FDA clears Pathway's peripheral catheter for thrombectomy

Pathway Medical Technologies, a developer of endovascular treatments for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), has received extended FDA 510(k) clearance to market its peripheral atherectomy catheter, Jetstream G2, for clearing thrombus from the upper and lower extremity peripheral arteries.

The Kirkland, Wash.-based company said its Jetstream G2 is capable of treating the spectrum of disease found in patients suffering from PAD, including calcified and non-calcified plaque, calcium, fibrotic lesions and thrombus, with consistent results.

Jetstream G2 was initially cleared by the FDA in January to remove artery-clogging plaque in the lower limbs of patients, Pathway said. The peripheral atherectomy catheter consists of a sterile, single-use catheter and control pod and a reusable console that mounts to a IV stand.

Around the web

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.
 

The two companies aim to improve patient access to high-quality MRI scans by combining their artificial intelligence capabilities.