Siemens and Synthes have collaborated to develop PreOPlan software that will allow surgeons to virtually plan routine trauma and osteotomy surgery.
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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INTRODUCES FIRST POWERED ENDOCUTTER WITH ENHANCED SYSTEM-WIDE COMPRESSION AND STABILITY, ALLOWING SURGEONS GREATER CONTROL IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
Innovative ECHELON FLEX™ Powered ENDOPATH® Stapler Reduces Inadvertent Movement of Distal Tip to Help Protect Tissue from Damage, Ensure Better Control and Smooth, Consistent Firing During Minimally Invasive Procedures
Ethicon Endo-Surgery acquires SterilMed
US medical device manufacturer Ethicon Endo-Surgery (EES) has acquired SterilMed for an undisclosed amount.
J&J and Boston Scientific: Mahoney’s unusual employment contract
Wall Street Journal has uncovered an unusual contractual arrangement for Michael Mahoney as he returns to Boston Scientific
European Society of Cardiology reports lower rate of stent thrombosis with second-generation drug-eluting stent.sults of the EXAMINATION trial nt drug coating beats Boston Scientific’s Taxus DES
Lower rate of stent thrombosis found with second-generation drug-eluting stent than with bare metal stent: results of the EXAMINATION trial
Ethicon, Allergan, Covidien Battle for Share of $4.1 Billion Laparoscopic Surgery Market with Gastric Band, Direct Energy, Ultrasonic Advancements
U.S. Obesity Epidemic Fuels Gastric Band Sales Growth to Double-Digit Rates
FDA may revoke 510(k) clearances for transvaginal mesh products
Recent warnings and pressure from public groups may see transvaginal mesh devices bumped up to a higher risk FDA classification.
Consumer groups tell FDA panel to recall J&J breast implants
Consumer groups at this week’s FDA advisory panel on general and plastic surgery devices ask the watchdog agency to take Johnson & Johnson breast implants off the market until more safety data can be gathered.
Ethicon, Inc. Announces Availability of ETHICON SECURESTRAPTM 5MM Absorbable Strap Fixation Device
Device Expands Ethicon’s Growing Hernia Solutions Portfolio and Features First Absorbable “Strap” Fixation Technology
First Ethicon Cardiac Symposium
The first ETHICON Cardiac Symposium was held at the SCTS 2011 Conference on March 21st at the EXCEL Centre, London.
DePuy Mitek launches all-inside meniscal repair system at AOSSM Annual Meeting
DePuy Mitek, Inc. has announced the launch of its OMNISPAN Meniscal Repair System for all-inside repairs of meniscus tears.
Depuy Mitek To Launch Bristow-Latarjet Instability Shoulder System For Treatment Of Recurrent Joint Instability
DePuy Mitek, Inc. today announced the upcoming U.S. and European launch of the Bristow-Latarjet Instability Shoulder System, the first instrument set specifically designed to be used in both open and arthroscopic Latarjet or Bristow procedures.
Appeals Court Affirms That J&J Stents Infringe Boston Scientific Patent
Boston Scientific Corporation announced today that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in the Company’s stent litigation with Johnson and Johnson.
FDA Grants Marketing Approval to NAVISTAR® THERMOCOOL® Catheter for Atrial Fibrillation
NAVISTAR® THERMOCOOL® Catheter first and Only Ablation Catheter Approved for Treatment of Heart Rhythm Disorder That Affects Up to 5 Million People in the U.S.
Anika signs distribution agreement with DePuy Mitek
Anika Therapeutics has signed an exclusive agreement with DePuy Mitek, to distribute and market Orthovisc and Orthovisc mini throughout Latin America
Boston Scientific Announces Court Decision
Boston Scientific Corporation has announced a decision by the United States District Court in Delaware regarding a patent owned by Johnson & Johnson and Boston Scientific’s NIR® stent product