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FDA panel votes against HF device | Left-heart access system cleared | Medtronic insulin pump now sold with Abbott sensors
Friday, December 5, 2025
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FDA panel votes against approving first-of-its-kind heart failure device

All 15 members of the FDA's Circulatory System Devices Panel agreed that more data is required to confirm the new device from Johnson & Johnson MedTech is effective. Will the agency agree with these recommendations? Only time will tell.

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V-Wave has gained considerable attention or its Ventura Interatrial Shunt System, a small implantable device designed to reduce pressure on the left atrium and the lungs in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The Ventura device includes a nitinol hourglass-shaped frame that anchors to the patient’s fossa ovalis in a way that prevents migration or embolization. It is implanted via an interventional procedure with fluoroscopy and echocardiography guidance.
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FDA panel votes against approving first-of-its-kind heart failure device

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V-Wave has gained considerable attention or its Ventura Interatrial Shunt System, a small implantable device designed to reduce pressure on the left atrium and the lungs in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The Ventura device includes a nitinol hourglass-shaped frame that anchors to the patient’s fossa ovalis in a way that prevents migration or embolization. It is implanted via an interventional procedure with fluoroscopy and echocardiography guidance.
All 15 members of the FDA's Circulatory System Devices Panel agreed that more data is required to confirm the new device from Johnson & Johnson MedTech is effective. Will the agency agree with these recommendations? Only time will tell.
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FDA clears new left-heart access system from Atraverse Medical

The Hotwire Transseptal Access System includes the Hotwire RF Generator and Hotwire RF Guidewire, giving electrophysiologists the tools they need for left-heart access. 

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FDA clears new left-heart access system from Atraverse Medical

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The Hotwire Transseptal Access System includes the Hotwire RF Generator and Hotwire RF Guidewire, giving electrophysiologists the tools they need for left-heart access. 
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Medtronic launches new diabetes tech integrated with Abbott sensor

Two of the world's leading healthcare companies have partnered on a new treatment option for patients with type 1 diabetes.

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MiniMed 780G system integrated with Instinct sensors manufactured by Abbott.
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Medtronic launches new diabetes tech integrated with Abbott sensor

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MiniMed 780G system integrated with Instinct sensors manufactured by Abbott.
Two of the world's leading healthcare companies have partnered on a new treatment option for patients with type 1 diabetes.
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Featured Articles

3-in-1 TAVR guidewire linked to faster procedures, less radiation

The sensor-guided device delivers continuous hemodynamic measurements and rapid left ventricular pacing during TAVR procedures. Back in 2023, it was at the heart of a $253 million acquisition. 

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SavvyWire OpSens TAVR guidewire owned by Haemonetics. the SavvyWire guidewire, a sensor-guided device developed by OpSens Medical, a Canadian medical device company. According to OpSens, the SavvyWire is the first interventional device of its kind. It provides assistance with aortic valve delivery and positioning, like any guidewire, but it also includes sensors that enable continuous hemodynamic measurements and rapid LV pacing.
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3-in-1 TAVR guidewire linked to faster procedures, less radiation

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SavvyWire OpSens TAVR guidewire owned by Haemonetics. the SavvyWire guidewire, a sensor-guided device developed by OpSens Medical, a Canadian medical device company. According to OpSens, the SavvyWire is the first interventional device of its kind. It provides assistance with aortic valve delivery and positioning, like any guidewire, but it also includes sensors that enable continuous hemodynamic measurements and rapid LV pacing.
The sensor-guided device delivers continuous hemodynamic measurements and rapid left ventricular pacing during TAVR procedures. Back in 2023, it was at the heart of a $253 million acquisition. 
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FDA announces Class I recall of patches used for heart surgery

There is a risk of certain pericardial patches not being as strong or durable as needed. Customers are urged to identify, quarantine and replace these devices.

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FDA announces Class I recall of patches used for heart surgery

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There is a risk of certain pericardial patches not being as strong or durable as needed. Customers are urged to identify, quarantine and replace these devices.
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Interventional cardiology groups unite to push the specialty forward

SCAI and CRT have announced a new partnership focused on education, advocacy and research.

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Heart doctors and surgeons working together. Top cardiology hospitals in the United States.
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Interventional cardiology groups unite to push the specialty forward

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Heart doctors and surgeons working together. Top cardiology hospitals in the United States.
SCAI and CRT have announced a new partnership focused on education, advocacy and research.
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Stem cell company acquires 2 cardiology practices, calling them ‘the first of many’

Hemostemix believes its new cell therapy platform can help treat peripheral artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and other serious medical conditions. The company plans on scooping up multiple practices to conduct additional research and increase the use of its platform. 

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Stem cell company acquires 2 cardiology practices, calling them ‘the first of many’

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Hemostemix believes its new cell therapy platform can help treat peripheral artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and other serious medical conditions. The company plans on scooping up multiple practices to conduct additional research and increase the use of its platform. 
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In Case You Missed It

FDA clears new cloud-enabled Philips cardiovascular IT system

The cloud-enabled system provides the foundation for future AI-enabled tools, better workflows and analytics.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance for the latest release of Philips Healthcare's Cardiovascular Workspace imaging and information management system. It enables cloud-hosted availability and software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment.
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FDA clears new cloud-enabled Philips cardiovascular IT system

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The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance for the latest release of Philips Healthcare's Cardiovascular Workspace imaging and information management system. It enables cloud-hosted availability and software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment.
The cloud-enabled system provides the foundation for future AI-enabled tools, better workflows and analytics.
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SCAI: To improve cardiogenic shock outcomes, reduce lactate levels

SCAI feels this is the best way forward to try lowering mortality rates, but the group is asking cardiologists to help by gathering more data. 

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Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, professor of medicine at New York Medical College, explains the SCAI initiative to improve outcomes in cardiogenic shock by monitoring and lowering patient lactate levels.
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SCAI: To improve cardiogenic shock outcomes, reduce lactate levels

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Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, professor of medicine at New York Medical College, explains the SCAI initiative to improve outcomes in cardiogenic shock by monitoring and lowering patient lactate levels.
SCAI feels this is the best way forward to try lowering mortality rates, but the group is asking cardiologists to help by gathering more data. 
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Siemens Healthineers and Boston Scientific partner on next-generation intracardiac echo for LAAO

The agreement also will make Boston Scientific the exclusive distributor for the new ICE catheter optimized for left atrial appendage occlusion workflows.

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Deployed Watchman LAA occluder on Siemens 3D ICE ASE 2023.
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Siemens Healthineers and Boston Scientific partner on next-generation intracardiac echo for LAAO

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Deployed Watchman LAA occluder on Siemens 3D ICE ASE 2023.
The agreement also will make Boston Scientific the exclusive distributor for the new ICE catheter optimized for left atrial appendage occlusion workflows.
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In Other News

Drug discounts for safety-net hospitals up in the air and into the courts

HHS’s 340B drug discount program is set to shift to a rebate model on New Year’s Day. But a lawsuit and temporary restraining order filed by the AHA and others may block the change from going live on time. 

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Drug discounts for safety-net hospitals up in the air and into the courts

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HHS’s 340B drug discount program is set to shift to a rebate model on New Year’s Day. But a lawsuit and temporary restraining order filed by the AHA and others may block the change from going live on time. 
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Patient communication AI company receives $65M in funding from private equity

Artera, a company that utilizes AI for patient communications, made the announcement while revealing it has achieved $100 million in annual revenue. Its products use AI for follow-ups after patient care, in addition to supporting clinical decisions.

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Radiologists are receiving salary offers averaging $455,000 to start a new job in 2022, up from $401,000 in 2021.  
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Patient communication AI company receives $65M in funding from private equity

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Radiologists are receiving salary offers averaging $455,000 to start a new job in 2022, up from $401,000 in 2021.  
Artera, a company that utilizes AI for patient communications, made the announcement while revealing it has achieved $100 million in annual revenue. Its products use AI for follow-ups after patient care, in addition to supporting clinical decisions.
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