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FDA issues Class I alert on emergency use esophagogastric tubes
A serious issue with esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes manufactured by BD could cause the devices to break, potentially delaying care for bleeding patients. Clinicians are advised to review and follow updated use instructions.
Over a dozen lawsuits claim Ozempic and Wegovy caused patients to go blind
The lawsuits, filed in multiple states, contend there's a causal link between semaglutide and a rare condition called NAION that leads to diminished eyesight. Plaintiffs want the popular weight-loss drugs to add a warning label.
Predictive model uses 6 ultrasound features to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules
Once the model is further validated, it could help guide providers in determining how to manage thyroid nodules.
Meril TAVR valves linked to 1-year outcomes similar to industry-leading devices from Medtronic, Edwards
Indian medtech company Meril Life Sciences has been manufacturing its Myval TAVR valves for years, but FDA approval has remained out of reach. These latest data represent a one-year update of the multicenter LANDMARK clinical trial.
Society of Interventional Radiology seeks AMA resolution urging payments on high-cost disposables
"The number of non-facility services reimbursed at less than direct costs grew 50% since 2024. The number of services under the MPFS for which reimbursement does not even cover cost likely is much higher than 300 services," the proposed AMA resolution states.

Shockwave Medical testing new-look IVL technology on challenging coronary lesions

Care teams throughout the U.S. and U.K. are now exploring the safety and effectiveness of using Shockwave Medical's new Javelin IVL catheters to treat challenging, difficult-to-cross coronary lesions.

Patients requiring a permanent pacemaker after TAVR face higher long-term risk of death

As TAVR continues to grow in popularity, researchers noted, it becomes more and more important to know how different complications impact long-term outcomes.

Abbott has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system designed to treat tricuspid regurgitation (TR).

CMS proposes Medicare coverage for T-TEER

CMS has proposed covering tricuspid TEER for patients who present with symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation despite optimal medical therapy. The agency still has questions about the available data, however, and is seeking public comments as it makes its final decision.

A majority of medical devices involved in Class I recalls were never required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undergo premarket or postmarket clinical testing, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.[1]

Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation

Researchers tracked patient outcomes through the use of 15 performance measures related to hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

Routine IR procedure could treat endometriosis.

Routine interventional procedure may present new endometriosis treatment option

Known to be extremely painful at times, many women with endometriosis consider flare-ups of the condition to be debilitating.

Boston Scientific finalizes Bolt Medical acquisition as FDA clears company’s IVL technology

Boston Scientific hopes to officially launch its new IVL system in the first half of 2026.

Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns tied to hypertension risk years later

Researchers show certain blood pressure patterns during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy were more likely to develop into hypertension later in life.

Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA), the political advocacy wing of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS).

Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology

This week, Heart Rhythm Advocates announced its establishment and called on cardiologists and EPs to support its efforts with membership and joining committees to guide efforts.

Clinical

FDA issues Class I alert on emergency use esophagogastric tubes

Over a dozen lawsuits claim Ozempic and Wegovy caused patients to go blind

Predictive model uses 6 ultrasound features to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules

Meril TAVR valves linked to 1-year outcomes similar to industry-leading devices from Medtronic, Edwards

Society of Interventional Radiology seeks AMA resolution urging payments on high-cost disposables