MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for April 19, 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. Intuitive Surgical shares rise on solid Q1 beat Shares in Intuitive Surgical rose today in after-hours trading after the robotic surgical platform maker posted 1st quarter earnings that beat expectations on the Street. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company posted profits of $179.9 million, or $4.67 per share, on sales of $674 million for the 3 months ended March 31, equating to bottom-line growth of 31.8% while sales grew 13.4% compared with the same period in 2016. Read more 4. Aspect Imaging raises $30m MRI maker Aspect Imaging has raised $30 million in a new round of financing, according to VC & equity site Finsmes. Funding from the round will go to support the development of its Embrace Neonatal MRI system and a newer, stroke-dedicated MRI system, the Israel-based company said. Read more 3. Medtronic updates 2011 warning on Synchromed II implantable drug pumps Medtronic this month updated physicians on a warning it 1st issued in July 2011 about the batteries in its SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pump. The pumps are used primarily to treat chronic pai...
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