This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.

Thousands of procedure kits used by cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are impacted by the new Class II recall. 

Patel, a veteran interventional cardiologist with Duke Health, was named the group's Physician of the Year in 2023. 

The same device was previously recalled back in 2022. Customers are urged to return any unused delivery systems included in the recall to Medtronic.

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Patients were randomized to undergo treatment with the new-look AnchorMan or the Watchman 2.5. A follow-up study comparing the AnchorMan to the Watchman FLX and FLX Pro devices is already planned.

Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week. 

Treating certain high-risk PCI patients with nicorandil before and after treatment can significantly reduce their risk of contrast-related injuries.

Immediate aspirin discontinuation after PCI is associated with an increased risk of ischemic events, according to a new analysis of nearly 8,000 patients.

This new funding should help the company commercialize its hybrid imaging system throughout the United States.