Endovascular Today

SIR Supports Research for Endovascular Treatments of Multiple Sclerosis

August 26, 2010—The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has issued a position statement indicating its support for high-quality clinical research to determine the safety and effectiveness of interventional treatments of multiple sclerosis (MS). SIR’s position statement is published in the September issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2010:10:1335-1337). The Canadian Interventional Radiology Association endorsed the SIR position statement.

Endologix Receives CE Mark Approval for Expanded Line of Powerlink and PowerFit Devices

August 26, 2010—Endologix, Inc. (Irvine, CA) announced that it has received CE Mark approval to market its expanded line of Powerlink stent graft products and PowerFit aortic extensions in the European Union. The company expects to conduct a limited market release in Europe during the fourth quarter of 2010 followed by a full product launch in 2011. Endologix recently received US Food and Drug Administration approval for these new products, and they are currently in a limited market release in the United States, with a full market release planned for the fourth quarter of 2010.

FDA Clears SonoSite’s LumenVu Catheter Guidance System

August 26, 2010—SonoSite, Inc. (Bothell, WA) announced that it has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for the LumenVu catheter guidance system. The LumenVu system is designed to aid in the placement of peripherally inserted central catheters. The device combines near-infrared technology with a fiber-optic stylet, which replaces a traditional guidewire, to allow visualization and real-time tracking of a catheter tip as it advances through a vein.

AHA Calls for Improved Research of Asian American Cardiovascular Health

August 23, 2010—The American Heart Association (AHA) announced that, according to a scientific statement published in Circulation, there are marked differences in heart disease risk and occurrence among Asian American subgroups, but data on these subgroups are limited. Because of this, the AHA is calling for more research on this fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. The call to action document is available online ahead of print.

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