BroadcastMed, Inc. is preparing to present the first ever LIVE surgical webcast on Same Day Surgery featuring VISIONAIRE™ Cutting Guides and the JOURNEY II Total Knee System.
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Hopes Dashed as Smith & Nephew “Spray-On-Skin” For Leg Ulcers Flops In Trial
Has the truth serum that is a double blinded, placebo controlled study uncovered the real effect (or lack of) of a previously hopeful new treatment?
FDA Clears Covidien’s Nellcor™ Portable SpO2 Patient Monitoring System
Covidien’s newly cleared Nellcor™ Portable SpO2 Patient Monitoring System (PM10N) system is the only commercially available portable oximeter that is equipped with home care and sleep study modes.
Third Time Lucky as FDA Panel Votes Yes to WATCHMAN™ LAA Device
Expert Panel review has culminateded in a vote in favour of Boston Scientific Corporation’s WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device.
First U.S. Implant of Sorin’s Solo Smart Stentless Valve
The first U.S. implantation of Sorin’s Solo Smart aortic valve represents a first removable stent valve procedure in the country.
BD Buys CareFusion in Bid for Leadership in Medication Management
BD is to acquire CareFusion for $12.2 billion, to create a global leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.
Zimmer/Biomet Deal on Track as Clock Starts on EC Review
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. tells us that the European Commission (EC) will open a second phase review with respect to Zimmer’s proposed acquisition of Biomet.
Zimmer Builds up Biologics Portfolio with ETEX Acquisition
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. has acquired ETEX Holdings, Inc. in a deal the details of which have not been disclosed at this time.
St. Jude Pacing Leads Now CE Marked as MRI Friendly
St. Jude Medical, Inc. has gained CE Mark approval that will allow patients fitted with its Tendril™ STS and IsoFlex™ Optim™ pacing leads, to undergo MRI scans.
Tangled Web Sees ICD Inventor Awarded $309 Million for now
The family of the man who helped invent the ICD has been awarded $309 million against Boston Scientific, although appeals loom.
Baxano Surgical Buys Time
MIS Spine company Baxano Surgical, Inc., has issued a new press release that suggests it’s in a holding pattern while touting for a sale.
DePuy Synthes Touts Variable Angle Locking Technology for Calcaneal Fractures
J&J’s DePuy Synthes has launched two new variable angle plating systems featuring its proprietary variable angle locking technology.
Medtronic’s Kyphon Express™ II Increases Vertebral Fracture Treatment Options
Medtronic, Inc. has launched the KYPHON Express™ II Balloon Kyphoplasty Platform, which includes the next generation KYPHON® Cement Delivery System.
Blue Belt Technologies Adds DePuy Synthes to Navio Knee Robot Roster
Blue Belt Technologies Enters into a Commercial Agreement with DePuy Synthes to Support the SIGMA® HP Partial Knee System on the Navio® Surgical System
Covidien Expands US Sonicision™ Range Following FDA Clearance
Covidien plc says its Sonicision™ Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection Device portfolio extends to 13 cm, 26 cm, and 48 cm device lengths following U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance.
MIS Spine company Baxano Surgical “Explores Strategic Alternatives”
Spine specialist Baxano having been acquired by TranS1 last year, the emergent Baxano Surgical looks like it might now be on the auctioneer’s block as it talks of reviewing strategic alternatives.