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5. FDA releases May 2016 510(k) clearances
The Food & Drug Administration released the 510(k) clearances it issued in May 2016. Read more
4. Google’s Verily Star Trek “Tricorder” moonshot flops
Verily’s moonshot project which aimed to create a futuristic every-aspect diagnostic device and cancer treatment, much like Star Trek’s “Tricorder” devices, has flopped after 3 years in development. Read more
3. Medtronic teases new “extravascular” ICD system
Medtronic today released results from feasibility studies of its new “extravascular” EV-ICD System implantable cardioverter defibrillator designed with leads placed outside the hearts and veins, under the rib cage. Read more
2. FDA clears Ares robot-assisted bronchoscopy device from Auris Surgical Robotics
The FDA last month granted 510(k) clearance to the Ares robot-assisted bronchoscopy platform developed by stealthy Auris Surgical Robotics. Read more
1. Medtronic enters bundled ortho implant space with Responsive Orthopedics buy
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said this week that it acquired Responsive Orthopedics for an undisclosed amount, in preparation for its entry into the bundled hip-and-knee market. Read more
