Checkpoint’s newly CE marked device helps surgeons avoid nerve damage.
Plastic/Reconstructive
Cryolife Breaks Quarterly Financials Record
Despite losing Hemostase revenue, Cryolife has reported record Q4 and significant annual revenue growth, giving it optimistic outlook for the near term as it enacts global strategic initiatives.
Baxter Completes Acquisition Of Synovis
Baxter’s previously advertised agreement to buy Synovis has now been consummated with the approval of Synovis’ shareholders.
Health Commission Urges Tighter EU Regulatory Controls Following PIP
Should European Union member states take immediate steps to tighten regulatory controls over medical devices and technologies in the wake of the PIP scandal?
View From The Med: Adding A Little Editorial Spice To The Week
Busy busy busy. Isn’t it amazing just how dynamic the world of medical devices can be?
PIP Cross-Selling! Just How Commercial Is This Business?
The Amazonification of Boob Jobs…Patients who have their PIPs replaced might also like…
ConvaTec Launches AQUACEL® Ag Burn Dressing With Hydrofiber® Technology for Partial Thickness Burns
Innovative dressing technology designed to reduce the need for frequent and painful dressing changes in burn patient care.
World First Patient-Specific Lower Jaw
A remarkable new manufacturing technology opens up a world of bespoke implant design.
PIP Scandal: Spot Checks On The Agenda
Lack of unnannounced Spot check provision in Medical Devices Directive seems like and easy fix.
PIP: MHRA Raises Questions About Responsibility Of “Member States”
MHRA counters Financial Times article and “raises questions” about the responsibility of “member states”.
PIP Scandal: EU Scientific Committee Adds Its Voice
European report says we don’t have enough data to conclude PIPs have a greater risk, but the data we do have raises concerns to the extent that health effects can’t be ruled out.
510(k) For Bovie’s Patented J-Plasma™ Technology
Bovie Medical Corporation, has announced that it has received 510k clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its J-Plasma™ handpiece with retractable cutting feature for soft tissue coagulation during surgery.
PIP: French Authorities Agree With Medlatest On Spot Checks.
Unannounced spot checks would have given Notified bodies a chance of preventing the PIP scandal. Now French competent authority AFSSAPS signs up to the notion.
PIP Op For Isle of Man Women
In a shameless attempt to add humour to a difficult situation, medlatest stoops low for a snappy headline.
PIP Boss Charged
Apparently ailing 72 year old boss of PIP has now been charged with causing involuntary injury.
UK Dept Of Health Reviews Following PIP
The UK’s Department of Health(DOH) has published the terms of reference for its forthcoming review of the PIP scandal.