Heart Catheter Licensed
- Share via
IRVINE — CardioVascular Dynamics Inc., which makes heart and therapeutic catheters that deliver drugs, said Wednesday that it has agreed to license a new technology called Facilitated Force Angioplasty. The technology, developed by Dr. Michael Stillabower, uses a novel catheter design to provide a controlled incision to “score” or cut atherosclerotic plaque. CVD agreed to develop the technology, complete human clinical investigation and obtain all necessary regulatory approvals on a worldwide basis.
Inside the business of entertainment
The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
