Global Device Approvals, Weekly Snapshot: Medtronic, Edwards Wins In Europe
Executive Summary
A snapshot of global medical device approvals captured during the past week in Medtech Insight's Approvals Tracker. CE marks for a Medtronic stent graft and Edwards Lifesciences' TAVR update anchor this week's list.
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