

    From pulsed field ablation devices to glucose sensors and surgical robotics, new medical technologies are transforming patient care and how people manage their health.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    Edwards’ request for broader TAVR Medicare coverage gets pushback

    Several medical societies supported extending Medicare coverage for TAVR to patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis, but some physicians and rival Medtronic said more data is needed.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    5 robotic surgery trends to watch in 2026

    Soft tissue robotic systems designed to improve surgical precision are expanding into new specialties and increasing competition for longtime industry leader Intuitive Surgical.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Medtronic wins CE mark for single-shot pulsed field ablation catheter

    Medtronic’s Affera Sphere-360 is a single-shot device, putting it in direct competition with Boston Scientific’s Farawave catheter.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Intuitive’s cardiac initiative includes valve repair, LAA closure

    With nine new procedures cleared for the da Vinci 5 robot, Intuitive’s strategy includes working with a limited number of U.S. sites this year to establish cardiac programs.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Abbott posts Q4 sales below expectations

    Pricing challenges in Abbott’s nutrition business and lower than expected sales of continuous glucose monitors drove down the company’s shares.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Medtronic to buy up to $90M stake in heart valve developer Anteris

    Medtronic’s investment is contingent on Anteris completing a proposed $200 million public stock offering.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Abbott gets Europe’s CE mark for dual ablation catheter

    The device can deliver both radiofrequency energy and pulsed field ablation to treat heart arrhythmias.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Boston Scientific to acquire Penumbra for $14.5B

    With the planned purchase, Boston Scientific will gain several thrombectomy devices to remove clots from blood vessels.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Boston Scientific gains FDA’s OK for new PFA catheter

    The Farapoint device adds another tool to the company’s pulsed field ablation portfolio that could help increase or sustain its electrophysiology market share, one analyst said.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Edwards calls off JenaValve buyout after court halts deal

    Edwards terminated the deal after the Federal Trade Commission moved to block the acquisition due to anticompetitive concerns.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Teleflex CEO leaving company

    Stuart Randle, who retired in 2018, has replaced Liam Kelly as CEO and president on an interim basis.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Stereotaxis wins FDA approval for robotically navigated ablation catheter

    Stereotaxis’ CEO said the company has been “hampered clinically, commercially and strategically” by its prior dependence on a J&J catheter.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Biobeat raises $50M to commercialize cuffless blood pressure monitor

    The company will use the money to try to establish its cuffless device as a go-to option for 24-hour blood pressure monitoring in the U.S.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Edwards receives FDA approval for mitral valve replacement system

    The Sapien M3 device is the first approved mitral regurgitation treatment to use a transseptal approach, Edwards said.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    FDA posts Class I recall notice about Medtronic heart vent catheters

    The company received three complaints about patients who had perforation injuries linked to the devices.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Abbott receives FDA approval for Volt PFA system

    Abbott can now compete with Medtronic, Boston Scientific and J&J in the U.S. for the fast-growing pulsed field ablation market.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Abbott receives clearance for heart delivery device in premature babies

    Physician feedback has informed a delivery device designed to make procedures safer and easier.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Pulse Biosciences wins FDA approval to begin PFA catheter study

    Shorter, nanosecond pulses for treating atrial fibrillation differentiate the company’s approach from existing pulsed field ablation systems on the market.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    CMS considers expanding TAVR coverage to asymptomatic patients

    Medicare reimbursement for aortic stenosis patients without symptoms could accelerate procedure growth for Edwards Lifesciences, which requested the CMS review, analysts said.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Philips to acquire SpectraWAVE

    SpectraWAVE makes technologies to help diagnose and guide treatment decisions for coronary artery disease.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    AtriCure treats first patients with dual PFA/RF system

    Combining pulsed field ablation and a radiofrequency technique in one platform is expected to reduce procedure times.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Impulse Dynamics raises $158M to commercialize heart failure device

    By strengthening heart contractions, Impulse’s device could improve quality of life, restore functional capacity and enhance tolerance for exercise. 

    By • Dec. 11, 2025
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    FDA pilots allowing digital health devices access to CMS payment program

    Companies can ask the FDA to waive premarket authorization and investigational device requirements while they collect real-world data in a CMS program.

    By • Dec. 10, 2025