The ACC and AHA have published updated performance and quality measures focused on the diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease. Several other specialty societies, including SCAI and SIR, also participated in the development of this new document.

The safety notice was issued due to the risk of pieces of the needles dislodging into tissue during procedures. 

Often integrated with artificial intelligence, these systems have been shown to improve accuracy and reproducibility during IR care. 

According to Gore, the newly approved device was built with conformability, strength and fracture resistance in mind. 

As IR procedure volumes continue to climb, coupled with anesthesiology provider shortages, there is growing interest in achieving “deeper, more reliable sedation.” 

Leaders at Philips are optimistic about how the new agreement could further advance its capabilities in image-guided coronary interventions. 

Customers are urged to stop using these devices right away.

Jaimin Chung, director of Canon Medical’s interventional X-ray and vascular business unit, explains the technology behind a new combined CT angiography interventional system aimed at neurology, trauma, stroke and pediatrics that recently received 510(k) FDA clearance.