The medical device space is growing rapidly as new startups and investments from major players enter the market. Some of the most notable investors in medical devices include venture capital firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital, and Accel Partners, as well as large companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic.
This influx of investment is driving innovation in the medical device space, with new devices and treatments being developed all the time. This growth is also creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, who can now launch their own medical device startups and access funding from major players.

Surmodics Announces Successful Early Clinical Use of Pounce™ XL Thrombectomy System, Suitable for Non-Surgical Removal of Thrombi and Emboli from Iliac and Femoral Arteries

“We’re excited about the positive feedback we’ve received from early users of the Pounce XL System,” said Gary Maharaj, President and Chief Executive Officer of Surmodics. “The addition of this larger-profile device to the Pounce Thrombectomy Platform fulfills our goal of providing physicians a standalone solution for rapid removal of acute or chronic peripheral arterial clot throughout the lower extremity. With hospitals under growing pressure to reduce costs, we believe the standalone Pounce Thrombectomy Platform may help reduce the need for hospitalizations and follow-up procedures.”

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