US Approvals Analysis: Drug-Coated Balloon, Valve Tech Are July Highlights

July was a relatively light month for novel-device approvals by US FDA, but year-to-date volumes remain strong. Spotlighted devices include approval of a new drug-coated balloon and heart valve devices. Here's a roundup from Medtech Insight's Approval Tracker.

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[Editors' note: For sortable and searchable tables of all US and non-US approvals and clearances in 2017 and previous years, check out our Approvals Tracker.]

The third drug-coated balloon to reach the US market for peripheral artery disease headlined FDA approvals during the month of July. Spectranetics Corp. gained PMA approval for...

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