Boston Scientific's Single-Use Duodenoscope Hits European Markets After US Clearance

After getting the greenlight to sell the Exalt D single-use duodenoscopes in the US, Boston Scientific has received a CE mark for the device in Europe. The first of its kind, the surgical diagnostic device is intended to help reduce risks of infections.

Sep 16, 2019 Fremont / CA / USA - Boston Scientific office buildings in Silicon Valley; Boston Scientific Corporation is a manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional medical specialties

A month after getting approval in the US, Boston Scientific Corp.’s Exalt D single-use duodenoscope is ready for the European market as well. The company received a CE mark for the device, which is intended to drastically reduce the number of infections acquired through multiple use duodenoscopes.

Exalt D is first and only CE-marked and FDA-cleared single-use disposable duodenoscope on the market. It was also granted Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA. Boston Scientific said Exalt...

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