Galway Bay FM

25 October 2023

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Galway medtech firm makes breakthrough in vascular blockages treatment

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Galway medtech firm makes breakthrough in vascular blockages treatment

A Galway medtech firm is celebrating the success of a pilot study which represents a breakthrough in vascular blockages treatment.

VERSONO Medical, based in Parkmore West, has created a device which has been found to be effective in treating arterial blockages.

The study findings of the FastWire device have been revealed at a leading medical conference in Chicago.

CEO of VERSONO, Finbar Dolan, explains how the device will help doctors on the ground.

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