MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for November 22, 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. SentreHeart recalls FindrWIRZ Guidewire System over coating separation issues SentreHeart is recalling a select number of its FindWIRZ guidewire systems over PTFE coating separation issues, according to an FDA release posted today. The recall has been given a Class I label from the FDA, which indicates “a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the agency. Read more 4. Spectranetics wins CE Mark for smaller Stellarex DCB Spectranetics said yesterday that it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for a smaller size of its Stellarex drug-coated balloon. The Stellarex 0.014” device is designed to treat small vessels, below-the-knee disease and challenging critical limb ischemia. The larger, 0.035” device won CE Mark approval in December 2014, just before Spectranetics paid Covidien $30 million deal for the angioplasty platform following the consummation of Medtronic‘s $50 billion merger with Covidien. Read more 3. Shockwave Medical raises $45m Series C for Lithoplasty device ...
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