France-based Synapse Biomedical has obtained the Health Canada approval for its NeuRx diaphragm pacing system (DPS) for ventilator-dependent spinal cord injury (SCI) patients who lack voluntary control of their diaphragms. Synapse ...
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has announced the availability of its ENSEAL G2 articulating tissue sealer in the US. Ethicon Endo-Surgery claims ENSEAL G2 is the first and only articulating advanced energy device ...
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Nyxoah, a Belgian-Israeli start-up company, has announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is issuing 11 patents for Nyxoah's obstructive sleep apnea technology. The first eight granted patents were published today on the ...
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For many industries, innovation helps to drive down product prices. Over the past few decades, entry-level computers have decreased in price from thousands of dollars to only a few hundred. 1980 saw the debut of IBM's personal computer, ...
Medtronic has obtained an investigational device exemption from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate SYMPLICITY HTN-4 clinical trial using its Symplicity renal denervation system. SYMPLICITY HTN-4 study has been designed ...
One Lambda, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has obtained CE Mark approval for its C1qScreen assay in Europe. Utilizing Luminex-based single antigen beads, the C1qScreen solid-phase assay allows clinicians to further characterize ...
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Zimmer Spine, a division of Zimmer Holdings, has announced the introduction of Viewline tube retraction system, Viewline retractor system, and Viewline posterior MIS instrument set. This instrument set will facilitate exposure, ...
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Medical device company EndoStim has announced that Argentina's National Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) approved its lower esophageal sphincter (LES) stimulation system for gastroesophageal reflux disease ...
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NLT SPINE, a manufacturer of minimally invasive spine surgery products, has obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its generation 2.0 PROW FUSION and eSPIN lumbar interbody fusion products, which are ...
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AngioDynamics, a medical device company, has obtained CE Mark approval for its AngioVac venous drainage cannula and cardiopulmonary bypass circuit for use during extracorporeal bypass for around six hours. The CE Mark also covers the ...
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Nexxt Spine, a US-based manufacturer of spinal implants and instrumentation, has announced the introduction of its FACET FIXX screw system. During traditional or minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion, the FACET FIXX screw system ...
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US-based Abbott Laboratories has obtained an approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its MitraClip device, designed to treat patients with significant symptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) who are at ...
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Visionsense, a developer of novel visualization solutions, will introduce its newest VS3 – stereoscopic high definition vision system (VISIONSENSE III) at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons this week in San Francisco, California. ...
US-based Pulsar Vascular has obtained CE Mark approval for its PulseRider device, designed to bridge the neck of cerebral aneurysms previously not amenable to endovascular therapy. With this CE Mark approval, the company now has full ...
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US-based Caldera Medical will launch its Desara Mini, Desara Blue, and Desara SL solutions, designed for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The company has already received approval from the US Food and Drug ...