In Brief: Medtronic Falcon
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Medtronic Falcon: Company begins shipments of the rapid-exchange coronary angioplasty cathether following FDA clearance. The distal segment of the Falcon uses a "proprietary Momentum spring coil technology," Medtronic says, which "contributes to pushability while providing maximum flexibility for traversing" coronary arteries. In addition, the device's "hypotube proximal shaft and integrated core wire" combination facilitate the catheter's "ability to carry its balloon" across plaque deposits...