GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) _ Inspire Medical Systems Inc. (INSP) on Tuesday reported a loss of $16.8 million in its third quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Golden Valley, Minnesota-based company said it had a loss of 60 cents.

The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 75 cents per share.

The maker of devices for treating obstructive sleep apnea posted revenue of $109.2 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $95.6 million.

Inspire expects full-year revenue in the range of $384 million to $388 million.

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