Atherectomy

Ra Medical Systems Reports 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 consisted of product sales of $5,000, compared with no net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020.

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  • Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 consisted of product sales of $5,000, compared with no net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Total cost of revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $0.3 million, compared with $0.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 were $3.7 million, which included $0.1 million in stock-based compensation, compared with $3.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, which included $0.1 million in stock-based compensation.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2021 was negative $7.8 million, compared with negative $8.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Ra Medical Systems to Report 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results on March 23, 2022

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Ra Medical Systems manufactures the DABRA excimer laser and catheters for the treatment of certain vascular diseases.

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  • Ra Medical Systems manufactures the DABRA excimer laser and catheters for the treatment of certain vascular diseases.
  • In addition, DABRA has been granted CE mark clearance for the endovascular treatment of infrainguinal arteries via atherectomy and for crossing total occlusions.
  • DABRA excimer lasers and catheters are manufactured in a 32,000-square-foot facility located in Carlsbad, California.
  • The vertically integrated facility is ISO 13485 certified and is licensed by the State of California to manufacture sterile, single-use catheters in clean room environments.

Ra Medical Systems Files 510(k) Application for the DABRA Catheter with Braided Overjacket and Six-Month Shelf Life

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Monday, February 28, 2022

The overjacket design increases the overall catheter robustness for improved kink-resistance and trackability to better navigate tortuous anatomy.

Key Points: 
  • The overjacket design increases the overall catheter robustness for improved kink-resistance and trackability to better navigate tortuous anatomy.
  • This 510(k) filing is a highly significant engineering and regulatory steppingstone toward our flagship commercial DABRA catheter, which will be a guidewire-compatible design.
  • I would like to thank the entire Ra Medical team and our physician partners who have helped us achieve this milestone, he added.
  • Ra Medical Systems manufactures the DABRA excimer laser and catheters for the treatment of certain vascular diseases.

Global Atherectomy Devices Market Research Report 2022-2027 - Evolution of Drug-Coated Balloons, Comprehensive R&D Activities, Advancements in the Healthcare Infrastructure - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 25, 2022

The Global Atherectomy Devices Market will reach US$ 1.8 billion by 2027.

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  • The Global Atherectomy Devices Market will reach US$ 1.8 billion by 2027.
  • Moreover, the growing preference for MI atherectomy surgical procedures among patients and healthcare providers is creating a positive outlook.
  • Other factors, including comprehensive research and development (R&D) activities and advancements in the healthcare infrastructure, are also expected to push the market further.
  • As per our analysis, the hospital segment accounts for the largest market share in the atherectomy devices market.

Ra Medical Systems Provides an Update on Enrollment in Its Pivotal Atherectomy Clinical Trial

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Our request to increase subject enrollment in the atherectomy trial was primarily due to subject fallout for follow-up visits during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Our request to increase subject enrollment in the atherectomy trial was primarily due to subject fallout for follow-up visits during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To this end, we are pleased the FDA has approved our protocol amendment, said Will McGuire, Ra Medical Systems CEO.
  • The open-label pivotal atherectomy clinical trial can enroll subjects with symptoms of PAD (Rutherford Class 2-5) at up to 10 sites.
  • Ra Medical Systems manufactures the DABRA excimer laser and catheters for the treatment of certain vascular diseases.

Ra Medical Systems Granted U.S. Patent for a Support Catheter for use Supporting a Liquid Core Ablation Catheter

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

This is the 10th U.S. patent issued to Ra Medical and further strengthens protection of the companys novel liquid core ablation catheters.

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  • This is the 10th U.S. patent issued to Ra Medical and further strengthens protection of the companys novel liquid core ablation catheters.
  • U.S. patent 11,241,519 B2, Small Flexible Liquid Core Catheter for Laser Ablation in Body Lumens and Methods for Use, describes a support catheter used in conjunction with the DABRA liquid core ablation catheter.
  • Bench studies conducted by Ra Medical have demonstrated the utility of combining the DABRA ablation catheters with support catheters in navigating difficult peripheral vasculature.
  • We now have patent protection for a support catheter that could expand the range of solutions for physicians who want to utilize our DABRA liquid core ablation catheters in challenging anatomies, said Will McGuire, Ra Medical Systems CEO.

Ra Medical Systems CEO Issues Letter to Stockholders

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: RMED) announces that Chief Executive Officer Will McGuire has issued the following Letter to Stockholders:

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  • Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: RMED) announces that Chief Executive Officer Will McGuire has issued the following Letter to Stockholders:
    Im very proud of the Ra Medical teams significant progress in implementing engineering enhancements to improve the performance and extend the shelf life of our DABRA catheter.
  • What remains unchanged at Ra Medical is confidence in our DABRA excimer laser systems photoablation mechanism of action.
  • Additionally, our systems smaller footprint and lighter weight relative to competitive laser systems are important features that can benefit smaller or more crowded facilities where procedures are performed.
  • I also thank our stockholders for their continued support as we look toward building value and a brighter future.

Ra Medical Systems Reports 2021 Third Quarter Financial Results

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Monday, November 15, 2021

(NYSE American: RMED), a medical device company focusing on developing its excimer laser system to treat vascular disease, reports financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and provides a business update.

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  • (NYSE American: RMED), a medical device company focusing on developing its excimer laser system to treat vascular disease, reports financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and provides a business update.
  • Total cost of revenue for the third quarter of 2021 was $0.2 million, compared with $0.6 million for the third quarter of 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2021 was negative $6.9 million, compared with negative $6.1 million for the third quarter of 2020.
  • Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were $0.1 million compared with $21,000 for the third quarter of 2020.

Ra Medical Systems to Report Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results on November 15, 2021

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Ra Medical Systems manufactures the DABRA excimer laser and catheters for the treatment of vascular diseases.

Key Points: 
  • Ra Medical Systems manufactures the DABRA excimer laser and catheters for the treatment of vascular diseases.
  • In addition, DABRA has been granted CE mark clearance for the endovascular treatment of infrainguinal arteries via atherectomy and for crossing total occlusions.
  • DABRA excimer lasers and catheters are manufactured in a 32,000-square-foot facility located in Carlsbad, Calif.
  • The vertically integrated facility is ISO 13485 certified and is licensed by the State of California to manufacture sterile, single-use catheters in clean room environments.

Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Increases Hospital Outpatient Payment for Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

We appreciate CMSs collaborative relationship and their swift action in reassigning payment levels for IVL performed above the knee, as the data acknowledge the resources associated with performing IVL in these patients.

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  • We appreciate CMSs collaborative relationship and their swift action in reassigning payment levels for IVL performed above the knee, as the data acknowledge the resources associated with performing IVL in these patients.
  • We would like to acknowledge CMS for making an exception to this years standard ratesetting process by considering calendar year 2020 data when determining appropriate payment levels for the new peripheral IVL code set.
  • We are also grateful for the support that came from CMS Hospital Outpatient Physician Advisory panel and medical societies during the public comment period.
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