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3. Vycor recalls brain access system over potential contamination
The FDA slaps its highest risk classification on Vycor Medical’s recall of its Viewsite brain access system.
2. U.S. Customs seized $83M worth of counterfeit medical devices, drugs in 2012
Counterfeit medical products accounted for 9% of all seizures by U.S. Customs and Border Protection last year, nearly 1/3 less than confiscated in 2011.
1. St. Jude eyes larger patient group in new renal denervation study
Medical device maker St. Jude Medical enrolls the 1st patient in a post-market study of its Enlightn renal denervation system, hoping to expand research to patients with less severe forms of hypertension.
