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FDA declines to clarify status of accessories in peripheral vascular devices final guidance

The U.S. FDA has finalized a guidance for class II devices for treatment of peripheral artery disease that excludes drug-coated balloons (DCBs), which are regulated as class III devices. One of the ...
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Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: The ABC of USB, Thunderbolt, and USB Power Delivery

If you're unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that USB 3.1?), ...
TCTMD

FDA Issues Early Alert About Risks of Peripheral Atherectomy Device

The US Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public of a potentially high-risk device issue related to Rotarex Atherectomy Systems (Bard Peripheral Vascular) used in peripheral artery ...
The Boston Globe

Device that uses biodegradable polymers to repair peripheral nerves gets FDA clearance

This story is republished from STAT, the health and medicine news site that’s a partner to the Globe. Sign up for STAT’s free Morning Rounds newsletter here. A sutureless device for peripheral nerve ...
EDN

Smart-Meter Solutions Include Low-Energy Microcontrollers, Robust Security Technology, and a Wide Range of Peripheral Devices

Smart meters are key parts of the smart-grid power-distribution networks now being rolled out internationally to achieve economic and environmental benefits. Traditional energy meters are mechanical, ...
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New bioadhesive strategy can prevent fibrous encapsulation around device implants on peripheral nerves

Peripheral nerves—the network connecting the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system to the rest of the body—transmit sensory information, control muscle movements, and regulate automatic ...