Tria Preps 510(k) For OTC Skin Rejuvenating Laser, Files For IPO
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Aesthetic device maker plans to file a 510(k) this year for its over-the-counter, non-ablative laser to treat facial wrinkles, supported in part by proceeds from an initial public stock offering worth up to $86.3 million.
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