Catheter Precision Secures Tender From Leading Hospital in Hungary
Rhea-AI Summary
Catheter Precision (NYSE American: VTAK) announced that its VIVO system secured a significant multi-year tender at Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Centre (Szeged University Hospital) in Hungary, marking the company’s first installation in Hungary and a push into Central and Eastern Europe. The award was won in partnership with local distributor Fototronic. Installation is anticipated in Q1 2026. The release positions the VIVO system — a non-invasive 3D ventricular tachycardia localization tool used before ablation — as gaining wider adoption following recent multi-year agreements in France, supporting the company’s European expansion strategy.
Positive
- First installation in Hungary at Szeged University Hospital
- Installation scheduled for Q1 2026
- Multi-year tender secured with local partner Fototronic
- Adds to recent multi-year agreements in France supporting EU adoption
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, VTAK gained 13.33%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +12.9% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -12.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 13 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $498K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $4M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 7.1x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
While VTAK was up 7.53%, peers NUWE (-11.55%), BBLG (-6.26%), BJDX, VERO and NAOV all showed declines, indicating a stock-specific reaction rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | International tender win | Positive | +13.3% | First VIVO tender in Hungary supporting Central and Eastern Europe expansion. |
| Dec 01 | Product launch | Positive | -3.3% | LockeT commercial launch in Switzerland with initial clinical use and positive feedback. |
| Nov 25 | Reimbursement change | Positive | +12.1% | New ASC reimbursement for EP ablation seen as opportunity for LockeT uptake. |
| Nov 20 | International uptake | Positive | -9.9% | Rapid LockeT adoption in five South African hospitals with reorders reported. |
| Nov 13 | Earnings update | Negative | -10.9% | Q3 2025 results showing small revenue base, significant losses and growing deficit. |
Commercial and market-expansion announcements often produced sharp but directionally mixed moves, while more financially focused disclosures with losses tended to see negative reactions.
This announcement continues Catheter Precision’s push to grow its European footprint, following LockeT’s Switzerland launch on Dec 1, 2025 and rapid adoption in South Africa reported on Nov 20, 2025. A U.S. reimbursement change for ambulatory EP ablations described on Nov 25, 2025 framed LockeT as a beneficiary. Financially, Q3 2025 results on Nov 13, 2025 showed revenue of $226,000 and ongoing losses. Today’s Hungary tender for the VIVO system fits the pattern of international commercial milestones that have previously triggered volatile but sometimes positive price reactions.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +13.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with prior instances where international commercialization or reimbursement milestones, such as the South African LockeT uptake and ASC reimbursement changes, triggered sizable moves. The Hungary tender adds another foothold for VIVO in Europe while shares were still trading well below the $4.15 200-day MA and 82.76% under the 52-week high. However, the company’s small revenue base and history of losses from recent filings remain important risk factors.
Key Terms
ventricular tachycardia medical
ablation medical
electrophysiology medical
non-invasive medical
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FORT MILL, S.C., Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK), a leading U.S.-based medical device company focusing on advanced solutions in the cardiac electrophysiology market, is proud to announce that its VIVO™ system has successfully secured a significant tender at Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Centre (Szeged University Hospital) in Hungary.
This achievement marks Catheter Precision’s inaugural installation in Hungary and reinforces its commitment to growth across Central and Eastern Europe. The tender was awarded in partnership with Fototronic, a well-established local distributor. Installation of the VIVO system is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.
Fatih Ayoglu, Sales Manager for EMEA & APAC, stated, “This multi-year award at Szeged University Hospital represents a pivotal milestone for Catheter Precision. It not only underscores the clinical value of the VIVO system but also emphasizes our strategic expansion into emerging markets. Hungary is a key region for us, and this installation paves the way for wider adoption throughout Central Europe.”
The VIVO system, engineered to offer non-invasive 3D localization of ventricular tachycardia prior to ablation, is increasingly recognized in premier hospitals across Europe. The award from Szeged University Hospital follows several recent multi-year agreements in France, further solidifying the system’s esteemed reputation among electrophysiology experts. This tender achievement embodies Catheter Precision’s ongoing mission to provide innovative technologies that enhance patient outcomes and expand its global footprint.
About VIVO™
Catheter Precision’s VIVO (View Into Ventricular Onset), is a non-invasive 3D imaging system that enables physicians to identify the origin of ventricular arrhythmias pre-procedure, thereby streamlining workflow and reducing procedure time. VIVO has received marketing clearance from the U.S. FDA and has the CE Mark.
About Catheter Precision
Catheter Precision is an innovative U.S.-based medical device company bringing new solutions to market to improve the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. It is focused on developing groundbreaking technology for electrophysiology procedures by collaborating with physicians and continuously advancing its products.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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