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HSMN NewsFeed - 29 May 2008
Drug-Eluting Coronary Stents Utilizing Isotechnika's Lead Drug Receive Approval to Enter Clinical Trials
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 May 2008
Alsius Corporation Awarded Three-Year Agreement With Premier, Inc.
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 May 2008
Custom-Fit OtisKnee(TM) May Impact Early Success of Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Study Finds
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 May 2008
DJO Incorporated Announces Management Change
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 May 2008
Prescient Medical, Inc. Achieves Successful Clinical Debut of vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 May 2008
TomoTherapy Earns Top Honors in MD Buyline Review of Radiation Therapy Vendors
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 May 2008
Boston Scientific Completes Acquisition of CryoCor
Devices Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces Court Decision
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 May 2008
Phase III Clinical Study Using BSD Medical's Systems for Treating Pancreatic Cancer to Be Announced at ASCO
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 May 2008
Renowned Leader and Educator in Robotic Cardiac Bypass Surgery Leverages Cardica's C-Port(R) Flex-A(R) Anastomosis System in His Practice and to Educate Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Devices Cardiology Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 May 2008
Natus Medical Completes Acquisition of Sonamed
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 May 2008
OrbusNeich Receives Approval to Market Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R stent(TM) in Taiwan
Devices Interventional Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Medtronic Awarded $250 Million Damages in Patent Case against Boston Scientific
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Disc Motion Technologies Appoints Industry Veteran as New CEO
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Study Presented at SpineWeek Finds Plasma Disc Decompression Effective for Contained Cervical Disc Herniation
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Verity Radiation Therapy Becomes Second U.S. Medical Center to Treat Cancer Patients Using RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Somanetics Receives 510(k) Clearance From the FDA to Expand INVOS System Labeling
Devices Monitoring FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
LDR Announces Release of its ROI-T(TM) Transforaminal Approach Implant
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Impliant Restarts Pivotal Clinical Trial for Patented TOPS(TM) Spine System
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Collagen Matrix, Inc. Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for TenoMend(TM) Collagen Tendon Wrap for the Management and Protection of Tendon Injuries
Devices Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
SenoRx Announces Court Dismisses Unfair Competition and False Advertising Claims
Devices Oncology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Nanomedicine Company Nanobiotix Elects Former Sanofi-Aventis Oncology Researcher Elsa Borghi, MD, as its Medical Director
Biopharmaceuticals Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Cantel Medical Appoints New Director
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Varian Medical Systems to Develop Interface Between the ARIA(TM) Oncology Information System and the Monarch250(TM) Proton Radiotherapy System From Still River Systems
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
Welch Allyn Names Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 May 2008
SonoSite Responds to Second GE Lawsuit in Wisconsin
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 May 2008
Elekta: Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM) Receives Regulatory Approval in Japan
Devices Oncology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 May 2008
Lutronic Inc. Announces FDA Clearance of Its Spectra VRM III Q-Switched Nd:Yag Laser System for Treating a Broad Spectrum of Dermatological and Aesthetic Conditions
Devices Dermatology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 May 2008
Cook Medical Receives FDA Approval for Advanced Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Endovascular Graft
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 May 2008
Natus Medical Announces Pricing of Public Offering
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 May 2008
Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology Introduces the BacJac(TM) Interspinous Decompression System to the European Spine Market
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 May 2008
Atlas Spine Launches Stature(TM) Vertebral Body Replacement System
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 May 2008
Kyphon Settles Qui Tam Suit
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 May 2008
Derma Sciences Announces $6 Million Agreement
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 May 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Opens New Singapore Heart Valve Facility
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 May 2008
Alsius Corporation Awarded Three-Year Agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
Sirtex Launches Global Clinical Trial Comparing the Use of SIR-Spheres(R) Microspheres Plus Chemotherapy versus Chemotherapy Alone as First Line Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
SurgiCount Safety-Sponge(TM) System Reaches 100,000th Procedure Milestone
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines Recognizes Cryotherapy as Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer Patients
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
Still River Systems Announces Operation of the World's Highest Magnetic Field Cyclotron
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
Cyberkinetics Announces Sale of Research Products Business
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier's Active Electrode Monitoring Laparoscopic Instruments Agreement
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
Three Varian Clinac(R) Accelerators and Nine RapidArc Systems Ordered by Leading Danish Cancer Center
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
FDA Clears New Applicators for Endometrial Cancer Treatment With Xoft's Axxent(R) Electronic Brachytherapy System
Devices Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
CONMED Corporation Appoints Joseph Darling President of the CONMED Linvatec Orthopedic Products Unit
Devices Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
Uroplasty Highlights Clinical Results From a Study of the Urgent(R) PC Neuromodulation System
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 May 2008
Aethlon Medical Announces Cancer Treatment License
Devices Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
Ohio State University Medical Center to Test Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine on Stroke Victims
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
Covidien Receives FDA Clearance to Market Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS(TM)) Kit
Devices Surgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
Misonix Announces Distribution Agreement for SonaStar(TM) and BoneScalpel(TM)
Devices Surgery Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
SAVI Applicator Outperforms Competing Devices, Study Concludes
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
Treating Cancer with Hyperthermia Highlighted at the Vienna Joint German and Austrian Society of Radiation Oncology Meeting
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
Early Esophageal Cancer and Pre-Cancer Eliminated With Non-Surgical Treatment Combination
Devices Gastroenterology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
Delcath Updates Phase III Patient Enrollment as Pivotal Trial Accelerates, Durable Tumor Responses In Phase II Study Also Cited
Devices Drug Delivery Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
MIV's Stents Subject of Two Live Cases and Several Presentations at EuroPCR
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
Harvard Teaching Hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Installs Most Advanced CT System Available - Aquilion ONE Dynamic Volume CT
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 May 2008
ITGI Medical Launches Over and Under(R) Pericardium Covered Stent in England, Switzerland and Ireland
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Study Confirms PillCam(R) COLON's Potential as a Complement to Colonoscopy to Increase Colo-Rectal Screenings
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Zimmer Holdings Names Mark C. Throdahl Group President, Global Businesses
Devices Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Volcano Announces Acquisition of Novelis, Inc.
Devices Interventional Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
NMT Medical Announces Settlement of Damages Claims in Patent Infringement Lawsuit with Cardia
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Covidien Completes Previously Announced Transactions
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Heart Valve Surgery is Advanced by New Medtronic Repair Device That Uniquely Addresses the Geometry of the Mitral Valve
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Interim clinical results from 'OPEN I' study of the Stentys bifurcated stent reported at 'EuroPCR 2008' international cardiovascular meeting
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Presentation of Landmark Clinical Trial Evaluating Endoscopic Treatment for Pre-cancerous Condition of Esophagus
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches New, Reusable Cannula Line for Hip Arthroscopy
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Completes Initial Tender Offer for Shares of LifeCell Corporation
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces Launch of Expanded Size Range of FilterWire EZ(TM) Embolic Protection System
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Found to Be Highly Accurate Predictor of Arrhythmic Events in Meta-Analysis of 6,000 Patients
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
ITGI Medical Launches Over and Under(R) Pericardium Covered Stent in England, Switzerland and Ireland
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Karolinska Hospital to Become First in Sweden to Offer Advanced RapidArc Cancer Treatments from Varian Medical Systems
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
FDA Clears Calypso(R) Medical's GPS for the Body(R) for Prostatectomy Patients
Devices Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Luminetx Develops Clinical Operations Division
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces Sale of Two Hyperbaric Monoplace Chambers
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Merge Announces Release of Fusion PACS MX(TM) 3.0, Featuring Integrated Digital Mammography, and Release of Merge Mammo(TM) 7.10
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 May 2008
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. and Spiration, Inc. Sign Agreement to Market and Distribute Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Device in 43 European Countries
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 May 2008
Spirus Medical Announces 510(k) Clearance from FDA for Expanded Use of Endo-Ease(R) Discovery SB(TM)
Devices FDA Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 May 2008
FDA Grants Approval to Begin Landmark Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Study, EchoCRT
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 May 2008
Urologix Launches New CTC Advance Catheter at 2008 American Urological Association Annual Meeting
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 May 2008
Rochester Medical Marketing VP Retires
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval of New Heart Failure Lead
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 May 2008
Nomir Medical Initiates Pivotal Trial of its Noveon(R) Dual Wave Length Device for the Treatment of Onychomycosis
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 May 2008
Abbott Launches Next-Generation StarClose(R) SE Vascular Closure System
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
New Study Reports That Ablative Therapy With HALO360 Device Effectively Treats Highest-Risk Category of Barrett's Esophagus
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Sorin Group Announces FDA Approval of the World's Smallest Cardiac Resynchronization Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: OVATIO(TM) CRT
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
RTI Biologics Announces Successful Implantation of First Fresh-Stored Osteochondral Allograft
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
AGA Medical Corporation Receives CE Mark Approval for the AMPLATZER(R) Vascular Plug III
Devices Interventional Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
First Use in a Patient of The InfraReDx LipiScan(TM) Coronary Imaging System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Remote Monitoring of Pacemaker Patients on Medtronic Carelink(R) Network Detects Clinically Actionable Events More Quickly Than Combination of Transtelephonic Monitoring and Routine Office Visits
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
International Endeavor Registry Reports Safety and Performance of Medtronic Drug-Eluting Stent in Diverse Patient Population
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Novasys Medical Secures $49.5 Million in Series D Financing to Expand Commercialization of Its Renessa(R) Treatment for Incontinence in Women
Devices Urology Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Nonin(R) Medical Pioneers First Interoperable, Wireless Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
GE Healthcare Expanding Alliance with Biosense Webster to Develop Interventional Ultrasound Imaging for Electrophysiology
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
CoreValve announces that more than 1,000 high-risk patients have been treated with its ReValving(R) System for percutaneous aortic valve replacement (PAVR)
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Spectranetics Introduces New Device for Removal of Non-Functional and Infected Cardiac Leads
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Clearance and European CE Mark Approval for Tools That Help Place Leads in Challenging Heart Anatomy
Devices Cardiology FDA Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Lisa M. Suennen Joins OmniGuide(R) Board of Directors
Devices Surgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces Program to Analyze Latitude(R) Patient Monitoring Data
Devices Monitoring Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
James A. Heisch Joins NewCardio's Board of Directors
Devices Monitoring Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Multiple Clinical Data Presentations at EuroPCR 2008 Support Use of OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R stent(TM) as Safe Alternative to Drug-Eluting Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Medical Action Industries Announces the Nomination of Kenneth W. Davidson to the Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Mindray Medical Completes Acquisition of Datascope's Patient Monitoring Business
Devices Monitoring Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 May 2008
Given Imaging Receives Permanent Medicare Funding for PillCam(R) SB in Australia
Devices Gastroenterology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Major Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk Stratification Trials Unveiled
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Royal Brompton Cardiologist Successfully Performs PFO Closures Using Sutura's SuperStitch EL
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Datascope Announces Closing of $240 Million Sale of Patient Monitoring Business to Mindray Medical International Ltd.
Devices Monitoring Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent from Abbott Reduces Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Small Vessel Patients Out to One Year
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Sirtex Sponsors Pilot Study Evaluating SIR-Spheres(R) Microspheres for the Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocelluar Carcinoma
Devices Interventional Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
ConvaTec Introduces VERSIVA(R) XC(TM) Gelling Foam Dressings to U.S.
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Siemens Intracardiac AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter to be Opened for Use on Third Party Ultrasound Systems
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Top Cancer Hospitals in Denmark and Netherlands First in Europe to Treat Patients With RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces Launch of New Circular Mapping Catheter
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Cynosure Appoints H. Travis Lee as Vice President of Global Marketing
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Covidien Announces Acquisition of Specialty Injection Devices from Pinyons Medical Technology, Inc.
Devices Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Cook Medical Launches EVOLUTION(R)-Shortie Mechanical Dilator Sheath Set for Vessel Access Associated with Lead Extraction
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
University of Virginia Health System invests in IMRISneuro, the next generation of surgical imaging technology
Devices Radiology Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Masimo Receives FDA Clearance for Noninvasive Total Hemoglobin
Devices Monitoring FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Advanced Medical Optics Receives FDA Clearance For iFS(TM) Advanced Femtosecond Laser
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
Leading Hospitals Adopt Toshiba's Advanced Image Processing for Infinix Line
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 May 2008
TyRx Pharma, Inc. Announces the First Human Implant of the AIGISRX(TM) Anti-Bacterial Envelope in Cardiac Patient
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval for New Devices to Treat Heart Failure and Sudden Cardiac Death
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA and European CE Mark Approvals of the IsoFlex Optim Pacing Lead
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
EDAP Adds Premiere M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for Phase II/III Ablatherm-HIFU Clinical Trial
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
PhotoMedex Receives FDA Clearance for the XTRAC(R) Velocity(TM) Laser
Devices Dermatology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Myocor, Inc. Implants First iCoapsys Device
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
KCI's Therapeutic Support Systems Business Announces Agreement with The MED Group
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
PhotoMedex Receives Positive Reimbursement Decision from BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts for XTRAC Laser System
Devices Dermatology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
XTENT Announces Positive Six-Month CUSTOM III Trial Data Presented at EuroPCR Meeting
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
TAXUS(R) Express(R) Stent Shows Similarly Low Re-Intervention Rates in Patients with Diabetes Compared to Non-Diabetics in ARRIVE Registry Program
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
SPIRIT III Results Reaffirm Strong Performance of Boston Scientific PROMUS(TM) and TAXUS(R) Express(R) Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
CMS Reaffirms National Coverage Determination For Microvolt T-Wave Alternans
Devices Cardiology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
ENDEAVOR II Four-Year Results Demonstrate Long-Term Safety and Durable Efficacy of Medtronic Drug-Eluting Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent from Abbott Outperforms Market-Leading Stent in Reducing Major Adverse Cardiac Events at Two Years
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Covidien Introduces AbsorbaTack(TM) 5mm Hernia Fixation Device Featuring Absorbable Tacks in Europe
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Siemens Introduces Dual Energy Applications for General Imaging
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of New Vision 3D Wireless Implantable Cardiac Devices
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Study Says New Radiation Therapy Technology for Breast Cancer Helps Protect Tissue, Adds Options for Patients
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Spectranetics Acquires Endovascular Business of Kensey Nash
Devices Interventional Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Kensey Nash Announces Sale of Endovascular Business and Strategic Partnership With Spectranetics
Devices Interventional Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
GE Healthcare Announces World's First High Definition CT Scanner
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Spinal Restoration, Inc. Receives FDA IDE Approval
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
State-of-the-Art Cobalt Chromium Bare Metal Stent Now Available in Europe
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
AngioDynamics Closes Acquisition of Oncobionic
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces Start of Landmark DETERMINE ICD Study
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 May 2008
Thrombus Aspiration before Stenting Benefits Patients Suffering Myocardial Infarction, Study Shows
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Artes Medical Announces Resignation of Diane S. Goostree as Its President and Chief Executive Officer and Management Reorganization
Devices Dermatology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of Next-Generation Remote Monitoring and Data Management System for Implantable Cardiac Devices
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Veran Medical Technologies Secures $4.75M in First Institutional Funding
Devices Oncology Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Safe Options for Cardiac Lead Removal: Study Published in Heart Rhythm Journal
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
HepaLife's Bioartificial Liver Exceeds Expectations in New Tests Conducted over Prolonged Periods of Time
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Arbios Receives Approval From the FDA to Initiate Pivotal Trial for SEPET(TM) Liver Assist Device
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Introduces New Transcatheter Valve Delivery System at EuroPCR 2008
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Medinol Receives CE Mark for Presillion(TM) Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stent on Rx System, an Advanced Evolution of the NIR(R) Family of Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Medtronic Announces Start of International Study Comparing Endeavor(R) Resolute Drug-Eluting Stent to Abbott's Xience(R) V
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Studies Presented at Spine Arthroplasty Society Annual Meeting Find Plasma Disc Decompression Effective for Contained Disc Herniation
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Neuromonics Appoints Richard L. Giancola CEO
Devices Neurology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
USGI Medical Licenses Incisionless Surgery Technology to Intuitive Surgical
Devices Surgery Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces the Release of EnSite System Version 8.0 Software
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
PLC Medical Systems to Demonstrate RenalGuard(TM) at EuroPCR 2008
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Cardinal Health Completes Enturia Acquisition
Devices Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
CryoLife Announces First Implant of Combination Aortic-Mitral Allograft Heart Valve at the Cleveland Clinic
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 12 May 2008
Atrium Initiates Voluntary Recall Action Regarding HYDRAGLIDE(TM) Brand Heparin-Coated Thoracic Drainage Catheters Used for Autotransfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Devices Product Recall

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 May 2008
Saint Barnabas Medical Center Converts to Masimo SET Technology - Establishing a Foundation for the Future of Pulse Oximetry
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 May 2008
Hospitals, Healthcare Systems to Save with Premier New Pain Management, Local Anesthetic Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 May 2008
St. Jude Medical to Launch New Brand Identity
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 May 2008
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Announces Planned Management Transition
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 May 2008
Artes Medical Reports Strong Consumer Interest, Rapid Patient Enrollment and Positive Feedback in Largest U.S. Dermal Filler Clinical Study
Devices Dermatology

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 May 2008
Sound Surgical Technologies Signs Agreement with GlobalMed for Asian Distribution of VASER Lipo System Equipment
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces Dismissal of Johnson & Johnson Patent Lawsuit in Canada
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval of New Family of Advanced Pacemakers
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 May 2008
Volcano Corp Announces First Human Use of the Volcano Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging Catheter
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 May 2008
CorMatrix(R) Announces FDA 510(k) for Novel Biomaterial Implant for Intracardiac Repair
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 May 2008
Atrium Medical Receives FDA Approval for its Novel C-QUR Lite(TM) V-Patch and C-QUR Edge(TM) V-Patch
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 May 2008
Prescient Medical, Inc. to Present Data on Identification and Treatment of Rupture-Prone Coronary Plaques at EuroPCR 2008
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 May 2008
Cohera Medical, Inc. Announces Closing of Insider Round of Financing for Over $7.6 Million
Devices Wound Care Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces European Approval and Market Launch of New Family of Advanced Pacemakers
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 May 2008
Cynosure's Accolade(TM) Workstation for Pigmented Lesions Receives Korean Regulatory Approval
Devices Dermatology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 May 2008
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Reaches Successful Settlement and Release Agreement to License Pedicle Screw Technology
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 May 2008
University of Alabama at Birmingham First in the U.S. to Treat Cancer Patients with RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 May 2008
SurgiQuest Announces First Single Port Procedure for Ovary Removal Using AirSeal(TM) Access System
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Vascular Insights Receives FDA Clearance for Infusion Catheter
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Prostate Cancer Breakthrough Receives FDA Clearance
Devices Urology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Scient'x Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance for Isobar DUO(TM) Dynamic Stabilization System
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Final Medicare Decision Provides Maximum Reimbursement to Hospitals for CardioWest temporary Total Artificial Heart
Devices Cardiology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Daxor Announces Kaiser Permanente of Los Angeles, CA Purchases BVA-100 Blood Volume Analyzer
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Gore Receives CE Mark for GORE PRECLUDE(R) Vessel Guard
Devices Surgery Orthopaedic Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
MIV Therapeutics Featured in Cardiovascular Business News
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Nihon Kohden America, Inc. Continues Quest to Help Hospitals Save Lives and Avoid Costs with New Products at NTI 2008
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 May 2008
Sandvik Acquires British Medical Technology Company
Devices Orthopaedic Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Cordis Corporation Launches New Peripheral Angioplasty Balloon Catheters
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
HeartWare Receives Conditional Approval of IDE
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
New Study Finds Bar-Coded Surgical Sponges Improve Patient Safety
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
FDA Gives Green Light to GE Healthcare Surgery; Shipping Resumes
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Volcano Announces Participation in SATURN Clinical Trial Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Robotic Radiosurgery Course Yields Record Attendance
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
HealthTrust Purchasing Group Renews Medical Device Reprocessing Agreement with Ascent Healthcare Solutions
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Cardica's C-Port(R) Flex A(R) Anastomosis System Facilitates Groundbreaking Port Only Robotic Beating Heart Bypass Surgery
Devices Surgery Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Gore Receives Approval From FDA For Unique Patent Foramen Ovale Stroke Study
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Timothy F. Floeder Joins Synovis Life Technologies as Vice President of Corporate Development
Devices Surgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Advantage Medical Devices Receives FDA Clearance for VantageCath(TM)
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
LDR Launches verteBRIDGE(TM) Anchoring Technology for Spinal Applications
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Cardiva Medical, Inc. Completes $15.5 Million Private Equity Financing
Devices Interventional Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Bovie Medical Corporation Announces CE Mark for Sale and Marketing of MEG Laparoscopic Line
Devices Surgery Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
Lumenis Announces changes in Lumenis Vision Strategic Business Unit
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
RaySearch Laboratories: Update on the Collaboration between RaySearch and Varian
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 May 2008
GE Healthcare Introduces New 3.0T MR Scanner; Breakthrough Technology Provides Radiologists with Powerful Applications for Increased Clinical Capability
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
Nordic Capital Fund VII and Avista Capital Partners Agree to Acquire ConvaTec Business for approximately $4.1 Billion
Biopharmaceuticals Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
Stryker's Biotech Division Receives FDA Warning Letter
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
ConvaTec Upgrades Flexi-Seal(R) Fecal Management System to Increase Ease of Use
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
CoreValve Names Vito A. Canuso III as Vice President, Intellectual Property
Devices Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
Theken Announces the Addition of Jack Maertens as VP of Marketing for the Theken Family of Companies
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology Announces First Human Implants of its NuNec(TM) Cervical Arthroplasty Device
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosugery

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
Abiomed Receives Approval for National Reimbursement Coverage from CMS for AbioCor(R) Total Replacement Heart
Devices Cardiology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
New Surgical Device Saves Lives and Limbs on Iraq's Front Lines
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
Facet Solutions, Inc. Appoints Industry Veteran to Board of Directors
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 May 2008
Elekta Receives an Order to Deliver Comprehensive Suit of Advanced Cancer Treatment Technologies to New Center in Sydney Including the First Leksell Gamma Knife(R) to Be Installed in Australia
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
NeuroMetrix Announces Executive Management Change
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
Angiotech Expands Quill(TM) SRS product offering receiving FDA 510(k) approval for smaller size diameters of Quill(TM) SRS PDO
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
Longport, Inc. Announces Sales Activity from the First Quarter of 2008 and the Publication of an Aesthetics Paper
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
Regenesis Biomedical Advances Corporate Strategy by Appointing Vice President of Marketing
Devices Wound Care Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
Coherent-AMT Changes Company Name to Clarion Medical Technologies Inc.
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
Syneron's LipoLite(TM) Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Lypolysis Receives FDA Clearance
Devices Dermatology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
Covidien Introduces the VascuSeal(TM) Vascular Sealant System to the European Marketplace
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
BrachySciences Introduces AnchorSeed(TM), a Major Breakthrough in Precise, Loose-Seed Implants
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
CoreSpine Technologies Expands Spinal Disc Site Preparation Efforts
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
AngioScore Receives FDA Clearance to Market AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter for Additional Peripheral Indications
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 May 2008
Bovie Medical Corporation Acquires Technology, Patents and Assets from Boston Scientific for RF Resection Device
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
FDA Approves MIXJECT(TM), a Convenient, Easy-to-Use Drug Delivery System For Watson Pharmaceutical's TRELSTAR(R) DEPOT and TRELSTAR(R) LA
Biopharmaceuticals Devices Drug Delivery Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
CoreValve Names Daniel T. Lemaitre as Chief Executive Officer
Devices Interventional Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Bandages, Dressings and Gauze
Devices Wound Care Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
Agile(TM) Patency Capsule Clears Stricture Patients for Small Bowel Diagnostic Procedure
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces U.S. Launch of TigerWire Steerable Guidewire
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
ATS Medical Announces First 'Frontiers in Cryoablation' Symposium
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
HeartWare Appoints Timothy J. Barberich to Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Apr 2008
BK Medical and Varian Medical Systems Collaborate to Streamline Prostate Brachytherapy Treatments
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Medtronic Announces Organizational and Leadership Changes
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Philips and BrainLAB Announce Collaboration for Integration of Intra-Operative Angiography and Image-Guided Surgery (IGS)
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Medtronic Receives Approval to Market Smaller Kit Sizes of INFUSE(R) Bone Graft
Devices Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
FDA Grants Market Clearance for the LipiScan(TM) Coronary Imaging System Developed by InfraReDx, Inc. - A Novel Spectroscopy System for the Identification of Lipid Core Containing Plaques of Interest in the Coronary Arteries
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Cardium Reports on Science Channel Series Featuring InnerCool's Endovascular Cooling During Brain Surgery at Stanford University
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Medtronic and Scil Technology Establish Partnership for Dental Bone Regeneration Therapies
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Regenerative Medicine

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Endourologists Now Have a New Category of Device For Stone Extraction to Help Render Patients Free from Kidney Stones and Stones in the Urinary Tract
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Court Denies Hologic Request for Preliminary Injunction Against Sales of Contura
Devices Oncology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
GORE-TEX(R) Suture Now Designed for Use with CAPIO(R) Suture Capturing Devices
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
Mirabilis Completes First Human Trial of Non-Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Apr 2008
CryoCath achieves key milestone of 270 consented patients for STOP AF IDE Trial for its Arctic Front Atrial Fibrillation therapy system
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Covalon's Antimicrobial Coating on Foley Catheters Reduces Infections to "Zero" in Six Month Hospital Study
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
TomoTherapy Participates in New Venture to Develop a Compact Proton Therapy System
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Sorin Group Cardiac Rhythm Management Announces CE Mark and First Implant of a New-Generation CRT-D Device Designed to Provide Hemodynamic Management of Heart Failure
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
HeartWare Appoints David R. Hathaway, M.D. Chief Medical Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
NeuroMetrix Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the ADVANCE(TM) System for the Performance of Nerve Conduction Studies and Needle Electromyography Procedures
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Nihon Kohden America, Inc. Announces FDA 510K Clearance of the Prefense(TM) Early Detection and Notification System(TM)
Devices Monitoring FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Clinical Data on the Use of Medtronic's Deep Brain Stimulation System for Psychiatric Disorders to Be Presented at International Neurosurgical Meeting
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Medtronic Announces FDA Clearance of New OneTouch(R) UltraLink(TM) Blood Glucose Meter
Devices Monitoring Endocrinology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Terumo Heart Summarizes Results of DuraHeart(TM) LVAS Implants
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Nucletron Announces Oncentra(R) Brachy* Treatment Planning Solution for Multimodality Environment
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Cynosure Introduces Smartlipo MPX(TM) Dual Wavelength Workstation for LaserBodySculpting(SM)
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Derma Sciences Receives Third FDA Clearance for MEDIHONEY(TM) Wound & Burn Dressings
Devices Wound Care FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
New Implantable Device Designed to Lower High Blood Pressure May Offer Hope for Millions of Patients
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Physio-Control and FDA Agree on Plan to Address Quality System Issues
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
DynaMed Systems Obtains FDA Approval to Study Its Traxon(R) Spinal Cord Repair Stimulation System in Acute Spinal Cord Injured (SCI) Patients
Devices Neurosurgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
J. Greg Davis Appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of Tryton Medical, Inc.
Devices Interventional Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Spectranetics Reaches Settlement with Medtronic
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Apr 2008
Nucletron Announces Oncentra(R) Brachy* Treatment Planning Solution for Multimodality Environment
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Apr 2008
Elekta Announces First Linear Accelerator Order in New Zealand
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Apr 2008
Cantel Medical Corp. Announces Management Changes
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Apr 2008
Integra LifeSciences Announces Launch of the LimiTorr Volume Limiting CSF Drainage System
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Apr 2008
Facet Solutions, Inc. Expands Executive Management Team
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Apr 2008
Mentice, Inc. Expands Its North American Sales and Clinical Presence With the Hiring of Jeff Sirek as Director of Educational Sales-East and Sue Landsman as Clinical Applications Manager for the Americas.
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Integra LifeSciences Announces the Addition of a New Size for Its Integra Mozaik Moldable Putty
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Multiple Studies Demonstrate the Use of Hyperthermia Therapy in Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
SpectraScience Secures Distribution for WavSTAT(R) System in Czech Republic
Devices Gastroenterology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Environmental Tectonics Corporation's BioMedical Division Announces Sale of Two Hyperbaric Chambers
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Scient'x Re-Acquires Isobar License
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Elekta's New Line of Stereotactic Treatment Solutions is Redefining Excellence in Stereotaxy, a Case at a Time
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Hospitals, Healthcare Systems to Save with New Premier Closed Ventilation Suction Products Agreement
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches the FOOTPRINT PK Suture Anchor for Shoulder Repair
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Boston Scientific Completes Enrollment in Landmark Heart Failure Trial
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Terminates License for DYNAMO Semi Rigid Rod System
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
ImmuneRegen(R) and BioCure Collaborate on Novel Wound-Healing Product
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
First Human Use Demonstrates Effectiveness of Irreversible Electroporation Treatment
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Apr 2008
Early Study Results Demonstrate Ability of Innovative RF Ablation Catheter to Quickly and Easily Isolate Pulmonary Veins in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Apr 2008
Varian Medical Systems Announces Record Demand for New RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Treatment Capability
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Apr 2008
Varian Medical Systems Reports Strong Growth in Net Earnings, Operating Earnings, Revenues, and Backlog for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Apr 2008
Adhezion Biomedical Completes Series A Financing
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Apr 2008
Derma Sciences Announces Agreement With MedAssets for MEDIHONEY(TM) Wound & Burn Dressings
Devices Wound Care Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Apr 2008
First Human Implant of New Archus Orthopedics Facet Replacement System
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Apr 2008
Micrus Endovascular and Chemence Medical Products Sign Development Agreement for Liquid Embolic Products
Devices Neurology Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Apr 2008
Study in JAMA Shows Patients Treated With Abbott's XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent Experience Better Outcomes Than Patients Treated With Market-Leading Drug Eluting Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Apr 2008
Premier Announces New Contracted Supplier Joins Magnetic Resonance Imaging Portfolio
Devices Group Purchasing Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Apr 2008
OccuLogix Enters Into Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire 100% of OcuSense
Devices Ophthalmology Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Apr 2008
Smiths Medical to Promote and Distribute Abbott's FreeStyle Navigator Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Devices Endocrinology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Apr 2008
IDev Technologies, Inc. Closes $25 Million Financing
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Apr 2008
Medipattern's B-CAD(TM) Approved for Sale in China
Devices Radiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
BioMimetic Therapeutics Receives Written Communication from FDA Confirming Status of Ongoing Pivotal Trial for GEM OS1
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
NeuroLogica Corp. Acquires DDP's Xenon CT Perfusion Technology
Devices Neurology Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Thoratec Announces FDA Approval of HeartMate II(R) for Bridge-To-Transplantation
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Sorin Group Receives Approval to Market S5 Heart-Lung Machine in Japan and Announces Landmark Shipment of 7000th Heart-Lung Machine
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Premier Healthcare Alliance Adds New Members with $1.1 Billion in Purchasing Volume in 2007
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Integra LifeSciences Announces $2.8 Million In-Kind Donation of Medical Devices to CURE International
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Solos Endoscopy, Inc. to Introduce a New Line of Disposable Instruments Into the Breast Endoscopy Market
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Nephros Strengthens Commercialization Team with Addition of Marketing Executive
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Cardica's C-Port Anastomosis Systems Facilitate Beating Heart Bypass Surgery in Study
Devices Cardiology Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
St. Jude Medical Awarded U.S. Patent for Neurostimulation Therapy for Depression
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Daxor Announces Westchester Medical Center of Valhalla, NY Purchases Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Angiotech elects to suspend Vascular Wrap(TM) pivotal clinical trials
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Cerus Receives Label Expansion on CE Marks for Use of INTERCEPT Blood System
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Apr 2008
Given Imaging Announces Patent Litigation Settlement
Devices Gastroenterology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Apr 2008
Artes Medical Announces Operating Cost Reductions in Conjunction with Newly Expanded Sales Force and Marketing Activities for Commercialization of ArteFill
Devices Dermatology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Apr 2008
Angiotech's Corporate Partner, Boston Scientific, Reports Canadian Approval for TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Apr 2008
CMS, Inc. Applies for 510(k) for Atlas-Based Autosegmentation
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Apr 2008
VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces the Hiring of Don Todd as Vice President of Marketing
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Apr 2008
CardiacAssist, Inc. Announces Five New TandemHeart Centers of Excellence
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Apr 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Announces First Implants in U.S. Study of Minimally-Invasive Pulmonic Valve
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Apr 2008
U.S. Patent Office Allows Significant New VNUS Patent
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Apr 2008
CoolTouch Introduces CoolBlue Duet(TM) Laser Lipolysis Suction Handpiece
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
FDA Grants NeoVista's Request to Expand CABERNET Trial to 30 Sites in the U.S.
Devices Ophthalmology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Tornier and Tepha Announce Human Usage of Sutures Derived from New Class of Resorbable Polymers
Devices Orthopaedic Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Medtronic Announces CE Mark and European Launch of New 'Defender' Embolic Protection Filter
Devices Interventional Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Sharps Disposal Containers Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Boston Scientific Receives Canadian Approval for TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Synergetics USA, Inc. Initiates Antitrust Lawsuit against Alcon, Inc.
Devices Ophthalmology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
University HealthSystem Consortium Extends Exclusive Agreement with Ascent Healthcare Solutions for Medical Device Reprocessing
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Tepha Announces First Human Usage of Medical Devices Derived from New Class of Resorbable Polymers
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
CryoLife to Distribute FDA-approved Hemostatic Agent Under Private Label
Devices Surgery Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Angiotech's novel 5-FU Central Venous Catheter receives FDA 510(k) clearance
Biopharmaceuticals Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Apr 2008
Cutera Announces Sharon Delman as Vice President of Marketing
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
Medtronic Activa(R) Deep Brain Stimulation Patient Referral Advisor Software Launched in United States
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
Atom Medical Adopts Masimo Rainbow SET Technology
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
FDA Approves Medtronic's Talent(TM) Abdominal Stent Graft for Repairing Aortic Aneurysms
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Announces Retirement of Director Vernon Loucks
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
Hospitals, Healthcare Systems to Save with Premier Agreements for FDG (PET Isotopes)
Devices Radiology Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
Boston Scientific and CryoCor Announce Signing of Definitive Merger Agreement
Devices Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
OptiMedica Names Topcon Medical Japan as Exclusive Distribution Partner
Devices Ophthalmology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Apr 2008
Defibtech AEDs Meet New AHA ''Hands-Only'' CPR Guidelines
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
TeraRecon Founds German Subsidiary and Establishes European Headquarters
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
Onset Medical Receives CE Mark Clearance to Market SoloPath(TM) Percutaneous Transseptal Access Catheter
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
Cardium's Innercool Therapies Unit Announces Publication of Positive Effects of Early and Rapid Hypothermia Following Heart Attack
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
Pathway Medical Technologies, Inc. Secures $24.5 Million Financing
Devices Interventional Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
Boston Scientific and Surgi-Vision Announce Licensing Agreement for MRI-Safe Technology
Devices Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
BSD Medical Submits 510(k) Premarket Notification for MicroThermX(R)-100 Microwave Ablation System
Devices Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
PEAK Surgical Names John Cifarelli Vice President, Sales
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Apr 2008
Natus Medical to Acquire SonaMed
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Apr 2008
Boston Scientific Announces Japanese Approval of Heart Failure Lead
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Apr 2008
MAQUET Cardiovascular Launches HEARTSTRING III Proximal Seal System for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Apr 2008
Abbott FreeStyle Freedom(R) Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System Now Available With No Coding for People With Diabetes
Devices Endocrinology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Apr 2008
Orthovita Introduces VITASURE(TM) Absorbable Hemostat as Part of its Strategy to Leverage its Biomaterials Sales Organization
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Apr 2008
St. Jude Medical Receives FDA and CE Mark Approvals for the World's Smallest, Longest-Lasting Rechargeable Neurostimulator to Treat Chronic Pain
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Apr 2008
ES Vascular Receives CE Mark for its First Aortic Stapler for End-to-End Anastomosis Between Synthetic Grafts and Aorta During Open Repair of Aortic Aneurysmal and Occlusive Disease
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Apr 2008
Studies Confirm Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) Helps Chronic Sinusitis Patients
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Apr 2008
Maria Sainz Named President and CEO of Concentric Medical
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Apr 2008
ESTECH to Highlight New Least Invasive Valve (LiV) Kits at American Association for Thoracic Surgery 88th Annual Meeting
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
Covidien Unveils the Next Generation in Advanced Surgery
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
AngioDynamics Offers to Purchase Certain Diomed Assets in the United States and United Kingdom
Devices Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
LeMaitre Vascular Announces Changes to Its Executive Management Team
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
Diomed Holdings Enters into Sale Agreement with AngioDynamics
Devices Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
ArthroCare Announces Parallax Contour, A New Device For Mechanical Void Creation
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
Study Showed Minimally Invasive Surgery Reduced Risk of Hospital-Acquired Infections Compared to Open Surgery
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Approves Policy Statement on Micropressure Therapy for Meniere's Disease
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
ATS Medical Announces First North American Commercial Implant of the ATS 3f Aortic Bioprosthesis
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
Reliant Technologies Announces World Premiere of Fraxel re:pair(TM) Laser: A New Class of Treatment Therapy for CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing in the EMEA
Devices Dermatology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Apr 2008
Endoscopy Study Concludes PillCam(R) COLON May Be a Cost-Effective Strategy for Preventing Colo-Rectal Cancer
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
Power Medical Interventions, Inc. Launches Green Reload Cartridges for i60 Intelligent Surgical Instruments
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
Baxter's V-Link Luer-Activated Device With VitalShield Protective Coating Now Available For Hospitals
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
HealthTrust Purchasing Group Awards Contract to Arrow Central Venous Catheter Line
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
World's First 4-lb Discharge Driver For Powering CardioWest Artificial Heart Unveiled at ISHLT in Boston
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
Alsius Corporation Awarded Three-Year Agreement With MedAssets Supply Chain Systems
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
Gore Changes Landscape in Soft Tissue Repair With GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
St. Jude Medical to Acquire EP MedSystems
Devices Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Apr 2008
Australia Chooses Cardiac Science to Equip Its Defence Force
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
Advancing Interoperability - Nonin(R) Medical Unveils World's First Bluetooth(R)-Enabled, Wireless Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
New Study Shows the Use of MEDIHONEY(TM) Wound & Burn Dressing is Associated With Reduction in Wound Size
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
Vascular Solutions Wins $4.5 Million Jury Verdict in Litigation With Marine Polymer Technologies
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
CyberKnife Prostate Cancer Planning Study Published in Leading Radiation Oncology Journal
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
Impulse Monitoring Names Christopher Brown Vice President of Sales
Devices Monitoring Surgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
Three-Dimensional Visualization of Right Ventricle Provides Important Information for Treatment of Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot, According to a Study in The American Journal of Cardiology
Devices Diagnostics Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
Kyocera Resumes U.S. Sales of Ceramic Orthopedic Implant Components
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Apr 2008
First Commercial Procedures Performed in Japan with Endologix Powerlink System
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
Pulse Health Closes $2.15 M Series A Funding Round
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
OrbusNeich Receives CE Mark Approval for Sapphire(TM) 1.25MM PTCA Dilatation Catheter
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
Philips HD7 ultrasound system now commercially available in the United States
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
Boston Scientific Announces Appointment of Timothy Pratt as General Counsel
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
Robert Palmisano Appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of ev3 Inc.
Devices Interventional Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
Stereotaxis Appoints Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and General Manager for Europe
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
KCI to Acquire LifeCell for $1.7 Billion in Cash Creating a Global Medical Technology Leader
Devices Wound Care Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Apr 2008
Fresenius Medical Care Announces Status in Patent Case
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
Carl Zeiss Meditec Delivers Key Technological Advances in Optical Coherence Tomography
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
Angiotech announces commercial launch of Cook Medical's Zilver(R) PTX(TM) drug-eluting peripheral stent in New Zealand
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
iCAD Receives FDA Approval for Its SecondLook Digital for Use With Fuji's Digital Mammography System
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
Minimally Invasive Bi-Atrial Lesion Pattern Produces Positive Results in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
Siemens Showcases World's First Pocket Ultrasound System at the International Conference on Emergency Medicine 2008
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
Orthofix International Announces Management Change
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Responds to Allegations of Patent Infringement
Devices Cardiology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Apr 2008
SurgiQuest Announces First Procedure Using AirSeal(TM) Access System
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
Zimmer Announces Actions Affecting its Ohio-based Orthopaedic Surgical Products Operation
Devices Orthopaedic Product Recall

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
ArthroCare Unveils New Direction in Treatment of Metastatic Lesions
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
Atlas Spine Releases Back-PAK(TM) Discectomy Set
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
Henry Klyce and Michael R. Mainelli, Jr. Join the Board of Active Implants Corporation
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
Tony Recupero Joins Spineology Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
SenoRx Launches Products in Additional Countries
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Celebrates 50 Years of Life-Saving Innovations
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Apr 2008
Wright Medical Completes Acquisition of INBONE Technologies, Inc.
Devices Orthopaedic Mergers & Acquisitions

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