Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three med-tech 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. FDA’s new global cardiovascular registry to start with transcatheter heart valves
The FDA announces a public meeting to discuss international cooperation in monitoring and assessing cardiovascular medical devices, with an initial pilot phase to focus on transcatheter heart valves.
2. Treating Sinusitis: A conversation with Entellus Medical CEO Brian Farley
Medical device company Entellus Medical is looking to change the standard of care in treating chronic sinusistis.
1. Diabetes: J&J recalls OneTouch Verio IQ glucose meters over failure to warn at extreme levels
Johnson & Johnson’s OneTouch Verio IQ blood glucose meters were found to shut off at extremely high glucose levels, prompting a recall of all lots of the device.