NATICK, Mass., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announces that the SYNERGY™ Everolimus-Eluting Bioabsorbable Polymer-Coated Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System demonstrated non-inferior results in treating de novo coronary artery lesions at one year compared to the PROMUS Element™ Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Stent System in the EVOLVE First Human Use Trial. The trial […]
Boston Scientific Announces Positive Data From Lotus™ Transcatheter Aortic Valve Trial
NATICK, Mass., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announces results from the REPRISE I feasibility trial, which evaluated the acute safety of the Lotus™ Aortic Valve System in patients with severe aortic valve disease. The Lotus Aortic Valve System is the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device of its kind that […]
Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark and European Launch of Innova™ Self-expanding Bare-metal Stent System
NATICK, Mass., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announces CE Mark and European market launch of the Innova™ Self-Expanding Bare-Metal Stent System, which is designed to treat peripheral vascular lesions in arteries above the knee, specifically the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and proximal popliteal artery (PPA). The company plans to launch the […]
Boston Scientific Announces Completion of $2 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced the completion of a public offering of $2 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior notes under the Company’s shelf registration statement. The public offering consists of $850 million of 4.50 percent notes due January 2015, $850 million of 6.00 percent notes due January 2020 and $300 million […]
Boston Scientific Announces Election of Nelda Connors to Its Board of Directors
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Nelda Connors as a Director. Ms. Connors, 44, is President of the Electrical and Metal Products division of Tyco International. Previously, she served as Vice President at Eaton Corporation, holding several positions in operations and general management. Prior to Eaton, […]
Boston Scientific Announces Settlement of DOJ Investigation Relating to Post-Market Surveys Conducted By Guidant
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that it has entered into a civil settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Department’s investigation relating to certain post-market surveys conducted by Guidant Corporation before Boston Scientific acquired Guidant in 2006. Boston Scientific had previously disclosed the investigation, which was conducted by the United States […]