News 2020
MedAlliance announces successful completion of enrolment in ISABELLA clinical trial for the treatment of failing AV fistulas in hemodialysis patients
25 November 2020 – MedAlliance has announced completion of patient enrolment in the ISABELLA Clinical Trial with SELUTION SLR™ 018 DEB (drug-eluting balloon) for the treatment of dysfunctional AV fistulas in end-stage renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. SELUTION SLR (Sustained Limus Release) is a novel sirolimus-eluting balloon that provides a controlled sustained release of drug, similar to a drug-eluting stent (DES).
First Two Patients Enrolled in PRISTINE Study with SELUTION SLR™ Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon
12 October 2020 – MedAlliance has announced enrolment of the first two patients in the PRISTINE registry with SELUTION SLR™ 018 DEB for the treatment of patients with Below The Knee disease (Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia). This is the first DEB (drug-eluting balloon) accepted by the FDA for its “Breakthrough Program”. SELUTION SLR (Sustained Limus Release) is a novel sirolimus-eluting balloon that provides a controlled sustained release of drug, similar to a drug-eluting stent (DES).
World’s First FDA IDE Coronary Patient Treated With a DEB
7 July 2020 – MedAlliance has announced enrollment of the first patient in its study of SELUTION SLR™ 014 DEB for the treatment of In-Stent Restenosis (ISR). This is the first DEB accepted by the FDA for its “Breakthrough Program”. The SELUTION SLR (Sustained Limus Release) is a novel sirolimus eluting balloon that provides a controlled sustained release of drug, similar to a drug-eluting stent (DES).
MedAlliance Gains CE Mark Approval for Coronary SELUTION SLR™ Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon
14 May 2020 – MedAlliance has announced the award of its second CE Mark: SELUTION SLR™ 014 PTCA, a novel Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB), for the treatment of coronary arterial disease. This includes indications for both de-novo lesions as well as in-stent restenosis. The approval applies to a broad range of balloon sizes, from 1.5 x 10mm up to 5.0 x 40mm.
First Patient Enrolled Globally in SELUTION SLR™ Study for AV Fistula
14 April 2020 – MedAlliance has announced enrollment of the first patient in the SAVE* study utilizing their novel sirolimus-eluting balloon, for the treatment of failed arteriovenous (AV) fistulae in renal dialysis patients. AV fistulae, artificial connections between an artery and vein, are created to improve the efficiency and sustainability of renal dialysis. AV Fistula is the third Breakthrough Device designation MedAlliance has been awarded by the FDA for its novel technology.
MedAlliance Receives CE Mark Approval for SELUTION SLR™ Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon for Endovascular Applications
3 February 2020 – MedAlliance has announced the award of its first CE Mark approval: for SELUTION SLR™, a novel Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB), for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. This approval applies to sizes from 2.0 x 20mm to 7.0 x 150mm.
MedAlliance Receives Third FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Status for its Sirolimus Drug-Eluting Balloon in the Treatment of AVF Indications
14 January 2020 – MedAlliance, the first drug-eluting balloon (DEB) company in the world to receive US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Breakthrough Device Designation Status for a sirolimus DEB, has now been awarded breakthrough status for SELUTION SLR™, its sustained limus release DEB catheter, in the treatment of AV-Fistula indications. This is the third breakthrough designation awarded to MedAlliance for its sirolimus DEB, following coronary in-stent restenosis and peripheral below-the-knee indications.
Patient Enrolment Completed in MedAlliance PRESTIGE Below-the-Knee Clinical Trial
10 January 2020 – MedAlliance has announced completion of patient enrolment in the PRESTIGE* Below-the-Knee (BTK) clinical trial. The objective of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the six-month safety and performance outcomes of SELUTION SLR™, MedAlliance’s novel sirolimus-eluting balloon, for the treatment of long tibial occlusive lesions (TASC C & D) in patients with Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI).
Industry Veteran Scott Addonizio joins MedAlliance as COO
6 January 2020 – Sirolimus-eluting balloon specialist MedAlliance has announced the appointment of Scott Addonizio as Chief Operating Officer. Scott has an excellent track record and reputation in the global medical device industry, with over 24 years’ experience. This includes expertise in balloon manufacturing, in-depth knowledge of the global coronary, peripheral and AV Fistula marketplace, as well as a solid understanding of the global regulatory environment.