Cardiac

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    CMS proposes Medicare coverage expansion for TAVR

    The proposed Medicare coverage change could help Edwards Lifesciences gain market share from Medtronic and Boston Scientific, an analyst said.

    By • June 16, 2026
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    J&J recalls Impella controllers over hardware issues

    The correction is the latest recall that J&J’s Abiomed has issued in recent years for Impella devices and controllers.

    By • June 12, 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 gets FDA approval for surgical tricuspid valve

    Built specifically to mimic the native tricuspid anatomy, the implant is intended to address an unmet patient need.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    J&J recalls Impella heart pumps after patient dies

    Johnson & Johnson asked customers to quarantine and return affected products. A spokesperson said J&J conducted quality system audits as part of its integration of Abiomed that resulted in some field actions.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    J&J corrects Impella controller over issue linked to 2 injuries, 1 death

    The controller can stop for about 35 seconds, during which time the patient is unsupported by the heart pump.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Medtronic to create European software hub in Ireland

    The investment in cardiac digital health will add 85 jobs initially, with more growth expected over the next three years.

    By • May 22, 2026
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    Medtronic data back renal denervation in the long term

    Analyses presented at EuroPCR assessed Medtronic’s Symplicity blood pressure procedure in patient groups with severe hypertension and who had prior cardiovascular events.

    By • May 20, 2026
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    Endologix buys clot removal system from Surmodics

    Endologix will market the system to vascular interventionists who use its other devices to treat peripheral artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms.

    By • May 20, 2026
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    Boston Scientific posts positive data for coronary IVL catheter

    With the study results, Boston Scientific plans a regulatory submission for the intravascular lithotripsy treatment for patients with severely calcified coronary artery disease.

    By • May 19, 2026
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    Artivion closes Endospan buyout to acquire recently approved heart device

    Artivion is targeting a $150 million annual U.S. market for the Nexus Aortic Arch System.

    By • May 19, 2026
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    Boston Scientific buys $1.5B stake in TAVR developer MiRus

    The deal gives Boston Scientific a 34% equity stake in MiRus and an option to acquire its TAVR platform by making additional payments totaling $3 billion.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    J&J launches improved Shockwave catheter

    The latest generation of the coronary intravascular lithotripsy device is designed to be more flexible to help physicians navigate tight arteries to break up calcified deposits and restore blood flow.

    By • May 13, 2026
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    Medtronic to close California site amid restructuring

    The decision to wind down the operation in Santa Rosa in about two years comes as the medtech giant combines several businesses within its cardiovascular portfolio.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    Abbott gets FDA nod, CE mark for AI-enabled imaging device

    The device joins a portfolio of vascular technologies that generated 9.5% sales growth on a comparable basis in the first quarter.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    Medtronic wins FDA approval for updated mitral replacement valve

    Surgeons have performed initial implants of the Mosaic Neo valve at centers across the U.S., as well as the first robotic implantation.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    J&J starts head-to-head PFA trial against Boston Scientific device

    The study will compare outcomes on J&J’s Varipulse Pro platform and Boston Scientific’s rival Farapulse PFA system.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    4 studies to know from HRS 2026

    Boston Scientific, Abbott and Medtronic shared new cardiac device data at the annual Heart Rhythm Society meeting, where market share shifts in pulsed field ablation were on analysts’ minds.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    J&J to acquire Atraverse Medical

    The FDA-cleared radiofrequency guidewire will slot into J&J’s fast-growing cardiovascular portfolio.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Edwards raises 2026 forecast as TAVR sales surge

    The stronger outlook follows mixed results from other major medical device makers in the latest quarter, after both Abbott and Boston Scientific cut their full-year guidance.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Medtronic leads $100M investment in Pulnovo Medical

    Medtronic formed a commercial agreement with Pulnovo alongside its investment.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Medtronic closes $585M purchase of CathWorks

    The deal is the second tuck-in acquisition this year for Medtronic, which has signaled its intent to pursue more M&A in its core business lines.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Stryker to buy Amplitude Vascular Systems

    Amplitude’s intravascular lithotripsy technology could emerge as a challenger to Shockwave IVL, Leerink Partners analyst Mike Kratky wrote.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    Pulse Biosciences hires Liane Teplitsky as COO

    The appointment gives a former Abbott leader oversight of efforts to bring a pulsed field ablation device to market.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    J&J launches enhanced PFA device in Europe

    The Varipulse Pro pulsed field ablation platform, which has received a CE mark, will be a focus at the upcoming European Heart Rhythm Association annual meeting in Paris.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    J&J’s Impella heart pump shows no patient benefit in 2 trials

    Study investigators cautioned against routine use of the device in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and to treat heart attack patients who don’t have cardiogenic shock.

    By • April 1, 2026