Health Canada approves Essure:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The third-generation Essure birth control system developed by Conceptus has been approved for sale in Canada. The Mountain View, California company said that the system incorporates modifications to facilitate implantation of the device. In addition, hysteroscopic visualisation of the implant and placement markers has been significantly improved. A new DryFlow Introducer, which alleviates distension fluid loss - a major safety concern of hysteroscopists - is packaged with the product. The device is now approved for sale in Canada, the US, Mexico, Central and South America, New Zealand, Australia and Europe.