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Healthcare News Roundup: Medical Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Clinical Studies Support the Use of Longport's Technology
Devices Wound Care Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Study Offers Hope of Better Surgery for Nasal Obstruction Sufferers with Enlarged Turbinates
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Cynosure Establishes Wholly Owned Subsidiary In China
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Volcano Corporation Announces Collaboration With Stanford University, Cardialysis and Cardiovascular Research Foundation Core Labs to Facilitate In-Depth IVUS Studies of Drug Eluting Stent Safety and Performance
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Cardiac Science Launches New Automated External Defibrillator
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Dec 2006
Radiant Medical Trial Shows Promising Results in Preventing Kidney Damage
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
Vasomedical EECP(R) Therapy Provides Greater Benefit in Older Heart Failure Patients
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
New Bifurcation Stent System Provides Breakthrough in Treatment of Ostial-Bifurcated Lesions
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
CoreValve announces that its 18-French ReValving(TM) Phase III international clinical trial is now one-third enrolled since commencing less than three months ago
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
iCAD and Viatronix Announce Product Integration and Distribution Agreement
Devices Radiology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
Premier Expands B. Braun Contract to Include Disposable Renal Division Products
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
Georgetown University Hospital First to Implant Patient with GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft in the U.S. since Its FDA Clearance
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
BSD Medical Announces Completion of 340 Patient Cancer Study
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
XLTEK Announces New Senior Management Appointment
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
CardiacAssist, Inc. Places TandemHeart(R) PTVA(R) System at Two New Medical Centers of Excellence
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Dec 2006
Aurora Imaging Technology Announces Approval in China
Devices Radiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Mayo Clinic Develops Medical Device That Reduces the Need for Invasive Surgical Biopsy Procedures
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
American Heart Association Statement on Use of Drug-Eluting Coronary Stents
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
PLC Systems Announces Discontinuation of Optiwave Program by Edwards Lifesciences
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Langer, Inc. Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
B. Braun Launches PINNACLE(TM) TPN Management System
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Edwards Lifesciences Reorganizes Operations
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Aspect Medical Systems Announces License Agreement for BIS Technology with Mindray
Devices Distribution Monitoring Licensing Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Medivance's Arctic Sun(R) Temperature Management System Receives Marketing Approval in Japan
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Cardiac Science Begins Shipments of Atria 3100(TM) Electrocardiograph
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Leading Cancer Hospital Pioneers Image-Guided Brachytherapy Treatments Pioneered With Varian Technology to Improve Cure Rates and Reduce Complications
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Dec 2006
Integra LifeSciences Announces the First Patient Surgery in the DuraGen Plus Adhesion Barrier Matrix Clinical Trial
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
ATS Medical Acquires Assets from EM Vascular
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Largest Prospective Study of Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Demonstrates This Technology's Predictive Value for Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Preserved Left Ventricular Function After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Medafor's FlexiTip(TM) Applicator Facilitates Wound Access During Surgery
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Medtronic Announces Intent to Spin-Off Market Leading External Defibrillation Business
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Wisconsin Heart Hospital First in U.S. to Use C-Port(R) xA Device During Bypass Surgery
Devices Surgery Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Uroplasty, Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement for EasyCont P/Q(TM) Incontinence Diagnostic Device
Devices Urology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
smartTOUCH Medical, Inc. Introduces smartSTIK-MD(TM) Finger Activated Portable Electronic Medical Record
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
NBI Development Closes $5.5 Million in Seed Round Financing
Devices Neurology Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Doctors Believe Insulin Pump Therapy is Preferable to Insulin Injections for Managing Diabetes, Says Survey
Devices Endocrinology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Merck and Neuroptix Collaborate on Early Alzheimer's Diagnostics Using Laser Eye Scanning
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Thoratec Corporation Names David Smith Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
MicroMed Receives Approval for 5-Year CE Mark Extension of DeBakey Ventricular Assist Device and Announces 400th Implant of DeBakey VAD(R) System at Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
Devices Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Dec 2006
Kyphon Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire St. Francis Medical Technologies
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Dec 2006
Smiths Medical Signs Exclusive Agreement With Inditherm, plc
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Dec 2006
Micrus Endovascular Acquires Catheter Technology Company VasCon LLC
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
Patent and 3f Acquisition Strengthen ATS Medical's Intellectual Property Portfolio
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
Interventional Spine, Inc. Announces CE Mark Approval of Its Percutaneous Dynamic Stabilization for the Treatment of Spinal Disease
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
CoreValve Establishes Revalving(Tm) as Repeatable, Pure Cath-Lab Procedure for PAVR on a Beating Heart: No Cardiac Assistance (Neither Mechanical Assistance, Drug-Induced Hypotension or Rapid Pacing) and No Surgical Vessel Cut-Down
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
Cardium Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
Daxor Announces Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA Acquires Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100.
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
Toshiba Demonstrates State-of-the-Art X-Ray System Offerings with DR at RSNA 2006
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
Toshiba Showcases Suite of Interventional Planning Tools for Infinix-i Series Product Line
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Nov 2006
RITA Medical Systems Announces Market Release of Habib 4X Laparoscopic(TM)
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Teleflex Medical to Introduce Three Innovative Products at Global Respiratory Conference
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
MIV Therapeutics Announces Company's Biocompatible Stents Matches or Outperforms World's Leading Drug-Eluting Stent in Key Categories
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Study Presented at 92nd Annual RSNA Meeting Demonstrates That CADstream(TM) May Increase Confidence in Breast MRI Interpretation
Devices Radiology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Coronado Industries PNT Glaucoma Treatment to Be Featured at Italian Society of Ophthalmology (SOI) Meeting
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Rcadia Cardiac CTA Software Quickly Helps Screen Out CAD in the ER
Devices Radiology Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Siemens Introduces Upgraded Digital Remote Fluoroscopy Solution with Dynamic Flat Detector Technology
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Zila Transitions to Cancer Detection Company
Devices Diagnostics Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Cleveland Clinic Analysis Finds Patients With Drug-Eluting Stents Are at Increased Risk for Late Thrombosis
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
MedicalCV, Inc. Announces Completion of 1st AtriLaze(TM) Closed-Chest, Robotic Cardiac Ablation Procedure
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
FDA Clears Possis AngioJet(R) System for Blood Clot Removal in Veins
Devices FDA Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Toshiba Showcases Aquilion Workflow and Storage Enhancements at RSNA
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Toshiba Introduces the New Infinix VFi/BP System
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
Micrus Endovascular Announces Positive Results from Prospective Cerecyte Study
Devices Neurology Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Nov 2006
IsoTis Receives Key US Patent for Accell(R) Technology
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Northstar Neuroscience Announces Management Additions; Names Chief Operating Officer and Hires Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
Devices Neurology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Vicor Technologies Initiates Clinical Sites for Pivotal Vital Trial; Enrolls First Two Patients; Targets FDA 510(k) Submission in 2008
Devices Monitoring Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Uroplasty, Inc. and CL Medical Announce FDA Clearance of I-Stop(TM) TOMS Sling for Treatment of Male Stress Urinary Incontinence
Devices Urology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
EDAP Appoints Soyer CFO; Adds to Executive Team for Ongoing Growth, Expansion
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Life Spine Announces FDA Approval of Kinetic(R)
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Cardiocom(TM) Announces New GlucoCom(TM) Division and Diabetes Product Sales Team
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Anulex Announces First U.S. Implantation of the Xclose(TM) Tissue Repair System
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Major Cyberonics Shareholders Demand Removal of Kevin Moore as Director and that He Return Fees and Stock Options Awarded While He Was Improperly Serving on Board
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Carl Zeiss Meditec Named Ophthalmologists' First Choice for Optical Biometry
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Valleylab Announces New, Integrated ForceTriad(TM) Energy Platform for Electrosurgery
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
E-Z-EM Introduces EmpowerMR(TM) Injector System at RSNA 2006
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Siemens Introduces First Web-Enabled CT; SOMATOM Definition CT Receives FDA Approval for First Six Dual Energy Applications
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of Optim Lead Insulation for Cardiac Rhythm Management Therapy
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
New CPT Code Awarded, for Asthma Tests Performed with NIOX(R) Nitric Oxide Monitoring System
Devices Monitoring Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
FUJIFILM and ZONARE Announce OEM Agreement for World's First Convertible Ultrasound(TM) Platform
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
smartTOUCH Medical, Inc. and S & S MedCart, Inc. to Debut the smartCART(TM) Partner Plus II(TM) Finger Activated Rolling Medicine Cart at the 41st ASHP Clinical Meeting and Tradeshow
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Artes Medical Names Diane S. Goostree President and Chief Executive Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Toshiba Showcases Vantage Atlas Plus Large Bore System at RSNA
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Toshiba Introduces Aplio XG at RSNA
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Toshiba Features New 3T MR System at RSNA
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
LDR Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for LP Multiaxial Screw
Devices FDA Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
CryoCath receives FDA approval to expand AF trial
Devices FDA Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Christopher W. Ferguson Joins EPIEN Medical as CFO
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
Medipattern to Customize a Version of B-Cad'TM' for Sonocine, Inc.
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Nov 2006
AngioDynamics to Acquire RITA Medical for $220 Million
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Robot Allows Kansas City Physicians to Utilize Remote Stethoscope
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
STAAR Surgical Provides Update on Toric ICL Application with FDA
Devices Ophthalmology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
CryoCor Amends PMA for Atrial Flutter
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Uroplasty, Inc. Appoints Steve Bowers as National Business Development Manager - Pelvic Floor
Devices Urology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
GE Healthcare Launches Volume CT Scanner; Cardiac Imaging Technology Includes Outstanding Image Quality and Reduced Dose Exposure for Patients
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
TomoTherapy Incorporated Unveils CTrue(TM) Imaging Technology at ASTRO
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
E-Z-EM Receives FDA Approval for CAN-CiA Injector Sychronization Device
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Spectrum Dynamics Receives 510(K) Clearance for the D-SPECT(TM) Cardiac System
Devices Cardiology Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Siemens Introduces Breakthrough Capabilities for Its Advanced Ultrasound Systems, Showcases Two New Systems at RSNA 2006
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Galil Medical, an Elron Group Company, Signs Definitive Agreements to Sell Interest in Oncura and to Acquire Oncura's Urology Related Cryotherapy Business
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Radiological Society of North America Presents: Elasticity Imaging Identifies Cancers and Reduces Breast Biopsies
Devices Radiology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Medicsight Announces FDA Market Clearance for ColonCAR Software
Devices Radiology Gastroenterology Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
NxStage Medical, Inc. Appoints Robert S. Brown as Chief Financial Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Cook Incorporated Introduces Arndt Endobronchial Blocker with Replaceable Snare to Enhance Precise Placement
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Naviscan PET Systems Announces the Launch of PEM Flex(TM) Solo II
Devices Radiology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Candelis Responds to Growing Image Management Challenges With Next-Generation ImageGrid(TM) 1500 PACS Appliance
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
ZONARE Announces Another Milestone at Radiology Society of North America
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Artes Medical Announces Founder's Resignation
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Toshiba to Install First U.S. Beta 256-Slice CT at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Heart Institute
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Toshiba and McKesson Launch Horizon Medical Imaging Store 100 at RSNA
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Toshiba Announces FDA Clearance for New Vantage Atlas MRI System
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
SonoSite MicroMaxx Wireless Capability Improves Delivery of Care at Toronto Hospitals
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
SonoSite's MicroMaxx Hand-Carried Ultrasound System Tops 3,000 Customer Installations Worldwide
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Medipattern Appoints Director of International Sales
Devices Radiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
AngioDynamics Announces FDA Clearance for Irreversible Electroporation Technology
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
Draeger Medical Names New Vice President of Sales
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Nov 2006
OSI Systems Announces Launch of the MCare 300 Low Acuity Patient Monitor
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Nov 2006
GE Healthcare Re-Imagines Radiology at RSNA Conference; Company Showcases Innovative Technologies That Enable ''Early Health'' Model of Care
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Nov 2006
Philips Delivers New Radiology Products At 2006 RSNA That Present Clinicians with a Clear View of Patient Data and a Clear Path to Patient Care
Devices Radiology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Nov 2006
Kodak and NDMA Collaborate on Product-Integration Initiatives to Support Mammography Screening in Europe
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Nov 2006
SonoSite Introduces Fourth Major Upgrade for the MicroMaxx System
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Nov 2006
AMICAS Debuts RadStream(TM), a Pioneering Workflow Solution Proven to Improve Radiology Productivity, Service and Quality
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Nov 2006
ART Advanced Research Technologies to be Present at the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America 'RSNA' in Chicago
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Nov 2006
Aloka Co., Ltd. Introduces New Version 5 of ProSound Alpha 10 at RSNA
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Nov 2006
HydroCision Promotes Steven Van Tyle to Vice President of Global Sales
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Nov 2006
Siemens Introduces the First Mobile X-Ray System to Feature Integrated CR Reading Technology
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Nov 2006
Galil Medical, an Elron Group Company, Announces Term Sheet for New Financing of $40 Million
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Nov 2006
Galil Medical, an Elron Group Company, in Advanced Negotiations to Sell Its Interest in Oncura and to Acquire Oncura's Urology Related Cryotherapy Business
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2006
Medtronic Applauds Sport Study Confirmation of Positive Outcomes for Spinal Surgery Patients
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2006
AngioDynamics Comments on Markman Ruling in VNUS Litigation
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2006
Cerus Corporation Announces European Regulatory Approval for the INTERCEPT Blood System for Plasma
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2006
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces that a BioMedical Upgrade Saves Money and Improves Care
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2006
Siemens Unveils the Largest Biplane Anatomical Coverage on the Market with the AXIOM Artis dBA Twin
Devices Radiology Cardiology Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2006
Medipattern Appoints Vice President, Sales & Marketing to Launch New Sales Strategy
Devices Radiology Oncology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Nov 2006
Studies Show Essure Procedure is Permanent Birth Control Option for Women Not Suitable for Tubal Ligation Surgery
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Medtronic Wins Appeals Court Ruling on Largest Pedicle Screw Lines
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Richard Lanigan Appointed President
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Cardinal Health and SurgiCount Medical Sign Exclusive Agreement for Bar-Coded Lap Sponges, OR Towels and Gauze
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
FDA Clearance Received for CozMore(R) Insulin Technology System Updates
Devices Drug Delivery Endocrinology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Orqis(R) Medical Reaches MOMENTUM Pivotal Trial Mid-Point with 100th Patient Enrollment
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Cardica Receives 510(k) Clearance for C-Port xA(TM) Distal Anastomosis System for Use in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Devices FDA Cardiology Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Daxor Announces Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA Acquires Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Dartmouth-Hitchcock, BioLucent Sign Agreement to Provide MammoPad(R) Breast Cushion
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Radlink Introduces Pro Imaging(TM) Product Line for Integrating Digital Imaging into Physician Offices
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Nov 2006
Elliott to Retire as President and CEO of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., Will Remain Chairman of the Board
Devices Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2006
Mentor Receives FDA Approval to Sell Its MemoryGel(TM) Breast Implants; Announces Conference Call to Discuss Approval
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2006
Allergan Announces FDA Approval of INAMED(R) Silicone-Filled Breast Implants for Breast Augmentation, Reconstruction and Revision Surgery
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2006
SurModics Provides Additional Information on its License Agreement with Conor Medsystems
Devices Interventional Cardiology Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2006
Public Television Special Examines the Dangers of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Nov 2006
FDA Approves Home Discharge For Patients
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Johnson & Johnson Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Conor Medsystems, Inc.
Devices Interventional Cardiology Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Mercury Computer Systems Receives FDA Approval for Visage PACS and Visage CS Solutions for Medical Image Management
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
The CoolTouch CTEV(TM) Endovenous Laser Now Approved to Treat Tributary Veins
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Medtronic Submits Final PMA Modules to FDA for Approval of the Endeavor Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Daxor Announces Carolinas Medical Center of Charlotte, NC Purchases BVA-100 and Blood Volume Kit Usage Increases 40%
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
EDDA Receives FDA Clearance for its IQQA(R)-Liver Software for Multiphase MDCT
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Intact Medical Corporation Introduces Intact(R) Advance
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Marie-Claude Morice, M.D., Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud (ICPS), Joins Tryton Medical's First-in-Man Study
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Orqis(R) Medical Receives 13th U.S. Patent
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Comprehensive Review Published on FzioMed Technology for Postsurgical Adhesion Prevention
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
NuVasive Announces Senior Management Promotions
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Nov 2006
Angiotech submits application for European regulatory approval for its Vascular Wrap(TM) product
Devices Drug Delivery Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
VIASYS Healthcare Inc. Announces Key Executive Management Changes
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
Eight Studies Evaluating Cytyc's Novasure(R) System Presented at AAGL Meeting
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
Candela Promotes Joseph Zapata to Vice President, Latin American Operations
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
Boston Scientific to Appoint Brenda Becker Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
Diagnosoft, Inc. Receives FDA Approval for Cardiac MRI Quantitative Regional Function Software Based on the HARP(R) Technology
Devices Radiology Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
New Study Finds VitalStim(R) Therapy More Effective Than Traditional Dysphagia Treatment
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
Results of Clinical Trial Demonstrate That a New, Non-invasive Test is Comparable to Invasive Tests in Identifying Patients Who Could Benefit from ICDs
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
FDA Clears GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
Gore Launches Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) Patient Educational Resource
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Nov 2006
Preliminary Long-Term Clinical Data Show Promising Results for the CYPHER(R) Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent in Patients With Multi-Vessel Disease
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
VIASYS NeuroCare Inc. Receives 510(K) Clearance for SONARA and SONARA/tek Digital Transcranial Doppler Systems
Devices Neurology Monitoring FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Boston Scientific and University of Akron Expand License Agreement for Use of UA Polymers in Medical Devices
Devices Cardiology Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Study Favors TAXUS(R) Stent Over Cypher(R) Stent and Bare-Metal Stents in Diabetic Patients
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Bone Solutions Inc. appoints Stephen A. Schendel, MD, DDS, Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center, as its Chief Medical Officer
Devices Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Cook Endovascular Partners with International Society for Vascular Surgery to Develop Training Fellowships
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
North American Scientific Announces FDA Clearance of its ClearPath(TM) HDR Breast Brachytherapy System
Devices Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Neoteric Technology Ltd. Receives U.S. FDA Marketing Clearance for Blood Management Products
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
VIASYS Healthcare Inc. Acquires Assets of Hoffman Laboratories, LLC Acquisition Adds to VIASYS' Presence in Sleep Therapy
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Sorin Group Initiates Multi-Center 'OPTION' Study in Europe
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Kensey Nash Announces Commencement of Carotid Pivotal Trial for TriActiv ProGuard System
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
WorldHeart Announces $14.1 Million Private Placement and Plan to Restructure Its Business
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Nov 2006
Franck Tricot joins Creaspine
Devices Orthopaedic Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Aethlon Medical Acquires Strategic Cancer Therapy Patent
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Lenstec Receives FDA Clearance to Begin Clinical Trial of Softec HD IOL
Devices FDA Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
More Than 2 Million Cancer Patients Treated with BrainLAB m3(R) Shaped Beam Radiosurgery
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Carl Zeiss Meditec Finds Intralase Lawsuit Filing Without Merit
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Twelve Studies Evaluating Cytyc's MammoSite(R) Radiation Therapy System Presented at ASTRO Annual Meeting
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Abiomed Announces Five-Year, $16+ Million Impella and AB5000 Distribution Agreement with Medix Japan
Devices Cardiology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
WellPoint To Cover Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Testing
Devices Cardiology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
First Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (PAVR) Procedure without Any Cardiac Support (i.e., Mechanical Assistance or Accelerated Pacing) Performed with CoreValve's Non-Surgical ReValving(TM) System
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
ReGen Biologics Announces Results of FDA Appeal
Devices FDA Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Philips' New 4D Ultrasound Transducer Provides Clinicians with Detailed Cardiovascular Images Needed for Heart Surgery on the Most Delicate Patients--Infants and Children
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Volcano Announces Clinical Review of Key Presentations From TCT 2006
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Nov 2006
Bovie Medical Corporation Announces Formation of Canadian Medical Technology and Manufacturing Division Through Asset Acquisition
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Nov 2006
OptiMedica Launches Suite of Integrated Practice Solutions for the Pascal Photocoagulator
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Nov 2006
Bausch & Lomb Showcases New Technologies at American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2006
Millar Instruments Launches World's Smallest Sensor Tip Pressure-Volume Catheter
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2006
Covalon Receives High Value US Reimbursement Codes for its Wound Dressings
Devices Reimbursement Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2006
Study Reports GYNECARE THERMACHOICE III Helps Most Women With Heavy Periods Return to Normal or Less Bleeding
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2006
ZOLL Launches First and Only ''Code-Ready'' Defibrillator for Hospitals: R Series
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Nov 2006
Transcend Medical, Inc., Announces New CEO Appointment and Series 'A' Funding
Devices Ophthalmology Personnel Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Endologix Announces Limited Voluntary Recall of Visiflex 155 mm Delivery Catheters
Devices Product Recall

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
FDA Panel Unanimously Recommends Approval of Third Indication for Medtronic's INFUSE Bone Graft
Devices Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Cynosure Receives FDA Clearance for Smartlipo(TM) System
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Regeneration Technologies Announces Launch of Pre-Shaped Achilles Tendon Sterilized Through the BioCleanse(R) Process
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Amicus Acquires Houston Hyperbaric Center
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Heartscape Enrolls First Patient in OCCULT-MI Clinical Trial Using its PRIME ECG(R) System
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Average Cost to Develop a New Biotechnology Product Is $1.2 Billion, According to the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development
Devices Biopharmaceuticals

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Successful Results of the 'Randomized, Prospective, Multi-Center Trial' for the MedClose(TM) VCS
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Boston Scientific and GE Healthcare Announce the First Integration of Remote Device Information Direct to Electronic Medical Records
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Spire Introduces New Clot-Resistant Dialysis Catheter at ASN Renal Week 2006 Conference; Spire Biomedical Offers FDA-Approved Decathlon Gold(TM) Coated Catheter
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
BioSphere Medical Receives FDA Approval For QuadraSphere(TM) Microspheres
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
NeoGuide Systems Taps Medical Device Industry Veteran as New President and Chief Executive Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Ascent Healthcare Receives 510(k) Clearance on Zimmer TransFx External Fixation Devices
Devices Orthopaedic FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Kodak Submits Final Clinical Data to FDA for Approval of CR System for Mammography
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
Angiotech's Vascular Wrap(TM) trial results demonstrate reduced incidence of amputation
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
IntraLase Corp. Files Lawsuit Against Carl Zeiss AG
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Nov 2006
EP MedSystems Announces Settlement Agreement with Department of Commerce
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Deep Brain Stimulation Benefits Primary Dystonia Sufferers Says Study Published in New England Journal of Medicine
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
American Shared Hospital Services Agrees to Provide a Clinatron-250 Proton Beam Radiation Therapy System to Tufts-New England Medical Center
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Carl Zeiss Meditec Announces Installation of 6000th Stratus OCT
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Medtronic Announces Initiation of U.S. Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Surgical Ablation Techniques to Treat Lone Atrial Fibrillation
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Stroke Survivors Benefit Significantly from Targeted Spasticity Treatment Using Medtronic Drug Pump, Study Finds
Devices Neurology Drug Delivery

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Spirus Medical Launches Revolutionary System for Colonoscopy
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Drager Medical and Masimo Announce Expanded Relationship
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Use of Hyperthermia Therapy in Treating Primary and Recurrent Breast Cancer Highlights Breast Cancer Congress
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
North American Scientific Introduces ClearPath(TM) at ASTRO
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Orthovita Enters into Binding Letter of Intent to Purchase the VITAGEL(TM) Profit-Sharing Royalty Rights From Angiotech Pharmaceuticals (US), Inc.
Devices Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Uintah Basin Medical Center First Utah Hospital to Deploy ZOLL AutoPulse
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Nov 2006
Cardiac Science Deploys Powerheart(TM) AEDs in Anchorage, AK School District Entire School District Now Equipped with AEDs
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Cleveland Clinic Unveils 'Top 10' Medical Innovations for 2007
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Cardiology Oncology Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Broadlane Awards Contract to Trinity Sterile for I.V. Start Kits
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
3 Year Evaluation Confirms Long Term Safety and Effectiveness of Renessa(R) Procedure for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
Devices Urology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Premier Purchasing Partners Announces New Agreements with Five Suppliers in Safety Phlebotomy Products Category
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
HCSC to Cover Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Testing
Devices Cardiology Diagnostics Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Bioject Signs Agreement With Vical
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Drug Delivery Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of New ICD Software for the Merlin(TM) Patient Care System
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Mitralign Shines at TCT 2006; Performs Live Case & Reveals Clinical Strategy
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Cook Incorporated Introduces Its Airway Exchange Catheter with Soft Tip to Minimize Tracheal Trauma
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Lux Biosciences Announces Exclusive Worldwide License Agreement with NIH for Late Stage Ophthalmic Product
Devices Licensing Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
LDR Medical Reaches Milestone of Over 3,000 Artificial Discs Worldwide
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
BioLucent Signs Agreement to Provide MammoPad(R) to Kentucky's UK Healthcare
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Varian Medical Systems Announces New Software Capability to Improve Treatment for Lung and Other Thoracic Cancers
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Cynosure Enters Into Patent Cross-License Agreement with Palomar Medical Technologies
Devices Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Palomar Announces Patent License Agreement with Cynosure
Devices Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
RF Surgical Systems, Inc. and Medline Announce Regulatory Clearance to Market RF-Detect, a Breakthrough Surgical Detection System
Devices Surgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Biophan Announces William L. Holman, MD, Has Joined The MYOTECH Scientific Advisory Board
Devices Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
CMS Approves Pass-Through Payment for the X STOP Procedure, Allowing Coverage for Patients Who Are Treated in a Hospital Outpatient Setting
Devices Reimbursement Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Nov 2006
Natus Medical Announces Introduction of BioMAP Software for Navigator Pro AEP System
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
New Low Profile Optional Vena Cava Filter Receives Conditional FDA Approval to Begin U.S. Clinical Trial
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Rochester Medical Corporation Awarded National Group Purchasing Contract for Urological Products
Devices Urology Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Andover Medical Announces Pending Acquisition of SRS Medical
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
ATS Medical Announces ATS 3f(R) Aortic Bioprosthesis PMA Filing
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
New Study Demonstrates CardioDynamics' ICG Cost-Effectiveness in Uncontrolled Hypertension
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
American Shared Hospital Services Orders Four Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM) Systems for Clinical Partner Site Upgrades
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Accuray Integrates In-Room 4D Imaging With the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Accuray and Siemens Announce Collaboration to Jointly Develop Enhanced Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy Products
Devices Oncology Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Accuray Introduces First and Only Radiosurgery Products Designed for the Non-Invasive Treatment of Lung Tumors
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Novadaq announces CE Mark for OPTTX System
Devices Ophthalmology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
VIASYS Healthcare to Supply New York State Ventilators for Emergency Preparedness
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
VIASYS Healthcare Introduces Advanced Remote Support Services for SomnoStar(R) Pro Sleep Diagnostics System
Devices Diagnostics

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Invacare Corporation Responds to CMS Announcement of Final Rule to Implement Deficit Reduction Act; Encourages the Use of New Oxygen Technologies
Devices Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Significant Errors In Insulin Dose Can Result When Blood Glucose Meters Are Miscoded According to New Clinical Study
Devices Diagnostics Monitoring Endocrinology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Results from St. Jude Medical's Study of Microvolt T-Wave Alternans to be Presented at the 2006 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Elekta and IMPAC Users at ASTRO Discuss How Technology Advancements for Cancer Management are Shaping Clinical Practice
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
TAXUS Long-Term Data Excels in Diabetic Patients
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Clinical Studies to be Presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Demonstrate Growing Body of Efficacy and Safety Data for the CYPHER(R) Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Varian Medical Systems Exhibits Updated Inspiration(TM) Clinical Oncology Management Environment for DART(TM) Dynamic Adaptive Radiotherapy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Stereotaxis Announces Clearance of Stereotaxis System for Use in Neurovascular and Peripheral Applications
Devices FDA Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Nexa Orthopedics, Inc. Reaches Distribution Agreement With Smith & Nephew Endoscopy for Forefoot Surgery Products
Devices Orthopaedic Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Cardiac Science Deploys Powerheart(TM) AEDs in Norman, Oklahoma School District
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Calypso(R) Medical and Philips Announce Advancements in Product Collaboration
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Continuous, Real-Time Tumor Localization Monitoring System Launches at ASTRO
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Calypso(R) Medical to Collaborate with IMPAC Medical Systems on Radiation Therapy Solutions for Organ Motion Management
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Atrium's Chest Drain CE Program Now Exclusively Online
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
Elekta to Deliver Four Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM) to Customers of American Shared Hospital Services' Gamma Knife Financing Unit
Devices Neurosurgery Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Nov 2006
IsoTis Proposes to Become a U.S. Company With a Single NASDAQ Listing in Q1 2007
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2006
Integra LifeSciences Launches XKnife RT 4 Radiosurgery Software at ASTRO
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Nov 2006
Integra LifeSciences Partners With Siemens to Deliver Stereotactic Radiosurgery Solutions
Devices Oncology Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Encore Medical Closes Merger With Blackstone Capital Partners, Completes Tender Offer
Devices Orthopaedic Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval of NexStent(R) Carotid Artery Stenting System
Devices Interventional FDA Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants Seeks Heart Failure Patients For Investigational Study Evaluating Use of New Implantable Pulse Generator
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Heidelberg Engineering Receives FDA Clearance for World's First Spectral Domain OCT and Laser Angiography Instrument
Devices Ophthalmology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Theralase Technologies Inc. Announces Management Team Appointments
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Gore & Associates to Exit the Plastic Surgery Market
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Alphatec Announces Court Decision Denying Preliminary Injunction Against Two of Company's Key Pedicle Screws
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Given Imaging Announces Permanent Level I CPT(R) Code for PillCam ESO
Devices Gastroenterology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
AGA Medical and Ample Medical to Collaborate on the Development of Innovative Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Nov 2006
Boston Scientific Receives CE Mark for Artisan(TM) Surgical Lead for Use With Neurostimulation Device to Treat Chronic Pain
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2006
Hutchinson Technology Launches InSpectra(TM) StO2 Tissue Oxygenation Monitor
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2006
Boston Scientific Appoints Daniel J. Brennan Vice President of Investor Relations
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2006
Biomet Press Release
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2006
Cohera Medical, Inc. Announces Dr. Doros Platika Elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Devices Surgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2006
FlowCardia, Inc. Initiates PATRIOT Pivotal Study Enrollment and Announces Coronary FDA 510(k) Submission for CROSSER(TM) Catheter System
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2006
Innovative Neurotronics Receives CE Mark Approval for the WalkAide System
Devices Orthopaedic Neurology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Nov 2006
Synergetics Discloses Revenue Information Relating to Iridex Infringement Suit
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2006
VIASYS Healthcare Inc. Acquires the Assets of BioBeat Medical, Ltd.
Devices Monitoring Neurology Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2006
MRI Analysis Could Prevent Brain Damage From Stroke, Stanford Study Finds
Devices Radiology Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2006
Report Calls for Using Heated Chemotherapy after Colon Cancer Surgery to Optimize Patient Survival
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2006
Boston Scientific Announces Availability of Advanced Feature in Company's Heart Failure Devices
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2006
Kodak's New Business Diagnostics Services Help Healthcare Providers Achieve Projected Gains from Digital Technology
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2006
CONMED Corporation Announces the Election of Joseph J. Corasanti as Chief Executive Officer
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Nov 2006
Given Imaging Announces New Capsule Endoscopy Reimbursement Policies for PillCam ESO and PillCam SB
Devices Gastroenterology Reimbursement

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Ablatherm-HIFU Launches a New RPP Site in Spain; RPP Service Available in Madrid at ICUA Clinic
Devices Urology Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
BSD Medical Presents Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment Systems at New York Oncology Congress
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
TomoTherapy Incorporated Celebrates Important Milestone with Stratton VA Medical Center
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Breast Cancer Study Update Affirms Success of Intraoperative Electron-Beam Radiation Therapy (IOERT)
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Hospira Expands Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Boston Scientific Appoints Steven L. Zelenkofske Patient Safety Officer and Vice President, Clinical Sciences for Cardiac Rhythm Management Group
Devices Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Haemonetics(R) Announces Change to Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Avantis Medical Systems closes Series B financing - $12 million to fund development and commercialization of Third Eye Retroscope(TM) device for improving detection of colon cancer
Devices Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Baxa Releases New 2 mL Exacta-Med(R) Dispenser for Oral Medication Delivery
Devices Drug Delivery

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Uroplasty Receives FDA Approval Letter for Macroplastique
Devices Urology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Cook Incorporated Receives FDA Approval for Breakthrough Endovascular Graft
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Atlanta-Based Biofisica(TM) Receives $5 Million In Series A Financing
Devices Wound Care Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Toshiba Names Robert Micer Director of X-Ray/Vascular Business Unit
Devices Radiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Oct 2006
Radlink Signs Agreement With Standish X-Ray to Serve as Master Distributor for CR Pro(TM) Machine in New Jersey
Devices Radiology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Oncology Services International Lowers the Cost Barrier for Image Guided Radiation Therapy Equipment
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Regeneration Technologies Announces Domestic Implantation of BioCleanse(R)- Sterilized Sterling(R) Wedge
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
BrainLAB Receives Breakthrough Order
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Premier Purchasing Partners Signs New Agreements for Transfusion Donor Services, Equipment, Supplies
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Pegasus/HeartView to Market Its HeartVue 6S Screening Device in Europe
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Zimmer Spine's New Lumbar Plate System Allows for Greater Intraoperative Flexibility
Devices Neurosurgery Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
CryoLife Announces Agreement With BioForm Medical to Develop and Market BioGlue(R) for Use In Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
Devices Licensing Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Daxor Announces Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center of Houston, TX Acquires Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Toshiba Receives FDA Approval for Injector Synchronization Option
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Cardiac Science Extends GE Agreement to Five Years
Devices Monitoring Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Oct 2006
Brain Tumor Patients in Taiwan Receive Radiosurgery Treatments on World's Most Versatile Linear Accelerator
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2006
MIV Therapeutics Announces Timeline for First Human Implantation of HAp NanoFilm Coated Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2006
Integrated Surgical Systems Announces Restart of Normal Operations
Devices Surgery Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2006
Arbios Systems Announces Presentation of SEPET(TM) Clinical Data at the 57th Annual AASLD Meeting
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2006
CONMED Enters into a Distribution Agreement with W.L. Gore & Associates
Devices Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2006
ReNu Medical, Inc. and Premier Purchasing Partners, LP. Agree to New 3-Year Reprocessing/Cost Containment Agreement
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Oct 2006
STAAR Surgical Expands Sales and Regulatory/Quality Assurance Teams
Devices Ophthalmology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2006
TAXUS(R) stents demonstrate excellent efficacy and safety in studies presented at TCT 2006
Biopharmaceuticals Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2006
Synergetics Announces New Developments in Iridex Litigation
Devices Surgery Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2006
Introducing Laser Corneal Transplantation - the Procedure's Greatest Advancement in 50 Years - With IntraLase-Enabled Keratoplasty
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2006
BioLucent Introduces New SAVI Breast Brachytherapy Device at ASTRO
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Oct 2006
RITA Medical Initiates Feasibility Study of Device for RFA-Assisted Breast Lumpectomy
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Cytyc to Introduce Cellient(TM) Automated Cell Block System at American Society of Cytopathology Annual Meeting
Devices Diagnostics

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Cytyc Acquires Minimally Invasive Surgical Device for Treating Endometriosis
Devices Surgery Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
KCI Announces New Surfaces Agreement with Novation
Devices Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Sutura Receives 510k Clearance for Expanded Portfolio of SuperStitch
Devices Interventional FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Medtronic Announces Positive Results for Endeavor RESOLUTE Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Safety and Efficacy Benefits of Next-Generation TAXUS(R) Liberte(TM) Stent Sustained at Twelve Months
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Data in Complex Patients and Lesions from OLYMPIA Registry Support Safety and Efficacy of TAXUS(R) Liberte(TM) Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Premier Purchasing Partners Announces New Agreements For Orthopedic Soft Goods and Cervical Extrication Collars
Devices Orthopaedic Group Purchasing

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
The Optobionics Pilot Clinical Study Shows Promising Vision Improvement for Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
Devices Ophthalmology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Dr. Ron Waksman to Discuss Details of First US Coronary Remote Control Catheterization Trial (CORRECT) at TCT 2006
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
NeuroMetrix, Inc. Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement with EyeTel Imaging, Inc. for the Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Devices Ophthalmology Licensing

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
FDA Approves New Medical Device for Elderly, Disabled and Bedridden
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Oct 2006
Evalve Announces New Data Showing its First-in-Class Percutaneous MitraClip(TM) Device Reduces Mitral Regurgitation Without Surgery
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
ProUroCare Medical Announces the Appointment of Rick Carlson as Chief Executive Officer
Devices Diagnostics Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
NMT Medical's BioSTAR(R) Data Presented at 2006 TCT Scientific Symposium
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Abbott Reports Initial Results From World's First Clinical Trial Featuring a Fully Bioabsorbable Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Dedicated TomoTherapy(R) Treatment Facility Sees Immediate Results
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Impliant Enrolls First Patient in Clinical Trial for the TOPS-on-Fusion(TM) System, the First Integrated Motion Preservation System for Spinal Fusion Patients
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
CoreValve's 18-French Revalving(TM) System Demonstrated 'Live' at TCT 2006
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
CardioTech Signs Exclusive Supply and Royalty Agreement, Marking Entry Into Orthopedic Market for its Polymer Technology
Devices Cardiology Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
iCAD Welcomes Jonathan Go as Senior Vice President of Research and Development
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Cardium Reports on Positive Effects of Hypothermia Following Heart Attack and Announces Clinical Study to Be Co-Sponsored by Swedish Cardiology Center
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
IntraOp Delivers Mobetron to Nagoya University Hospital
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Orthofix Names New President of International Division
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Philips Announces Availability of Triplets Monitoring with Its Avalon Fetal Monitors; Company is first to introduce triplets monitoring using one fetal monitor
Devices Monitoring

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
BioLucent Receives FDA Clearance for SAVI, a New Breast Brachytherapy Device
Devices Oncology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Radi Medical Systems AB Announced Today the Sale of Its 1200th RadiAnalyzer Used in Measuring Fractional Flow Reserve
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
PLC Systems Receives FDA Permission to Begin RenalGuard(TM) Investigational Study
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Cordis to Study Impact of Contributing Factors to Stent Thrombosis in Expansion of 30,000-Stent Patient Registry
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Misonix Brings Visually Directed HIFU for Prostate Cancer Treatment to Spain
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Data Presented by Independent Physician Panel Confirms Low Rate of Thrombosis with Medtronic Endeavor Drug-Eluting Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Covalon Announces Completed Acquisition of Perfusion Therapeutics' Gene Therapy Technology
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Radiant Medical Initiates Clinical Trial of Therapeutic Cooling for Kidney Protection
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Oct 2006
Independent Meta-Analysis Confirms Safety and Efficacy of TAXUS Stent
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Given Imaging Announces Data Presented at American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Teleflex Announces Executive Appointment, R. Ernest Waaser Named President of Teleflex Medical
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Boston Scientific Reports Positive Results for its Carotid Artery Stenting Trial
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Boston Scientific to Support Landmark STENT Thrombosis Study
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Vital Images and Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Launch SUREPlaque(TM) Coronary Plaque Characterization Software
Devices Radiology Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Hydromer, Inc. Announces an Evaluation Phase on its Non-Drug Stent Coating, with Unique Anti-Cell Mitosis Properties
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
New Randomized Clinical Trial Results Show the Cypher(R) Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Outperformed the Taxus Stent in Long Coronary Lesions
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Celleration, Inc. Announces the Publication of a Clinical Study: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of MIST Ultrasound Therapy for the Healing of Chronic Wounds
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
MIV Therapeutics to Detail Research Results Showing Excellent Performance of Breakthrough Stent Coatings at TCT Conference
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
OccuLogix and Asahi Kasei Medical Sign Rheofilter'TM' SR Agreement
Devices Ophthalmology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Cook Biotech Remains Determined to Uphold Life Sciences Patent Rights
Devices Regenerative Medicine Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Siemens: Integrated Work Environment Key to Managing Rising Tide of Interventional Cardiology Patients
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
First Patient Enrolled in Medtronic's Clinical Trial of the DIAM Spinal Stabilization System
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
HydroCision(R) to Train Spine Surgeons in Korea to Use New, Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedure, HydroDiscectomy(TM)
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Cook Inc. Introduces Double-Lumen Chest Tube for Improved Pleural Drainage
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
ev3 Inc. Issues Durability Guarantee for its EverFlex(TM) Self-Expanding Stents
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Multi-Center Study Concludes Nephros Mid-Dilution Hemodiafiltration Therapy Achieves Higher Clearance of Low Molecular Weight Proteins
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Advanced Spinal Technologies, Inc. Presents Positive Patient Treatment Results to the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Kensey Nash Receives CE Mark Approval for New ThromCat(TM) Thrombectomy Catheter System
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Sadra Medical Raises $19 Million in Series B Financing
Devices Cardiology Venture Capital

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
CeloNova Announces Technology that Solves Stent Problems
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Endologix Announces Favorable Powerlink Five-Year Follow-up Data at TCT 2006 Conference
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Given Imaging Files Patent Infringement Claims Against Olympus Corporation
Devices Gastroenterology Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Oct 2006
Acceletronics, Inc. Announces the Installation of 5 TheraView LX(R) Technology Electronic Portal Imaging Systems
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Oct 2006
TAXUS(R) Performance Superior to Cypher(R) in Diabetic Patients in Head-to-Head Study
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Oct 2006
Volcano Corporation Announces Schedule of Events for TCT 2006
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Allergan announces Health Canada grants medical device license to its two silicone-filled breast implant product lines
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Mentor Receives Canadian Medical Device Licences with Terms and Conditions for Its Round and Contour Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
Devices Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Orqis Medical Corporation Announces Novel Heart Failure Devices to Be Highlighted at Annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Meeting
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Tom Patton Joins K2M Board of Directors
Devices Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Siemens New Computer-Aided Detection Program Helps Physicians Detect More Lung Nodules
Devices Radiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Catherine M. Burzik Named CEO of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI)
Devices Wound Care Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Volcano Corporation and MediGuide Ltd. Announce Collaboration for Advanced Imaging and Navigation Technology
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
CoreValve announces successful completion of world's first 'pure' percutaneous aortic valve replacement (PAVR) procedure utilizing its patented ReValving(TM) system
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Results of First PillCam(TM) COLON Studies Published in Endoscopy
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Oct 2006
Given Imaging's PillCam(TM) COLON Receives CE Mark in European Union
Devices Gastroenterology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Medtronic Announces Key Activities at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Meeting
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Datascope to Exit Vascular Closure Market, Phase Out Interventional Products Business
Devices Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Diabetes-Associated Nerve and Circulatory Damage Is the Leading Cause of Lower Limb Amputations
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Peer-Review Study Shows Reprocessed Single-Use Only Medical Devices Used in Arthroscopic Surgery May Pose Health and Safety Risk to Patients
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Viatronix Announces the Installation of Its V3D-Colon System at Fourteen Hospitals in France - These Hospitals Will Be Part of the 'STIC' Clinical Trial in France
Devices Gastroenterology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Corindus to Unveil CorPath(TM) its Remote Controlled Angioplasty System at TCT 2006
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Siemens Goes 3D with New Stereo Medical Imaging Display
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
InfraReDx Announces FDA Clearance of its Near Infrared Spectroscopic System for Examining Coronary Arteries
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Medtronic Announces Largest Clinical Study Evaluating Drug-Eluting Stent Safety
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
GE Healthcare and Volcano Corporation Announce World's First Installation of Innova IVUS and Plans to Enable All Future U.S. Innova Labs to Be IVUS Ready
Devices Radiology Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
CryoCath enrolls first patient in U.S. AF trial
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Smith Medical Manufactures New Humidification and Moisture Exchange Device for Tracheostomy Tubes
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Oct 2006
Elekta to Install the First Leksell Gamma Knife(R) in Kuwait
Devices Neurosurgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2006
Stereotaxis Announces Collaboration with Baylis Medical to Co-develop Magnetically Steerable Radio Frequency Guidewires for Crossing Chronic Total Occlusions
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2006
Genesis Medical Interventional to Launch F.A.S.T.(TM) Funnel Catheter(TM) at Upcoming TCT Meeting October 23 in Washington, DC.
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2006
University Clinic Heidelberg Celebrates 100 Years of Radiation Oncology, Hosts Symposium on the TomoTherapy(R) Hi-Art System(R)
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2006
Boston Scientific to Highlight Broad Range of Clinical Trial Results Reinforcing Safety and Efficacy of TAXUS(R) Coronary Stent Systems at TCT 2006
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2006
Haemonetics Launches Automated, Self-Regulating Surgical Suction Device in U.S.
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Oct 2006
CardioDynamics Announces Jay A. Warren Joins Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
AngioDynamics to Acquire Oncobionic and Its Revolutionary New Cancer Therapy
Devices Oncology Interventional Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
Abbott to Present New Data Across Its Vascular Portfolio at TCT 2006
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
NEC LCD Technologies' New 21.3-Inch Monochrome LCD Module for Medical Use
Devices Radiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
Detroit Receiving Offers Michigan's First Hospital-Based Hyperbaric Wound Care Program
Devices Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
Professor Patrick W. Serruys, Thoraxcenter, Rotterdam, Joins Tryton Medical's First-in-Man Study
Devices Interventional Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
CSMG Technologies Live Tissue Connect Subsidiary Completes Duct and Vessel Sealer Prototype
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
Hydromedix Group, Inc. is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Dr. Jeffery M. Bishop, D.O. as Vice President and Medical Director
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
American HealthChoice Announces Agreement to Sell Unique State-of-the-art Medical Infrared Imaging System; Capable of Early Breast Cancer Detection
Devices Radiology Distribution

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces Its BioMedical Chamber is Part of International Industry Training
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Oct 2006
RITA Medical Systems Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of HABIB 4X Laparoscopic(TM) Device
Devices Surgery FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
SonoSite Introduces Seventh Transducer for Anesthesiologists' Practice On MicroMaxx System
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
KCI Announces New FDA Labeling Clearance for V.A.C.(R) Therapy(TM)
Devices FDA Wound Care

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Boston Scientific Launches Clinical Trial to Study Endovascular Treatment of Brain Aneurysms
Devices Neurology Interventional

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Cancer Patients in Southeast Ireland Gain Access to Most Advanced Radiotherapy Treatments with Opening of Varian-Equipped Center
Devices Oncology

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
CVRx(R), Inc., Receives IDE Approval for Rheos(TM) Baroreflex Hypertension Therapy(TM) System Pivotal Trial
Devices FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
St. Jude Medical Appoints Dr. Mark D. Carlson as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Clinical Affairs, for CRM Division
Devices Cardiology Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Andover Medical, Inc. Names Marshall Sterman to Its Board of Directors
Devices Personnel

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
TyRx Pharma, Inc. Announces Submission of a Premarket Application for PIVIT(TM) CRM, an Innovative Mesh Pouch Designed to Hold and Reduce Bacterial Colonization of a Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator Pulse Generator (ICD) When Implanted in the Body
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Hospira Unveils Symbiq(TM) Next-Generation Infusion System
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
CryoCor PMA Amendment Delayed Until November
Devices Cardiology FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Pegasus Biologics Enters Wound Care Market With FDA Clearance for DermADAPT(TM) Biomatrix
Devices Wound Care FDA

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Boston Scientific Becomes only Company with Two Drug-Eluting Stent Platforms With European Approval of Everolimus-Eluting PROMUS(TM) Stent System
Devices Interventional Cardiology Regulatory

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Align Technology and OrthoClear Complete Definitive Agreement; OrthoClear to Cease Aligner Operations Worldwide
Devices Litigation

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Duke University Health System Joins with Draeger Medical to Implement Innovian Anesthesia Solution
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Spacelabs Healthcare Launches Advanced Anesthesia System in the North American Market
Devices

HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Oct 2006
Natus Medical to Acquire Olympic Medical
Devices Mergers & Acquisitions

HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Oct 2006
Cyberkinetics' BrainGate System Enables Thought-Driven Communication Device and Wheelchair Control for First Stroke Participant in Pilot Clinical Trial
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Oct 2006
Cyberkinetics' BrainGate System Enables Thought-Driven Computer Control for First ALS Patient in Pilot Clinical Trial
Devices Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2006
Surgical Specialty Hospital of Arizona is First U.S. Center to Offer Treatment with the DASCOR(TM) Disc Arthroplasty System
Devices Orthopaedic

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2006
Independent Studies on FzioMed's Anti-Adhesion Gel Presented at Spine Meetings
Devices Surgery

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2006
St. Jude Medical Develops Software Upgrade to Remedy Low-Frequency Anomaly for Certain Programmers
Devices Cardiology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2006
Neurotechnology Industry Organization Launched to Advance Treatments for Brain and Nervous System Illnesses
Devices Biopharmaceuticals Neurology

HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Oct 2006
Nihon Kohden America, Inc. and Masimo Announce Patient Monitoring Agreement
Devices Monitoring

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