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Contego Medical’s Neuroguard IEP System Receives FDA Approval for Carotid Revascularization

Raleigh, NC – October 15, 2024 — Contego Medical, a leader in developing innovative medical devices for cardiovascular procedures, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) premarket approval (PMA) of the Neuroguard IEP® System, a unique 3-in-1 carotid stenting system that combines a high-performance stent, an integrated dilation balloon, and integrated filter. The system streamlines the carotid stent procedure by reducing the number of steps and makes it safer by capturing emboli that traditional embolic protection systems do not.

By |2024-10-14T09:02:21-07:00October 11th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Contego Medical’s Neuroguard IEP System Receives FDA Approval for Carotid Revascularization

Dr. Mitchell J. Silver Joins Contego Medical as Chief Medical Officer

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5, 2024 -- Contego Medical, Inc. announced today that Mitchell J. Silver, D.O., FACC, FSVM, RPVI, a renowned interventional cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist, joined the team as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). He will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's clinical strategy and advancing the portfolio of carotid and thrombectomy products. His medical leadership and strategic guidance will help guide clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercialization efforts for the upcoming launch of the Neuroguard IEP® System carotid stent delivery catheter, Neuroguard IEP Direct transcarotid revascularization system, and Excipio® peripheral thrombectomy devices.

By |2024-08-05T15:29:05-07:00August 5th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Dr. Mitchell J. Silver Joins Contego Medical as Chief Medical Officer

Contego Medical Announces One-Year Outcomes From The Performance II Carotid Stent Trial

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contego Medical Inc., a company dedicated to improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency in the treatment of carotid and peripheral vascular disease, today announced the presentation of late-breaking clinical results from the PERFORMANCE II carotid stent trial at the annual VIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances) multidisciplinary vascular education conference. PERFORMANCE II is a prospective, multicenter study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Neuroguard IEP® System in 305 patients at 40 clinical sites.

By |2023-11-01T13:01:05-07:00November 1st, 2023|News|Comments Off on Contego Medical Announces One-Year Outcomes From The Performance II Carotid Stent Trial

Contego Medical Announces Presentation of Results From Performance II Carotid Stent Trial at Viva23

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 30, 2023/-- Contego Medical Inc., a company dedicated to improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency in the treatment of carotid and peripheral vascular disease, today announced the completion of 1-year follow-up visits for patients in the PERFORMANCE II Carotid Stent Trial and the upcoming presentation of 30-day and 1-year results at the VIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances) meeting.

By |2023-11-01T13:00:34-07:00October 30th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Contego Medical Announces Presentation of Results From Performance II Carotid Stent Trial at Viva23

Contego Medical Announces Start of Enrollment in Performance III Direct Transcarotid Access Stenting Trial

RALEIGH, NC, October 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contego Medical, Inc. a company dedicated to improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency in the treatment of carotid and peripheral vascular disease, today announced enrollment of the first patient in the PERFORMANCE III Trial.  PERFORMANCE III is a prospective, multicenter trial aimed at further evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Neuroguard IEP® Direct System, a carotid stent system designed for direct transcarotid access. 

By |2023-10-31T06:44:57-07:00October 6th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Contego Medical Announces Start of Enrollment in Performance III Direct Transcarotid Access Stenting Trial
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