1. EOI wins FDA nod for FLXfit15 expandable cage
EOI announced in a Sept. 28 press release that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its FLXfit 15. The clearance will help enhance the company’s FLXfir 3D expandable cage system and help expand the surgeon’s flexibility and capability by offering different length options.
2. ivWatch inks distribution deal with Terumo
ivWatch has recently signed a licensing and distribution agreement with Terumo to improve patient safety, according to a Sept. 21 press release. Terumo will become the exclusive distributor of the ivWatch Model 400 and ivWatch OEM board in Japan. ivWatch technology can be integrated with other patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps and other devices easily with the ivWatch OEM board. The agreement also allows Terumo to exclusively integrate ivWatch into existing and future Terumo products in Japan.