[Editor's note:Complete historical data on global device approvals can be found in Medtech Insight's Approvals Tracker and at Meddevicetracker.]
The US Food & Drug Administration approved one original PMA from 30 April to 6 May.
Global Device Approvals Snapshot: 30 April-6 May 2019
A snapshot of global medical device approvals captured during the past week in Medtech Insight's Approvals Tracker. This week, the US FDA approved Boston Scientific’s Vici Venous iliac vein stent system and SentreHEART announced it has received a CE mark for the 50mm version of the Lariat-RS system for left atrial appendage exclusion in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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