MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for April 26, 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. Baxter sees shares lift on Street-beating Q1 earnings release Baxter shares have risen today after the medical device company topped expectations on Wall Street with its 1st quarter earnings results. The Deerfield, Ill.-based company posted profits of $272 million, or 50ยข per share, on sales of $2.48 billion for the 3 months ended March 31. The company saw its bottom line shrink 92% while sales grew 4.2% compared with the same period in 2016. Read more 4. Medtronic touts 5-year Endurant II AAA registry data Medtronic today released 5-year data from the Engage global registry study of its Endurant II abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft, touting long-term durability and consistent outcomes with the device. Results from the study, which the company claims is the most robust post-market registry of endovascular aortic repairs to date, was presented at the 2017 Charing Cross Symposium in London this week. Read more 3. Edwards shares rise on Beat-and-Raise Q1 Shares in Edwards Lifesciences rose today after the medical device maker topped expectations on Wall Street wi...
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