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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Smith & Nephew Announces Next Steps in Patent Infringement Litigation
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Wound Care, Litigation
[Smith & Nephew, Kinetic Concepts, negative pressure wound therapy]
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KCI Wins Patent Case against Smith & Nephew
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Wound Care, Litigation
[Kinetic Concepts, Smith & Nephew, negative pressure wound therapy]
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HyperBranch Medical Technology To Market Surgical Sealants under Adherus Product Name
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Surgery
[HyperBranch Medical Technology, Adherus, Surgical Sealant]
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Sam Donaldson Named Inaugural Chair of NCCN Foundation Board
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Oncology, Personnel
[National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCCN, Patient Guidelines]
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CardioGenics Announces Further Update Regarding Status of Merck Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Diagnostics
[CardioGenics, Merck, paramagnetic beads, immunoassay]
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Medtronic Introduces the VERTEX SELECT(R) Reconstruction System
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery
[Medtronic, VERTEX SELECT]
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Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Launches Versatile VLP(TM) FOOT Plating System
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic
[Smith & Nephew, VLP FOOT, Locked Plating System]
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Cylex(TM) Elects Richard A. Sandberg as Independent Director
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Diagnostics, Personnel
[Cylex, ImmuKnow, cell-mediated immunity]
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RecoverCare Enhances Management Team
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Wound Care, Personnel
[RecoverCare]
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Cerulean Pharma Inc. Appoints Two Senior Executives to Management Team
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Cerulean Pharma]
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Oculus Innovative Sciences Receives First FDA Clearance for MicrocynŽ-Based HydroGel for Dermatology Market with Claims Including Reduction of Itch and Pain Relief
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Wound Care, Dermatology, FDA
[Oculus Innovative Sciences, Microcyn, Wound HydroGel]
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Unilife and Stason Pharmaceuticals Sign Asian Distribution Agreement for the Unitract(TM) 1mL Safety Syringe
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Distribution
[Unilife, Stason Pharmaceuticals, Unitract, safety syringe]
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Watson Announces Actos(R) Patent Challenge Settlement
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation
[Watson Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Actos, Pioglitazone]
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RTI Biologics Launches Two Biologic Implants at Orthopaedic Surgeon Annual Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic
[RTI Biologics, BTB Select, BioCAP Select, allograft]
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Cytokinetics Announces Orphan Drug Designation Granted to CK-2017357 for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology, FDA
[Cytokinetics, CK-2017357, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]
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Abbott Receives U.S. FDA Approval for New Cataract Multifocal Intraocular Lens
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Ophthalmology, FDA
[Abbott, TECNIS, Multifocal intraocular lens, intraocular lens]
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New Easy-To-Use Knotless Arthroscopic Device Provides Surgeons With Full Control Over Suture Tension; Critical Element In Procedure
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic
[Smith & Nephew, BIORAPTOR, Knotless Suture Anchor]
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SANUWAVE Health's Technology Shown to Successfully Treat Nonunion Fractures of the Tibia
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Regenerative Medicine
[ANUWAVE Health, Ossatron, Extracorporeal Shock Wave]
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Integra LifeSciences Announces the Release of the Integra(TM) Total Wrist Fusion System
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic
[Integra LifeSciences, Total Wrist Fusion System]
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Integra LifeSciences Launches Integra Mozaik(TM) Moldable Morsels for Bone Grafting Procedures
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic
[Integra LifeSciences, Mozaik, Moldable Morsels, bone void filler]
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Diamyd Medical: Diamyd US Phase III Study Well under Way
HSMN NewsFeed,
10 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology
[Diamyd Medical, DiaPrevent, Diamyd, diabetes]
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Orthopaedic Synergy, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Praxim, SA
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Mergers & Acquisitions
[Orthopaedic Synergy, Praxim]
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ETEX Corporation Announces FDA Clearance and Launch of Carrigen(R) Porous Bone Substitute Material
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, FDA
[ETEX Corp, CarriGen, Bone Substitute]
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Positron Corporation Cites JACR Study That Reports a 737% Growth Rate in PET among 5 Speciality Groups Including Cardiology
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Radiology, Oncology, Cardiology
[Positron Corp, positron emission tomography, PET imaging]
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Medifocus, Inc. Announces That It Has Received Approval to Initiate Its Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial for Treatment of Breast Cancer from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Application
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Oncology, FDA
[Medifocus, Microfocus, hyperthermia therapy, breast cancer]
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FDA Clears GeNO LLC Investigational New Drug Application for Nitric Oxide Delivery System
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Drug Delivery
[GeNO LLC, Nitrosyl Delivery Platform, nitric oxide]
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Scivanta Medical Corporation Announces Results for Initial Clinical Trial for the Scivanta Cardiac Monitoring System
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Cardiology, Monitoring
[Scivanta Medical, Cardiac Monitoring System]
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Smith & Nephew Enhances Gold Standard Technique to Optimize Arthroscopic Repair of a Torn Meniscus
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Surgery
[Smith & Nephew, FAST-FIX, Meniscal Repair, meniscus]
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Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca Announce the Commencement of the Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Trial (SAVOR-TIMI 53)
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology, Endocrinology
[Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, ONGLYZA, saxagliptin, diabetes]
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to Launch New Brain Research Effort with Acquisition of Elekta MEG Technology
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Neurology
[Elekta, Neuromag, magnetoencephalography]
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EDAP Receives Japanese Approval for Sonolith I-Sys
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Urology, Regulatory
[EDAP TMS, ultrasound, Sonolith I-Sys, lithotripsy, ESWL]
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Teva Announces the Appointment of Dr. Philip Frost as Chairman of Its Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Personnel
[Teva Pharmaceutical]
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Aastrom Announces Treatment of Final Patient in IMPACT-DCM Surgical Clinical Trial
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Regenerative Medicine, Cardiology
[Aastrom Biosciences, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, autologous cell, stem cell]
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ClearCount Medical Solutions Appoints David Haffner as CFO
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Surgery, Personnel
[ClearCount Medical Solutions, RFID, SmartSponge]
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Still River Systems Selects RTI Software for Single-Room Proton Therapy System
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Oncology
[Real-Time Innovations, Still River Systems, proton beam, radiotherapy]
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Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Eliminates Significant Radiation Exposure During Intramedullary Nail Cases
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic
[Smith & Nephew, TRIGEN , SURESHOT, Distal Targeting System]
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CONMED Corporation Launches New Products at Annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Surgery
[CONMED, Bioabsorbable Suture Anchor, Shaver, Oscillating Saw]
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Newly Published Data Shows Chronix Biomedical's Serum DNA Assays Can Detect Early-Stage Breast Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Diagnostics, Oncology
[Chronix Biomedical, serum DNA, circulating DNA, breast cancer]
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Human Genome Sciences Appoints David P. Southwell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Human Genome Sciences]
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Integra LifeSciences Launches Portfolio of Advanced Orthobiologics for Spine Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery
[Integra LifeSciences, OsteoSparx, OsteoSurge, OsteoStrux]
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INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Positive Phase III Efficacy Trial Results for Fentanyl Sublingual Spray
HSMN NewsFeed,
9 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery
[INSYS Therapeutics, Fentanyl, Sublingual Spray]
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Varian Medical Systems Names Dr. John Adler as Chief of New Clinical Applications
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices, Oncology, Neurosurgery, Personnel
[Varian Medical Systems, Accuray, radiotherapy, radiosurgery]
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X-spine Announces Exclusive License with Gamma Spine for Minimally-Invasive Spinal Technology
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, Licensing
[X-spine Systems, Gamma Spine]
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Bioness Appoints New President and CEO
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices, Neurology, Personnel
[Bioness, Neuromodulation, Foot Drop]
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Omthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Closes a $6.5M Series A led by Sofinnova Partners to Advance Epanova, a Prescription Omega 3 Therapy
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology, Venture Capital
[Omthera Pharmaceuticals, Epanova, triglycerides, dyslipidemia]
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Orthofix International Sells Vascular Business to Covidien
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices, Acquisitions
[Orthofix, Covidien, AV-Impulse]
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NxStage Announces New FREEDOM Data Showing the Positive Impact of its Daily Home Hemodialysis Therapy on Sleep Quality and Restless Legs Syndrome
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices
[NxStage Medical, home hemodialysis, hemodialysis, Restless Legs Syndrome]
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Afraxis Appoints Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President, Corporate Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Afraxis]
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Ascension Orthopedics Introduces the PyroTITAN(TM) Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty System
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic
[Ascension Orthopedics, PyroTITAN, Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty, PyroCarbon]
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ThermalTherapeutic Systems Announces FDA Clearance of the VERATHERM(TM) Portable Hyperthermic Perfusion System
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices, FDA
[ThermalTherapeutic Systems, VERATHERM, Hyperthermic Perfusion]
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Auxilium Announces Availability of XIAFLEX(TM) for the Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals
[Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, XIAFLEX, Dupuytren's contracture]
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Osteotech's MagniFuse(TM) Distributed to 68 U.S. Hospitals as Product Revenue Surpasses $1 Million
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Regenerative Medicine
[Osteotech, MagniFuse, Bone Graft]
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KCI Announces Reimbursement Approval in Japan
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Devices, Wound Care, Reimbursement
[Kinetic Concepts, V.A.C. ATS, V.A.C. Therapy, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy]
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EUSA Pharma Completes Establishment of Commercial Infrastructure With Appointment of President for Europe and International Region
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[EUSA Pharma]
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MedShape Solutions, Inc. Announces Commercialization of SBIR-funded Technology: Receives Purchasing Preference in Federally-funded Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Devices, Orthopaedic
[MedShape Solutions, MORPHIX, Shape Memory Suture Anchor]
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XenoPort Restructures to Focus on Key Programs
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals
[XenoPort, Horizant, gabapentin, restless legs syndrome]
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EDAP Presents Ablatherm-HIFU Data in Localized Prostate Cancer at Third Focal Therapy Symposium
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Devices, Oncology
[EDAP TMS, Ablatherm, HIFU, prostate cancer]
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Stentys self-expanding stent receives CE Marking to treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Devices, Interventional Cardiology, Regulatory
[Stentys, self-expanding stent, acute coronary syndrome, coronary stent]
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La Jolla Pharmaceutical Announces Termination of Merger Agreement with Adamis Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions
[La Jolla Pharmaceutical, Adamis Pharmaceuticals]
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Saladax Biomedical Closes $8 Million Series C Financing
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Personalized Medicine, Diagnostics, Venture Capital
[Saladax Biomedical, MYCARE]
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Aureon Laboratories Announces Name Change for Existing Post-Surgical Prostate Cancer Recurrence Test
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Diagnostics, Oncology
[Aureon Laboratories, Post-Op Px, prostate cancer]
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Levia(R) Brings Personal Targeted Phototherapy Home as a Treatment Option for Millions of Psoriasis Patients
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Mar 2010:
Devices, Dermatology
[Lerner Medical Devices, Levia , phototherapy, psoriasis]
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SurModics Announces Organizational and Leadership Changes
HSMN NewsFeed,
4 Mar 2010:
Devices, Personnel
[SurModics]
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iBio Appoints Vidadi Yusibov, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
4 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[ iBio , iBioLaunch]
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IVAX Diagnostics' Diamedix Subsidiary Signs Three Year Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Fumouze Diagnostics
HSMN NewsFeed,
4 Mar 2010:
Diagnostics, Distribution
[IVAX Diagnostics, Diamedix, Fumouze Diagnostics, Delta Biologicals]
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Watson Announces Agreement to Acquire U.S. Rights to Columbia Laboratories' CRINONE(R) Progesterone Gel Product Line
HSMN NewsFeed,
4 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Acquisitions
[Watson Pharmaceuticals, Columbia Laboratories, CRINONE, PROCHIEVE]
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Freedom Driver System Receives CE Mark to Power SynCardia's Total Artificial Heart in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed,
4 Mar 2010:
Devices, Cardiology, Regulatory
[SynCardia Systems, CardioWest, Total Artificial Heart, Freedom driver]
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Covidien Announces Preferred Vendor Partnership with OSF Healthcare System for Nellcor OxiMax Pulse Oximetry Products
HSMN NewsFeed,
3 Mar 2010:
Devices, Monitoring, Group Purchasing
[Covidien, Nellcor, OxiMax, pulse oximetry]
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EKR Therapeutics Appoints John Bailye as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
3 Mar 2010:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[EKR Therapeutics]
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AGA Medical Announces Promotion of Three Senior Executives
HSMN NewsFeed,
3 Mar 2010:
Devices, Personnel
[AGA Medical]
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Geron Highlights Product Launch from Collaboration with Corning - the Synthemax Surface for Scalable Growth of Human Embryonic Stem Cells
HSMN NewsFeed,
3 Mar 2010:
Regenerative Medicine
[Geron Corp, Corning, Synthemax, stem cell]
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