Paladin Labs, Somaxon Pharmaceuticals' licensee, has obtained Health Canada approval for Silenor new drug submission. Silenor, a low-dose doxepin oral tablet formulation, is developed to treat insomnia and symptoms such as frequent ...
ConvaTec has announced the new use of its AQUACEL foam dressings in protecting bed- and wheelchair-bound patients with skin breakdown, caused due to the forces of gravity and friction. Available in adhesive and non-adhesive options ...
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Healthcare products company Covidien has expanded production of its enteral feeding pumps and sets, Kangaroo ePump and Kangaroo Joey. Designed for use in institutional setting, the Kangaroo ePump enteral feeding pump features stepped ...
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BSD Medical, a provider of ablation systems, has launched new SynchroWave short tip antenna. The launch of new SynchroWave ST antenna allows the company's to expand its MicroThermX ablation market opportunity and meet the needs of the ...
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ConvaTec has reported in vitro study data of its Aquacel Ag dressing, demonstrating that it can kill several strains of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). MDROs included in the study consist of Acinetobacter baumannii, ...
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ConvaTec, a developer of wound care devices , has launched Aquacel foam dressing to meet wound management challenges. Aquacel foam dressing features a soft absorbent foam pad with the healing benefits of the company's proprietary ...
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American medical device firm Vascular Solutions has invested $3m to acquire Venture wire control catheter from St. Jude Medical. Having a deflectable atraumatic distal tip that can be angled up to 90 degrees, the catheter offers ...
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ITW Medical Products has purchased a provider of disposable medical products used in diagnostic imaging and other medical procedures, Coeur Holding. ITW Medical's product portfolio includes Filtertek line which is comprised of custom ...
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Henry Schein, a provider of dental care products and services, has entered into an agreement to distribute ReDent Nova's products. Henry Schein president and chief operating officer Jim Breslawksi said the company looks forward to ...
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Dynamic Healthcare Services, a portfolio company of GMH Ventures, has purchased Evanko Respiratory of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, US. Evanko distributes its commercial respiratory, sleep equipments and mobility products to Schuylkill ...
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a notice of allowance (NOA) to Sanovas' minimally invasive nested balloon catheter for localized drug delivery. The patent will protect an integral part of the company's NanoVas ...
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West, a manufacturer of injectable drug delivery systems, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Janssen Biotech to develop new self-injection technology, designed to deliver pharmaceutical and biologic drug products. Under ...
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MediPurpose, a manufacturer of advanced wound care products, has opened a new medical product distribution center in Born, Netherlands. The new center will distribute MediPurpose's SurgiLance safety lancet and babyLance safety infant ...
Vision Imaging Partners, a provider of radiographic sales and services, has named Karl Wolcott as the company's new executive director. In the new role, Wolcott will develop and implement strategic initiatives that will drive future ...
Glenmark Generics has announced a consumer-level recall of seven lots of Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets USP, 0.18mg/0.035mg, 0.215mg/0.035mg, 0.25mg/0.035mg, because of packaging error. Select blisters were rotated 180 ...
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