Researchers report that ionized plasmas like those in neon lights and plasma TVs not only can sterilize water, but make it antimicrobial for as long as a week after treatment.
Technology
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Receives 510(k) Clearance for New ENSEAL® G2 Curved and Straight Tissue Sealers Line — Broadest Range of Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealers Available for Open and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. has announced U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of its innovative ENSEAL® G2 Curved and Straight Tissue Sealers
Vascular Designs’ IsoFlow™ Infusion Catheter Receives CE Mark Approval
Vascular Designs, Inc.has announced that its IsoFlow™ Infusion Catheter has received CE Mark approval for use in Europe and Canada
Leadless Pacemaker Will Revolutionise Market
Innovative product development eliminates pacing leads by stimulating the heart through wireless transmission of energy.
MEDICA 2011: The World’s Largest Medical Trade Fair Starts With A Record Number Of Participants: 4571 Exhibitors From 62 Countries
In the week ahead, from 16 – 19 November 2011, the attention of health and medical care professionals from around the world will once again focus on Düsseldorf, as the world’s largest medical trade fair gets underway.
Retrospective Study Shows New Device Significantly Reduces Blood Loss and Transfusions in Adolescent Scoliosis Corrective Surgery
New study demonstrates the effectiveness of the Aquamantys(R) System in limiting blood loss and reducing transfusions during spinal corrective surgery.
UK NHS Technology Adoption Centre Launches Generic Roadmap for New Technology Introduction
It’s no big secret that the NHS, and indeed healthcare providers the world over carry the burdensome reputation of being … continue reading “UK NHS Technology Adoption Centre Launches Generic Roadmap for New Technology Introduction”
Thermo-Electric Material May Power Battery-free Cardiac Pacemaker
Japanese researchers have developed a material that can generate power after implantation by absorbing light from outside the body. The technology is being applied to the development of a battery-free cardiac pacemaker.
Tengion Organ Regeneration Platform Technology Demonstrates Ability to Regenerate Small Intestine in Preclinical Models; Data Published in Regenerative Medicine
Smooth Muscle Cells and Tengion’s Proprietary Biological Scaffolding Spurs Small Intestine Regeneration as Early as Eight Weeks After Implantation.
E-Nose ‘TB sniffer’ offers hope of early diagnosis
Indian researchers say they are close to developing an “electronic nose” to sniff out tuberculosis on the breath.
FDA Reports Growth in Medical Device Adverse Events
Medtech Business reports FDA’s observations that growth in reported serious adverse events has outpaced revenue growth by 8% each year in the past decade.
Patient-Specific Knee from ConforMIS
ConforMIS patient specific knee has CE Mark and will be commercialised next year.
CE Mark for a New Embolic Protection System During TAVI
Claret Medical Announces CE Mark of a New Embolic Protection System to Address Stroke During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention
Roger Daltrey and Stephen Tyler support development of Vocal Cord Repair Gel
Vibrating gel could restore lost voices
Oxford BioMedica Announces Research and Development Collaboration for Glaucoma
Oxford Biomedica Signs Research and Development Agreement with Mayo Clinic
Laser Cataract Surgery Could Deliver Precision And Simplicity
Medical News Today covers two papers presented at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology which has taken place this week in Orlando Florida.