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Drug-Coated Balloon For Urethral Strictures Debuts In Europe, Version For BPH Planned

 
• By Phil Greenfield

Urotronic set to complete a $20m series C, bringing its total funding to $61m for the development of drug-eluting balloon-based urology products.

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Urotronic Inc will launch its first product in the EU, a paclitaxel-coated balloon for urethral strictures in men, after receiving CE mark approval on 14 September.

The Optilume treatment, which is already approved in Canada, New Zealand, Israel and Hong Kong, is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure designed as an alternative to direct vision internal urethrotomy...

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