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Medtech stories we missed this week: Jan. 19, 2018

January 19, 2018 By Danielle Kirsh

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From Privi Medical’s FDA clearance to OrthoXel getting FDA clearance and CE Mark approval, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning.

1. Privi Medical wins FDA nod for hemorrhoid device

Privi Medical has received FDA clearance for its Instalief Hemorrhoids Treatment device, according to a Jan. 18 news release. The device is disposable and uses an advanced instant cold compression technology to treat hemorrhoids.

2. Centric Medical gets FDA 510(k) clearance for foot & ankle screws

Centric Medical announced in a Jan. 16 news release that it has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for its Cannulated Screw Internal Fixation System. The system features foot and ankle screws that can be used in foot and ankle reconstruction procedures. It is a multi-component system made of titanium alloy that comes in a variety of diameters and lengths.

3. BioPoly receives CE Mark for knee implants

BioPoly has received CE Mark for its RS Partial Resurfacing Trochlea system, according to a Jan. 16 news release. The partial resurfacing knee portfolio can treat focal cartilage defects in femoral condyles, trochlear facts, trochlear groove and patella. The company plans to launch the system in the next few months.

Get the full story on our sister site, MassDevice.

Filed Under: Featured, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Implants, Orthopedics, Regulatory/Compliance, Surgical Tagged With: Avacen Medical, BioPoly, Centric Medical, medtech, OrthoXel, Privi Medical, Sealantis, Zoll Medical Corp.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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  • MiniMed wins CE mark for next-gen insulin pump, ups revenue guidance
  • Abbott wins FDA authorization for dual glucose-ketone sensor
  • FDA clears Roche’s Alzheimer’s blood test for rule-in and rule-out assessment 

About Danielle Kirsh

Danielle Kirsh is an award-winning journalist and senior editor for Medical Design & Outsourcing, MassDevice, and Medical Tubing + Extrusion, and the founder of Women in Medtech and lead editor for Big 100. She received her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and mass communication from Norfolk State University and is pursuing her master's in global strategic communications at the University of Florida. You can connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn, or email her at [email protected].

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