Three patients at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center were among the first in the United States to be implanted with a next-generation artificial heart pump called the DuraHeart™ Left-Ventricular Assist System.
Products
Sparton Medical Systems Inc. Recognised as Supplier Partner for Award-Winning Therapy System
Sparton Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sparton Medical Systems, Inc., is recognized as supplier partner for Award Winning Neurostar® TMS Therapy System.
Custom Spine Welcomes Randal Clarke as Vice President of Sales
Custom Spine announced today that Randal Clarke is the new Vice President of Sales for the U.S Western region.
Navigation In Hip Resurfacing
Hip resurfacing can be a good alternative to total hip replacement in young adults because it conserves bone and it has acceptable short- to medium-term results. However, there have been concerns about fractures of the femoral neck with this procedure.
Endograft Introduction System Enhances Control During Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Physicians will now experience a new level of control while placing endografts during thoracic endovascular repair procedures, with the launch of Cook Medical’s new Z-TRAK PLUS™ Introduction System.
Promising Future For Scarless Surgery Reported At DDW 2009
Researchers present the latest advances in a technology that continues to change the face of gastroenterology and surgery, known as Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery®, or NOTES®, at Digestive Disease Week® 2009 (DDW®).
Innovia LLC announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the InnoPort
Innovia LLC announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the InnoPort to facilitate single port access laparoscopy.
Olympus Broadens Portfolio With New Biliary Metallic Stent
Olympus America Inc. has expanded its medical portfolio by introducing the X-Suit NIR®, a biliary metallic stent designed with exceptional anatomic conformability and superior radial support.
CE Mark Extended for Disc Dynamics’ DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System
Disc Dynamics, Inc. announced that the CE Mark received in the European Union for its DASCOR® Disc Arthroplasty System has been expanded to incorporate a posterior-lateral surgical approach, as well as an endoscopic approach.
Globus Medical Announces Launch of COALITION ACDF Spacer System
Globus Medical, Inc., the largest privately held spinal implant manufacturer in the world, today announced the launch of the COALITION ACDF Spacer System.
Magellan Spine Technologies Announces First Implant of the DART Disc Annular Repair Technology
Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc. announced today the first human implant of its DART (Disc Annular Repair Technology) System for use after lumbar discectomy procedures.
Covidien Launches Alarm Management System For The Nellcor OxiMax N-600x Pulse Oximeter
Covidien, a leading global supplier of healthcare products, today announced the global launch of its Alarm Management System for the Nellcor OxiMax N-600x pulse oximeter.
Prospective Evaluation Finds High Levels of Satisfaction with ConvaTec Moldable Skin Barrier
Enterostomal therapy nurses and people living with an ostomy reported very high levels of satisfaction with a new moldable skin barrier pioneered by ConvaTec Ostomy Care, according to results from a prospective evaluation published this month.
500th Patient Receives Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device
The 500th patient was supported with the Berlin Heart EXCOR® Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (also known as the “Berlin Heart”) since the first implantation of the device in 1990.
FDA Approves SBi’s S.T.A.R. Total Ankle Replacement System
Small Bone Innovations, Inc., a leading provider of innovation, products, technology and education for the small bone & joint segment of the orthopedics industry, announced today that the FDA has approved SBi’s Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (S.T.A.R.®) system to treat U.S. patients.
CONMED Announces Full Market Release of the Zen Wireless Footswitch System
CONMED Corporation announced today the full market release of the Zen Wireless Footswitch and adaptor by its CONMED Linvatec arthroscopy unit.