MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for May 9, 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. 10 new crowdfunded health devices that will intrigue you With crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, companies can obtain the funding for ideas they want to come to life (even potato salad parties), with the promise of something in return to the donors. And while crowdfunding presents challenges for regulated medical devices, it’s proven to be a boon for startups touting potentially innovative health and wellness devices to consumers. Read more   4. Conventus Orthopaedics raises $20m Conventus Orthopaedics said today it closed a $20 million round of financing to support its Conventus Cage implant device designed for 3D fixation and fracture repair. The Conventus Cage is designed to allow for a “less invasive” reliable 3D fixation for treating proximal humerus, distal radius and proximal radius fractures, the company said. Read more 3. Abbott wins CE Mark for new TactiCath ablation catheter Abbott said today that the TactiCath sensor-enabled ablation catheter it bought along with St. Jude Medical this year won CE Mark approval in the Europe...
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