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).

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