Medical device manufacturer St. Jude Medical announced that it has gained European CE Mark approval for its AMPLATZER Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder, a new cardiac device that can prevent heart stroke. According to the US-based ...
St Jude Medical has obtained CE mark for its ViewFlex Xtra Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheter for providing improved control and maneuverability while performing complex cardiac ablation procedures using radiofrequency. The ICE ...
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Boston Scientific has treated the first US patient with symptomatic, drug refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in ZERO AF clinical trial of its Blazer Open-Irrigated Temperature Ablation Catheter. The Blazer Open-Irrigated Catheter ...
Covidien has introduced a new therapeutic device to treat patients with resistant hypertension. The CE-marked OneShot Renal Denervation system is an over the wire balloon-based irrigated catheter device which is implanted under the skin ...
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CardioFocus will complete full patient enrollment in a US pivotal clinical trial of its HeartLight catheter ablation system in 2013. The 350 patient-based trial, which is evaluating and comparing the safety and efficacy of the company's ...
BSD Medical has sold its MicroThermX microwave ablation systems and antennas to ADA Medikal, a medical specialty distributor, in Turkey. The sale of multiple MicroThermX systems and antennas forms a part of a distribution agreement signed ...
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a notice of allowance (NOA) to Hygieia's claims related to Diabetes Insulin Guidance system (DIGS) technology. The patent covers a system which automatically optimizes a patient's ...
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The term "dry wine" has a new meaning at Vincor International's Quebec bottling operation since the conveyor line eliminated soap-and-water lubrication by installing System Plast NG conveyor chain and Nolu-S wear track from Power ...
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At the NRF 102nd Annual Convention & EXPO, Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) introduced the world’s smartest markdown management solution including the Pathfinder 6140 Printer – the latest in its ...
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Laserwelt has entered into an agreement to distribute Verisante Technology's non-invasive optical system, designed for the evaluation of skin lesions that may be clinically suspicious for melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and/or basal cell ...
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US gastrointestinal endoscopy company EndoChoice has purchased German-based endoscope manufacturer RMS Endoskopie-Technik. Under the acquisition, Full Spectrum Endoscope, a portfolio product of Peer Medical which is now merged with ...
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MEMS Industry Group (MIG), a global industry organization with more than 150 member‐companies and partners, today announced a micro‐electromechanical systems (MEMS) conference track at the 2013 International CES. Featuring a ...
In keeping with its commitment to excellence and innovation, Masimo announced the debut of the iSpO2 pulse oximeter cable and sensor with Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion Masimo SET technology for use with iPhone, iPad or iPod touch ...
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced the International CES Best of Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award honorees. The CES Innovations Awards honor outstanding design and engineering advancements across 29 ...
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Abbott has obtained CE mark approval for its Architect Stat high sensitive Troponin-I assay, designed for evaluating potential heart attacks sooner. The chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA), which is designed for use on ...
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