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New hip replacements research from University of Aberdeen
A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and economic modelling of minimal incision total hip replacement approaches in the management of arthritic disease of the hip
Zimmer Announces Agreement to Acquire Abbott Spine
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Abbott Spine from Abbott for approximately $360 million in cash
Non-Surgical Treatment for Prostate Cancer
CyberKnife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach announce a revolutionary new way to treat prostate cancer without surgery and long treatment courses of radiation.
K2M Enters the International Spine Market
K2M, Inc. has entered the international spine market via its recently acquired ISO 13485 certification and CE Mark clearance for its spinal devices.
FDA Clearance for Jetstream™ Pathway PV™ Atherectomy System
Next-Generation Atherectomy Device Offers Minimally Invasive Treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease
Arthrocare Device Use Draws More Scrutiny
An escalating FBI probe could pose new threats to embattled Arthrocare
The New Face Of Orthopaedic Education
Pri-Med introduces the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), a new community of orthopaedic surgeons who have come together to improve patient care through innovative education formats.
Wright Acquires RAYHACK® Wrist Reconstruction System
Novel System for Complex Wrist Surgery Complements Wright’s Upper Extremity Franchise.
Stryker probed on alleged payments to surgeons
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Stryker Corp., the third-largest maker of artificial hips and knees, illegally paid surgeons to induce them to use company products, according to a court filing.
Endoaortic Balloon Occlusion For Cardiac Surgery Guidance Issued
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on endoaortic balloon occlusion for cardiac surgery.
Smith & Nephew Receives C1 Category Reimbursement Approval for OXINIUM™ in Japan
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopaedic Reconstruction & Trauma business and Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics KK Japan has received Japanese regulatory C1 Category Reimbursement approval for it’s OXINIUM™ oxidized zirconium technology.
Microfabrica Secures $22.5 Million Funding to Grow Its Medical Device Business
Microfabrica, Inc., a leading developer of micro-devices, has closed $22.5 million in Series B financing.
Baxter Announces Licensing Agreement for Innocoll’s Gentamicin Surgical Implant in the United States
Baxter Healthcare Corporation today announced a licensing agreement with Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd for exclusive rights to market and distribute the company’s gentamicin surgical implant in the United States
Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval For PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Heart Valve
Edwards will launch the PERIMOUNT Magna mitral valve in the United States immediately.
CONVATEC COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF UNOMEDICAL
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