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FDA Device Clearances: Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring, Nitinol Spinal Implant, Hemodialysis System
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Title FDA Device Clearances: Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring, Nitinol Spinal Implant, Hemodialysis System
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565107?src=rss
Description The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for a semirigid annuloplasty ring (ATS Simulus), a nitinol spinal implant (OSSpine), and a hemodialysis system (Allient Sorbent). Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Nephrology
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Date Nov 6, 2007
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