MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for February 9, 2017

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. Helius Medical touts data from multiple sclerosis pilot study of PONS system Helius Medical Technologies said today that clinical data from a multiple sclerosis pilot study of its portable neuromodulation stimulator was published in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal: Experimental, Translational and Clinical. The company’s PONS system is designed to treat neurological symptoms, caused by trauma or disease, non-invasively through the tongue. Read more 4. Abbott initiates recall of StarClose SE vascular closure system Abbott said yesterday it initiated an urgent recall of its StarClose SE vascular closure system over issues associated with difficulty or failure to deploy during use. The Chicago, Ill.-based company said that risks associated with the device include prolonged procedure times, the need to use another device or manual compression to avoid hemostasis. Read more 3. FDA warns on over-inflation, pancreatitis risks with ReShape, Apollo intragastric balloons The FDA today warned of potential risks associated with fluid-filled intragastric balloons, produced by R...
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