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FDA Device Clearances: Robotic Surgical System, Intravascular Connector With Antimicrobial Coating,
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Title FDA Device Clearances: Robotic Surgical System, Intravascular Connector With Antimicrobial Coating,
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566273?src=rss
Description The FDA has approved a premarket application for a robotic surgical system (Pearl 5.0), and granted 510(k) clearance for an intravascular connector with antimicrobial coating (V-Link with VitaShield) and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device (PocketCPR). Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Nov 21, 2007
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