


Healthcare News Roundup: Medical Devices
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
DiFUSION Technologies Receives 510(k) Clearance of Xiphos(TM) Interbody Implants for Spinal Fusion
DiFUSION Technologies Receives 510(k) Clearance of Xiphos(TM) Interbody Implants for Spinal Fusion
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
100,000th Patient Treated With Accuray's CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System
100,000th Patient Treated With Accuray's CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
LDR Builds on Success of VerteBRIDGE(TM) with Launch of Two New Lateral Applications**
LDR Builds on Success of VerteBRIDGE(TM) with Launch of Two New Lateral Applications**
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Oct 2010
Medtronic Introduces the VERTEX SELECT(R) Reconstruction System Posted Screw Module
Medtronic Introduces the VERTEX SELECT(R) Reconstruction System Posted Screw Module
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Varian Medical Systems and Imris to Co-Develop Revolutionary New MR-Guided Radiation Therapy System
Varian Medical Systems and Imris to Co-Develop Revolutionary New MR-Guided Radiation Therapy System
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Mayo Researchers Find Biomarkers for Personalizing Radiation Cancer Treatment
Mayo Researchers Find Biomarkers for Personalizing Radiation Cancer Treatment
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Medtronic Announces New Curette for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Medtronic Announces New Curette for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
SpinalMotion Completes Enrollment in International Clinical Study for Kineflex(R) Lateral Lumbar Disc
SpinalMotion Completes Enrollment in International Clinical Study for Kineflex(R) Lateral Lumbar Disc
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Oct 2010
Titan Medical Inc. Appoints Urology Expert Hiep Thieu Nguyen, M.D. to Its Medical Advisory Board
Titan Medical Inc. Appoints Urology Expert Hiep Thieu Nguyen, M.D. to Its Medical Advisory Board
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Orthovita Receives FDA Clearance for VITOMATRIX(TM) Bone Graft Substitute in Dental Applications
Orthovita Receives FDA Clearance for VITOMATRIX(TM) Bone Graft Substitute in Dental Applications
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Orthofix International Enters Spinal Deformity Correction Market With New Product Introduction
Orthofix International Enters Spinal Deformity Correction Market With New Product Introduction
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
NovaBone Putty(R) MIS Delivery System Approved by FDA for Orthopedic Surgery
NovaBone Putty(R) MIS Delivery System Approved by FDA for Orthopedic Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
DFine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of New Radiofrequency Ablation System for Metastatic Spinal Lesions
DFine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of New Radiofrequency Ablation System for Metastatic Spinal Lesions
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Integra LifeSciences Launches Integra(TM) Endoscopic Gastroc Release System (EGR)
Integra LifeSciences Launches Integra(TM) Endoscopic Gastroc Release System (EGR)
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Oct 2010
Estech Launches the COBRA Revolution(TM) Bipolar Clamp for Surgical Ablation
Estech Launches the COBRA Revolution(TM) Bipolar Clamp for Surgical Ablation
HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Oct 2010
K2M Enters Biologics Market with Launch of VIKOS Cervical Allograft System
K2M Enters Biologics Market with Launch of VIKOS Cervical Allograft System
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
Concentric Medical Announces Initiation of the First Stentriever Study in Europe
Concentric Medical Announces Initiation of the First Stentriever Study in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Sep 2010
CYPHER(R) Sirolimus Drug-Eluting Stent Remains Unsurpassed in Terms of Clinical Safety and Efficacy
CYPHER(R) Sirolimus Drug-Eluting Stent Remains Unsurpassed in Terms of Clinical Safety and Efficacy
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Osseon Treats 1,000 Patients With Osseoplasty Procedure for Vertebral Compression Fractures
Osseon Treats 1,000 Patients With Osseoplasty Procedure for Vertebral Compression Fractures
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Ascension Orthopedics Announces First Implantations of TITAN Modular Shoulder
Ascension Orthopedics Announces First Implantations of TITAN Modular Shoulder
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
Sunshine Heart(R) to Develop Smaller Next Generation Controller for Its C-Pulse(R) Heart Assist System
Sunshine Heart(R) to Develop Smaller Next Generation Controller for Its C-Pulse(R) Heart Assist System
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Sep 2010
InSightec Launches ExAblate(R) One and ExAblate(R) OR Systems at CIRSE 2010
InSightec Launches ExAblate(R) One and ExAblate(R) OR Systems at CIRSE 2010
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Medtronic Advances Research on Drug-Eluting Balloons for Coronary and Peripheral Artery Disease
Medtronic Advances Research on Drug-Eluting Balloons for Coronary and Peripheral Artery Disease
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Medtronic's Insertable Cardiac Monitor Documented Arrhythmias in Post-Heart Attack Patients
Medtronic's Insertable Cardiac Monitor Documented Arrhythmias in Post-Heart Attack Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Sep 2010
Boston Scientific Welcomes Publication of Analysis Demonstrating Long-Term Survival Benefit for ICD Therapy
Boston Scientific Welcomes Publication of Analysis Demonstrating Long-Term Survival Benefit for ICD Therapy
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
Guided Therapeutics Files Premarket Approval Application for Non-Invasive Cervical Cancer Scanner with FDA
Guided Therapeutics Files Premarket Approval Application for Non-Invasive Cervical Cancer Scanner with FDA
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
Three U.S. Hospitals Reduce Costly Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections
Three U.S. Hospitals Reduce Costly Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Sep 2010
OrSense Introduces Non-Invasive Hemoglobin System for Anemia Monitoring in Maternal Health
OrSense Introduces Non-Invasive Hemoglobin System for Anemia Monitoring in Maternal Health
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
ArthroCare Receives FDA Clearance for Parallax Contour Vertebral Augmentation Device
ArthroCare Receives FDA Clearance for Parallax Contour Vertebral Augmentation Device
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Sep 2010
New Randomized Controlled Trial Supports Efficacy and Safety of Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System
New Randomized Controlled Trial Supports Efficacy and Safety of Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Sep 2010
Edwards Receives Approval to Begin U.S. Clinical Trial of Next-Generation Transcatheter Valve
Edwards Receives Approval to Begin U.S. Clinical Trial of Next-Generation Transcatheter Valve
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Abbott's Fully Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Technology Continues to Demonstrate Strong Clinical Results
Abbott's Fully Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Technology Continues to Demonstrate Strong Clinical Results
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) Element Stent Demonstrates Strong Outcomes in Diabetic Patients
Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) Element Stent Demonstrates Strong Outcomes in Diabetic Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Long-Term Data Show Advantages for TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Stent in Small Vessels and Long Lesions
Long-Term Data Show Advantages for TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Stent in Small Vessels and Long Lesions
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Stentys Self-Apposing Stent Proves Superior to Conventional Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Stentys Self-Apposing Stent Proves Superior to Conventional Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Sep 2010
Medtronic's Resolute Drug-Eluting Stent Shows Strong Performance in Second 'All Comers' Study
Medtronic's Resolute Drug-Eluting Stent Shows Strong Performance in Second 'All Comers' Study
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
PROMUS(R) Element Stent Approved for Use in Diabetic and Heart Attack Patients in CE Mark Countries
PROMUS(R) Element Stent Approved for Use in Diabetic and Heart Attack Patients in CE Mark Countries
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Volcano Drives Innovation Forward With Three New U.S. Product Launches at TCT 2010
Volcano Drives Innovation Forward With Three New U.S. Product Launches at TCT 2010
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Sep 2010
Bioconnect Systems Gains CE Mark Approval for Optiflow Anastomotic System
Bioconnect Systems Gains CE Mark Approval for Optiflow Anastomotic System
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Corindus Announces Results of First-in-Human Clinical Study of CorPath(R) 200 System
Corindus Announces Results of First-in-Human Clinical Study of CorPath(R) 200 System
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
3M Launches 3M Tegaderm I.V. Advanced Securement Dressing with Comfort Adhesive Technology
3M Launches 3M Tegaderm I.V. Advanced Securement Dressing with Comfort Adhesive Technology
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Toshiba Ultrasound Improves Imaging Consistency across Departments at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
Toshiba Ultrasound Improves Imaging Consistency across Departments at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Sep 2010
Aeris Therapeutics Announces CE Mark Approval for the AeriSeal(R) Emphysematous Lung Sealant System
Aeris Therapeutics Announces CE Mark Approval for the AeriSeal(R) Emphysematous Lung Sealant System
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Medtronic Receives European CE Mark Approval for Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Refractory Epilepsy
Medtronic Receives European CE Mark Approval for Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Refractory Epilepsy
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Sep 2010
Gore Launches Innovative Delivery System for GORE(R) EXCLUDER(R) AAA Endoprosthesis in Europe
Gore Launches Innovative Delivery System for GORE(R) EXCLUDER(R) AAA Endoprosthesis in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Sep 2010
FDA Clears Medivance's Arctic Sun 5000 for Fastest, Easiest Therapeutic Temperature Management
FDA Clears Medivance's Arctic Sun 5000 for Fastest, Easiest Therapeutic Temperature Management
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Tryton Announces Launch in Several European and Eastern European Countries
Tryton Announces Launch in Several European and Eastern European Countries
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Medtronic Introduces New CareLink(R) Remote Monitoring Network for Heart Failure Clinicians
Medtronic Introduces New CareLink(R) Remote Monitoring Network for Heart Failure Clinicians
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Riverain Medical Appoints Rich Bares Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Riverain Medical Appoints Rich Bares Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Sep 2010
Health Canada Approves Defibtech Lifeline View Automated External Defibrillator
Health Canada Approves Defibtech Lifeline View Automated External Defibrillator
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Sep 2010
The Benefits of Crospon's EndoFLIP(R) System Presented at International Obesity Surgery Congress 2010
The Benefits of Crospon's EndoFLIP(R) System Presented at International Obesity Surgery Congress 2010
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Sep 2010
Stereotaxis Announces First-Ever, Prospective, Comparative Clinical Trial Outcome for VT Patients
Stereotaxis Announces First-Ever, Prospective, Comparative Clinical Trial Outcome for VT Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Sep 2010
Complex Lung Cancer Treatments Delivered Successfully at Leading Varian-Equipped Proton Therapy Center
Complex Lung Cancer Treatments Delivered Successfully at Leading Varian-Equipped Proton Therapy Center
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Sep 2010
St. Jude Medical Signs Equity Investment and Option to Purchase Agreement with CardioMEMS
St. Jude Medical Signs Equity Investment and Option to Purchase Agreement with CardioMEMS
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Sep 2010
Viking Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Next Generation 3DHD Visualization System
Viking Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Next Generation 3DHD Visualization System
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Sep 2010
RTI Biologics and Zimmer Dental Enter Distribution Agreement for Global Dental Biologic Implants
RTI Biologics and Zimmer Dental Enter Distribution Agreement for Global Dental Biologic Implants
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Sep 2010
Havel's Incorporated Helping to Reduce Radiation Exposure with New EchoTuohy Ultrasound Needle
Havel's Incorporated Helping to Reduce Radiation Exposure with New EchoTuohy Ultrasound Needle
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Sep 2010
Medtronic Gains CE Mark for Enhanced CoreValve(R) Delivery Catheter System with AccuTrak Stability Layer
Medtronic Gains CE Mark for Enhanced CoreValve(R) Delivery Catheter System with AccuTrak Stability Layer
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Sep 2010
St. Jude Medical Signs Equity Investment and Option to Purchase Agreement with CardioMEMS
St. Jude Medical Signs Equity Investment and Option to Purchase Agreement with CardioMEMS
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Sep 2010
K2M Receives 510(k) Clearance for its CHESAPEAKE Anterior-Lumbar Stabilization System
K2M Receives 510(k) Clearance for its CHESAPEAKE Anterior-Lumbar Stabilization System
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Sep 2010
Medtronic Announces First European Implant of New Drug-eluting Stent at Southampton General Hospital, UK
Medtronic Announces First European Implant of New Drug-eluting Stent at Southampton General Hospital, UK
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Sep 2010
Alcon Launches AcrySof(R) IQ ReSTOR(R) Toric Intraocular Lens Outside the United States
Alcon Launches AcrySof(R) IQ ReSTOR(R) Toric Intraocular Lens Outside the United States
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Sep 2010
ConvaTec Expands AQUACEL(R) Dressing Product Line With Introduction of New Ribbon Dressing
ConvaTec Expands AQUACEL(R) Dressing Product Line With Introduction of New Ribbon Dressing
HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Sep 2010
InfraReDx Receives FDA Clearance for LipiScan IVUS Coronary Imaging System
InfraReDx Receives FDA Clearance for LipiScan IVUS Coronary Imaging System
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Aug 2010
Hill-Rom Appoints Scott Jeffers as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Hill-Rom Appoints Scott Jeffers as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Aug 2010
CORDIS Announces Results of Ten-Year CYPHER(R) Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Follow-Up
CORDIS Announces Results of Ten-Year CYPHER(R) Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Follow-Up
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Aug 2010
Medical Action Industries Inc. Completes Acquisition of AVID Medical, Inc.
Medical Action Industries Inc. Completes Acquisition of AVID Medical, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Aug 2010
Endologix Receives CE Mark Approval for Expanded Line of Powerlink Products and PowerFit Aortic Extensions
Endologix Receives CE Mark Approval for Expanded Line of Powerlink Products and PowerFit Aortic Extensions
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Aug 2010
World's Tallest Man Stretches Out Over Eight Feet for Needed Gamma Knife Surgery
World's Tallest Man Stretches Out Over Eight Feet for Needed Gamma Knife Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Aug 2010
Stryker Announces Plans to Acquire Privately Held Gaymar Industries for $150 Million
Stryker Announces Plans to Acquire Privately Held Gaymar Industries for $150 Million
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Aug 2010
Treatment with Elekta's Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Introduced to Cancer Patients in Australia
Treatment with Elekta's Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Introduced to Cancer Patients in Australia
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Aug 2010
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Completes Acquisition of Majority Position in K2M
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Completes Acquisition of Majority Position in K2M
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Aug 2010
Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the A-Fix (SIBD) Spinal System
Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the A-Fix (SIBD) Spinal System
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Aug 2010
BSD Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market the MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System
BSD Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market the MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Aug 2010
Oridion Signs New Distributor Agreement With IMI Expanding its Presence in the Japanese Market
Oridion Signs New Distributor Agreement With IMI Expanding its Presence in the Japanese Market
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Aug 2010
STAAR Surgical Expands Leadership Team to Execute Company's Growth Strategy
STAAR Surgical Expands Leadership Team to Execute Company's Growth Strategy
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Aug 2010
Endologix Enters Development Agreement and Exclusive License for Balloon Expandable Stent Technology
Endologix Enters Development Agreement and Exclusive License for Balloon Expandable Stent Technology
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Aug 2010
Orthofix International Introduces FUSION(R) XT High Performance Knee Brace with New AirTech Innovation
Orthofix International Introduces FUSION(R) XT High Performance Knee Brace with New AirTech Innovation
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Aug 2010
Integra LifeSciences Introduces the iPASSAGE(TM) Retractor for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Integra LifeSciences Introduces the iPASSAGE(TM) Retractor for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Aug 2010
Proteus Biomedical Announces European CE Mark Approval of Ingestible Sensor and Monitor System
Proteus Biomedical Announces European CE Mark Approval of Ingestible Sensor and Monitor System
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Aug 2010
WorldHeart Appoints Dr. Monica Hope as Vice President of Clinical Affairs
WorldHeart Appoints Dr. Monica Hope as Vice President of Clinical Affairs
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Aug 2010
First Patient Implanted in Investigational Study for Self Sealing GORE(R) ACUSEAL Vascular Graft
First Patient Implanted in Investigational Study for Self Sealing GORE(R) ACUSEAL Vascular Graft
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Aug 2010
Zimmer Announces First Implantation of NCB(R) Periprosthetic Plating System
Zimmer Announces First Implantation of NCB(R) Periprosthetic Plating System
