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Abbott's Breakthrough Dissolving Stent Receives FDA Approval for Arteries Below the Knee

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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The Esprit BTK System is designed to keep arteries open and deliver a drug (Everolimus) to support vessel healing prior to completely dissolving.

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  • The Esprit BTK System is designed to keep arteries open and deliver a drug (Everolimus) to support vessel healing prior to completely dissolving.
  • Until today, there were no stents or drug-coated balloons approved for use below the knee in the U.S.
  • The Esprit BTK System is a first-of-its-kind dissolvable stent and is comprised of material similar to dissolving sutures.
  • That's why we're revolutionizing treatments with resorbable scaffold technology below the knee," said Julie Tyler, senior vice president of Abbott's vascular business.

EQS-News: BIRKENSTOCK ANNOUNCES MEGAN KULICK AS DIRECTOR INVESTOR RELATIONS

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM || APRIL 16, 2024

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  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM || APRIL 16, 2024
    Birkenstock Holding plc (“BIRKENSTOCK” or the “Company”, NYSE: BIRK), announced today the appointment of Megan Kulick to Director Investor Relations, effective April 15, 2024.
  • Based in New York, Ms. Kulick will report to the Board of Directors of the Company.
  • Birkenstock Holding plc is the ultimate parent company of Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG and its subsidiaries (the "Birkenstock Group").
  • BIRKENSTOCK is the inventor of the footbed and has shaped the principle of walking as intended by nature ("Naturgewolltes Gehen").

Treace Medical Named First Medical Device Partner and Official Foot and Ankle Solution Partner of the PPA Tour

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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DALLAS and PONTE VEDRA, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour and Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities through its flagship Lapiplasty® and Adductoplasty® Procedures, today announced that Treace Medical has been named the first Medical Device Partner and Official Foot and Ankle Solution Partner for the PPA Tour.

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  • DALLAS and PONTE VEDRA, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour and Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities through its flagship Lapiplasty® and Adductoplasty® Procedures, today announced that Treace Medical has been named the first Medical Device Partner and Official Foot and Ankle Solution Partner for the PPA Tour.
  • Treace was the first medical device company to become a PPA sponsor at last year’s National Championships.
  • “We’re proud and excited to welcome Treace Medical to the PPA Tour,” said PPA Tour Founder and CEO Connor Pardoe.
  • Treace Medical will make their next stop on the PPA Tour at the Veolia Sacramento Open, June 5-9.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Study Proves Planatome Blades Reduce Tissue Damage and Improve Diabetic Wound Healing from Surgical Incisions

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The study highlights the superior performance of Planatome blades in surgical procedures, particularly noting their ability to reduce incisional tissue damage, which reduced inflammation in diabetic rats.

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  • The study highlights the superior performance of Planatome blades in surgical procedures, particularly noting their ability to reduce incisional tissue damage, which reduced inflammation in diabetic rats.
  • The study found that using ultra-smooth blade technology significantly mitigated tissue injury, which, in turn, lessened inflammation and hasten wound healing.
  • Scar measurements proved a statistically significant reduction in scar width and scar tissue formation along the incisions made with Planatome blades.
  • The analysis demonstrated that incisions made using nano-polished Planatome blades resulted in more even, cleaner margins and less damage to surrounding tissue.

2024 Louisiana Energy Conference to Be Held in New Orleans May 28 – 30, 2024

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Louisiana Energy Conference will be held in New Orleans Tuesday afternoon May 28 through Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel, New Orleans, located at 2 Canal Street, at the foot of Canal Street on the Mississippi River.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Louisiana Energy Conference will be held in New Orleans Tuesday afternoon May 28 through Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel, New Orleans, located at 2 Canal Street, at the foot of Canal Street on the Mississippi River.
  • Conference registration is now open and hotel reservations can be secured through the event’s web site, www.LouisianaEnergyConference.com .
  • Al Petrie Advisors is pleased to add a third evening networking event on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
  • 201 Saint Charles Avenue Suite 2413 New Orleans, Louisiana 70170

VistaJet’s summer of imaginative journeys

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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London, April 18, 2024: Summer travelers will be putting imaginative journeys front and center of their 2024 plans.

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  • London, April 18, 2024: Summer travelers will be putting imaginative journeys front and center of their 2024 plans.
  • For twenty years, VistaJet has made the pleasures of private flying more accessible with its seamless, iconic service.
  • Its world-renowned business aviation model provides clients with access to a global fleet available in as little as 24 hours’ notice.
  • Rather than simply serving to top summer destinations from previous years, we listened to our clients’ desires and have been inspired by the conversations we’ve had with them.

The Habit Burger Grill Opens 11th Restaurant in Florida With Cutler Bay Drive-Thru Location

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Habit Burger Grill , the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces today the launch of their 11th restaurant in Florida with their Cutler Bay drive-thru opening.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Habit Burger Grill , the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces today the launch of their 11th restaurant in Florida with their Cutler Bay drive-thru opening.
  • In honor of their grand opening, The Habit Burger Grill will host exclusive pre-opening VIP events for their CharClub and mobile app members.
  • “We love bringing the taste of California feel-good to the Sunshine State – in fact, this is the 11th restaurant we are launching in Florida with our Cutler Bay opening,” said Chef Jason Triail, Director of Culinary Innovation at The Habit Burger Grill.
  • Guests at The Habit Burger Grill can always count on freshly-made, handcrafted quality served up with genuine hospitality.

Treace Announces First Annual National Bunion Day

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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National Bunion Day is an opportunity to help more people learn about the identification and treatment of this common bone deformity in the foot, which often includes debilitating pain for millions of adults in the U.S.

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  • National Bunion Day is an opportunity to help more people learn about the identification and treatment of this common bone deformity in the foot, which often includes debilitating pain for millions of adults in the U.S.
  • Approximately one in four U.S. adults alone develop the bunion deformity in their lifetime.1
    As the leader in 3D bunion correction, Treace is uniquely positioned to drive greater patient education and awareness of the Lapiplasty® procedure, the #1 most commonly used 3D bunion correction procedure chosen by U.S. surgeons.2 As part of National Bunion Day , Treace is sponsoring a broad-based awareness and information campaign to address misconceptions and stigma associated with bunions.
  • April also marks National Foot Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to set a strong foundation of bunion education and awareness.
  • Updates on activities planned for National Bunion Day are available on the official National Bunion Day webpage at www.lapiplasty.com/NationalBunionDay .

“Pushing the envelope to improve patient care,” The Steadman Clinic’s Dr. Michael Gallizzi performs his 300th robotic spine surgery

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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VAIL, Colo., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robotic and endoscopic spine surgeon Dr. Michael Gallizzi has reached yet another milestone in his surgical career, performing his 300th robotic surgery on April 2 in Vail, Colo.

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  • VAIL, Colo., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robotic and endoscopic spine surgeon Dr. Michael Gallizzi has reached yet another milestone in his surgical career, performing his 300th robotic surgery on April 2 in Vail, Colo.
  • It marked the third straight April that Dr. Gallizzi completed a milestone number of procedures, as he performed No.
  • “The biggest use originally was targeting pedicle screws in the low back and thoracic spine,” Dr. Gallizzi shared.
  • "Dr. Gill and I worked together to meticulously craft the guidelines for our new spine fellowship at SPRI," Dr. Gallizzi shared.

Owlet Announces European Medical Certification of Dream SockⓇ

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Owlet , Inc. (“Owlet” or the “Company”) (NYSE:OWLT), the pioneer of smart infant monitoring, announces the EU medical device certification of Dream Sock.

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  • Owlet , Inc. (“Owlet” or the “Company”) (NYSE:OWLT), the pioneer of smart infant monitoring, announces the EU medical device certification of Dream Sock.
  • This EU-CE-Mark certification, issued by Owlet’s EU notified body, signifies that Owlet’s Dream Sock has been assessed and certified to meet safety and health requirements set out under EU medical device legislation.
  • With this certification, Owlet plans to expand its medical-device product portfolio to even more caregivers around the world.
  • “Our mission to be there for every parent and every baby becomes even more realized with the European medical certification for Dream Sock,” said Kurt Workman, Owlet Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder.