Medtronic launches renal stent system in Europe:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Medtronic has launched its next-generation renal stent system, the Bridge X3, in Europe and other major markets outside the US. The device has a low crossing profile - it can be delivered through a 6 French sheath - it has high radial strength and has improved scaffolding due to having shorter element lengths, the company says. The product is not for sale in the US, where it is an investigational device.
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