Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
3. AngioDynamics wins Health Canada nod for new Celerity device
AngioDynamics said that it won approval from Health Canada for its Celerity with Navigation tip location system for peripherally inserted central catheters.
Latham, N.Y.-based AngioDynamics won approval north of the border for the 1st Celerity iteration back in September 2013. Read more
2. Velano Vascular draws $3.5m funding round
Velano Vascular said that it raised another $3.5 million for its needle-free blood draw device.
San Francisco-based Velano said it plans to use the proceeds from the round to further develop and commercialize the device. Read more
1. Via Surgical raises $6m for FasTouch hernia suture
Via Surgical said that it raised a $6 million funding round for its FasTouch hernia suture.
Benslie Investment Group led the round, with managing partner Nicolas Weinstein joining Amirim, Israel-based Via Surgical’s board. Read more
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