Updates
** Shares of medical device maker Artivion AORT.N rise 5% to $35.03 in early trading
** Co says the FDA approved its NEXUS Aortic Arch System, which treats a serious disease of the aorta, the body’s main artery, without open-chest surgery
** Co says the device can be used for aortic arch disease, including chronic tears in the artery wall, offering an alternative to high-risk surgery
** Says approval is backed by trial data showing high survival and low rates of stroke and repeat procedures
** Says the clearance allows it to exercise an option to buy partner Endospan within 90 days
** Says it has secured a $150 mln loan to fund a potential Endospan acquisition
** Including session's move, stock down ~27% YTD
(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru)
((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))