MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for December 5, 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. FDA clears BrightWater Medical’s ConvertX nephroureteral stent Ureteral medical device company BrightWater Medical said today it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its ConvertX nephroureteral stent system designed for treating ureteral obstructions. The ConvertX System is designed as a single device intended to replace a series of devices and procedures used to treat severe obstructions of the ureter. Traditional interventions require an implanted nephrostomy catheter to externally drain urine and a second procedure to implant a nephroureteral stent to circumvent blockage. Read more 4. Teleflex puts up $1B for Vascular Solutions Teleflex said today it will pay approximately $1 billion to acquire Vascular Solutions. Through the deal, Teleflex will pick up all outstanding shares of Vascular Solutions at $56 per share, in cash. Boards of both companies have approved the deal, which is expected to close during the 1st half of 2017. Read more 3. Echo Therapeutics faces uncertain future in whistleblower case Echo Therapeutics said today that its future may be in jeopardy aft...
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