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Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK) is a forefront player in the medical technology field, dedicated to advancing cardiac electrophysiology. This U.S.-based company boasts a strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and medical procedures through its innovative product lines.
The company’s flagship products include the VIVO™ system and the LockeT™ device. The VIVO™ (View Into Ventricular Onset) system is a non-invasive 3D imaging technology that aids physicians in pinpointing the origins of ventricular arrhythmias before EP procedures. This system is instrumental in improving procedural success rates and reducing time for mapping and procedures, having received both FDA clearance and CE Mark for commercialization in the U.S. and Europe, respectively.
Catheter Precision’s LockeT™ is a suture retention device designed to assist in hemostasis following percutaneous venous punctures. As a Class 1 FDA-registered device, LockeT has the potential to become a standard in wound closure, particularly in high-volume settings such as electrophysiology, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology.
The company's commitment to growth and development is evident in its recent strategic initiatives. In March 2024, Catheter Precision sponsored a session at the Monaco USA Arrhythmia Course, showcasing its VIVO system to key opinion leaders in the field. Subsequent to this, the company reported substantial year-over-year revenue growth in its Q4 and annual financials for 2023, reflecting increased market adoption of its products.
In terms of clinical progress, Catheter Precision has concluded significant patient enrollments for its VIVO European Registry and initial clinical trials for LockeT, both showing promising data. The company continues to bolster its intellectual property, having filed 8 new patent applications and received 6 issuances over the past year. These efforts underline Catheter Precision's commitment to maintaining its competitive edge through continuous innovation.
Additionally, the company has been expanding its business development team, onboarding industry veterans to drive market penetration and sales growth. This strategic move is aligned with its goal of achieving substantial revenue milestones and positioning itself as a leader in the electrophysiology market.
As part of its recent accomplishments, Catheter Precision received its first purchase order for the LockeT device from HCA Healthcare, a significant validation of the product's value. Furthermore, the company announced the addition of Marie-Claude Jacques as the Chief Commercial Officer, bringing in extensive experience from Boston Scientific and Baylis Medical to steer commercialization efforts.
Going forward, Catheter Precision remains focused on its two core products, VIVO and LockeT, while seeking additional financing solutions to support its growth objectives. The company's strategic vision and operational execution continue to underscore its potential for significant impact in the medical technology landscape.
Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK), a US-based medical device company specializing in electrophysiology products, has expanded its LockeT distribution to the Middle East. The company has signed a distribution agreement with Dubai-based Forum Medical, which includes partnerships with additional distributors in Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
LockeT is described as a safe, low-cost device that provides quick hemostasis after venous access, reducing time and staff-related burdens. CEO David Jenkins highlighted the product's high demand in both international and US markets, expressing excitement about introducing this unique tool to physicians in new regions.
Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK), a US-based medical device company specializing in cardiac electrophysiology, has announced its first purchase order for LockeT from the Pacific Northwest territory. The order comes from the MultiCare Health System, which operates 300 specialty care locations and twelve hospitals across Washington State, Idaho, and Oregon.
This development follows the company's recent expansion of its US sales and clinical team in preparation for the national product launch of LockeT. CEO David Jenkins expressed satisfaction with the continued growth from new hospitals and territories throughout the US, attributing it to the new sales, marketing, and growth strategy implemented earlier this year for LockeT.
Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American:VTAK) announced interim results from a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Symposium. The study, led by Professor Tarv Dhanjal at Warwick Medical School, demonstrated the accuracy of VIVO in localizing ventricular tachycardia (VT) origin in patients with scar-related re-entrant VT. Key findings include:
- 90% accuracy of VIVO compared to invasive mapping
- Significant match in myocardial scar areas
- 90% procedural success at 7-month follow-up
- Study included patients with various cardiomyopathies and mean ejection fraction of 35.5%
CEO David Jenkins highlighted the significance of these results for treating complex cardiac patients and expressed hope for expanded indications in the US.
Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American:VTAK), a MedTech company specializing in cardiac electrophysiology, has announced its first purchase order for LockeT from a hospital in the greater Chicago area. This order comes from one of the hospitals within the Endeavor Health System, the third largest healthcare system in Illinois with 9 hospitals, over 300 care sites, and more than 7,100 physicians.
The company recently expanded its US sales and clinical team in preparation for LockeT's national product launch. Marie-Claude Jaques, Chief Commercial Officer, expressed optimism about the company's sales infrastructure and anticipates more purchase orders in the coming months. This development aligns with Catheter Precision's goal to bring LockeT's potential benefits to patients, physicians, and hospitals across the US.
Catheter Precision (NYSE American:VTAK) has closed its public offering of 805,900 common stock units and 2,773,000 pre-funded warrant units, priced at $1.00 and $0.9999 per unit respectively. The offering includes 458,623 common stock units issued upon exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. Each unit consists of one share (or pre-funded warrant), and three warrants (Series H, I, and J) with varying expiration dates. The total gross proceeds amount to $3.6 million. Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. acted as the sole book-running manager for this offering, which was conducted pursuant to effective registration statements filed with the SEC.
Catheter Precision (NYSE American: VTAK) has announced the pricing of a $3.1 million underwritten public offering of common stock units and pre-funded units. The offering includes 347,277 common stock units at $1.00 per unit and 2,773,000 pre-funded warrant units at $0.9999 per unit. Each unit consists of one share of common stock (or a pre-funded warrant), and three warrants (Series H, I, and J) with varying expiration dates. Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is acting as the sole book-running manager. The company has granted a 45-day over-allotment option to the underwriter. The offering is expected to close around September 3, 2024, subject to customary conditions.
Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK) has released its Q2 2024 financial results and operational report. Key highlights include:
- First commercial sales of LockeT in the US
- 14 new sales and clinical hires
- 23 hospitals scheduled for LockeT evaluations, 10 for VIVO
- VIVO evaluation started at a large volume center in Italy
- Total assets of $26 million as of June 30, 2024
- Total revenues of $93,000 for Q2 and $175,000 for H1 2024
- Net loss of $4.2 million for Q2 and $6.9 million for H1 2024
- LockeT sales of $38,000 for both Q2 and H1 2024
CEO David Jenkins emphasized the company's focus on acquiring talent to support their new sales strategy under the new Chief Commercial Officer.
Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American:VTAK) has announced the publication of its first LockeT study in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. The study, involving 102 patients and 182 LockeT devices, demonstrates the effectiveness and safety of LockeT, a novel external compression vascular closure device. Key findings include:
- Immediate hemostasis achievement
- 98% hemostasis retention at 2 hours
- No major complications observed
- Majority of patients discharged same day
- Average time to ambulation under 4 hours
The study suggests LockeT offers benefits similar to manual compression without prolonged bed rest or monitoring, facilitating early mobilization and same-day discharge. Further studies are ongoing, with the next one expected to conclude this year.
Catheter Precision (NYSE American:VTAK) has reached a significant milestone in its LockeT-II Study, enrolling 75 patients. The study, part of a three-phase clinical trial, is expected to conclude in October 2024. This Phase II trial compares LockeT to manual compression, the current standard of care, in a randomized study of up to 100 patients.
The study aims to further evaluate LockeT's safety and effectiveness, as well as potential benefits such as pain reduction and cost savings. The successful completion of Phase I in 2023 demonstrated LockeT's functionality and safety, leading to the product's roll-out in early 2024. Final data analysis from Phase II will be submitted for peer-reviewed publication.
Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American:VTAK) has announced the completion of patient follow-up for the VIVO European Registry, which enrolled 125 patients from October 2021 to June 2023. The registry aims to collect real-world data on VIVO's use and benefits for pre-procedure planning of ventricular ablation. Data is expected to be available in Q4 2024.
Additionally, the company reported new product evaluations of VIVO. Three European hospitals, including Manchester University NHS, Wythenshawe Hospital (UK), Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (Prague), and Cardinal Massaia Hospital (Italy), are beginning evaluations in July. Two US hospitals in California and Washington are also scheduled to start VIVO procedures this month as part of initial evaluations.
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