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Medtronic Issues Statement on iPad Interference Study
May 10, 2013 11:02 am | by Medtronic | News | CommentsMedtronic's current internal analysis and testing shows iPad technology presents no risk of electromagnetic interference with Medtronic implantable cardiac rhythm devices when used per manufacturer's instructions. However, as a precaution, patients implanted with a pacemaker or ICD are advised to follow Apple and Medtronic labeling recommendations and maintain a distance of six inches between the iPad and implanted device.
Building Protocells from Inorganic Nanoparticles
May 10, 2013 11:00 am | by University of Bristol | News | CommentsResearchers at the University of Bristol have led a new enquiry into how extremely small particles of silica (sand) can be used to design and construct artificial protocells in the laboratory. The work is described in an article published in Nature Chemistry.
Flawed Diamonds Promise Sensory Perfection
May 10, 2013 10:48 am | by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | News | CommentsFrom brain to heart to stomach, the bodies of humans and animals generate weak magnetic fields that a supersensitive detector could use to pinpoint illnesses, trace drugs – and maybe even read minds. Sensors no bigger than a thumbnail could map gas deposits underground, analyze chemicals, and pinpoint explosives that hide from other probes.
Biomaterial Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
May 10, 2013 10:41 am | by Georgia Tech | News | CommentsResearchers have made a significant first step with newly engineered biomaterials for cell transplantation that could help lead to a possible cure for Type 1 diabetes, which affects about 3 million Americans. Georgia Tech engineers and Emory University clinicians have successfully engrafted insulin-producing cells into a diabetic mouse model, reversing diabetic symptoms in the animal in as little as 10 days.
Operating Without Interrupting Warfarin Reduces Risk of Bleeding After Cardiac Device Surgery
May 10, 2013 10:21 am | by University of Ottawa Heart Institute | News | CommentsA new Canadian study shows that operating without interrupting warfarin treatment at the time of cardiac device surgery is safe and markedly reduces the incidence of clinically significant hematomas compared to the current standard of care. The new findings were released today at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society's 34th Annual Scientific Sessions.
Life Care Medical Devices Ltd Announces Addition Of Dublin, Ireland Based European Subsidiary
May 10, 2013 7:04 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLife Care Medical Devices Ltd (OTCBB:LCMD) today announced the opening of their European subsidiary offices in Dublin, Ireland. Life Care Medical Devices Ltd, Ireland will manage all aspects of the company's European business. "With a strong, solid history in the medical device arena,...
Canada’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Joins Elekta and Philips Research Consortium on MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
May 10, 2013 1:46 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSTOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2013--Regulatory News: Elekta (NSE: EKTAb) and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announced today that Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto, Canada) will join their growing consortium to validate the clinical potential of MRI-guided...
Globus Medical Launches FORTIFY® I Integrated Expandable Corpectomy System
May 9, 2013 7:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAUDUBON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading spinal implant manufacturer, today announced the launch of FORTIFY ® I, an expandable corpectomy spacer with integrated screws for further stability in addition to supplemental fixation. “The FORTIFY ® I...
Stainless Steel Quarter-Turn Fastener Withstands Heat & Corrosion
May 9, 2013 4:54 pm | by MDT Staff | Southco | Product Releases | CommentsSouthco has recently launched the stainless steel DZUS D8 PANEX Quarter-Turn Fastener – the newest line extension to the already successful DZUS D8 PANEX range of quarter-turn fasteners. The stainless steel version delivers the same quick access and fast installation as the standard D8, but enables dependable, vibration-resistant fastening...
Next Generation Line of Portable Air Gages
May 9, 2013 3:49 pm | by MDT Staff | Mahr Federal Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMahr Federal will be featuring the new Micro-Dimensionair II, the next generation of its well-established Micro-Dimensionair line of portable air gages, at MD&M East, June 18-20, 2013. The new Micro-Dimensionair II incorporates the enhanced Micro-Maxum II Digital Indicator and an interchangeable handle to provide accurate, convenient readouts...
Sterilizing Grade All-Metal Filtration Membrane
May 9, 2013 3:36 pm | by MDT Staff | Mott Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMott has announced the development of their ground breaking, all-metal sterilizing grade membrane for medical filtration applications. The membrane is produced using nano-materials and a proprietary manufacturing process developed by Mott engineers.
Weaving Flexibility and Strength into Stent Design
May 9, 2013 3:05 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor, ECN | Articles | CommentsThough traditional laser-cut stents made from nitinol are effective, the design trades flexibility for strength, which means the stents are at risk for fracture, crushing, and kinking. This is a particular issue when the stents are used with patients suffering from femoropopliteal or proximal popliteal artery disease.
New Service Provides Molds and Functional Silicone
May 9, 2013 2:57 pm | by MDT Staff | Sil-Pro, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsSil-Pro has announced new capability to produce tooling and functional prototype silicone or thermoplastic parts within 3 to 5 days. This new capability is of great benefit for the medical device community and has been thoroughly tested by Sil-Pro for the last year.
5 Ways to Turn a Medical Supply Chain into a Competitive Advantage
May 9, 2013 2:25 pm | by Greg Thompson, Vice President of Engineering, Sanmina | Blogs | CommentsDesign engineers are charged with creating reliable, high quality, safe medical devices that easily (and quickly) pass U.S. FDA and other geographies’ regulatory requirements. Because of the unique challenges that a medical device OEM must overcome to stay competitive, more and more OEMs are choosing to outsource manufacturing.
Medical Device Global Labeling Strategies Conference
May 9, 2013 2:07 pm | by MDT Staff | EventsGain best practices in overcoming international labeling challenges at the Medical Device Global Labeling Strategies Conference, July 24-25, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. This premier marcus evans event will bring together leading medical device labeling professionals to discuss how to successfully create a label on both a national and international scale.
