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Experiences With Balloon-Augmented Onyx Embolization of Cerebral AVMs Reported

September 15, 2015—In the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS), Alejandro M. Spiotta, MD, et al published findings from a multicenter experience with balloon-augmented Onyx (Medtronic plc) embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) using a dual-lumen balloon catheter technique (2015;7:721–727). The investigators explained that this approach is intended to minimize the challenges of conventional Onyx embolization of cerebral AVMs that requires lengthy procedure and fluoroscopy times to form an adequate proximal plug to allow forward nidal penetration while preventing reflux and nontargeted embolization. 

Avail Medsystems Provides Telepresence Platform for STAR Network’s Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry

May 3, 2022—Avail Medsystems announced a partnership with the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR), which is led by Alejandro M. Spiotta, MD, from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, South Carolina.

RapidAI’s Rapid Hyperdensity Tool Receives FDA Clearance

July 21, 2022—RapidAI, a California-based company focused on neurovascular and vascular artificial intelligence (AI)–enhanced clinical decision support and patient workflow technology, announced it has received FDA clearance for Rapid Hyperdensity, the newest addition to the RapidAI platform.

Latest Advancements Launched for Penumbra's Stroke Thrombectomy Aspiration Technology

September 4, 2018—Penumbra, Inc. announced commercial availability in the United States of the company's Jet 7 and Jet D reperfusion catheters powered by the Engine aspiration source.