


Healthcare News Roundup: devices
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Aug 2009
US HIFU Announces Addition of Tissue Change Monitoring (TCM) Software to Sonablate(R) 500 Medical Device
US HIFU Announces Addition of Tissue Change Monitoring (TCM) Software to Sonablate(R) 500 Medical Device
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Aug 2009
CryoLife Announces Implants of First FDA-Cleared SynerGraft(R) Processed Human Cardiac Patch Material
CryoLife Announces Implants of First FDA-Cleared SynerGraft(R) Processed Human Cardiac Patch Material
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Aug 2009
Hemostatic HemCon(R) Dressings selected by the Premier healthcare alliance for Hemostasis Products Contract
Hemostatic HemCon(R) Dressings selected by the Premier healthcare alliance for Hemostasis Products Contract
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Aug 2009
Orthofix International Appoints Former Stryker Executive as President of Spinal Implants Division
Orthofix International Appoints Former Stryker Executive as President of Spinal Implants Division
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Aug 2009
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Introduces CORETRAK Articulating External Fixator for Foot Surgery
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Introduces CORETRAK Articulating External Fixator for Foot Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Aug 2009
Align Technology Announces Settlement with Ormco to End Patent Litigation
Align Technology Announces Settlement with Ormco to End Patent Litigation
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Aug 2009
BioSphere Medical Announces New Journal Articles Published Discussing Uterine Fibroid Embolization
BioSphere Medical Announces New Journal Articles Published Discussing Uterine Fibroid Embolization
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Aug 2009
Covidien Announces Iowa Health System's Conversion to the Nellcor OxiMax Pulse Oximetry System
Covidien Announces Iowa Health System's Conversion to the Nellcor OxiMax Pulse Oximetry System
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Aug 2009
Nfocus Neuromedical Obtains CE Approval for New Vascular Reconstruction Device
Nfocus Neuromedical Obtains CE Approval for New Vascular Reconstruction Device
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Aug 2009
LeMaitre Vascular Announces Extension of Endologix Powerlink Distribution
LeMaitre Vascular Announces Extension of Endologix Powerlink Distribution
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Aug 2009
Breakthrough Drug-Eluting Stent to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease Now Available in Europe
Breakthrough Drug-Eluting Stent to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease Now Available in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Aug 2009
London's Barts Hospital Selects Varian Equipment to Offer Advanced Radiotherapy to More Cancer Patients
London's Barts Hospital Selects Varian Equipment to Offer Advanced Radiotherapy to More Cancer Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Aug 2009
Heart Force Medical Inc. Receives USFDA 510(k) Clearance of Its dBG 300 Digital Ballistocardiograph
Heart Force Medical Inc. Receives USFDA 510(k) Clearance of Its dBG 300 Digital Ballistocardiograph
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Aug 2009
Oraya Therapeutics Names Jim Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer
Oraya Therapeutics Names Jim Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Aug 2009
CMS Approves New Technology Add-On Payment for Spiration(R) IBV Valve System
CMS Approves New Technology Add-On Payment for Spiration(R) IBV Valve System
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jul 2009
Thoratec Corporation and HeartWare International, Inc. Announce Termination of Proposed Transaction
Thoratec Corporation and HeartWare International, Inc. Announce Termination of Proposed Transaction
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jul 2009
AGA Medical Patent Declared Valid in U.K. Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Occlutech
AGA Medical Patent Declared Valid in U.K. Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Occlutech
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jul 2009
Cardiogenesis Corporation Makes Pre-IDE Submission for PHOENIX Combination Delivery System
Cardiogenesis Corporation Makes Pre-IDE Submission for PHOENIX Combination Delivery System
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jul 2009
Smith & Nephew Announces Launch of ACTICOAT Flex Wound Care Products in the USA
Smith & Nephew Announces Launch of ACTICOAT Flex Wound Care Products in the USA
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jul 2009
New ACTICOAT(TM) Silver Coated Anti-microbial Barrier Dressing Receives 510(k) Clearance from the US FDA
New ACTICOAT(TM) Silver Coated Anti-microbial Barrier Dressing Receives 510(k) Clearance from the US FDA
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jul 2009
Aspect Medical Systems and LiDCO Group Sign Exclusive U.S. Distribution and Licensing Agreement
Aspect Medical Systems and LiDCO Group Sign Exclusive U.S. Distribution and Licensing Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jul 2009
Covidien Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Power Medical Interventions, Inc.
Covidien Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Power Medical Interventions, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jul 2009
Abbott Issues Voluntary Recall of POWERSAIL(R) Coronary Dilatation Catheters
Abbott Issues Voluntary Recall of POWERSAIL(R) Coronary Dilatation Catheters
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jul 2009
Sechrist Industries, World Leader in Hyperbaric Chambers, Announces Edward Pulwer as President/CEO
Sechrist Industries, World Leader in Hyperbaric Chambers, Announces Edward Pulwer as President/CEO
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jul 2009
Medtronic and Abbott Laboratories Resolve Global Vascular Patent Disputes
Medtronic and Abbott Laboratories Resolve Global Vascular Patent Disputes
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jul 2009
Cardium Completes Sale of InnerCool Therapies Business to Royal Philips Electronics
Cardium Completes Sale of InnerCool Therapies Business to Royal Philips Electronics
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2009
United States Patent Office Issues Decision in Re-examination Proceedings
United States Patent Office Issues Decision in Re-examination Proceedings
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2009
United States Patent and Trademark Office Confirms Validity of KCI Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Patents
United States Patent and Trademark Office Confirms Validity of KCI Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Patents
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2009
Cardiorobotics Closes $11.6M Series A Financing to Advance Clinical Development of Snake Robot for Surgery
Cardiorobotics Closes $11.6M Series A Financing to Advance Clinical Development of Snake Robot for Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2009
Neusoft Medical's Latest Innovation, NeuViz 16 CT Scanner, Approved by FDA for the U.S. Market
Neusoft Medical's Latest Innovation, NeuViz 16 CT Scanner, Approved by FDA for the U.S. Market
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2009
Elekta CMS Software Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Monaco VMAT Treatment Planning Solution
Elekta CMS Software Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Monaco VMAT Treatment Planning Solution
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jul 2009
Dr. Marvin Slepian Joins MicroMed Cardiovascular as Chairman of the Science Advisory Board
Dr. Marvin Slepian Joins MicroMed Cardiovascular as Chairman of the Science Advisory Board
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jul 2009
Medline Awarded Premier Contract for Soaps, Lotions and Waterless Hand Rinses
Medline Awarded Premier Contract for Soaps, Lotions and Waterless Hand Rinses
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jul 2009
Orthofix International Announces Development & Marketing Agreement with Stout Medical Group
Orthofix International Announces Development & Marketing Agreement with Stout Medical Group
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Jul 2009
C-RAD Sentinel(TM) selected as Elekta preferred solution for Intra Fraction Motion Detection
C-RAD Sentinel(TM) selected as Elekta preferred solution for Intra Fraction Motion Detection
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Jul 2009
Masimo Receives FDA Clearance for New Rainbow(R) Resposable(TM) Sensor System
Masimo Receives FDA Clearance for New Rainbow(R) Resposable(TM) Sensor System
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jul 2009
Prospective Clinical Advantages of Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology Highlighted in Comparative Study
Prospective Clinical Advantages of Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology Highlighted in Comparative Study
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jul 2009
Teleflex Medical Expands Taut ADAPt Product Line With Introduction of New Universal Seal Ports
Teleflex Medical Expands Taut ADAPt Product Line With Introduction of New Universal Seal Ports
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jul 2009
Karen Roscher Joins Welch Allyn as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Karen Roscher Joins Welch Allyn as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jul 2009
Cytori's Celution(R) 700 System to be Regulated as a Medical Device by U.S. FDA
Cytori's Celution(R) 700 System to be Regulated as a Medical Device by U.S. FDA
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jul 2009
Cancer Patients Benefit From Speed, Accuracy of RapidArc Radiotherapy Treatments
Cancer Patients Benefit From Speed, Accuracy of RapidArc Radiotherapy Treatments
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jul 2009
AGA Medical Corporation Receives European CE Mark Approval for AMPLATZER(R) Vascular Plug 4
AGA Medical Corporation Receives European CE Mark Approval for AMPLATZER(R) Vascular Plug 4
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jul 2009
Cook Medical Announces FDA Clearance for Advance(R) 35LP PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
Cook Medical Announces FDA Clearance for Advance(R) 35LP PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jul 2009
Atrium Medical Corporation Announces Release of the Interim Results of the "COCTAIL Study"
Atrium Medical Corporation Announces Release of the Interim Results of the "COCTAIL Study"
HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Jul 2009
BIOLASE Appoints Veteran Healthcare Executive Brett L. Scott Chief Financial Officer
BIOLASE Appoints Veteran Healthcare Executive Brett L. Scott Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jul 2009
Bausch & Lomb Receives Approval of Crystalens HD in Quarter Diopter Steps
Bausch & Lomb Receives Approval of Crystalens HD in Quarter Diopter Steps
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jul 2009
Boston Scientific Announces European Approval for Its LATITUDE(R) Patient Management System
Boston Scientific Announces European Approval for Its LATITUDE(R) Patient Management System
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jul 2009
Medtronic Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Paradigm® Quick-Set® Infusion Sets in the United States
Medtronic Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Paradigm® Quick-Set® Infusion Sets in the United States
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jul 2009
Life Spine(R) Announces FDA Clearance of FS3(TM) Minimally Invasive Spinal System
Life Spine(R) Announces FDA Clearance of FS3(TM) Minimally Invasive Spinal System
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jul 2009
St. Francis Surgeon Uses Tissue Regeneration Technology to Rebuild Patients' Heart Structures
St. Francis Surgeon Uses Tissue Regeneration Technology to Rebuild Patients' Heart Structures
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Jul 2009
Alphatec Spine, Inc. Enters Agreement with International Spinal Innovations, LLC
Alphatec Spine, Inc. Enters Agreement with International Spinal Innovations, LLC
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Jul 2009
Sorin Group Announces World's Smallest Implantable Dual Chamber Pacemaker Now Available in Canada
Sorin Group Announces World's Smallest Implantable Dual Chamber Pacemaker Now Available in Canada
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Jul 2009
Luminetx(R) Ends First Half with Continued Global Expansion and Key Milestone Achieved
Luminetx(R) Ends First Half with Continued Global Expansion and Key Milestone Achieved
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Jul 2009
Unisense FertiliTech A/S Receives CE Mark of Approval for EmbryoScope(TM) Embryo Monitoring System
Unisense FertiliTech A/S Receives CE Mark of Approval for EmbryoScope(TM) Embryo Monitoring System
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Jul 2009
ATS Medical Announces FDA Clearance and First Implant of New ATS Simulus Semi-Rigid Annuloplasty Band
ATS Medical Announces FDA Clearance and First Implant of New ATS Simulus Semi-Rigid Annuloplasty Band
HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Jul 2009
ArthroCare Names Andrew Miclot Senior Vice President, General Manager of ENT Business
ArthroCare Names Andrew Miclot Senior Vice President, General Manager of ENT Business
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jun 2009
Study Finds Edwards Lifesciences' Port Access System Facilitates Improved Outcomes Compared to Sternotomy
Study Finds Edwards Lifesciences' Port Access System Facilitates Improved Outcomes Compared to Sternotomy
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jun 2009
Gore Receives FDA Approval for Modification of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis
Gore Receives FDA Approval for Modification of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jun 2009
Boston Scientific Announces Retirement of Jim Tobin and Appointment of Ray Elliott as New President and CEO
Boston Scientific Announces Retirement of Jim Tobin and Appointment of Ray Elliott as New President and CEO
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jun 2009
Spectranetics Names Jason Hein Senior VP, Sales, Marketing and Product Development
Spectranetics Names Jason Hein Senior VP, Sales, Marketing and Product Development
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jun 2009
Quick-Med Technologies Announces First Commercial Sales of NIMBUS(R) Wound Care Products
Quick-Med Technologies Announces First Commercial Sales of NIMBUS(R) Wound Care Products
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jun 2009
Acclarent, Inc. Completes Office-Based Study Using Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) Technology
Acclarent, Inc. Completes Office-Based Study Using Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) Technology
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jun 2009
Medtronic Announces Two Worldwide Clinical Trials to Study Medical Device Interventions for Stroke
Medtronic Announces Two Worldwide Clinical Trials to Study Medical Device Interventions for Stroke
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jun 2009
SpectraScience Secures Distribution for WavSTAT(R) Cancer Diagnosis System in Spain
SpectraScience Secures Distribution for WavSTAT(R) Cancer Diagnosis System in Spain
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jun 2009
NMT Medical Appoints Chief Operating Officer Richard E. Davis to Board of Directors
NMT Medical Appoints Chief Operating Officer Richard E. Davis to Board of Directors
