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Medtronic Engages Cardiologists in ‘World Diabetes Day’
October 24, 2012 11:24 am | by Medtronic | News | CommentsReinforcing its commitment to people with diabetes, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) is promoting its long-standing partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) through a new initiative surrounding “World Diabetes Day” on Nov. 14 that aims to engage interventional cardiologists worldwide in raising awareness of the connection between diabetes and coronary artery disease.
Depuy Synthes Spine Launches New Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion System
October 24, 2012 11:21 am | by DePuy Synthes Spine | News | CommentsDePuy Synthes Spine today announced the launch of the ACIS™ Anterior Cervical Interbody Spacer System (ACIS System), a comprehensive set of spacers and instrumentation for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The announcement was made here at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 27th annual meeting, where the company is featuring the ACIS System alongside the ZERO-P® VA...
Life Spine Announces Six New Additions to Its CENTRIC® MIS Technologies Portfolio
October 24, 2012 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsHOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2012--Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, will be displaying six new minimally invasive products scheduled for launch in 2012 during the North...
New White Paper Assists Medical Device Manufacturers with Changes to FDA Endotoxin Testing Guidelines
October 24, 2012 10:10 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA new white paper is available to assist medical device manufacturers with understanding recent changes to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) thinking regarding endotoxin testing. The paper is available to download from the Web at ...
Overmolded Mil-Spec Cordsets
October 24, 2012 10:07 am | Turck Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTURCK introduces new overmolded mil-spec cordsets for rugged applications. Offering a more robust connectivity solution than field-assembled versions, these Mil-Spec Cordsets are 100 percent factory tested to ensure optimal performance...
NuVasive dips despite Street-beating Q3 results
October 24, 2012 10:04 am | by Mass Device | News | CommentsThird-quarter profits for medical device company NuVasive beat Wall Street's expectations, but shares dip nearly 3% anyway on missed sales targets, lowered guidance. keys: Shares of NuVasive Inc. (NSDQ:NUVA) slid nearly 3% this morning after the medical device company reported lower-than-expected sales for the 3rd quarter and lowered its outlook for the rest of the year. News Well, 2012, Implants, MassDevice Earnings Roundup, Q3, Spinalread more
eHealth Global Technologies Announces Rebrand
October 24, 2012 10:01 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2012--eHealth Technologies TM, formerly eHealth Global Technologies, debuts its new brand, positioning itself for the next stage of growth in addressing the healthcare industry’s need for instant and complete medical record access. “Our rebrand celebrates...
DSM Extends License to Supply CarboSil® TSPCU For Use In AxioMed Spine Corporation’s Freedom® Spinal Discs
October 24, 2012 10:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2012--DSM, a global leader in biomedical materials sciences, and AxioMed Spine Corporation, an innovator in the field of spinal implant devices, today announced that they have revised and extended an existing licensing and supply agreement. DSM will supply...
New advisory committee to shape national supply chain competitiveness strategy
October 24, 2012 9:49 am | by Material Handling Industry of America | News | CommentsThe Department of Commerce recently formed an Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness that will act as a liaison between industry and government. This step is an important step toward ensuring regular contact with the supply chain industries,
Are thinner defibrillator leads more likely to fail? | MassDevice.com On Call
October 24, 2012 8:29 am | by Mass Device | News | CommentsThinner defibrillator leads, such as those sold and subsequently recalled by Medtronic and St. Jude Medical, are more likely to exhibit failures related to impedance changes and electrical noise, researchers say. News Well, Cardiac Rhythm Management, On Call, Recallsread more
Theragenics Launches Galt Centeze™ Centesis Drainage Catheter Line of Products
October 24, 2012 7:08 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBUFORD, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2012--Theragenics Corporation ® (NYSE: TGX), a medical device company serving the surgical products and prostate cancer treatment markets, today announced that Galt Medical (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Theragenics) launched its Centeze™ Centesis Drainage...
NuVasive Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
October 24, 2012 7:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) Third quarter 2012 total revenue of $148.4 million; up 11.7% from third quarter 2011 GAAP net income of $2.4 million, or $0.05 per share ...
Patient Safety Industry Expert Dr. David Bates Joins EarlySense’s Medical Advisory Board
October 24, 2012 7:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsWALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2012--EarlySense Ltd., the market leader in proactive patient care solutions, announced today that Dr. David Bates has joined the company’s medical advisory board. Dr. Bates is an internationally acclaimed expert in patient safety. He is well known for...
CardioKinetix Announces Data From Latest European Study of Heart Failure Patients With First-of-Its-Kind Percutaneous Treatment
October 24, 2012 7:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2012--CardioKinetix Inc., a medical device company pioneering a catheter-based treatment for heart failure, today announced clinical results showing meaningful and sustained low clinical events for patients with ischemic heart failure following...
Elixir Medical Corporation Announces Outstanding Three-Year Data from the EXCELLA II Randomized Clinical Trial for the CE Mark-Approved DESyne® System
October 24, 2012 7:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2012--Elixir Medical Corporation, a developer of products that combine state-of-the-art medical devices with advanced pharmaceuticals, announced today excellent long-term results of its CE Mark-approved DESyne Novolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System...
