MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for June 17, 2016

Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in your inbox everyday by subscribing to our newsletters.   5. EU Council & Parliamentary councils signs off on new med device, IVD regs The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee of the European Parliament and Council’s Committee of Permanent Representatives voted yesterday to endorse new medical device and in vitro diagnostic regulations, according to MedTech Europe. The approval paves the way for for the adoption of 2 new draft regulations by the end of 2016, though the new rules would not take effect for 3 years in relation to medical devices and 5 years for IVD. Read more 4. EndoGastric Solutions wins nod from medical society for Esophyx anti-GERD device The American Gastroenterological Assn. recommended that insurers cover the Esophyx device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease made by EndoGastric Solutions. Citing the data from a quartet of randomized, controlled trials, the AGA said transoral incisionless fundiplication with Esophyx ought to be reimbursed for the 20% to 40% of GERD patients who don’t respond to medication. Read more 3. FDA OKs epilepsy trial for MDT’s Visualase MRI-guided...
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