A final option, less commonly used, is a technique called atherectomy. This treatment uses a device that cuts or grinds away the hardened deposition (atheroma) within the artery. Atherectomy is less ...

SILVER SPRING, MD – Boston Scientific is voluntarily recalling two core wires for its Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [1] ...

SAN DIEGO, CA—Lesion preparation with upfront high-speed rotational atherectomy is safe, feasible, and more often successful as a primary strategy before DES implantation compared with modified ...

The Phoenix atherectomy system combines the benefits of existing atherectomy systems to deliver a unique, hybrid atherectomy option to help physicians tailor the treatment approach for each patient.

Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX, also popularly known as BD, recently received 510(k) clearance for expanded indications from the FDA for the Rotarex Atherectomy System. It is important to mention ...

PARIS, France—A novel atherectomy system designed to clear away hard plaque components may improve outcomes in patients with severely calcified coronary lesions compared with historical controls, ...

An atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery (blood vessel). Removing this plaque allows blood to flow more freely through the artery. An atherectomy treats ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this issue, Dr. Bhatt talks with Paul Teirstein, MD, chief of cardiology and director of interventional ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Other tools for interventional cardiologists have come and gone, but atherectomy technology has persisted and — ...

The FDA is getting the word out on a high-risk issue related to artery-clearing catheters from BD’s Bard Peripheral Vascular division. According to the agency, BD has reported 30 serious injuries and ...

The FDA today granted PMA approval to the Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) for the treatment of severely calcified coronary arteries. Cardiovascular Systems, the manufacturer ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced plans to initiate a patient data ...