Medtronic’s new ICDs enable physicians to manage patients at increased risk for stroke and heart failure
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NASS Sees DePuy Synthes Spine Launch EXPEDIUM VERSE® Spinal System from
Company says its ‘All-in-One’ Pedicle Screw System helps simplify spinal surgery, optimize outcomes and reduce costs
New Biologic Trauma Surgery Implant Ticks Healing Box
New CONFORM® FLEX from DePuy Synthes Trauma is the only pre-hydrated biologic implant for use in trauma-related extremity procedures
New Trial Will Compare Perceval Sutureless Valve to Standard Bioprostheses
Sorin’s newly announced study is first international prospective RCT to compare its TAVR offering with traditional replacement valve
FDA Approves “Try Before You Buy” Incontinence Therapy Evaluation System
Discreet, wireless touchscreen system allows for shorter evaluation of potential for long-term restoration of bladder or bowel function
Next Gen Lung and Heart Device Company XENiOS® Sees New Investment
XENiOS® receives cash infusion from existing investors to expand commercial operations in US and Europe
Medtronic’s Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Diagnosis Aid in Study Spotlight
Company aims at global standard of care in diagnosis of peripheral lung lesions
Codman Announces New MRI-Resistant Hydrocephalus Valve
New valve has eight pressure settings including “Virtual Off”
St. Jude Medical Gains CE Mark for 27mm & 29mm Portico TAVR Valves
The latest approval increases patient access to St. Jude’s TAVR implant that provides excellent patient outcomes and the opportunity to optimize device placement
Cook’s Zenith Alpha™ Thoracic Endovascular Graft Gains FDA Approval
Cook claims its Thoracic Endograft will allow physicians to treat more patients with TEVAR
HeartWare’s Acquisition of Valtech Makes Sense as it Broadens its Cardio Bag
When you’re a circulatory support specialist, the sensible place to grow looks like associated disorders, including heart valve repair
Starks Retires, Replaced by Rousseau at St. Jude Helm
There’s a high degree of continuity built into St. Jude’s succession plan, Michael Rousseau having been around since 1999 and COO since last year
Tornier Sells Ankle Assets to Enable Wright Medical merger
Integra LifeSciences has agreed to acquire some of Tornier’s ankle and toe assets in the U.S., to satisfy anti-trust regulators over merger with Wright Medical.
Allergan to Acquire Glaucoma Treatment Company AqueSys
Acquisition adds global rights to XEN45, a minimally invasive implantable shunt for Glaucoma
Abbott Brings in Mitral Valve Line With Tendyne Holdings Purchase
Abbott is making its intentions clear with its transcatheter mitral valve acquisition
J & J Demonstrates Holistic Approach to Spine Surgery at Eurospine 2015
Company says “Procedural Solutions” takes care of spine pathologies in a collaborative way with its clinical partners