MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for August 1, 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. Haemonetics sees shares rise on Q1 release Haemonetics has seen shares rise despite releasing 1st quarter earnings that saw losses grow and earnings per share shrink compared to last year. The Braintree, Mass.-based company reported losses of $10.3 million, or 20¢ per share, on sales of $210 million for the 3 months ended July 2. Read more 4. Intersect ENT files with FDA for drug-delivering sinus implant Intersect ENT said today it submitted a supplemental premarket approval submission to the FDA seeking approval for a new Nova steroid releasing implant for treating patients with chronic sinus disease. The new Nova device is designed with a lower profile to allow for placement in smaller sinus openings, and will expand the usable patient population for the steroid releasing implants, the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said. Read more 3. Intuitive partners with Dextera on robotic surgery stapler Intuitive Surgical said it inked a joint development deal with Dextera Surgical to develop a surgical stapler and cartridge for Intuitive’s da Vinci robotic surgical sy...
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