MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for May 8, 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. Abbott wins CE Mark for Confirm Rx cardiac monitor Abbott said today that its St. Jude Medical subsidiary won CE Mark approval in the European Union for the ConfirmRx insertable cardiac monitor, touting as the world’s 1st smartphone-compatible ICM. The continuous heart monitor is designed to work with St. Jude’s myMerlin mobile app to allow physicians to remotely follow patients and diagnose arrhythmias. Abbott said it’s on the market in 10 “select” countries in Europe, with a full release slated for the 2nd quarter. The FDA is also reviewing the device, the Chicago-area healthcare giant said. Read more 4. Visunex Medical raises $20m Series B for PanoCam neonate eye scanners Visunex Medical Systems said last week that it raised a $20 million Series B round for its PanoCam line of neonatal eye imaging systems. Fremont, Calif.-based Visunex said the PanoCam line includes the LT and Pro wireless systems and a 3rd system set to debut in June. Read more 3. Medrobotics wins colorectal indication for Flex robot-assisted surgery system Medrobotics said today that...
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