Scientists, clinicians and residents of communities near medical device sterilization plants called for the EPA not to weaken its oversight of ethylene oxide in a public hearing.

The remanufacturer said it now has a total of four clearances for Intuitive Surgical da Vinci instruments from the Food and Drug Administration.

Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

View Point sells tumor tissue localization devices that could complement Merit’s existing presence in the sector.

Study investigators cautioned against routine use of the device in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and to treat heart attack patients who don’t have cardiogenic shock.