Interventional technology firm Medtronic said it has received reimbursement approval in France for its Endeavor drug-eluting coronary stent system.
The stent will be available June 21 to public and private hospitals throughout France, according to the Minneapolis-based firm. It's also now available in all western European markets, Medtronic said.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
June 12, 2006
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