WASHINGTON — Tuesday served as the last day of CRT (Cardiovascular Research Technologies) 2010, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Institute (Washington), and included a lunchtime discussion session offering views of how healthcare reform might affect the device industry, but a previous session gave Jeffrey Shuren, MD, the chief of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, a chance to further explain where he expects to steer the center in the next couple of years. (Medical Device Daily)

WASHINGTON – Monday's goings-on at CRT (Cardiovascular Research Technologies) 2010, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Institute (Washington), included an afternoon session during which a number of FDAers opted to use their microphone time to give a common-knowledge review of the functions of their offices. However, a round-table discussion offered some tidbits in exchange for the attendees' time, including a review of continued enrollment in device trials and issues in connection with harvesting of valves after the patient has expired. (Medical Device Daily)