TCTMD

Novel Device Demonstrates Promise for Percutaneous PDA Closure in Children

San Francisco, CA—Percutaneous closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in children using a novel device is safe and effective, according to a prospective study presented in a featured clinical ...
News Medical

Early PDA closure may reduce adverse outcomes in premature babies

Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants with moderate to large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may benefit from transcatheter PDA closure (TCPC) in the first four weeks of life, according to research ...
Healio

Transcatheter PDA closure may be superior to surgery in neonates, infants

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with surgical ligation, transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus in infants and neonates ...
EurekAlert!

Early PDA closure may improve outcomes in preterm infants

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants with moderate to large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may benefit from transcatheter PDA closure (TCPC) in the first four weeks of life, ...
Becker's ASC

Nicklaus Children’s launches bedside PDA closure program

Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute is now performing bedside transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closures for newborns. The minimally invasive procedure is done directly in the ...
News Medical

New SCAI statement provides guidance for transcatheter PDA closure in premature infants

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has published a new position statement that provides best-practice guidance for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using ...
Commercial Appeal

3 years, 300 babies: How Le Bonheur has saved hundreds of families with 7-minute procedure

When Candace Rice went into labor around Christmas, she was 24 weeks into her pregnancy. Shortly after she gave birth, her son, Maxwell, was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Le Bonheur ...
Morningstar

Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute Launches Bedside Transcatheter PDA Closure Offering for Newborns

In cases where a PDA does not respond to medication or close on its own, closure may be needed to stabilize the infant's condition. The minimally invasive procedure involves placing a small catheter ...
MedTech Dive

Abbott receives clearance for heart delivery device in premature babies

The Food and Drug Administration clearance and CE mark position Abbott to sell its Amplatzer Piccolo Delivery System in the U ...
MassDevice

Abbott wins FDA clearance, CE mark for Amplatzer Piccolo delivery system

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) received FDA clearance for its Amplatzer Piccolo delivery system for use with the Amplatzer Piccolo ...
Medindia

Abbott's Amplatzer Piccolo™ Delivery System Receives FDA Clearance and CE Mark to Optimize Procedures for Premature Babies With a Hole in the Heart

First and only delivery system designed specifically for premature infants with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a life-threatening opening in their heart New delivery system ...