First 'Artificial Meniscus' Wins FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

First 'Artificial Meniscus' Wins FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

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Medical Devices and Diagnostics Industry
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U.S. patients who continue to suffer from knee pain after meniscus surgery, but are too young for total knee replacement may soon have a new treatment option. FDA has granted Active Implants' NUsurface meniscus implant a breakthrough device designation.