Avinger Inc jumps on launching medical device in Australia

Avinger

08/07/2019 13:34

** Medical device company's shares  AVGR.O  rise 9.8% to
$3.24 premarket     
    ** Co announces launch of its Ocelot system, used in
treating obstructed coronary arteries, in Australia  urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nACSzccRca
    ** The image-guided platform offers a minimally invasive
therapy to heart patients who might need surgery
    ** Co says it has completed registration process for Ocelot
and the device is included on the Australian Register of
Therapeutic Goods, which permits distribution in the country
    ** Up to Friday's close, stock had fallen ~83% over the past
year

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