Change is in the air for healthcare. Whether you are in senior living, the surgery wing or the lobby of a hospital, healthcare offers great opportunities for growth, especially when it comes to flooring. People no longer want to feel as ...
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Kinetic Concepts has launched its new V.A.C. VeraFlo large dressing for larger wounds and wounds requiring additional c. VeraFlo large dressing is designed for easy application of V.A.C. VeraFlo instillation therapy. With this ...
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Colombian researchers of EAFIT and CES University have developed a biocompatible skull implant based on tomography for patients with severe head injuries. This implant is claimed to be far less expensive than those in the US, by about 50% ...
RTI Surgical, a manufacturer of orthopaedic and other biologic implants, has launched Tritium Sternal Cable Plating (SCP) system for closing median sternotomies following open heart procedures. The device incorporates the advantages of ...
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Symetis has announced its Acurate TA and Acurate TF TAVI systems have been successfully implanted in patients in Japan as part of a feasibility study to secure the Pharmaceutical and Device Agency's (PMDA) pre-market approval. Based on a ...
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IMRIS has obtained CE mark for its specialized multifunctional surgical theater called VISIUS iCT, designed for spinal and neurosurgical needs. Claimed to be the first ceiling-mounted intraoperative CT solution available in the market, ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Ophthalmic Devices Advisory Panel is scheduled to decide on Ocular Therapeutix’s premarket approval application for the ReSure Sealant in September and may suggest some recommendations. ...
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US Department of Veterans Affairs has entered into an agreement to buy Smiths Medical's CADD-Solis ambulatory infusion portable pain management system. The CADD-Solis infusion system is designed to administer narcotics to post-surgery, ...
A growing number of young Chinese are undergoing plastic surgery during their summer vacations, as they believe that improving their looks can give them an edge in applying for education and jobs. Beijing postgrad Chen Rong received a ...
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Intrinsic Therapeutics, a developer of lumbar spine anulus closure devices, has enrolled the 400th patient in level 1, a randomized trial of its Barricaid device. The study is being conducted in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and The ...
Different types of operating theatre tables are used for carrying out varied surgical procedures. General tables are available for the general surgical applications while the specialist tables are meant for the specialized surgical ...
Integra LifeSciences has received US regulatory clearance to market its Integra Titan Reverse Shoulder System, which offers greater flexibility for shoulder replacement surgery. The company plans to begin a limited market release in the ...
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Researchers at the College of Agriculture (ESIT) of the National Institute of Polytechnic (IPN), Mexico, are developing fabrics and garments that would also have health benefits. Soon, there would be a day when clothing would not only ...
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One in four surgical errors are caused due to technology or equipment issues, and checks on medical devices before undertaking a surgery could reduce these problems, according to a new study. Surgeries that usually rely on use of ...
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Life Care Medical Devices, a medical device maker, has inked an exclusive agreement with Malesa MD&D for the distribution of its Keyhole Cup Laparoscopic Access Device in Saudi Arabia. Malesa MD&D is a leading healthcare and consumer ...