CMS and FDA Launch RAPID Pathway to Speed Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices
The new pathway aims to cut red tape and bring predictability to Medicare coverage for Breakthrough devices.
The new pathway aims to cut red tape and bring predictability to Medicare coverage for Breakthrough devices.
Restore Medical's ContraBand device received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for treating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
The FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation for CardioRenal Systems' RenalGuard Therapy device for the prevention of acute kidney injury.
The new pathway aims to cut red tape and bring predictability to Medicare coverage for Breakthrough devices.
Noninvasix’s LIVOx Central Venous Oxygenation Monitor has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for non-invasive Sepsis monitoring tech.
Read MoreCardiAMP Cell Therapy technology uses a patient’s bone marrow cells delivered to the heart in a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure.
Read MoreThe FDA granted De Novo Clearance for the Philips Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal Laser Sheath to remove an IVC filter when other methods have failed.
Read MoreThe U.S. FDA has awarded Breakthrough Device designation to TecTraum’s pro2cool system, a hypothermic therapy device that provides localized cooling to reduce the severity of sports-related concussions.
Read MoreBreakthrough status for histotripsy targeted liver therapy will help provide timely access to noninvasive liver treatment, according to HistoSonics.
Read MoreThe EndoSound Vision System is an add-on device that consists of a compact ultrasound beam-former, reusable transducer, and disposable mounting kit that fastens onto any flexible upper gastrointestinal video endoscope to convert it into an endoscopic ultrasound system.
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Ohio-based Synapse Biomedical, Inc. announces that the U.S. FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Device designation to TransAeris, a temporary percutaneous intramuscular diaphragm stimulator designed to aid in weaning from mechanical ventilation.