The Oxford dictionary defines tungsten carbide as,"a very hard gray compound made by reaction of tungsten and carbon at high temperatures,used in making engineering dies,cutting and tools,etc."The chemical formula of this compound is WC,or ...
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Researchers in the U.S.have developed integrated circuits that can stick to the skin like a child's tattoo and in some cases dissolve in water when they're no longer needed. The"bio chips"can be worn comfortably on the body to help ...
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Healthcare products company Covidien has added a new surgical device, designed to repair a torn meniscus tear in the knee, to its line of sports surgery devices. Designed for intuitive use, the AS Meniscal Repair device features needles ...
Epigenomics has reported positive results from a clinical study, which showed that its blood-based colorectal cancer (CRC) detection test is non-inferior in sensitivity when compared to fecal immunochemical testing (FIT). Using patients ...
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MPR Associate, an employee-owned specialty engineering and management services firm, has obtained both ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications for its quality management system. The review, performed by AB Certification, focused on the ...
Ansell has launched a new surgical mask with a respirator to protect healthcare workers and patients from the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAI). The lighter GAMMEX N95 Respirator and Surgical Mask features a patented ...
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Medtronic has introduced a new surgical procedure, designed for increasing volumetric area of the exiting nerve root and stabilizing the cervical spine in the US. Indirectly decompressing the neural foramen, the CERVICAL FACETLIFT ID/S ...
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Hologic, a developer of diagnostic, medical imaging and surgical products, has purchased Gen-Probe for a total net purchase price of $3.8bn. Under the acquisition, Gen-Probe will now be integrated into Hologic as a subsidiary. Following ...
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GI Dynamics has obtained conditional approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a pivotal clinical trial of its non-surgical EndoBarrier device. Flexible, tube-shaped EndoBarrier liner, which forms a physical ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) approval to Medtronic's Aquamantys3 BSC 9.1S bipolar sealer with cutting, designed for use in orthopaedic surgery. By utilizing Transcollation technology, the BSC 9.1S Bipolar ...
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Health insurer Life Insurance of North America (LINA) will pay over $1.7m to consumers and the Commonwealth, The Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced. The insurer was accused to sell its cancer and surgical ...
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ECA Medical Instruments has launched new single-procedure torque-limiting surgical instruments and kits for orthopaedic surgeons. The new surgical instruments, Model 900 series, are made of engineered polymers and surgical stainless steel ...
Tecomet has completed the acquisition of OEM Orthopedics business of Teleflex Incorporated for $45.2m in cash. Teleflex's orthopedics business includes the Beere Medical brand product line which provides surgical instruments used for ...
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted new patent No. #8241330 to Lanx's Aspen MIS Fusion system, designed to support posterolateral fusions and interbody fusions. The Aspen system features proprietary spiked fixation ...
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Tecomet has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Teleflex's OEM orthopedics business for $45.2m in cash. Teleflex's orthopedics business includes the Beere Medical brand product line which provides surgical instruments used for ...
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