FilterWire EZ(TM) Embolic Protection System Cleared By FDA For Carotid Artery Stenting (Medical News Today)
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its FilterWire EZ(TM) Embolic Protection System for use in carotid artery stenting (CAS) procedures. [click link for full article]

MicroIslet Holds Positive Pre-IND Meeting With FDA (Medical News Today)
MicroIslet, Inc. (Amex: MII), a biotechnology company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of patented technologies in transplantation therapy for people with insulin-dependent diabetes, today announced that it has concluded a positive Pre-Investigational New Drug Application (IND) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). [click link for full article]