Medtronic Brain Device Receives European Approval

Medtronic has announced that it has received the European CE Mark of regulatory approval to use its deep brain stimulation therapy to control seizures in some epilepsy patients.

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The implantable pacemaker-like device will be introduced to hospitals throughout Europe by the end of the year, but the U.S. timeline is unclear. The FDA is reviewing Medtronic’s application to broaden use of the device, according to the report.

Read the news release on the approval of the brain device from Medtronic.

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