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. Layoffs ahead for LeMaitre Vascular despite record Q4 sales
LeMaitre Vascular says it plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 30 workers, despite posting record sales during the 4th quarter.
2. Analysis of 24,000+ FDA 510(k) records reveals trends
An analysis of all medical devices cleared via the 510(k) process between 2006 and the end of 2013 shows that the amount of time it takes the FDA to review a 510(k) has stabilized.
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1. J&J’s Biosense Webster wins PMA nod from FDA for force-sensing catheter
Johnson & Johnson said its Biosense Webster subsidiary won pre-market approval from the FDA for its ThermoCool SmartTouch force-sensing ablation catheter, making it the 1st such device to hit the U.S. market.
