SafeGuard Surgical announced today that the FDA granted breakthrough device designation to its LeakGuard biodegradable stent. Along with the regulatory milestone, the company announced that it completed its Series A funding round. Tom Pepin, principal at Tapper Ventures, led the financing. NFL quarterback Jameis Winston is also one of the first … [Read more...] about SafeGuard Surgical wins FDA breakthrough nod for biodegradable stent backed by NFL QB