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Healthcare News Roundup: devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Nov 2010
Cyberonics Confirms Safety and Efficacy of VNS Therapy(R)
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
Bausch & Lomb Surgical Strengthens Management Team With Three New Appointments
Devices Ophthalmology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
ConforMIS Launches Next Generation of the Only Patient-specific Bicompartmental Knee Resurfacing System on the Market
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
DICOM Grid Secures $7.5 Million in Funding Led by Canaan Partners
Devices Radiology Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
BIOTRONIK Announces First Patient Enrollment in the BIOLUX P-I Clinical Study Investigating Drug-Eluting Balloon Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
Renessa(R) Treatment for Incontinence Assigned a Category I CPT(R) Code
Devices Urology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
Study Shows BSGI/MBI is More Accurate in Establishing Tumor Size After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Than Other Imaging Modalities
Devices Radiology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
Bovie Medical Corporation Announces 510(k) Application for J-Plasma(TM) Handpiece with Retractable Cutting Features
Devices Surgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2010
Covidien Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Kendall SCD(TM) Compression Comfort Sleeve and Kendall SCD(TM) 700 Series Controller
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2010
CardioNet, Inc. Announces National Reimbursement Rate for Mobile Cardiovascular Telemetry
Devices Cardiology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2010
Microline Surgical Launches LapFinger(TM) Finger Activated Laparoscopic Instrument
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2010
MiCardia Corporation Receives CE Mark Clearance to Market enCor(TM) Dynamic Mitral Valve Repair System in the European Union
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2010
IDEV Technologies Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for SUPERA VERITAS
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2010
Integra LifeSciences Introduces XKnife(R) 5 Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Software
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah International Research Center Signs With Varian Medical Systems and IMRIS for Future Technology for Use in Radiotherapy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Uroplasty Inc. Announces CPT(R) Category I Code and Associated Reimbursement Value for Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
Devices Urology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
ArthroCare Receives FDA Clearance for SpeedFix
Devices Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Endologix Announces First Clinical Implant of Ventana Stent Graft
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
JenaValve Technology Initiates Multicenter CE-Mark Study for Its Transapical TAVI System
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Alphatec Spine Appoints New Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Freedom Meditech Fills Executive Team
Devices Diagnostics Endocrinology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Bronchial Thermoplasty Demonstrates Long-Term Asthma Control in Patients With Severe Asthma
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
American Shared Hospital Services Announces Contract to Supply a Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion System to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville
Devices Oncology Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Varian Medical Systems to Supply Four Advanced Radiotherapy Treatment Machines to Global Hospitals in India
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Atrium Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment for the iCARUS Covered Stent Trial for PAD Patients Who Suffer Acute or Chronic Leg Pain
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2010
Elekta: China expands access to cancer care with three Leksell Gamma Knife systems
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Clears Way for Multi-Center Clinical Trial of Hansen Medical Sensei(R) X Robotic Catheter System for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Penumbra, Inc. Enrolls First Patients In PULSE Clinical Trial To Evaluate A Fully Retrievable, Dense Mesh Temporary Stent For Immediate Flow Restoration In Interventional Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment
Devices Interventional Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Surgery Dynamics Awarded Premier Contract For Resposable Protective Eyewear
Devices Surgery Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval of Talent Captivia(R) System for Endovascular Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Calypso Medical Introduces Dynamic Edge(TM) Gating Technology at ASTRO
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Hill-Rom Appoints Mark Guinan as Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
BSD Medical Reports Receipt of CE Mark Approval for MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System
Devices Oncology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Installation of a Second CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System in Vicenza Hospital
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Steven Kesten, M.D., Leader in Pulmonary Medicine, Joins Uptake Medical as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Riverain Medical Announces New Advisory Board
Devices Radiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Xoft Showcases Electronic Brachytherapy IORT Platform at ASTRO
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Doctors in the US and Europe Using TrueBeam System from Varian Medical Systems to Treat Cancers of the Lung, Liver, Pancreas, Head and Neck, Brain, and Spine
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Vascular Pathways Inc. Completes Series B Financing
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
Integra LifeSciences Awarded Three Contracts With The Broadlane Group to Provide Dural Substitute, Neuro Trauma and Hydrocephalus Products
Devices Neurosurgery Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2010
GE Healthcare to Acquire Orbotech Medical Solutions Business
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2010
IBA Introduces Proteus ONE*, a Smaller, More Cost-Effective Proton Therapy System
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2010
CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
FDA Classifies Previous Field Action of Medtronic Surgical Device as Class I Recall
Devices Surgery Product Recall FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
Stryker Announces Acquisition of Privately-Held Porex Surgical
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
Bausch & Lomb Names Mariano Garcia-Valino as President, Latin America
Devices Ophthalmology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
Tryton Presents Positive Six-Month Results for Side Branch Stent System at European Bifurcation Club Meeting
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
Virtual Incision Corporation Completes $2 Million Series A Financing
Devices Surgery Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
Accuray Announces Expanded Service Program
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
Accuray's CyberKnife VSI System Featured at 2010 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
CyberKnife(R) VSI System Expands Treatment Applications and Significantly Reduces Treatment Times
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
CURE Foundation Selects Varian Medical Systems to Supply Radiotherapy Technology for Five New Cancer Centers
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
PerkinElmer Announces Joint Development and Marketing Agreement with LinaTech to Provide Imaging Sub-Systems for Cancer Treatment
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
Coloplast Acquires Mpathy Medical and Strengthens the Company's Position Within Female Pelvic Health
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Oct 2010
RaySearch Laboratories: Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Chooses RaySearch’s Treatment Planning System RayStation(R)
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Oct 2010
Boston Scientific Agrees to Sell Neurovascular Business to Stryker
Devices Acquisitions Interventional Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Oct 2010
ArthroCare Receives FDA Clearance for Spartan PEEK Suture Implant
Devices Surgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Oct 2010
AngioDynamics Announces Election of Kevin J. Gould to Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2010
Endologix to Acquire Nellix
Devices Interventional Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2010
Guidance Issued on Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) for Overactive Bladder by the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2010
Calypso Medical Initiates First Clinical Study Using Real-Time Tracking During Lung Cancer Radiotherapy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2010
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Benefit from New Premier Agreements for Drug and Non-Drug Eluting Coronary Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2010
Eighth CyberKnife System in South Korea Installed and Treating Patients
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2010
University Radiotherapy Center of Antwerp to Install Industry's First TomoHD(TM) Treatment System
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2010
Successful IsoRay Study of Cesium-131 Internal Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Paves the Way for Advanced Treatment
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2010
Boston Scientific Completes Acquisition of Asthmatx
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2010
St. Paul Heart Clinic First in Upper Midwest to Implant New Early-Stage Heart Failure Device
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2010
2nd Total Artificial Heart Patient in U.S. History Discharged from the Hospital Using the Freedom(TM) Portable Driver
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2010
Caldera Medical Announces New Corporate Headquarters
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2010
National University Hospital Singapore Operates on Asia's 1st TRAM Flap Patient Using TIGR(R) Matrix Surgical Mesh, the World's 1st Long-Term Resorbable Mesh
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2010
BSD Medical Announces Purchase of BSD-500 Hyperthermia System by University Medical Center of Göttingen, Germany
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2010
Major Medical Center in India is Country's First to Offer Fast Arc-based Radiation Therapy Technique for Patients With Cancer
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2010
SpectraScience Announces Strategic Restructuring of Business
Devices Diagnostics Oncology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2010
Study Finds Correlation Between Pericardial Reconstruction with CorMatrix ECM(TM) Technology and Reduced Risk of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in CABG Patients
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2010
Medtronic Launches Improved Delivery System in Canada for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Oct 2010
Sorin Group Announces Full and Final Settlement of Investigation by Department of Justice
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Oct 2010
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces Full Commercial Launch of PRO-STIM(TM) Osteoinductive Bone Graft Substitute
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Oct 2010
Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark Approval for Expanded Indication of WallFlex(R) Biliary RX Stent
Devices Interventional Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Oct 2010
Occlutech Wins Dutch Appeal Court Ruling Against AGA Medical
Devices Interventional Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Oct 2010
Medtronic Announces New Inflatable Bone Tamp for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Devices FDA Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Oct 2010
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Clearance and CE Mark Approval for Advanix Biliary Stents
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Oct 2010
IDEV Technologies Launches Additional Products in Europe
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Oct 2010
Toshiba Ultrasound Systems Improve Workflow at University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2010
Burton Medical Receives FDA Clearance for its AIM-200(R) O.R. Light Source for Surgical Operating Rooms
Devices Surgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2010
Salient Surgical’s New AQUAMANTYS3 System with Advanced Cutting and Hemostatic Sealing Device Proves Successful in First Surgical Case
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2010
Z-Medica Signs Distribution Agreement with Vingmed AB and Mediplast AB
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2010
Medifocus, Inc. Announces Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval for Its Phase III Pivotal Breast Cancer Treatment Study
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2010
PinPointe FootLaser Receives FDA Clearance for the Treatment of Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2010
EarlySense Raises $7 Million in D Round Led by JK & B
Devices Monitoring Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2010
Neurowave Medical Technologies(TM) Introduces Reletex(TM), A Neuromodulation Device to Relieve Post-Operative Nausea
Devices Neurology Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2010
Orthofix International Announces Promotion of Jeffrey Schumm To Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2010
Devon Medical Products Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for CircuFlow Sequential Compression Pump Models
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2010
Aethlon Medical Announces Appointment of Rod Kenley to Its Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2010
District Court Invalidates KCI Patents and Renders Judgment in Favor of Smith & Nephew
Devices Wound Care Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2010
Opto Circuits to Acquire Cardiac Science
Devices Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Features Integra(TM) Flow Regulating Valve, Mini at Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2010
Fenwal Named Exclusive Provider of AccuVein's Award-Winning Vein Illumination Device for Blood and Plasma Centers
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2010
Given Imaging Launches New Products to Expand Access to PillCam(R) Capsule Endoscopy at ACG Annual Meeting 2010
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2010
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of ANEclear Device for Rapid Clearance of Inhaled Anesthetics Following Surgery
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2010
OrSense Continuous Non Invasive Hemoglobin Monitoring System Demonstrates Accurate Performance During Hemorrhage Conditions
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2010
St. Jude Medical and AGA Medical Announce Definitive Agreement
Devices Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Introduces the CRW Precision(TM) Arc Stereotactic System for Use in Stereotactic Frame-Based Neurosurgery
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
Mayo Clinic Finds Early Success with Laser that Destroys Tumors with Heat
Devices Oncology Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
Elekta to Highlight Latest Gamma Knife Surgery Innovations at Annual Neurosurgery Conference
Devices Oncology Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
Medtronic Clinical Trial Receives FDA Approval to Evaluate New CoreValve(R) System for Aortic Valve Implantation
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
Nicholas L. Teti, Jr. Appointed President and CEO of Suneva Medical
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
CareFusion Recall of Alaris PC Units Model 8015 Classified as Class I Recall
Devices Product Recall

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
On-X Life Technologies Appoints Senko Exclusive Distributor of the On-X Heart Valve in Japan
Devices Cardiology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
GI Dynamics Receives European CE Mark Approval for 12 Months of EndoBarrier(TM) Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity; Announces U.K. Launch
Devices Gastroenterology Endocrinology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
AcuMEMS Announces New Glaucoma Product for Cataract Surgery
Devices Ophthalmology Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
Cheetah Medical Announces European Launch of a New NICOM(R) System for Advanced Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring and Fluid Management
Devices Cardiology Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
Medtronic Settles US Lawsuits on Sprint Fidelis Family of Defibrillation Leads
Devices Cardiology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2010
SurModics Announces Organizational Changes to Reduce Cost Structure and Renew Focus on Business Units
Devices Drug Delivery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Oct 2010
BIOTRONIK Releases New Heart Failure Diagnostic Method to Support the Monitoring of Patients with Heart Failure
Devices Cardiology Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Oct 2010
BSD Launches MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System at CIRSE - Europe’s Largest Forum for Interventional Radiology Products
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Oct 2010
Z-Medica Signs Distribution Agreement with Stöpler
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Oct 2010
Paradigm Medical Management Introduces Amputation Prevention Centers of America
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Oct 2010
NinePoint Medical Completes $33 Million Series A Financing to Develop Innovative Broad-Based Medical Platform for in vivo Pathology Devices
Devices Diagnostics Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Launches New Corporate Identity
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2010
3M Completes Acquisition of Arizant Inc.
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2010
Boston Scientific Announces Global Launch of Journey Guidewire
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2010
IsoRay's Revolutionary Internal Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancers is Focus of National Study
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2010
Natus Acquires Medix - Leading Newborn Care Company in Latin America
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Appoints Peter J. Arduini as President and Chief Operating Officer
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
Ocular Therapeutix Completes Proof of Principle Study with Moxifloxacin-Loaded Punctum Plugs
Devices Ophthalmology Drug Delivery

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
Misonix Announces Change in Distribution of SonaStar(R) Surgical Aspiration System in the U.S.
Devices Surgery Neurosurgery Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
Aperio adds Healthcare Veteran Steven Russell as VP of Corporate Development
Devices Diagnostics Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
InfraReDx Completes $21 Million Equity Financing
Devices Interventional Cardiology Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
Tryton Announces First Patient Enrollment in E-Tryton Italy Registry of the Tryton Side Branch Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
Italian Man Surpasses 1,000 Days of Support with SynCardia’s Total Artificial Heart
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Oct 2010
Covidien Announces New Evidence That Underscores Clinical Value of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Repair Products
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Oct 2010
Discus Dental Acquired by Philips
Devices Dental Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Oct 2010
Alphatec Holdings Announces Appointment of Michael O'Neill, FCMA, as Chief Financial Officer
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Oct 2010
Chongqing Cancer Hospital Becomes First Hospital in Southwest China to Offer Cancer Patients Fast, Precise Treatment Using RapidArc(R) Radiotherapy from Varian Medical Systems
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Oct 2010
Obagi Medical Products Announces Changes to its Senior Management
Devices Dermatology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Oct 2010
IRIDEX Announces Commercial Availability of New Adjustable & Intuitive EndoProbe(R) Device for Eye Surgery
Devices Ophthalmology Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Oct 2010
GC Aesthetics Secures $30 Million in Financing from Montreux Equity Partners
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Features the Inforce(R) Reinforcement Matrix at the 65th Annual ASSH Meeting
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Oct 2010
Cardo Medical, Inc. Announces Layoffs
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
DGIMED ORTHO Announces First U.S. Use of DISTALOCK(TM) IM Nail System
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Hospira Announces New Contracts in Effect with Novation for Infusion Pumps, Solutions and Equipment
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Calypso Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Dynamic Edge Gating Technology
Devices Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Spectranetics Announces Retirement of Chairman and CEO Emile J. Geisenheimer
Devices Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
CryoLife Receives Japanese Regulatory Approval for BioGlue Surgical Adhesive
Devices Surgery Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Cook Medical Receives Two Contract Awards with HealthTrust Purchasing Group for Enteral Feeding and GI Endoscopic Supplies
Devices Gastroenterology Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
IsoRay Announces World's First Cesium-131 Treatment for Metastasized Lung Cancer
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Viking Systems Launches Next Generation 3DHD at ACS
Devices Surgery Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Features the Integra(TM) Total Wrist Fusion System at the 65th Annual ASSH Meeting
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Announces the Completion of the Randomized, Blind, Multi-Center Human Clinical Study Demonstrating Equal Short Gap Entubulation Repair Results with NeuraGen(R) Nerve Guide in Comparison to Conventional End-to-End Repair
Devices Neurology Regenerative Medicine

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Oct 2010
Spectral Molecular Imaging, Inc. Introduces Its Early Melanoma Detection Device SkinSpect(TM)
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
DiFUSION Technologies Receives 510(k) Clearance of Xiphos(TM) Interbody Implants for Spinal Fusion
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
DiFUSION Technologies Adds Accomplished Senior Management Team
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
Minnow Medical Bolsters Management Team
Devices Interventional Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
100,000th Patient Treated With Accuray's CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System
Devices Oncology Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
K2M Debuts RAVINE Lateral Access System at NASS Annual Conference
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
LDR Builds on Success of VerteBRIDGE(TM) with Launch of Two New Lateral Applications**
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
Medtronic Introduces the VERTEX SELECT(R) Reconstruction System Posted Screw Module
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
Orthovita Announces Presentation of Cortoss 24-Month Pivotal Study Results at the 25th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Receives FDA Clearance for Multiple Fixation Options for Vu aPOD(TM) Prime ALIF Device
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Varian Medical Systems and Imris to Co-Develop Revolutionary New MR-Guided Radiation Therapy System
Devices Radiology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Mayo Researchers Find Biomarkers for Personalizing Radiation Cancer Treatment
Diagnostics Devices Oncology Personalized Medicine

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Medtronic Announces New Curette for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Urovalve Announces Early Successful Results in 13 Patients Treated in Clinical Trial of Its Surinate(R) Bladder Management System
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Alphatec Spine, Inc. Releases PureGen(TM) Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft to Facilitate Bone Regeneration and Announces First Patient Procedure Performed in the World
Devices Regenerative Medicine Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
SpinalMotion Completes Enrollment in International Clinical Study for Kineflex(R) Lateral Lumbar Disc
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Titan Medical Inc. Appoints Urology Expert Hiep Thieu Nguyen, M.D. to Its Medical Advisory Board
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Hansen Medical Announces First Patients Successfully Treated With New Flexible Catheter Vascular Robotic System
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Titan Spine Launches Alternative Bioactive Cervical Device
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Orthovita Receives FDA Clearance for VITOMATRIX(TM) Bone Graft Substitute in Dental Applications
Devices Dental FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Orthofix International Enters Spinal Deformity Correction Market With New Product Introduction
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
NovaBone Putty(R) MIS Delivery System Approved by FDA for Orthopedic Surgery
Devices Orthopaedic Surgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
DFine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of New Radiofrequency Ablation System for Metastatic Spinal Lesions
Devices Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Covidien Demonstrates Breakthroughs in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Soft Tissue Repair at 2010 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress (ACS)
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Launches Integra(TM) Endoscopic Gastroc Release System (EGR)
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Estech Launches the COBRA Revolution(TM) Bipolar Clamp for Surgical Ablation
Devices Cardiology Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Oct 2010
WATCHMAN(R) Receives German Reimbursement Coverage
Devices Cardiology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Oct 2010
Elekta Launches ABAS 2.0 Autosegmentation Software Used to Plan Radiation Therapy in Patients With Cancer
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Oct 2010
K2M Enters Biologics Market with Launch of VIKOS Cervical Allograft System
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
Minnow Medical Names Raymond W. Cohen as Chief Executive Officer
Devices Interventional Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
St. Jude Medical Announces Approval of the First Rechargeable Neurostimulator to Manage Chronic Pain in Japan
Devices Neurology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
Abiomed Announces Specialized Partner Program for Heart Recovery in the Treatment of Emergent Cardiac Care Patients
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
Concentric Medical Announces Initiation of the First Stentriever Study in Europe
Devices Neurology Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
Wenzel Spine Announces FDA 510K Clearance
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
CYPHER(R) Sirolimus Drug-Eluting Stent Remains Unsurpassed in Terms of Clinical Safety and Efficacy
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Osseon Treats 1,000 Patients With Osseoplasty Procedure for Vertebral Compression Fractures
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Ascension Orthopedics Announces First Implantations of TITAN Modular Shoulder
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Tryton Announces Positive Six-Month Results for Side Branch Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Bausch & Lomb Storz(R) Ophthalmic Instruments Launches Innovative Incision Technology With Tru-Size(TM) Diamond Knife
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
TeleHealth Services Enhances Partnership with St. Vincent's HealthCare Providing Interactive Patient Education and Entertainment Solutions
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Sunshine Heart(R) to Develop Smaller Next Generation Controller for Its C-Pulse(R) Heart Assist System
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
InSightec Launches ExAblate(R) One and ExAblate(R) OR Systems at CIRSE 2010
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Medtronic Advances Research on Drug-Eluting Balloons for Coronary and Peripheral Artery Disease
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Medtronic's Insertable Cardiac Monitor Documented Arrhythmias in Post-Heart Attack Patients
Devices Monitoring Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Boston Scientific Welcomes Publication of Analysis Demonstrating Long-Term Survival Benefit for ICD Therapy
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
ArthroCare Introduces Complete Ambient ArthroWand Collection
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Published Study Shows PEM Sensitivity Equivalent to Breast MRI
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Three Additional Regional Medicare Carriers Initiate Coverage for Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) Delivered Via Uroplasty's Urgent(R) PC Neuromodulation System
Devices Reimbursement Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Viking Systems Confirms Launch Date of Next Generation 3DHD at ACS
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
Guided Therapeutics Files Premarket Approval Application for Non-Invasive Cervical Cancer Scanner with FDA
Devices Diagnostics Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
Three U.S. Hospitals Reduce Costly Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
Deep Breeze Launches Unique, Non-Invasive, Radiation-Free Emergency Department Pulmonary Imaging System in the U.S.
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
Acclarent, Inc. Introduces Two New Innovations for Minimally-Invasive Sinus Surgery during AAO - Head and Neck Surgery Conference
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
OrSense Introduces Non-Invasive Hemoglobin System for Anemia Monitoring in Maternal Health
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Sep 2010
Hologic's Selenia Dimensions (3-D) Digital Mammography Tomosynthesis System Receives Favorable Votes From FDA Advisory Panel
Devices Radiology Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
ArthroCare Receives FDA Clearance for Parallax Contour Vertebral Augmentation Device
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
VasoNova Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership With Navilyst Medical Inc.
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
New Laboratory Data Analyzes Physical Performance Characteristics of Unique Bio-Dome and GranuFoam Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressings
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
Cook Medical Files Pre-Market Approval Application for FDA Approval of A Balloon Expandable Stent for Renal Artery Disease
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
New Randomized Controlled Trial Supports Efficacy and Safety of Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
Patient Enrollment Completed in First Randomized Clinical Study of OrbusNeich's Combo Bio-engineered Sirolimus Eluting Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Sep 2010
Abbott's XIENCE V(R) Shows Continued Strong Performance in Key Safety and Efficacy Measures at Two Years in Investigator-Initiated COMPARE Trial
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Sep 2010
Abbott's XIENCE V(R) Shows Outstanding Two-Year Clinical Results Versus TAXUS(R) in Key Safety and Efficacy Measures in SPIRIT IV Trial
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Sep 2010
Edwards Receives Approval to Begin U.S. Clinical Trial of Next-Generation Transcatheter Valve
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Sep 2010
First European Patients Treated for Peripheral Artery Disease Using Longest Length GORE(R) VIABAHN(R) Endoprosthesis
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Abbott's Fully Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Technology Continues to Demonstrate Strong Clinical Results
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Angel Medical Systems Receives CE Mark Approval for the AngelMed Guardian, an Implantable Device Designed to Provide Early Warning of a Heart Attack
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) Element Stent Demonstrates Strong Outcomes in Diabetic Patients
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Long-Term Data Show Advantages for TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Stent in Small Vessels and Long Lesions
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Stentys Self-Apposing Stent Proves Superior to Conventional Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Texas Oncology Acquires Hyperthermia System from BSD Medical
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Medtronic's Resolute Drug-Eluting Stent Shows Strong Performance in Second 'All Comers' Study
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Pyng Medical Corp. Announces Resignation of President and CEO
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Vycor Medical Continues to Build Its Sales and Marketing Infrastructure for Its ViewSite(TM) Neurosurgery Retraction Devices
Devices Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
PROMUS(R) Element Stent Approved for Use in Diabetic and Heart Attack Patients in CE Mark Countries
Devices Regulatory Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Volcano Drives Innovation Forward With Three New U.S. Product Launches at TCT 2010
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Bioconnect Systems Gains CE Mark Approval for Optiflow Anastomotic System
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
St. Jude Medical Announces Results from Angio-Seal Evolution Vascular Closure Device Registry Subset Analysis
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Amedica(R) Corporation Acquires US Spine, Further Securing Its Leadership Position in the Spinal Device Marketplace
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Cardiac Science Launches Cambridge Heart's Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA) Technology in Stress Test Systems
Devices Monitoring Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Cardiac Science Introduces MTWA Module for Stress Testing
Devices Monitoring Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Corindus Announces Results of First-in-Human Clinical Study of CorPath(R) 200 System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval of Integrity(R) Coronary Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
3M Launches 3M Tegaderm I.V. Advanced Securement Dressing with Comfort Adhesive Technology
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
SensiVida Medical Technologies Inc. Appoints Margaret Lydon as New COO and John P. Spoonhower as CTO and Showcases New Website
Devices Diagnostics Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Expanded Line of Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters from Cook Medical Helps Prevent Potentially Fatal Hospital-Acquired Infections
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Vascular Solutions and Shepherd Scientific Announce U.S. Distribution of Angio Assist and Teirstein Edge Products
Devices Interventional Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Boston Scientific to Acquire Asthmatx
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Toshiba Ultrasound Improves Imaging Consistency across Departments at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Aeris Therapeutics Announces CE Mark Approval for the AeriSeal(R) Emphysematous Lung Sealant System
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Sep 2010
Elixir Medical Corporation Initiates Enrollment in the EXCELLA BD Randomized Clinical Trial of the Elixir Novolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System with Bioabsorbable Polymer
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Boston Scientific Receives Exclusive Expanded Indication for Its CRT-Ds
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Caldera Medical Appoints Joseph P. Kelly as Vice President of Sales
Devices Urology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Medtronic Receives European CE Mark Approval for Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Refractory Epilepsy
Devices Neurology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Lantos Technologies Closes on $1.6 Million Series A Financing to Support Development of World's First Real-Time 3D Ear Canal Scanning Technology
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Transcatheter Technologies Successfully Performs in Vivo Implantation of the Trinity Transapical Aortic Valve System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Gore Launches Innovative Delivery System for GORE(R) EXCLUDER(R) AAA Endoprosthesis in Europe
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Sep 2010
HydroCision Announces New Investment to Accelerate Growth of Novel Fluidjet Technology for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Devices Surgery Orthopaedic Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Sep 2010
Integra LifeSciences Announces Launch of New Surgical Spine Instruments
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Sep 2010
FDA Clears Medivance's Arctic Sun 5000 for Fastest, Easiest Therapeutic Temperature Management
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Sep 2010
In the Fast Lane: Shorter Treatment Times for Cancer Patients with Increased Speed, Power and Precision of Radiation Therapy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Sep 2010
Clinical Experts Detail How They Use Varian's TrueBeam Technology to Improve the Precision and Speed of Cancer Treatments
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Sep 2010
Vicor Technologies Names Christopher Vissman National Sales Manager
Devices Diagnostics Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Sep 2010
Dr. Mahesh Ramchandani Performs Multi-Vessel Minimally-Invasive Cardiac Bypass Surgery Using Automated Stapling Devices
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Sep 2010
Viking Systems Appoints Gerald Andriole, MD as Medical Advisor
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Sep 2010
Tryton Completes $20 Million Financing to Accelerate U.S. Pivotal Trial
Devices Interventional Cardiology Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Sep 2010
AngioDynamics Strengthens Executive Team with Key Appointments
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Tryton Announces Launch in Several European and Eastern European Countries
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Roche Receives FDA Clearance for U.S. Launch of cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series for High-Volume Laboratory Testing
Devices Diagnostics FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Medtronic Introduces New CareLink(R) Remote Monitoring Network for Heart Failure Clinicians
Devices Monitoring Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Riverain Medical Appoints Rich Bares Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Devices Radiology Oncology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Edwards Lifesciences Launches Magna Mitral Ease Valve
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
U-Systems Receives Approval for Ultrasound Breast Cancer Screening
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Health Canada Approves Defibtech Lifeline View Automated External Defibrillator
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

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