MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for December 28, 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. Precision Spine wins FDA 510(k) for AccuFit lateral plate system Precision Spine said today it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its AccuFit lateral plating system designed to treat spinal instability. The Parsippany, N.J.-based company’s AccuFit lateral plate system consists of non-sterile, single use rigid plates designed to attach to the lateral portions of the vertebral body of the thoracolumbar spine with bone screws. Read more 4. MiMedx enters legal spat with 2 former sales reps MiMedx this month released information on lawsuits filed against and by the company involving 2 former sales reps. The Marietta, Ga.-based company said it terminated the employees after finding that they had sold other company’s products “in violation of their contractual and common law duties to MiMedx.” Read more 3. Endologix puts hold on AFX shipments over manufacturing issues Endologix said today it is temporarily holding shipments of its AFX Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm system as it completes an investigation of manufacturing issues with the devices. The AFX system i...
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