


Healthcare News Roundup: devices
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2006
TyRx Pharma, Inc., Announces FDA Clearance of PIVIT(TM) AB, a Novel Antimicrobial-Coated Surgical Mesh
TyRx Pharma, Inc., Announces FDA Clearance of PIVIT(TM) AB, a Novel Antimicrobial-Coated Surgical Mesh
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2006
AtriCure Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer - Thomas J. Etergino
AtriCure Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer - Thomas J. Etergino
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2006
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Announces Partnership With International Vision Network
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Announces Partnership With International Vision Network
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2006
Varian Medical Systems to Exhibit the Company's Industry-Leading System for Planning Radiotherapy Treatments
Varian Medical Systems to Exhibit the Company's Industry-Leading System for Planning Radiotherapy Treatments
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Jul 2006
Kensey Nash Receives CE Mark Approval for QuickCat(TM) Extraction Catheter
Kensey Nash Receives CE Mark Approval for QuickCat(TM) Extraction Catheter
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Jul 2006
CardiacAssist Places TandemHeart(R) PTVA(R) System at Three New Medical Centers
CardiacAssist Places TandemHeart(R) PTVA(R) System at Three New Medical Centers
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jul 2006
Hutchinson Technology Receives FDA Clearance for InSpectra(TM) StO2 Tissue Oxygenation Monitor
Hutchinson Technology Receives FDA Clearance for InSpectra(TM) StO2 Tissue Oxygenation Monitor
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jul 2006
Fresenius Medical Care Receives Regulatory Approval for New Phosphate Binding Agent in Germany
Fresenius Medical Care Receives Regulatory Approval for New Phosphate Binding Agent in Germany
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jul 2006
Angiotech Selects Independent Sales Rep in Japan for Contour Threads(TM) Product Line
Angiotech Selects Independent Sales Rep in Japan for Contour Threads(TM) Product Line
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jul 2006
St. Francis Medical Technologies Appoints David Clapper and Joseph Cutts to its Board of Directors
St. Francis Medical Technologies Appoints David Clapper and Joseph Cutts to its Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Jul 2006
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces Launch of PROFEMUR(R) RENAISSANCE(TM) Total Hip System
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces Launch of PROFEMUR(R) RENAISSANCE(TM) Total Hip System
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Jul 2006
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Temple Medical, Inc.
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Temple Medical, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Jul 2006
Cardica's C-Port(R) xA Anastamosis System Receives European CE Mark Approval
Cardica's C-Port(R) xA Anastamosis System Receives European CE Mark Approval
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Jul 2006
Mainstreaming of MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy Raises Demand for Dedicated MRI System
Mainstreaming of MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy Raises Demand for Dedicated MRI System
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
Smith & Nephew Receives FDA Approval for EXOGEN 4000+(TM) Bone Healing System
Smith & Nephew Receives FDA Approval for EXOGEN 4000+(TM) Bone Healing System
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
KARL STORZ Prepares for Launch of the New Bipolar Resectoscope and AUTOCON(R) II 400 ESU
KARL STORZ Prepares for Launch of the New Bipolar Resectoscope and AUTOCON(R) II 400 ESU
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of Atlas II ICD and Atlas II Heart Failure Devices
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of Atlas II ICD and Atlas II Heart Failure Devices
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
CardioDynamics Announces Agreement With China's Leading Patient Monitoring Manufacturer
CardioDynamics Announces Agreement With China's Leading Patient Monitoring Manufacturer
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre to Improve Cancer Treatments with New Elekta Synergy(R) Systems
The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre to Improve Cancer Treatments with New Elekta Synergy(R) Systems
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
Cyberonics Receives FDA Real-Time Review Approval for New VNS Therapy Perennia Lead
Cyberonics Receives FDA Real-Time Review Approval for New VNS Therapy Perennia Lead
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
Paul R. Lucchese Joins Candela Corporation as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Paul R. Lucchese Joins Candela Corporation as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
Antares Pharma Announces Licensing Agreement with Teva for Novel Injector Device
Antares Pharma Announces Licensing Agreement with Teva for Novel Injector Device
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Jul 2006
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance for Its Adjustable Bridge Product
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance for Its Adjustable Bridge Product
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jul 2006
Innovasis Announces Successful FDA Clearance for Opteryx Cervical Plate System
Innovasis Announces Successful FDA Clearance for Opteryx Cervical Plate System
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jul 2006
OrthoHelix(TM) Surgical Design, Inc. Receives Clearance from FDA for Calcaneal Trauma System
OrthoHelix(TM) Surgical Design, Inc. Receives Clearance from FDA for Calcaneal Trauma System
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jul 2006
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Guardian(R) REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Guardian(R) REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Jul 2006
Smiths Medical Wins Participation in Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Disposable Anesthesia Products
Smiths Medical Wins Participation in Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Disposable Anesthesia Products
HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Jul 2006
Boston Scientific's iLab(TM) Ultrasound Imaging System Makes it Easier to View Within the Heart and Vessels
Boston Scientific's iLab(TM) Ultrasound Imaging System Makes it Easier to View Within the Heart and Vessels
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jul 2006
Medtronic Marks Sale of 1 Millionth CapSureFix(R) Novus Model 5076 Cardiac Pacing Lead
Medtronic Marks Sale of 1 Millionth CapSureFix(R) Novus Model 5076 Cardiac Pacing Lead
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jul 2006
Viking Systems, Inc. Appoints Mark C. Surles, Ph.D. Vice President, Advanced Systems
Viking Systems, Inc. Appoints Mark C. Surles, Ph.D. Vice President, Advanced Systems
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jul 2006
BIOLASE Announces FDA Clearance of Its OCULASE MD(TM) Laser System for Ophthalmology
BIOLASE Announces FDA Clearance of Its OCULASE MD(TM) Laser System for Ophthalmology
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jul 2006
Elekta Recieves U.S. Regulatory Approval for Treatment Planning on Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM)
Elekta Recieves U.S. Regulatory Approval for Treatment Planning on Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jul 2006
Integra LifeSciences Releases the Large Uni-Clip and 2.7mm Spin Snap-off Screw
Integra LifeSciences Releases the Large Uni-Clip and 2.7mm Spin Snap-off Screw
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jul 2006
Kensey Nash Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for TriActiv FX(R) Embolic Protection System
Kensey Nash Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for TriActiv FX(R) Embolic Protection System
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jul 2006
Cyberonics Receives FDA Approval for Harmonized/Modularized VNS Therapy System Labeling Format
Cyberonics Receives FDA Approval for Harmonized/Modularized VNS Therapy System Labeling Format
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jul 2006
Boston Scientific Launches Radial Jaw(R) 4, Newest Version of Single-Use Biopsy Forceps
Boston Scientific Launches Radial Jaw(R) 4, Newest Version of Single-Use Biopsy Forceps
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jul 2006
Smith & Nephew Launches Innovative TRIGEN(TM) INTERTAN(TM) Nail for Femoral Fractures
Smith & Nephew Launches Innovative TRIGEN(TM) INTERTAN(TM) Nail for Femoral Fractures
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jul 2006
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Launches Hyperbaric Chamber at Orlando Meeting
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Launches Hyperbaric Chamber at Orlando Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jul 2006
Biophan Announces Key Senate Approval of $400,000 for the MYO-VAD Cardiac Assist Device
Biophan Announces Key Senate Approval of $400,000 for the MYO-VAD Cardiac Assist Device
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jul 2006
Uroplasty Initiates Clinical Study Comparing Urgent(R) PC to Drug Therapy for Overactive Bladder Treatment
Uroplasty Initiates Clinical Study Comparing Urgent(R) PC to Drug Therapy for Overactive Bladder Treatment
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jul 2006
AxioMed Spine Corporation Announces the Promotion of James Kuras to Chief Operating Officer
AxioMed Spine Corporation Announces the Promotion of James Kuras to Chief Operating Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jul 2006
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Adds Bone Growth Stimulator to Spinal Product Line
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Adds Bone Growth Stimulator to Spinal Product Line
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jul 2006
McKesson to Sell Its Acute Care Medical-Surgical Distribution Business to Owens & Minor
McKesson to Sell Its Acute Care Medical-Surgical Distribution Business to Owens & Minor
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jul 2006
Elekta: First Patient Treated with New Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM)
Elekta: First Patient Treated with New Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Jul 2006
IsoTis OrthoBiologics and Alphatec Spine, Inc. in US Private Label Agreement
IsoTis OrthoBiologics and Alphatec Spine, Inc. in US Private Label Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jul 2006
Advanced Medical Optics Announces Settlement With Alcon of Patent Infringement Suits
Advanced Medical Optics Announces Settlement With Alcon of Patent Infringement Suits
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jul 2006
Smiths Medical Wins Participation in Multi-Million Dollar Contract Award for Temperature Management Products
Smiths Medical Wins Participation in Multi-Million Dollar Contract Award for Temperature Management Products
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jul 2006
FDA Approves Clinical Trial for Medtronic's DIAM(TM) Spinal Stabilization System
FDA Approves Clinical Trial for Medtronic's DIAM(TM) Spinal Stabilization System
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Jul 2006
US Spine Announces Successful FDA Clearance for the Facet Fixation System
US Spine Announces Successful FDA Clearance for the Facet Fixation System
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Jul 2006
Clearant Sterile Bone Implants Used for First Time in Successful Spinal Surgery at UCLA
Clearant Sterile Bone Implants Used for First Time in Successful Spinal Surgery at UCLA
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Jul 2006
PuriCore Announces 510k Approval From FDA for VASHE(TM) Wound Cleansing System
PuriCore Announces 510k Approval From FDA for VASHE(TM) Wound Cleansing System
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Jul 2006
Zimmer Holdings Receives U.S. Regulatory Approval to Begin Sale of Ceramic Hip Replacements
Zimmer Holdings Receives U.S. Regulatory Approval to Begin Sale of Ceramic Hip Replacements
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Jul 2006
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Dynamic Cervical Plate System
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Dynamic Cervical Plate System
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jul 2006
HSR Waiting Period Expires in American Medical Systems' Proposed Acquisition of Laserscope
HSR Waiting Period Expires in American Medical Systems' Proposed Acquisition of Laserscope
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jul 2006
Uroplasty, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance for Their Next-Generation Device to Treat Overactive Bladder
Uroplasty, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance for Their Next-Generation Device to Treat Overactive Bladder
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jul 2006
Cardinal Health Aligns Manufacturing Businesses, Names International President
Cardinal Health Aligns Manufacturing Businesses, Names International President
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jul 2006
Hospital Achieves 20% Savings Performing NuVasive's XLIF(R) Lumbar Spinal Fusion Procedure
Hospital Achieves 20% Savings Performing NuVasive's XLIF(R) Lumbar Spinal Fusion Procedure
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jun 2006
Integra LifeSciences Announces Agreement to Acquire Kinetikos Medical, Inc.
Integra LifeSciences Announces Agreement to Acquire Kinetikos Medical, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jun 2006
First Patient Enrolled in New Prospective, Multi-Center Outcomes Study on SilverHawk Plaque Excision
First Patient Enrolled in New Prospective, Multi-Center Outcomes Study on SilverHawk Plaque Excision
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jun 2006
Tutogen Medical and Mentor Enter Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Breast Reconstruction Market
Tutogen Medical and Mentor Enter Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Breast Reconstruction Market
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Jun 2006
Cochlear Receives FDA Approval for the Next Generation of the Nucleus(R) Freedom(TM) Cochlear Implant System
Cochlear Receives FDA Approval for the Next Generation of the Nucleus(R) Freedom(TM) Cochlear Implant System
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
GlucoTec, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance to Market GLUCOMMANDER(TM) PLUS Insulin Dosing System
GlucoTec, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance to Market GLUCOMMANDER(TM) PLUS Insulin Dosing System
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
Panel of Experts Updates Guidelines for Use of KCI's V.A.C.(R) Therapy on the Diabetic Foot
Panel of Experts Updates Guidelines for Use of KCI's V.A.C.(R) Therapy on the Diabetic Foot
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
Medtronic Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in ENDEAVOR IV Clinical Trial
Medtronic Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in ENDEAVOR IV Clinical Trial
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
Peripheral Rinspiration(R) Catheter System Prominently Featured at Mount Sinai Live Cardiovascular Symposium
Peripheral Rinspiration(R) Catheter System Prominently Featured at Mount Sinai Live Cardiovascular Symposium
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
FDA Approves Abiomed's IDE for IMPELLA 5.0 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Support Systems
FDA Approves Abiomed's IDE for IMPELLA 5.0 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Support Systems
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
Two Leading U.S. Medical Centers Install Siemens SOMATOM Definition Computed Tomography System
Two Leading U.S. Medical Centers Install Siemens SOMATOM Definition Computed Tomography System
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
Mentor Appoints Joseph A. Newcomb as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
Mentor Appoints Joseph A. Newcomb as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jun 2006
Cardica Begins Pivotal Trial for PAS-Port(R) Proximal Anastomosis System for Use in Bypass Surgery
Cardica Begins Pivotal Trial for PAS-Port(R) Proximal Anastomosis System for Use in Bypass Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jun 2006
ev3 Receives FDA Clearance for SpideRX(TM) Embolic Protection Device for Saphenous Vein Graft Angioplasty
ev3 Receives FDA Clearance for SpideRX(TM) Embolic Protection Device for Saphenous Vein Graft Angioplasty
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jun 2006
DePuy, Inc. Statement Regarding Subpoena on Manufacturing and Sales Practices
DePuy, Inc. Statement Regarding Subpoena on Manufacturing and Sales Practices
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jun 2006
Lumenis Invests in Exclusive, Worldwide License for New Ophthalmic Technology
Lumenis Invests in Exclusive, Worldwide License for New Ophthalmic Technology
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jun 2006
Daxor Announces Yale-New Haven Hospital of New Haven, CT Acquires Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100.
Daxor Announces Yale-New Haven Hospital of New Haven, CT Acquires Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100.
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jun 2006
Boston Scientific Announces Physician Communication Related to Products in Its CRM Group
Boston Scientific Announces Physician Communication Related to Products in Its CRM Group
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jun 2006
Synovis Life Technologies Promotes Richard W. Kramp to President of the Company
Synovis Life Technologies Promotes Richard W. Kramp to President of the Company
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jun 2006
Vascular Solutions and Diomed Settle Trade Secret and Sheath Marking Litigation
Vascular Solutions and Diomed Settle Trade Secret and Sheath Marking Litigation
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jun 2006
Diomed and Vascular Solutions Settle Trade Secret and Sheath Marking Litigation
Diomed and Vascular Solutions Settle Trade Secret and Sheath Marking Litigation
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jun 2006
Luna Innovations Announces Ultrasonic Medical Device for Emboli Detection
Luna Innovations Announces Ultrasonic Medical Device for Emboli Detection
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jun 2006
Visiogen Inc. Receives European CE Mark for Its Dual-Optic Accommodating Intraocular Lens
Visiogen Inc. Receives European CE Mark for Its Dual-Optic Accommodating Intraocular Lens
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jun 2006
Younger Patients Get New Options as Heart Specialists Revise Guidelines for Valve Procedures
Younger Patients Get New Options as Heart Specialists Revise Guidelines for Valve Procedures
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jun 2006
Indiana University Hospital Medical Center Acquires Multipurpose X-Ray Systems
Indiana University Hospital Medical Center Acquires Multipurpose X-Ray Systems
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jun 2006
Cordis Corporation's Third-Generation Coronary Stent Approved for Use in Europe
Cordis Corporation's Third-Generation Coronary Stent Approved for Use in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Jun 2006
Uroplasty's Next-Generation Device to Treat Overactive Bladder Awarded CE Marking
Uroplasty's Next-Generation Device to Treat Overactive Bladder Awarded CE Marking
