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Regardless of experience level, endoscopists reported successful use of the first single-use duodenoscope for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, told Healio Gastroenterology.

Boston Scientific today said it received CE mark approval for its Exalt Model B single-use bronchoscope. The company designed the device for bedside procedures in the intensive care unit, operating room and bronchoscopy suite.

Boston Scientific’s implant led to stroke rates 77% lower than typically expected among older people with atrial fibrillation and high risk scores.

Jeff Mirviss, executive vice president of Boston Scientific’s peripheral business, explains why the specialty’s name doesn’t really reflect the importance of arteries, veins and other “highways” that his business group is addressing.