MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for March 7, 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. Vertos Medical wins CMS reimbursement for Mild procedure Vertos Medical said today it won national coverage for its Mild procedure designed to treat lumbar spinal stenosis from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Mild procedure won coverage through a recently approved study as part of CMS’ Coverage with Evidence Development Program, the Aliso Viejo, Calif.-cased company said. Read more 4. Maquet warns on venting battery issues with Cardiosave balloon pumps Getinge‘s medical subsidiary Maquet Cardiovascular recently issued an urgent product recall notice for its Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump over issues with its lithium ion batteries sparking or smoking after being dropped. In an urgent product recall notice, the company said it has received 3 reported occurrences of the batteries venting when dropped, creating the potential for smoke, foul odors and sparks. Read more 3. Ethicon goes ahead with Enseal X1 launch Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon is going ahead with the launch of its Enseal X1 instrument, despite an ongoing dispute ...
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