Medtronic, Inc. has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Aquamantys®3 System as well as the new 8.2L Bipolar Sealer with Cutting and 6.0 Bipolar Sealer hand pieces.
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