MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for March 13, 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. Spineology wins expanded FDA clearance for Elite interbody fusion system Spinal tech developer Spineology said today it won expanded FDA clearance for its Elite expandable interbody fusion system designed for spinal fusion procedures. The Minneapolis, Minn.-based company said it won clerance for a narrower 10mm version of the device, as well as an extended indication allowing the device to be used with allograft bone. Read more 4. PQ Bypass wins CE Mark for trio of PAD tools PQ Bypass said today it won CE Mark approval for 3 devices designed to treat patients with superficial femoral artery lesions due to peripheral artery disease. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said it won clearance for its Torus stent graft system, PQ Snare and PQ crossing device, all used in the company’s Detour procedure. Read more 3. Medtronic wins FDA nod for next-gen Linq ICM Medtronic said today it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-gen Reveal Linq insertable cardiac monitor with TruRhythm Detection. The Linq ICM with TruRhythm Detection offers exclusive algorithms which the Fridl...
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