Medscape

PROTECT-AF: Device closure of LAA may provide alternative to warfarin to prevent stroke in AF

Results of the Embolic Protection in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (PROTECT-AF) showed that in AF patients who were candidates for warfarin therapy, device closure of the LAA using the Watchman ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Researchers link higher surgical complication rates to FDA-approved vascular-closure device

Patients who underwent surgery to repair punctured arteries had a significantly higher risk of complications when surgeons used a vascular-closure device manufactured by Cardinal Health, compared to ...
Medscape

Novel Surveillance Tool Raises Flags on Vascular Closure Device

BURLINGTON, MA — An active surveillance system now available as an open-source tool found that the relative risk of vascular complications was increased 60% for patients receiving Mynx (Cardinal ...
Business Wire

Vivasure Announces Positive Results of PATCH IDE Pivotal Study Indicating Safety and Efficacy of PerQseal ® Large Hole Closure Device

GALWAY, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vivasure Medical ®, a company pioneering novel fully absorbable technology for percutaneous vessel closure, today announced initial positive results from its U.S. IDE ...