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3. Medtronic enrolls first patient in Fire & Ice ablation study
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) enrolled the first of up to 572 patients in its Fire & Ice trial, the largest clinical study to date to compare 2 atrial fibrillation ablation systems.
2. Mela Sciences prepares to launch MelaFind with new manufacturing deal
Mela Sciences (NSDQ:MELA) announced an expanded 3-year manufacturing contract with long-time supplier Askion GmbH for production of the MelaFind devices.
1. St. Jude lands $27 million in patent win against Access Closure
St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ) won $27.1 million in a patent infringement decision against Access Closure Inc. over technologies used to close holes in arteries.
