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Boston Scientific dips on Medicare reimbursement hit for Watchman anti-stroke device
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) shares took a hit yesterday after a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposal that would limit coverage for the Watchman anti-stroke device. Investors also likely reacted to a pair of Class II recalls from the FDA, sending BSX shares down -4.2% to $18.01 apiece yesterday.
Watchman, a transcatheter implant designed to seal off the left atrial appendage to prevent the formation of blood clots that could cause stroke, was approved by the FDA in March and asked for a CMS coverage decision in May. The federal health insurer proposed to limit coverage for Watchman to patients in approv...
Source: Mass Device - November 12, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Cardiac Implants Cardiovascular Recalls Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management Stroke Source Type: news
MassDevice.com +3 | The top 3 medtech stories for September 17, 2015
Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 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.
3. Battelle unveils new WayFinder hospital dashboard
Battelle said today it launched its WayFinder QI Dashboard advanced analytics tool designed to track and analyze internal data and metrics.
The Wayfinder uses statistical models to analyze pools of patient data data from hospitals and health sy...
Source: Mass Device - September 17, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: News Well Plus 3 Source Type: news
MassDevice.com +3 | The top 3 medtech stories for August 17, 2015
Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 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.
3. CooperSurgical pays $47m for IVF screener Reprogenetics
Cooper Cos. CooperSurgical subsidiary acquired in-vitro fertilization screening company Reprogenetics for nearly $47 million.
Livingston, N.J.-based Reprogenetics offers pre-implantation genetic screening and diagnosis for in vitro fertil...
Source: Mass Device - August 17, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: News Well Plus 3 Source Type: news
