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XCath Robotics Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for the Iris System ...
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
XCath Robotics has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its Iris System, a remote robotic-assisted mechanical thrombectomy device intended to treat acute ischemic stroke.
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FDA’s breakthrough designation opens a fast-track route for your stroke treatment device, speeding market entry and investor interest. You must now accelerate clinical validation and prepare to scale regulatory engagement.
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