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HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Dec 2011
Allergan Reassures Patients and Surgeons of the Quality and Safety of Its Breast Implant Devices Sold and Distributed Worldwide
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Dec 2011
MindFrame Inc. Launches Registry to Improve Quality of Care for Patients Experiencing Ischemic Stroke
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2011
Abbott Initiates Clinical Trial to Study Drug Eluting Bioresorbable Therapy for Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2011
BSD Medical Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with AngioCare BV for Distribution of the MicroThermX(R) Microwave Ablation Line of Products in The Netherlands
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2011
First Canadian Patients Treated with TriVascular Ovation™ Abdominal Stent Graft System
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2011
TriReme Medical, Inc. Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for Chocolate PTA Balloon Catheter
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2011
Integra LifeSciences Announces Appointment of Peter Arduini as President and Chief Executive Officer; Stuart Essig Named Chairman of the Board
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2011
Tryton Announces DRG Reimbursement Code for Side Branch Stent in Germany
Devices Interventional Cardiology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2011
Mazor Robotics Enters US Spine Ambulatory Surgery Center Market
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2011
Cerevast Therapeutics Receives CE Mark for Clotbust ER™ Ultrasound Stroke Treatment Device
Devices Neurology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2011
KARL STORZ to Break Ground for Its 3000th OR1(R) Fully Integrated Surgical Suites
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Dec 2011
AtriCure’s Synergy Ablation System Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Dec 2011
Kensey Nash to Enter Into Mediation with St. Jude Medical over Angio-Seal Contract Disputes
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2011
Journal of Endovascular Therapy Publishes Two-Year Data On SUPERA(R) Stent Used in the Superficial Femoral Artery
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2011
CSA Medical(TM) Completes $20.5 Million Series B Financing
Devices Venture Capital Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2011
World's First Curve(TM) Image Guided Surgery System Now Operating in Germany
Devices Surgery Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2011
Fujifilm Holdings Announces Agreement to Acquire SonoSite, Inc.
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2011
RaySearch Laboratories: First European Patient Treated with RayStation(R)
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2011
Guided Therapeutics Selects Eurosurgical Ltd to Distribute LuViva(TM) Advanced Cervical Scan in the United Kingdom
Devices Oncology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2011
AngioScore Announces Successful Initiation of Enrollment in Drug-Coated AngioSculpt(R) Scoring Balloon Catheter First-in-Human Study
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2011
St. Jude Medical Announces First Implant in European Clinical Trial Studying Portico Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2011
Sotera Wireless Completes $12.2 Million Series D Financing, Signs Agreement with Cerner
Devices Monitoring Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2011
Baxter Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Synovis
Devices Surgery Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2011
EnteroMedics Receives First Approval for the Active Implantable Medical Device Components of the Maestro System From Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2011
Medtronic Reaches Settlement with United States Department of Justice
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2011
iCAD Announces Distribution Agreement with Carestream for MR Image Analysis and Mammography CAD
Devices Radiology Oncology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2011
Boston Scientific Launches Charger(TM) PTA Balloon Catheter
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2011
Soteira Inc., Obtains 510(k) Clearance for Shield Kyphoplasty System
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2011
Symmetry Medical to Acquire the Surgical Instruments Business of Codman & Shurtleff
Devices Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2011
10-Year Study Demonstrates IRIDEX MicroPulse(TM) Laser Therapy Safe, Effective for Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Dec 2011
Bluegrass Vascular Technologies Begins First Clinical Study of the Surfacer(TM) Inside-Out Access Catheter System
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2011
X-spine Announces FDA Clearance of New Spinal Implant System for Treatment of Disk Disease
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2011
Abbott Initiates Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Absorb(TM) Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Compared to a Metallic Drug Eluting Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2011
Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for New Infinion(TM) 16 Percutaneous Lead for Precision Plus(TM) Spinal Cord Stimulator System
Devices Neurology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2011
Spinal Modulation System Receives CE Mark for the Management of Chronic Intractable Pain
Devices Neurology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2011
HealthpointCapital Acquires Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. and Appoints Eric B. Timko as President and CEO
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions Surgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2011
Tribogenics Raises $2.5 Million to Transform X-Ray Industry
Devices Radiology Venture Capital Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2011
Echo Therapeutics Announces Positive Results of Clinical Trial of its Symphony(R) Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring (tCGM) System in Patients With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Devices Endocrinology Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2011
Varian Medical Systems Adds High Dose Delivery and Prone Breast Treatment Capabilities to Clinac(R) and Trilogy(R) Cancer Treatment Machines
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2011
Spectros Corporation Signs Distribution Agreements in Middle East
Devices Monitoring Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2011
Data Published in EuroIntervention Indicate that OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Stent Is Safe with Very Short-Term Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2011
Integra LifeSciences Establishes First Office in Shanghai, China
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Dec 2011
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Physicians Are First in Missouri to Implant New Heart Failure Device
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Dec 2011
Novocure(TM) Establishes Initial Clinical Centers of Excellence for Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields(TM)) Therapy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Dec 2011
Amerinet Awards Positron Group Purchasing Agreement
Devices Radiology Cardiology Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Dec 2011
AccuVein Vein Illumination Becoming Standard of Care With Purchase of 64 AV300 Units by Banner Health
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Dec 2011
Covidien's Embolic Protection Device Receives FDA Clearance
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Dec 2011
Texas Heart Institute and MicroMed Cardiovascular, Inc. Announce Achievement of World Record of an Animal Supported by an Electronic Total Artificial Heart
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2011
Boston Scientific Introduces Industry-Leading ICD and CRT-D Device Warranties
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2011
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval and First Implant for New Devices to Treat Heart Failure and Sudden Cardiac Death
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2011
Given Imaging Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit in Korea Against Intromedic
Devices Gastroenterology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2011
SynCardia Forms European Entity to Address Growing Demand for World's Only Approved Total Artificial Heart
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
BSD Medical Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Synapse Medical Ltd. for Distribution of the MicroThermX(R) Microwave Ablation Line of Products in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Devices Surgery Oncology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
Bovie Medical Board of Directors Announces Decision on Inquiry Regarding COO’s Bio
Devices Surgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
BSGI/MBI: Effective for Detecting Breast Cancer In Dense and Non-Dense Breasts
Devices Radiology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
SweetSpot Diabetes Care Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for SweetSpot Diabetes Data Management Service
Devices Monitoring Endocrinology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
Visian(R) Toric ICL(TM) Approved to Market in Japan
Devices Ophthalmology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
Ascendx Spine(TM) Appoints Pilar Debelius-Kinsey as Sales and Marketing Manager, Europe
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
Philips Receives FDA Clearance to Market Its First Whole Body PET/MR Imaging System in the United States
Devices Radiology Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2011
InSite Vision Wins Patent Interference Litigation Against the University of California, San Francisco
Devices Ophthalmology Drug Delivery Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2011
Toshiba Introduces the New Vantage Titan 1.5T MR Series
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Nov 2011
BIOTRONIK Introduces the World’s First and Only Implantable Defibrillators Eligible for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Nov 2011
IsoRay Receives Final Regulatory Approval for GliaSite(R) Brain Cancer Treatment
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2011
Aptus Endosystems, Inc. Receives U.S. FDA Clearance For EndoStapling System
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2011
BARRX Medical, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Covidien
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2011
Covidien Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire BÂRRX Medical, Inc.
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2011
BSD Medical Announces FDA HDE Marketing Approval for the BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2011
Viking Systems, Inc. Appoints Andrew J. Zappas Vice President, U.S. Sales
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2011
Retina Implant AG Gains Unanimous Scientific Advisory Board Approval To Expand Clinical Trial Across Europe
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2011
Cohera Medical Commercializes TissuGlu(R) Surgical Adhesive in Germany
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2011
InspireMD Elects Sol J. Barer, Ph.D. Chairman of the Board of Directors
Devices Interventional Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2011
Theralase Introduces Low Priced Laser Series
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2011
SurgiCount Medical Announces Agreement with Premier Healthcare Alliance
Devices Surgery Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2011
Toshiba’s Dual C-Arm Cath Lab Works Like Two Systems in a Single Room Making Exams Faster and Easier for Patients
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2011
Alphatec Spine Appoints New Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Asia Pacific
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2011
Misonix Announces New Distribution Agreement for Thailand
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2011
Boston Scientific's WATCHMAN(R) Device Implanted in First Patients in Latin America
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2011
CorMatrix Receives Full IDE Approval for the Prospective, Randomized Evaluation of New Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Receiving the CorMatrix(R) ECM(R) for Pericardial Closure
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2011
The Cooper Companies Announces Its Subsidiary CooperVision Has Expanded Its Recall to Include the Replacement of Limited Lots of Avaira Sphere
Devices Ophthalmology Product Recall

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2011
Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians Perform Region’s First Procedure Using New Device from St. Jude Medical
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2011
Innocoll Enters Partnership with Merus Labs in Canada for the Distribution of CollaGUARD
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2011
Therix Medical Spins Out Bluegrass Vascular Technologies, Developer of the Surfacer(TM) Inside-Out Access Catheter System
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2011
Given Imaging Initiates Pivotal Trial for PillCam(R) COLON 2 in Japan
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2011
ThermalTherapeutic Systems, Inc. Names Gardiner F. H. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2011
Torax Medical Receives CE Mark for the FENIX Continence Restoration System
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2011
Toshiba’s Cardiovascular Systems Make Transradial Approach Easier and Safer
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Nov 2011
Sectra Launches Support for Breast Tomosynthesis Images in PACS
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2011
Baxter Completes Acquisition of Baxa Corporation
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2011
EDAP Generates First U.S. Sonolith i-move Lithotripter Sale
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2011
Merge Healthcare Names Two New Senior Executives
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2011
Cerebral Stethoscope Offers New Tool for Early Detection of Aneurysms
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2011
iCAD Announces Recent Adoption of Its Xoft Electronic Brachytherapy System by Leading U. S. Hospitals
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2011
Systagenix Adds Two Members to Board of Directors
Devices Wound Care Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2011
Elekta High Resolution, Quick Attach/Detach Multi-leaf Collimator Will Facilitate More “On Demand” Stereotactic Treatments in the Clinic
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2011
Pivot Medical Raises $32 Million in Series C Financing
Devices Orthopaedic Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2011
AngioDynamics Expands Senior Leadership Team
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2011
Femasys Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for First Low Pressure HSG Device
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2011
InfraReDx Announces the Launch of the TVC Imaging System(TM) for True Vessel Characterization of Coronary Artery Disease
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2011
Vascular Dynamics Names Former Micrus Endovascular President Robert Stern as President and CEO
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2011
IntraPace Introduces New Lead For abiliti(R) System Resulting in Reduced Procedure Time
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2011
Getinge finalizes the acquisition of Atrium Medical Inc. and changes the date of its AGM
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2011
Medtronic’s Unmatched Portfolio of Cardiovascular Devices Features Prominently on Program for TCT 2011
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2011
K2M Debuts ALEUTIAN(R) Transforaminal-Lumbar (TLIF) II Interbody System and ALEUTIAN(R) Anatomically-Narrow (AN) Oblique Interbody System at 2011 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2011
The Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital Perform the First two Commercial Implants Worldwide of Sequana Medical's ALFApump(R) System
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2011
Miracor to Report Successful Clinical Study Results of Its PICSO(R) System Designed to Improve Myocardial Perfusion Following Primary PCI
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
Tangent Medical Closes $4.5 Million Series A Financing
Devices Venture Capital Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
Bayer HealthCare's MEDRAD Interventional Business Announces Five-Year Data of Cotavance(R) Drug Eluting Balloon with Paccocath(R) Technology to be Presented at 2011 TCT
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
K2M Announces Global Launch of CHESAPEAKE(R) Anterior-Lumbar Stabilization System at 2011 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
Medtronic Announces Global Launch of the T2 ALTITUDE(TM) Expandable Corpectomy Device
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
Avanca’s RPD(R) Safety Syringe Improves Clinical Outcomes and Decreases Patient Pain
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
Ventus Medical Appoints Two Senior Executives
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
KCI and Consortium Led by Apax Partners Announce Completion of Executive Management Discussions
Devices Wound Care Mergers & Acquisitions Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2011
IsoRay Announces Major International Distribution Agreement for GliaSite(R)
Devices Oncology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2011
Medtronic Introduces New Procedure for Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2011
Boston Scientific SpyGlass(R) Direct Visualization System Demonstrates High Procedural Success Rate in Published Study
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2011
Medtronic Begins Transcatheter Aortic Valve Trial in Japan
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2011
MELA Sciences Announces FDA Approval for MelaFind(R)
Devices Oncology Dermatology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2011
Integra LifeSciences Grows Its Presence in the Spinal Deformity Market
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2011
Integra LifeSciences Launches a Zero-Profile, Stand-Alone Interbody Device for Neck Surgery
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

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