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Healthcare News Roundup: Medical Devices

 HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2007
Verathon Inc., Maker of BladderScan(R), Issues $10,000 Challenge to Clinicians: Develop Protocol to Study the Relationship Between Bladder Wall Mass and OAB/BPH in Men
Devices Urology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2007
XTENT, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2007
Cardinal Health Complies With New FDA Glove Rule Two Years Ahead of Deadline
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2007
Philips Introduces New Imaging Tool to Help Physicians in Dealing with Treatment of Complex Cardiac Arrhythmias
Devices Cardiology Radiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2007
UltraShape Appoints Kristine Foss as Vice President Regulatory and Clinical
Devices Dermatology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2007
Thermage(R), Inc. Drives Advances in Non-Invasive Aesthetic Market Through Introduction of ThermaCool(R) NXT
Devices Dermatology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2007
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers Will Save with New Premier External Defibrillator Agreement
Devices Cardiology Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
Conor Medsystems Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement with Johnson & Johnson
Devices Interventional Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
Cutera Introduces Novel Laser Wavelength for Cosmetic Dermatology
Devices Dermatology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
Electro-Optical Sciences Announces Initiation of MelaFind(R) Pivotal Clinical Trial
Devices Diagnostics Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
IntraOp Medical Announces Record Sales, Expansion into New Markets and Development of Sales Organization
Devices Oncology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
Study of Trimedyne's New Side Firing Laser Fiber Shows Faster Tissue Vaporization Results
Devices Urology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
Novadaq announces independent clinical results presented at STS
Devices Cardiology Radiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Publishes Study on Time-Saving Approach to Optimizing Timing for Heart Failure and ICD Devices
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
Philips Introduces First Spot Check Monitor with Large 8.4'' Color LCD Display, Allowing Clinicians to Focus More on Patient Care and Safety
Devices Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2007
BIOLASE Announces FDA Clearance of Its ezlase(TM) Soft Tissue Diode Laser
Devices Dental FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
EDAP TMS S.A. Announces Exclusive Distribution of New Muscle Trainer Device in Japan
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
FDA Approves Possis Spiroflex(R) Catheter for Coronary Blood Clot Removal
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
First International Trial of Drug-Eluting Peripheral Artery Stent Results Encouraging
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Cytyc Announces New UK NICE Clinical Guideline Recommends Endometrial Ablation Instead of Hysterectomy For Most Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
CardioTech Reports Clinical Trial is Underway for CardioPass(TM) After Receipt of FDA Export License for Synthetic Coronary Bypass Graft
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Gore Receives Approval to Market GORE EXCLUDER(R) AAA Endoprosthesis in Japan
Devices Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Revolutions Medical Corporation Acquires Clear Image Acquisition Corporation
Devices Radiology Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Tryton Medical Completes Enrollment Phase of First-in-Man Study-- 30 Patients With Coronary Bifurcation Lesions Treated Using Company's Side-Branch Stent(TM)
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Newly Combined Philips and Stereotaxis Technologies Improve Precise Navigation During Complex Heart Surgery
Devices Radiology Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Light Sciences Oncology Receives Special Protocol Assessment for Pivotal Phase III Trial of Litx(TM) Therapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Oncology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Varian Medical Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Technology that Monitors a Patient's Position during Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery
Devices Oncology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
SpectRx, Inc. Holds Pre-PMA Meetings with FDA on Painless Cervical Cancer Test
Devices Diagnostics Oncology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Archus Orthopedics Prevails in Patent Opposition Case
Devices Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Two Publications Highlight Stereotaxis Use for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2007
Merck Serono Launches easypod(R), First Electronic Growth Hormone Injection Device
Biopharmaceuticals Devices Drug Delivery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
AngioDynamics Completes RITA Medical Systems Acquisition
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
Indianapolis' Methodist Hospital Installs Portable CT Scanner from NeuroLogica
Devices Radiology Neurology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
NCCN Updates Prostate Cancer Guidelines
Devices Surgery Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
NCCN Updates Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Guidelines
Devices Radiology Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
VQ OrthoCare Launches New Line of Off-The-Shelf Knee Braces
Devices Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
CryoCath Announces New President and CEO
Devices Cardiology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
Nephros Receives Conditional Approval from the FDA of Investigational Device Exemption Application
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
FDA Grants Boston Scientific Clearance to Expand PolarCath(TM) Peripheral Dilatation System Offering with New Balloon Length
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
Inviro Medical Devices Appoints Investor Relations Director
Devices Drug Delivery Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
Varian Medical Systems Completes Acquisition of ACCEL Instruments GmbH
Devices Oncology Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
iMDs (Innovative Medical Device Sourcing) Formed with Merger of MedicineLodge, Inc. and Leis Medical, Inc.
Devices Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
Radi Medical Systems Announces the First Shipment of the Next Generation Pressure Wire, PressureWire(R) Certus
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
Novadaq imaging system receives FDA clearance for use during plastic reconstructive surgery
Devices Surgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
InnerPulse(TM) Secures $50 Million in New Equity Financing
Devices Cardiology Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2007
ESTECH to Highlight New Least Invasive Valve (LiV) Kits at Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 43rd Annual Meeting
Devices Cardiology Surgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jan 2007
New Requirements for Drug Eluting Stents Unveiled at CRT 2007
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jan 2007
Delcath Announces the Resignation of M. S. Koly as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Devices Drug Delivery Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jan 2007
ATS Medical Responds to CarboMedics Lawsuit
Devices Cardiology Licensing Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jan 2007
American Medical Alert Corp Announces Key Executive Promotions
Devices Monitoring Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jan 2007
Novadaq Establishes Direct US Sales Team
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jan 2007
Sorin Group: CarboMedics Sues ATS Medical for Breach of Contract
Devices Cardiology Licensing Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
Lantis' (LLSR) OCT Dental Imaging System(TM) Will Provide Dentists With Major Upgrade to Chairside Imaging
Devices Dental
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
Independent Study Concludes Masimo Engineering Prototype Is the First Technology to Measure Total Hemoglobin Continuously and Noninvasively, Wins STA Technology Award
Devices Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
NuVasive Acquires Biologic Product Platform
Devices Orthopaedic Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
ZONARE Installs World's First Convertible Ultrasound(TM) System in Emory Healthcare Vascular Lab
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
FlowCardia, Inc. Announces Availability of the Peripheral CROSSER(TM) Catheter Portfolio in Europe - A New, Endovascular Option to Amputation and Bypass Surgery
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
Tyco Healthcare Announces New Name
Devices Biopharmaceuticals
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
BioMimetic Therapeutics Reports Positive Clinical Results Using GEM OS(R)1 to Treat Distal Radius Fractures
Devices Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Jan 2007
US Spine Announces Successful Completion of the 1st Implantation of the Preference(TM) 2 Spine System in the U.S.
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jan 2007
ev3 Inc. Announces US FDA Approval of PROTEGE(R) RX Carotid Stent
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jan 2007
Angiotech launches the Quill(R) Self-Retaining System (SRS) - establishing a new "class" of wound closure products
Devices Surgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jan 2007
Gynesonics Completes $16.5 Million Series B Financing
Devices Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jan 2007
Ikonisys Receives FDA Clearance for Automated Bladder Cancer Test
Devices Diagnostics Oncology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jan 2007
Cynosure Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Smartlipo(TM) With Eclipse Medical Ltd.
Devices Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jan 2007
Hospitals and Other Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier's Regional Anesthesia Tray Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jan 2007
CMS Ruling Could Make STAAR Surgical Company Astigmatism-Correcting Lens More Accessible to Medicare Patients
Devices Ophthalmology Reimbursement
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Washington Area Venture Capital Firm Funds Innovative Flexicath IV Catheter
Devices Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
BridgePoint Medical, Inc. Raises $10 Million in Series B Financing
Devices Interventional Cardiology Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Cook Medical Names Ted Heise as Vice President of Regulatory Scientific Affairs
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Cook Medical Names 30-Year Veteran April Lavender Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Cook Inc.
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Cook Medical Names Rob Lyles as Vice President
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Cook Medical Names Two New Directors
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Sutura Completes Successful PFO Test of HeartStitch Suturing Device
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Cook Surgery Reports Significant Hospital Medicare Reimbursement for Promising New Fistula Repair Procedure
Devices Reimbursement
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Solos Endoscopy Announced Its Worldwide Introduction of Its New System for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Devices Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
FlowCardia, Inc. Announces 510(k) Clearance for the CROSSER(TM) 14 Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization System
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2007
Theragenics(R) Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Director
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
Surgeons to Witness Sea Change in Surgical Hemostasis at Annual STS Meeting
Devices Surgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
Vascular Solutions Announces 510(K) Clearance of New 023 Version of the Twin- Pass Dual Access Catheter
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
Sorin Group Announces Successful First Human Implant of Uniquely-Designed Heart Valve Suitable for Percutaneous Procedures
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
Zecotek Announces Board and Management Changes
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
Imaging Diagnostic Systems Renews CEO's Three-Year Contract
Devices Radiology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
Washington University in St. Louis Receives Funding for New Brain Imaging Technology
Devices Neurology Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
Generic Medical Devices Receives 510(k) Clearance for the GMD Universal Circumcision Clamp
Devices Surgery FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2007
FDA Approves Orthovita's PMA Supplement for the CELLPAKER(R) Plasma Collection System Used in Conjunction with the VITAGEL(R) Surgical Hemostat
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Jan 2007
Bioptigen Receives FDA Clearance and Two Phase II SBIR Awards; Company to Exhibit at Major Technology Conference
Devices Ophthalmology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Kyphon Closes Acquisition of St. Francis Medical Technologies
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
James T. Lenehan Elected to Medtronic Board of Directors
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Carl Zeiss Meditec Announces FDA Clearance to Market VISUMAX Femtosecond Laser System
Devices Ophthalmology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
CoreValve Announces the Appointment of Dolf Meewis as Vice President of International Sales
Devices Cardiology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Siemens Medical Solutions and Biosense Webster Extend Strategic Alliance for Siemens' AcuNav Catheters
Devices Cardiology Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Baxa Corporation Signs Co-Marketing Agreement with VIASYS MedSystems for Specialty Enteral Feeding Products
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
FDA Approves 18-Month Shelf Life for TAXUS(R) Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Solos Endoscopy, Inc. Appoints Former Xomed Surgical International Sales Director as Vice President of International Sales
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Rex Medical Announces the Successful Clinical Retrieval of the Option(TM) Vena Cava Filter Up To Day 107 in an International Clinical Study
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Candela Secures Exclusive Rights to Develop Tattoo Removal Device for Freedom-2 Tattoos
Devices Dermatology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Cook Reports Preliminary Reimbursement for Endovascular AAA Repair in Japan
Devices Reimbursement
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Neuroptix Expands Executive Team, Adds Evan Sherr as Vice President, Product Management, and Vincent Valvo as Vice President, Engineering and Product Development
Devices Diagnostics Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Neuroptix Announces Successful $1.6 Million Series A Funding Round
Devices Diagnostics Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Hospitals And Other Healthcare Providers to Save With Premier's Surgical Instruments Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
ZOLL Receives Marketing Clearance for E Series with Real CPR Help Technology
Devices Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jan 2007
Covalon Pursues the Orthopedic Market With Its Antimicrobial Coating on Orthopedic Implants
Devices Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
MedicalCV Elects Two Senior Medical Device Executives to Its Board of Directors
Devices Cardiology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
New Transfusion Therapies Company to Be Named 'Fenwal'
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
IRIDEX Closes Acquisition of Laserscope Aesthetics Business
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Conor Medsystems Comments on Netherlands Court Decision on Angiotech Patent
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Visiogen, Inc. Receives FDA Approval to Expand its U.S. Clinical Trial
Devices Ophthalmology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
CAS Medical Systems, Inc. Appoints Andrew Kersey President and CEO
Devices Monitoring Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Allergan, Inc. Announces Nationwide Availability of JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA and JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA PLUS Dermal Fillers
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Receives European Approval for Rapid Programmer(R) 3.0 Clinician Programming Platform
Devices Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
CryoLife Signs Agreement With MAST Biosurgery, Inc. to Distribute CardioWrap(TM) in U. S.
Devices Cardiology Surgery Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Angiotech wins patent infringement case in the Netherlands
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Boston Scientific and Angiotech Win Patent Infringement Case Against Conor in the Netherlands
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Possis' New AngioJet(R) Ultra Thrombectomy System Sees First Human Use
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Cardiovascular Specialist Leman Cardiovascular(R) Announces Partnership Deal with Cook(R) Medical
Devices Surgery Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Innocoll Announces Expansion of Distribution Partnership for its CollaRx(R) GENTAMICIN SURGICAL IMPLANT With BurnsAdler to Include Brazil and Dominican Republic and a Separate Promotional Agreement Between BurnsAdler and Serral for Same Product in Mexico
Devices Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jan 2007
Cerus Announces French Regulatory Approval of the INTERCEPT Blood System for Plasma
Devices Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Vision-Sciences Announces Sale of ENT Sheath Products to Medtronic
Devices Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc. Announces Appointment of Gary Wetstein as Chief Financial Officer
Devices Monitoring Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
FDA Clears Way for Innovative Acne Treatment Device
Devices Dermatology FDA Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Hospitals and Other Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Lap Surgical Instrument Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Given Imaging Leading European Consortium Developing Cancer Screening System for the Gastrointestinal Tract
Devices Gastroenterology Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Welch Allyn Appoints Julie A. Shimer, Ph.D., President and CEO
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Analogic Launches LIFEGARD I Non-Invasive Patient Monitor
Devices Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Washington Hospital to Be Among First Facilities in the World to Offer the Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM)
Devices Neurosurgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Philips and Biosense Webster collaborate to improve diagnosis and care of irregular heartbeats
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Cynosure's Advanced Smartlipo(TM) Laser Introduces LaserBodySculpting(SM)
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Advanced Medical Optics Acquires WaveFront Sciences
Devices Ophthalmology Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Applied Spine Technologies Receives Permission From FDA to Commence Pivotal Clinical Trial of Its Flagship Product, Stabilimax NZ(TM) Dynamic Spine Stabilization System
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
World's First Patient Supported on Abiomed's iPulse, a Combination Intra-Aortic Balloon and Ventricular Assist Device Console
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Conor Medsystems Announces Decision From U.K. Court of Appeal
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Novare and Starion Instruments to Develop High Dexterity Cut-and-Seal Instruments for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Devices Surgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
Boston Scientific Comments on U.K. Court Decision on Angiotech Patent
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Jan 2007
UK Court of Appeal releases decision on Angiotech patent
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Cardiology Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jan 2007
Portland Orthopaedics’ Equator Plus Cup Launched in US
Devices Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jan 2007
Bausch & Lomb Announces Strategic Alliance with AcuFocus For Presbyopic Correction Technology
Devices Ophthalmology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jan 2007
Kyphon and the Functional Anaesthetic Discography(TM) Procedure to be Featured on American Health Radio on Monday, January 15, 2007
Devices Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jan 2007
Medtronic Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Address One of the Nation's Leading Causes of Death
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jan 2007
Study in European Heart Journal Favors TAXUS(R) Stent Over Cypher(R) Stent and Bare-Metal Stents in Diabetic Patients
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jan 2007
CoolTouch Inc. Issued Two Laser Rejuvenation Patents
Devices Dermatology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jan 2007
Smith & Nephew Announces Court Action Upholding Fixation Nail Injunction
Devices Orthopaedic Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jan 2007
AngioDynamics and RITA Medical Systems Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for RITA Medical Systems Acquisition
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
RoundTable Healthcare Partners Completes Acquisition of Advantis Medical, Inc.
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
Ash Access Technology, Inc. Appoints Dr. Al Guillem as Vice President, Scientific and Quality Affairs
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. Names New Chairman and CEO
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
Synovis Life Technologies Granted Important FDA Indication and U.S. Patent for Veritas(R) Collagen Matrix
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Clearance and European Approval of New Electrophysiology Products
Devices Cardiology FDA Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
Private-Label Version of Abbott's XIENCE(TM)V Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent System Launches in Europe
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
Boston Scientific Announces First Use of PROMUS(TM) Everolimus-Eluting Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
Synergetics USA, Inc. Taps the Spinal Markets
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
Hansen Medical Showcases New Generation Robotic Catheter Technology at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jan 2007
EP MedSystems and Philips Launch New Ultrasound Platform for Imaging Cath Lab Procedures
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Worldwide Introduces SURGIFOAM* Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
Devices Wound Care
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
Medtronic Simplifies Clinic Information Connectivity Challenge
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
GenesisBPS Announces the North American Distribution and FDA 510K Clearance of the SEPAX Cell Separation System for Cord Blood Processing
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
BioControl Launches International, Multi-Center, Clinical Study of the CardioFit(TM) System for Heart Failure in Europe, Israel and Australia
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
Medtronic Announces Canadian Market Release of the First Transcatheter Valve Replacement System for Structural Heart Disease
Devices Interventional Cardiology Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
Misonix Brings Visually Directed HIFU for Prostate Cancer to Portugal
Devices Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
New Bi-Directional Cardiac Catheter Now Available for Treatment of Irregular Heart Rhythms
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
CryoLife Announces Agreement with Cleveland Clinic to Develop Innovative Heart Valve for High Risk Patients
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
Painless Cancer Test May Eliminate Half of Unnecessary Cervical Biopsies
Devices Diagnostics Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
Vidacare's EZ-IO(R) Product System Receives FDA Clearance for Distal Tibia Access
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jan 2007
Cardiac Science and Benco Dental Partner to Distribute Powerheart(R) AEDs
Devices Cardiology Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
New Peer-Reviewed Clinical Study Concludes That Masimo Rainbow SET Technology Is Accurate in Noninvasively Detecting Both Carbon Monoxide and Methemoglobin Poisoning
Devices Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
King Pharmaceuticals Acquires License From Vascular Solutions to Hemostatic Products Containing King's THROMBIN-JMI(R)
Biopharmaceuticals Devices Licensing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
AtriCure Hires Julie Piton as Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
RSB SPINE Announces Buy-Back of Right of First Refusal From NuVasive, Inc.
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
K2M Completes 500th Surgery with MESA(TM) Spinal System
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
RS Medical Acquires Assets of CFS Medical AB of Sweden
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
Transoma Medical Appoints Nestor Jaramillo Jr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Devices Cardiology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
Johnson & Johnson Acquisition of Conor Medsystems, Inc. Receives Clearance From U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Devices Interventional Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
NovaVision Receives $20 Million Series C Financing
Devices Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
Cynosure Chosen as Provider of Fractional Anti-Aging Technology for American Laser Centers
Devices Dermatology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
AngioScore Receives Premarket Approval (PMA) for AngioSculpt(R) Scoring Balloon Catheter
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
Misonix Announces Medical Device Management Changes
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2007
Medipattern Continues to Strengthen US Sales Channel With Three Established CAD Resellers
Devices Radiology Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Boston Scientific Announces Plan To Reallocate CRM Research and Development Resources
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
VIASYS Receives FDA Approval to Market Its PulmoLife(TM) Spirometry Screener
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Vascular Solutions Announces 510(K) Clearance of InnerChange Micro-Introducer Catheter
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Abiomed Receives CE Mark for Intra-Aortic Balloon and iPulse Console System
Devices Cardiology Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Intuitive Surgical Issues Statement on Litigation
Devices Surgery Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. Completes Five Fully Transoral Redo-Obesity Procedures: Without Skin Incision - In As Little As 20 Minutes
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Paradigm Medical Industries Announces Operations and Sales Management Reorganization
Devices Ophthalmology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Dr. Richard E. Nussbaum Becomes the First Los Angeles-Area Spine Surgeon to Perform a New Minimally Invasive Procedure Called HydroDiscectomy(TM) in an Outpatient Surgery Setting to Treat Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
ev3 Inc. and FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. Announce a Clinical Collaboration and Distribution Agreement for SpideRX(R) and RockHawk(R) Technologies
Devices Interventional Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
FoxHollow Technologies Provides Update on Corporate Strategy; Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2006 Revenue of $44.7 Million
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
FoxHollow Announces Marketing and Sales Management Transitions; Names Experienced Healthcare Industry Consultant as Vice President, Global Marketing
Devices Interventional Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Spine Wave Appoints Skinner to VP of Sales Development -- Spinal Industry Experience Bolsters Sales Leadership Team
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Maureen Mende Joins Diamics as Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
Devices Diagnostics Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
Advanced Medical Optics to Acquire IntraLase Corp.
Devices Ophthalmology Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2007
MIV Therapeutics Executes Private Financings for $4 Million to Support Acquisitions, Development and Distribution of Next Generation Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2007
Spine Wave Board of Directors Adds Jerry Elliott, Chief Executive Officer of Global Signal
Devices Orthopaedic Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2007
Innovasis Announces Successful FDA Clearance for the 'PEEK Box' VBR System
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2007
Diamics Appoints Christine A. Meda as President
Devices Diagnostics Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2007
Elekta to Deliver Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM) to UPMC
Devices Oncology Neurosurgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2007
Spirus Medical's Endo-Ease(TM) Advancement System for Colonoscopy Now 'CE Marked' for Sales in Europe
Devices Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2007
Bausch & Lomb Announces Changes in Americas Region Commercial Management
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Ophthalmology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2007
Tyco Announces Nominees to Board of Directors for Tyco Healthcare
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
French Court Rules in Favor of evYsio Medical Devices in Patent Litigation Against Abbott Laboratories
Devices Interventional Cardiology Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
Delcath Appoints Dr. Samuel Herschkowitz as Interim COO
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
Consorta Joins HealthTrust as Equity Owner
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
Novation Announces New Anesthesia Standardization Program
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
Stentys Receives 'Seed' Financing From Sofinnova Partners
Devices Venture Capital Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
Boston Scientific Acquires EndoTex Interventional Systems, Inc.
Devices Interventional Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
Varian Medical Systems Announces Intent to Acquire ACCEL Instruments GmbH
Devices Oncology Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
ELAD(R) Bioartificial Liver Trial in China Achieves Significance at Halfway Point
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
CryoCath Treats First Patients with New SurgiFrost(R) XL
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
Advanced Medical Optics Updates Possible Timing for U.S. Launch of Tecnis(R) Multifocal Intraocular Lens
Devices Ophthalmology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Jan 2007
NQCI Terminates Merger Agreement and License Agreement
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Integra LifeSciences' Miltex Business Acquires DenLite Product Line from Welch Allyn
Devices Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
MedicalCV, Inc. to Amend 510(k) Submission of Its Automated Surgical Ablation System for Cardiac Tissue Ablation to Seek Soft Tissue Clearance
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Cleveland Clinic Sees Neuroimaging Important to Faster ER Diagnosis of Stroke and Brain Trauma
Devices Radiology Neurology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Kenney Joins Globus Medical as Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Mallinckrodt Signs New Imaging and Radiopharmaceutical Agreements With Premier Purchasing Partners
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Radiology Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
ThermoGenesis Corp. Appoints Industry Veteran William Osgood as General Manager of Operations
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Contrast Media, Injectors, Radiopharmaceutical Products and Distribution Agreements
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Radiology Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Northstar Neuroscience Awarded U.S. Patent for Cortical Stimulation Therapy
Devices Neurology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Study Offers Hope of Long-Term Vertigo Relief for Meniere's Disease Patients
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Sontra Enters Into Agreement for $600,000 Equity Investment
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Jan 2007
Spectranetics Laser System Used in Neurovascular Surgery for First Time in U.S.
Devices Neurosurgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Jan 2007
I-Flow Announces That Medicare Now Covers ON-Q(R) under Hospital Outpatient Payment System
Devices Reimbursement
 HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Jan 2007
Landmark Defibrillator Study Shows Benefits of Dual-Chamber Pacing
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Jan 2007
HemCon Receives CE Marking for ChitoFlex Hemorrhage Control Bandage
Devices Wound Care Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Jan 2007
HMS Technologies, Inc. Awarded Medical Device GSA Federal Supply Schedule For Vidacare's EZ-IO(R) Intraosseous Product System
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Dec 2006
ZOLL Receives Marketing Clearance for R Series ''Code-Ready'' Defibrillator in Canada
Devices Cardiology Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Dec 2006
Sontra Medical Corporation Announces Plan to Cease Operations and to Voluntarily Delist From Nasdaq
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Dec 2006
Medwave Names New Director, Adds Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Dec 2006
Inverness Medical Innovations and Procter & Gamble Sign Definitive Agreement to Form Consumer Diagnostics Joint Venture
Devices Diagnostics
 HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Dec 2006
Dynatherm Medical Adds $3.25 Million to Close Series A Round
Devices Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Dec 2006
FDA Approves Radiesse(R) Facial Filler for Two New Aesthetic Indications
Devices Dermatology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Dec 2006
Vascular Solutions Announces Approval of 'Pocket Protector' Indication for D-Stat Flowable Hemostat
Devices Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Dec 2006
Blackstone Medical Signs New Production Agreement With Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
Devices Regenerative Medicine Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Dec 2006
Radiation Therapy Services Responds to Forbes Article
Devices Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2006
Healthcare Marketing Expert Joins Valeritas as Vice President of Marketing & Marketing Operations
Devices Drug Delivery Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2006
Hansen Medical Announces Successful Completion of Clinical Trial for Sensei Robotic Catheter System
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2006
US Destination Therapy Trial Protocol Approved for VentrAssist(TM) LVAD
Devices Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Thoratec Completes Filing of PMA Seeking Bridge-to-Transplantation Approval for HeartMate(R) II
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Sutura Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Abbott Laboratories and Perclose
Devices Interventional Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Regeneration Technologies Announces Manufacturing Agreement with Blackstone Medical for BioCleanse(R)-Sterilized Spinal Allografts
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Celsion Corporation Announces New President/CEO
Devices Urology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
V.A.C. Freedom(R) System Receives Joint Airworthiness Certification
Devices Wound Care
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Daxor Announces the Promotions of Stephen Feldschuh to Chief Operating Officer and David Frankel to Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Natus Medical Receives FDA Approval for the Olympic Cool-Cap
Devices FDA Neurology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Endologix Provides Japanese Approval Update for Powerlink System
Devices Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Dec 2006
Kyphon Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire All Spine-Related Assets of Disc-O-Tech Medical Technologies
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Abiomed Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for New Intra-Aortic Balloon and Development of Integrated Console, the iPulse, for the Balloon, BVS 5000 and AB5000
Devices Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Gore Announces First Use of GORE Embolic Liquid to Occlude Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation at Oregon Health & Science University
Devices Neurosurgery Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
CorNova Receives CE Mark for Its Valecor(TM) Coronary Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Implant Sciences' Strategic Partner Receives CE Mark for Its Valecor(TM) Coronary Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital Becomes First Facility in South America to Offer Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
Devices Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
CryoLife Provides Additional Comments on Exchange and Service Agreement with Regeneration Technologies
Devices Regenerative Medicine
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Ascent Healthcare Receives 510(k) Clearance on Carter-Thomason CloseSure(R) System
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier's New Computed Radiography Equipment, Consumables Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing Radiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Cardiac Science and School Health Corporation Partner to Distribute Powerheart(R) AEDs
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Dec 2006
Atrium Medical Receives FDA Approval for its ClearWay(TM) RX Therapeutic Perfusion Catheter
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
EDAP Announces CEO Succession Plan, Board Appointment; Marc Oczachowski to Assume CEO Role; Hugues de Bantel to Join Board With Focus on French and US Programs
Devices Oncology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
Candela Corporation Files Patent Infringement Action against Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. in Lufkin, Texas
Devices Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
New Clinical Research: Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry Technology Shown Effective and Efficient in Detecting Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Multiple Clinical Settings
Devices Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
Wisconsin Physician Services Now Covers Restore Medical's Pillar(R) Palatal Implant System for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Devices Reimbursement
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
European Medical Studies: Shorter Treatment Cycles, Improved Tumor Control and Longer Life Expectancy for Cancer Patients Treated with IOERT
Devices Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
CardioMeter's Novel Non-Invasive Device for Physiological Assessment of Significant Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Presented at Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions (ICI) Meeting in Tel Aviv
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
Viking Systems Inc. Enters the Cardiothoracic Surgical Market with Launch of the ViCam Vision System for Intra-Operative Video Monitoring
Devices Surgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
Cantel Medical Corp. Announces New President and CEO
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
Cryolife and Regeneration Technologies Enter Into Exchange and Service Agreement
Devices Regenerative Medicine
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
Regeneration Technologies, CryoLife Enter Into Exchange and Service Agreement
Devices Regenerative Medicine
 HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2006
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces That Life Support Technologies and Winthrop Hospital Choose ETC BioMedical
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
EDAP Announces Second Sale to Maple Leaf HIFU
Devices Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
Cambridge Heart Announces Management Changes
Diagnostics Devices Cardiology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
Abiomed Announces Positive Reimbursement Recommendation at Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee Meeting
Devices Cardiology Reimbursement
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
FDA Approves Next-Generation Possis AngioJet(R) System
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
Neuro Diagnostic Devices (NeuroDx) Names Industry Veteran Frederick Fritz as CEO and President
Devices Neurosurgery Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
Smith & Nephew PLC Announces Biomet Talks Terminated
Devices Orthopaedic Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
Delcath Announces Resignation of M. S. Koly as CEO and Appointment of Richard Taney as Interim CEO
Devices Drug Delivery Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
John Sculley Named to PDSHeart Board
Devices Monitoring Cardiology Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
First Patients Receive Transoma Medical's Implantable ECG Monitoring System
Devices Monitoring Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
Biomet, Inc. to Be Acquired by Private Equity Consortium for $10.9 Billion or $44 Per Share in Cash
Devices Orthopaedic Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2006
EP MedSystems Advances the Integration of Electrophysiology Lab Equipment with Launch of MapMate(TM) Interface
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2006
Medtronic Announces Start of Two Clinical Trials Studying Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2006
CryoCath hires Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Dec 2006
CardiacAssist Places TandemHeart(R) PTVA(R) System at Two New Medical Centers of Excellence
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Rochester Medical Corporation Announces Settlement Agreement With C.R. Bard, Inc.
Devices Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Nonsurgical Treatment for Arteriovenous Malformations
Devices Interventional Neurology Radiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Alphatec Announces Departure of CEO
Devices Orthopaedic Surgery Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Five Senior Executives to Join New Transfusion Therapy Company
Devices Personnel Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Power Medical Interventions Appoints Alex Bourdon as Chief Operations Officer
Devices Surgery Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Sutura Secures $1.5 Million Financing From Whitebox
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
FilterWire EZ(TM) Embolic Protection System Cleared By FDA For Carotid Artery Stenting
Devices Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Baxter Receives Conditional Approval for U.S. COLLEAGUE Infusion Pump Corrective Action Plan and Submits Updated 510(k) Pre-Market Notification
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Hyperthermia Therapy for Recurrent Breast Cancer Added to 2007 NCCN Guidelines
Devices Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Ophthonix Completes Series D Financing at $35.1 Million
Devices Ophthalmology Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
Hospitals, Other Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier's Endotracheal Tube Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
ATS Medical Announces Key Milestone in PARSUS Development Project
Devices Surgery Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
SonoSite Prevails in Appeal of Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Devices Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2006
MIV Therapeutics Announces Market Launch of the GenX CrCo Stent and Seven Associated Interventional Cardiology Products by Biosync Scientific
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
I-Flow Announces ON-Q Therapy Upheld as Best Practice for Post-Surgical Pain Relief in Pivotal Study
Devices Surgery
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
Possis Invests in IVC Filter Company
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
EDAP Strengthens UK, German Sales Teams; Proven Senior Professionals Added in Growth Markets
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
Breaking Study: Masimo Blue Sensor Proven Most Accurate in Measuring Oxygen Saturation on Babies With Cyanotic Heart Disease
Devices Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
Hospital de la Concepcion Advances State-of-the-Art Surgical Technology With Purchase of Multiple Viking 3Di Digital Vision Systems
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
CoAxia(TM) Announces FDA Approval of Clinical Trial for Its Novel Stroke Treatment in Patients up to 24 Hours After Onset
Devices Neurology Interventional FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
CardioTech Receives Ministry of Health Approval for Clinical Trial of CardioPass(TM) Synthetic Coronary Bypass Graft; Patient Evaluation Begins
Devices Cardiology Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
AxioMed Spine Corporation Announces the Appointment of Neal Defibaugh as Vice President for Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
CAS Medical Systems, Inc. Launches FORE-SIGHT(TM) Cerebral Oximeter at the PostGraduate Assembly for Anesthesiology
Devices Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
Trimedyne Raises $3 Million to Finance an Expected Increase in Sales of New Laser Fiber
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
CryoLife Receives European and Canadian Approval to Market New Rigid Applicator Tip for BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive
Devices Regulatory
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
Softscope Medical Technologies, Inc. Completes $4 Million Series A Financing
Devices Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
Hospitals, Other Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier's Tracheostomy Tube Agreements
Devices Group Purchasing
 HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Dec 2006
BioMimetic Therapeutics Announces Positive Results Using GEM OS1(TM) Bone Graft in Foot/Ankle Fusions
Devices Orthopaedic
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Kaiser Permanente Reports New Data on Drug-eluting Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Johnson & Johnson Acquisition of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Receives Clearance from U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Biopharmaceuticals Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Rex Medical Announces the Successful Clinical Retrieval of the Option(TM) Vena Cava Filter in an International Clinical Study
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
American Medical Systems Appoints Mark A. Heggestad as Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Cook Medical Introduces EchoTip(TM) Echogenic Needle to Improve Visibility
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
CardioDynamics Increases Sales Force by 25%
Devices Cardiology Monitoring
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Possis Announces First Human Use of GuardDOG(R) Occlusion System
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Draeger Medical, Inc. Launches New Emergency and Transport Ventilation System
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
CryoCath Provides Twelve Month Update on Pivotal AF Study
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Sorin Group Enters into an Exclusive Agreement with Datascope to Distribute Sorin's Peripheral Stent Line
Devices Interventional Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2006
Onset Medical Promotes Joe Bishop to President and Chief Executive Officer
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
HealthTronics Announces Appointment of New CFO
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Datascope Announces the CS300(TM) Automatic Balloon Pump and Sensation(TM) 7 Fr. Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Datascope Announces Exclusive Agreement to Distribute Peripheral Stent Line of Sorin Group
Devices Interventional Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Rochester Medical Announces Agreements With Hollister Incorporated
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Christopher Lindop Joins Haemonetics as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Imaging Diagnostic Systems Announces CTLM Procedure Payment Approval in Beijing China
Devices Radiology Reimbursement
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Tyco Unveils Senior Management Team to Lead Tyco Healthcare as Independently Traded Company
Devices Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Medtronic CONNECT Trial to Examine Role of Remote Patient Monitoring System in Improving Patient Care and Reducing Healthcare Costs
Devices Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
CryoLife Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for ProPatch(TM) Soft Tissue Repair Matrix
Devices FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Generic Medical Devices, Inc. of Gig Harbor, Wash. Launches
Devices
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Galil Medical, a Leader in Cryotherapy Solutions, Announces $52 Million Financing
Devices Venture Capital
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
Clearant Announces Agreement to Expand Its Direct Distribution Growth Initiative (R) to the Sports Medicine Market in the New York Region
Devices Orthopaedic Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2006
MIV Therapeutics Executes Milestone Agreement to Acquire Biosync Scientific, a Leading Indian Interventional Cardiology Company
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Dec 2006
Elron Announces Completion by Galil Medical Of $52 Million Financing and Acquisition of Oncura's Urology Related Cryotherapy Business
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
Court Sets Trial Date in Diomed EVLT Patent Litigation
Devices Litigation
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
Nano Interface Technology Expands Application of Its Platform Technology to Solve the Problem of the Drug-Coated Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
Medtronic Presents Data on Next Generation Endeavor(R) Drug-Eluting Stent at Special FDA Panel Meeting on DES Safety
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
CT Laser Breast Imaging Attracts Attention at Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting
Devices Radiology Oncology
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
HydroCision(R) Announces $12.7 Million Venture Financing
Devices Orthopaedic Venture Capital Personnel
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
Sutura Issues Corporate Update: Announces Performance Upgrade to SuperStitch Suturing Device
Devices Interventional
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
MedicalCV, Inc. Revises Timing Expectations for Commercial Launch of Minimally Invasive System
Devices Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Dec 2006
LeMaitre Vascular to Distribute the Endologix Powerlink System in Select European Countries
Devices Distribution
 HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Tornier Receives FDA Clearance for the Salto Talaris(TM) Anatomic Ankle Prosthesis
Devices Orthopaedic FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Real-World Taxus(R) Stent Data Confirm Favorable Outcomes for Patients With Complex Coronary Artery Disease
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Data Presented To FDA Panel Show TAXUS Drug-Eluting Stents as Safe as Bare-Metal Stents and Far More Effective in Reducing Repeat Procedures
Devices Interventional Cardiology FDA
 HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Sorin Group: ELA Medical, Inc. Files PMA Submission for Ovatio(TM) CRT
Devices Cardiology FDA
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