CryoLife has announced the first European clinical implant of its HeRO (Haemodialysis Reliable Outflow) graft following its CE Mark in June 2013. The procedure was performed at the University of Leuven Hospital in Belgium by Professor ...
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Convergent Dental has received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Solea, a CO2 laser system for ablation of hard tissue for caries removal and cavity preparation. Claimed to be the first 9.3μm CO2 computer ...
Global developer of barrier and functional coatings Michelman has introduced a new water repellent coating HydraBan 420 for paper and corrugated converters. According to the US-based company, it is an easy to run coating with or without ...
The US FDA Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee (NDAC) has recommended approval of Sanofi's Nasacort AQ nasal spray (triamcinolone acetonide) for over-the-counter use in the country. Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray is indicated to treat the ...
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German adhesives supplier Jowat is all set to introduce its new adhesive developments for the labeling and carton closing industries at the Drinktec 2013 in Munich. The company will exhibit its Jowat-Toptherm for labeling of beverage ...
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US generics drug maker Actavis has rolled out new formulations of Fioricet (butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine capsules, USP) and Fioricet with Codeine (butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine phosphate, USP). Both medicines ...
Oral drug delivery systems developer Oramed Pharmaceuticals has submitted a pre-Investigational New Drug (pre-IND) seeking approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence a trial on its orally ingestible exenatide ...
Hotspur Technologies, a subsidiary of US-based Teleflex, has secured FDA 510(k) clearance to market its ARROW GPSCath Balloon Dilatation Catheters in higher rated burst pressure (RBP) and 80 cm lengths. These products allow several ...
US-based BioFire Diagnostics has begun clinical and analytical studies to evaluate its FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel. This clinical study is being conducted at several hospital-based clinical laboratories in the US and is funded ...
OxyBand Technologies has commenced the shipments of its new oxygenated wound dressings that targets oxygen delivery into the wound for faster healing. The US Army Institute of Surgical Research (ISR) at Fort Sam Houston in Texas has ...
US-based food distributor Lipari Foods is recalling cooked shrimp product as it may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product associated with the recall is Wholey brand Cooked ...
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InSightec has received approval from the Chinese Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) for its ExAblate system designed to treat uterine fibroids non-invasively. This system uses high intensity focused ultrasound energy to destroy the ...
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NeuroSigma has received investigational device exemption (IDE) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin a Phase III pivotal trial of its Monarch eTNS System. Designed to treat the drug resistant epilepsy, the ...
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The European Commission has granted orphan drug designation to BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics’ stem cell therapy NurOwn to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. NurOwn consists of autologous ...
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Pharmaceutical grade containers distributor Kush Bottles has announced the opening of a new warehouse, sales and distribution center for its child-resistant prescription medicine containers, in Seattle, US. Medical facilities, pharmacies ...