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Technology Company Turns Distributor As Bacterin Takes On Leforte CranioMaxillofacial Implants
Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. a leader in the development of revolutionary bone graft material and antimicrobial coatings for medical applications, has signed an exclusive agreement with Jeil Medical Corporation for distribution in the U.S. and Canada of Jeil’s LeForte System.
Aptus HeliFX EndoStapling System Cleared By FDA
Aptus HeliFX Endograft Fixation Device follows May CE Mark with FDA approval.
Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for PROMUS Element™ Plus Platinum Chromium Stent System
Boston Scientific has announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the PROMUS Element™ Plus Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System.
FDA Publishes Further Information Following Approval Of Edwards Sapien Valve
FDA has followed up its approval of Edwards’ Sapien Transcatheter Aortic Valve with information pertaining to the approval and use of the device.
Jail For Ex-Synthes Pair
Former Synthes executives Michael Huggins and Thomas Higgins were sentenced Monday to nine months in prison with three months probation and a $100,000 fine for illegal promotion of Norian products.
Stent Shrinkage Still In Spotlight. FDA Wades In.
FDA is taking a proactive stance and working with manufacturers to understand the issue of longitudinal compression in next generation Drug-Eluting Stents.
Bariatric Surgery Induces Weight Loss In Obese Family Members
In a study of 35 families, obese family members of patients undergoing bariatric surgery also showed a statistically significant weight loss.
Kensey Nash’s Bioadhesive Tendon Repair Grant
Kensey Nash Corporation has been awarded a two-year, $1.9 million grant to investigate the use of a bioadhesive surgical mesh for applications in tendon repair procedures.
Ground-Breaking Research: Sterilising With Ionized Plasmas
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.
US Consumer Group Wants (Even) Stronger FDA
US Consumers Union is arguing that Congress should strengthen the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to regulate medical devices in order to improve quality, safety and effectiveness.
Gore Receives FDA Approval for Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis
Durable ePTFE Endoprosthesis Designed for Endovascular Repair of the Descending Thoracic Aorta Provides Conformability without Compromise
VEITH Symposium This Week: 38th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues
The Veith Vascular Symposium is taking place this week from November 16th to 20th in New York.
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
Through-The-Nipple Breast Cancer Therapy Shows Promise In Early Tests
Research from Johns Hopkins shows that by delivering anticancer drugs into breast ducts via the nipple more potent drug concentration can be delivered with fewer adverse effects.
Zimmer Announces Acquisition of XtraFix® External Fixation System
Innovative External Fixation Product Line from ExtraOrtho Further Strengthens Zimmer’s Trauma Portfolio