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DGAP-News: Pi-Cardia Receives FDA IDE Approval for Pivotal Study with ShortCut(TM) Device

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

REHOVOT, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2022 / Pi-Cardia Ltd., a global leader in the development of non-implant, catheter-based solutions for treating heart valves, announced today it received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence the ShortCut Pivotal Study, which will assess the safety and effectiveness of the ShortCut device.

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  • REHOVOT, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2022 / Pi-Cardia Ltd., a global leader in the development of non-implant, catheter-based solutions for treating heart valves, announced today it received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence the ShortCut Pivotal Study, which will assess the safety and effectiveness of the ShortCut device.
  • The TAVR market, currently estimated at $6 billion, is projected to double over the next five years, with the expansion into low-risk younger patients.
  • Pi-Cardia's Leaflex device mechanically scores valve calcification at multiple locations, with the intention of restoring leaflet flexibility and improving valve hemodynamics.
  • The ShortCut device and Leaflex device are investigational devices, limited by United States law for investigational use.

DGAP-News: Tracxpoint, LLC: Elevating a ‘Simple’ Shopping Cart Security Lock with the Power of Artificial Intelligence

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Tracxpoint transforms a simple cart locking device, into a Powerful, Intelligent System, with Data Connectivity, Location Services, Personalization and more.

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  • Tracxpoint transforms a simple cart locking device, into a Powerful, Intelligent System, with Data Connectivity, Location Services, Personalization and more.
  • "With the rollout of our Daivi Smart Cart and CHECXiN Cart Management products, we received many inquiries from budget-conscious grocers about the possibility of getting their feet wet' with a less robust solution.
  • Several retailers were already using coin-operated locks, so our Engineers decided to re-imagine' this type of security device to connect with our AI-Driven ecosystem."
  • "TLoc may appear as a simple chain-locking mechanism, but the data and insight it provides to store operators is exceptionally valuable and unmatched."

Pi-Cardia ShortCut(TM) Device Successfully Treats First Patients in Europe

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Monday, December 20, 2021

"We were able to successfully treat three patients with degenerated valves who were at risk of coronary obstruction after TAVR with the ShortCut(TM) device," said Prof. Kempfert.

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  • "We were able to successfully treat three patients with degenerated valves who were at risk of coronary obstruction after TAVR with the ShortCut(TM) device," said Prof. Kempfert.
  • ShortCut(TM) is part of Pi-Cardia's product portfolio, which also includes the Leaflex(TM) device - a standalone, non-implant-based treatment for patients with aortic stenosis.
  • "As the number of patients with aortic stenosis continues to grow, both Shortcut(TM) and Leaflex(TM) may offer important new treatment options for both physicians and patients."
  • The Leaflex(TM) device is designed to be a cost-effective, durable standalone treatment for patients with calcified aortic stenosis.

DGAP-News: ASTERRA Releases EarthWorks Rail to Positively Impact Serviceability of Railway Tracks

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Monday, November 29, 2021

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / November 26, 2021 / New EarthWorks technology by ASTERRA will be featured at Rail Live!

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  • TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / November 26, 2021 / New EarthWorks technology by ASTERRA will be featured at Rail Live!
  • ASTERRA is slated to present the first innovation pitch at the event, called, "Where will the next slope failure hit?"
  • will also hold a round table discussion on the subject, "How does climate change impact tracks' serviceability?"
  • Their Earthworks product provides ground engineering intelligence across multiple verticals, including EarthWorks Rail for railway infrastructure assessment, and Earthworks Property for large property installations.