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Echopoint Medical appoint Kurt Garner as Head of Clinical Operations in the U.S

01/04/2026

Echopoint Medical is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt Garner as Head of Clinical Operations in the U.S. Kurt brings extensive experience in medical device innovation and sales that will be of huge value to us as we prepare for FDA submission.

As we prepare for launch of the iKOr system in the U.S, Kurt’s knowledge and relationships will give us direct outreach to interventional cardiologists and hospitals in the U.S – supporting our mission to transform coronary physiology.

Kurt’s appointment marks an important step in our journey, and with his experience, we hope to successfully launch iKOr in the U.S market.

Echopoint Medical appoint Kurt Garner as Head of Clinical Operations in the U.S

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