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Global Cardiovascular Devices Market: Key Developments

In June 2021, MicroPort CRM announced the launch of Alizea and Borea pacemakers in Europe. These connected pacemakers allow cardiologists to monitor the devices remotely, saving patients the need to travel to the hospital. The devices are equipped with Bluetooth for streamlined remote monitoring when paired with the SmartView Connect home monitor.

In June 2021, Cardiovascular Systems announced the launch of OrbusNeich Jade percutaneous transluminal angioplasty over-the-wire balloon catheter in the U.S. Jade is over-the-wire balloon catheter for peripheral vasculature, including obstructed native arteries and synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae and post-dilation of balloon- expandable and self-expanding stents.

In June 2021, Medtronic PLC announced the launch of Prevail drug coated balloon (DCB) catheter in Europe, after receiving the CE mark. The coronary DCB is used to treat narrowed and/or blocked coronary arteries in patients with coronary artery disease.

In April 2021, Abbott received CE mark for TriClip Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair System as a non-surgical treatment for people with a leaky tricuspid valve. It is the first minimally invasive, clip-based tricuspid valve repair device to be commercially available in the world.