New Ultrasound Device Treats Hypertension
The Paradise system offers adults with high blood pressure a procedural treatment option for managing the condition.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Stroke
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The Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation system, a medical device designed to treat hypertension, was named one of TIME's 300 Best Inventions of 2026. This technology, which received FDA approval in November 2023, offers a procedural option for managing high blood pressure.
Why it matters
Managing persistent hypertension often requires a combination of lifestyle changes and medications, and the introduction of procedural options provides new avenues for treatment. This device aims to address high blood pressure by specifically targeting the sympathetic nerves associated with the renal arteries.
The Paradise uRDN system was selected as one of 300 innovations on the 2026 Best Inventions list, an annual publication that has run for 25 years. While the device gained FDA approval in 2023, its long-term comparative efficacy remains a focus of ongoing clinical observation.
The players
Recor Medical
A Palo Alto-based medical technology company and subsidiary of Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd. specializing in renal denervation systems.
TIME
A global media organization that produces an annual list of innovative products and technologies.
The details
The Paradise system operates by denervating sympathetic nerves located around the renal arteries to help lower blood pressure. During the procedure, a balloon catheter delivers two to three seven-second doses of ultrasound energy to the target area. A built-in HydroCooling system circulates sterile water through the catheter to protect the lining of the renal artery while the energy is being applied.
Timeline
November 2023: The FDA granted approval for the Paradise uRDN system.
October 15, 2026: TIME released its 2026 Best Inventions list.
Health Landscape
The Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation system marks a departure from traditional, medication-only approaches to managing hypertension. It sits within a growing field of interventional cardiology aimed at addressing blood pressure through targeted nerve denervation.
For patients with persistent hypertension, this device represents an evolving treatment option that may be worth discussing with a cardiologist or hypertension specialist. Understanding whether a procedural approach is appropriate for your specific health history is a conversation for your physician.
The takeaway
The Paradise system offers a unique, ultrasound-based intervention for patients managing complex hypertension. If you are struggling to control your blood pressure through conventional methods, talk to your doctor about whether interventional or emerging procedural therapies may be relevant for you.
Further reading
For more on managing blood pressure to reduce cardiovascular risk, visit our Stroke section.
More information
To learn more about the technology, visit the Recor Medical company website.
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