7 medtech stories we missed this week: Jan. 19, 2018

[Image from unsplash.com]From Privi Medical’s FDA clearance to OrthoXel getting FDA clearance and CE Mark approval, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Privi Medical wins FDA nod for hemorrhoid device Privi Medical has received FDA clearance for its Instalief Hemorrhoids Treatment device, according to a Jan. 18 news release. The device is disposable and uses an advanced instant cold compression technology to treat hemorrhoids. 2. Centric Medical gets FDA 510(k) clearance for foot & ankle screws Centric Medical announced in a Jan. 16 news release that it has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for its Cannulated Screw Internal Fixation System. The system features foot and ankle screws that can be used in foot and ankle reconstruction procedures. It is a multi-component system made of titanium alloy that comes in a variety of diameters and lengths. 3. BioPoly receives CE Mark for knee implants BioPoly has received CE Mark for its RS Partial Resurfacing Trochlea system, according to a Jan. 16 news release. The partial resurfacing knee portfolio can treat focal cartilage defects in femoral condyles, trochlear facts, trochlear groove and patella. The company plans to launch the system in the next few months. 4. Avacen launches dry-heat therapy autism device in India Avacen announced in a Jan. 17 press release that it has launched its Avacen 100 dry-heat therapy autism device in India. The device is an FDA...
Source: Mass Device - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: 510(k) Cardiac Assist Devices Cardiovascular Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Hospital Care Neurological Orthopedics Pre-Market Approval (PMA) Regulatory/Compliance Avacen Medical BioPoly Centric Medical MedTech OrthoXel Privi Source Type: news