Volcano has announced positive results from a ADAPT-DES IVUS sub-study, which demonstrated that stent procedures guided by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) reduces stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction (MI) as well as improve patient ...
Sorin Group has purchased a manufacturer of cannulae and catheters, California Medical Laboratories, for $14m. The acquisition will strengthen Sorin's existing cannulae product line as well as complement the recent acquisition of the ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Teleflex Incorporated's new line of Weck reusable obturators, designed for use during laparoscopic procedures. The stainless steel obturators, which are ...
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Advanced Medical Systems, a distribution partner of Mazor Robotics in India, has ordered Mazor's Renaissance surgical robotic system, which enables surgeons to conduct spine surgeries in an accurate and secure manner. The company said ...
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BR Holdings, a Korean distributor of Mazor Robotics, has received the Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) approval to commercialize Mazor's Renaissance system. Renaissance system is a surgical guidance system that utilizes ...
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Alphatec Spine has signed a new exclusive supply agreement for an anchored, zero-profile anterior cervical interbody device. Under the agreement, the company will pay an upfront fee over the next 12 months, and has agreed to certain ...
Tags: cervical interbody market, medical device, cooperation
Unique Surgical Innovations has entered into a license agreement with novoGI to develop a patented stapleless low anterior anastomosis solution. novoGI president and chief executive officer Gavriel Meron said the company is looking ...
Biolase will launch 3Shape's digital intra-oral scanning device at the 2012 American Dental Association Annual Session, which will be held in San Francisco, US, from 18-20 October. The device, TRIOS, features a hand-held scanner, ...
EndoGastric Solutions announced that patient enrollment has been completed for its Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) versus Medical Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Management of Refractory GERD symptoms (TEMPO) trial. The ...
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Exactech, a developer of bone and joint restoration products, and Conmed have partnered to co-develop a series of medical education programs to advance standard of care for patients across the continuum of shoulder and knee repair. ...
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Waud Capital Partners has completed the purchase of ProNerve, a provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) services. Under the acquisition, Waud Capital will use the IONM services including onsite technical support in the operating ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Aimago's new tablet-based diagnostic imaging tool to identify poorly perfused tissue. The non-invasive EasyLDI perfusion assessment device uses the laser doppler imaging (LDI) ...
Bausch + Lomb and Technolas Perfect Vision have received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for Victus Femtosecond Laser platform, designed for use during cataract and corneal surgical procedures. The CE-marked ...
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American Shared Hospital Services has entered into an agreement to supply its upgraded Gamma Knife Perfexion system to Northern Westchester Hospital. Northern Westchester Hospital provides patient-centered care services, while its cancer ...
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Sorin Group has announced the US launch of a Mitroflow Valsalva Conduit graft, designed for use in combination with a Mitroflow pericardial aortic valve. The Conduit graft enables surgeons to replace simultaneously the ascending aorta and ...
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