Rapid Medical announces US FDA clearance of Drivewire 35 alongside first stroke cases

Rapid Medical received FDA clearance for Drivewire 35, a steerable 0.035-inch guidewire that allows physicians to navigate catheters through complex vessel anatomy during stroke intervention without crossing clots. First clinical cases show the device reduces procedure time and the need for additional nested devices.

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