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Diabetes: Medtronic sues Insulet over OmniPod device
October 9, 2012 3:32 pm | by Mass Device | News | CommentsMedtronic sues Insulet for allegedly infringing a pair of its patents with Insulet's OmniPod insulin management system for diabetes. Legal News, News Well, Diabetes, Patent Infringementread more
Able Electropolishing Awarded ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 Certification
October 9, 2012 2:46 pm | by Able Electropolishing | News | CommentsTo better serve its clients, ranging from medical device manufacturing to aerospace and automotive industries, Able Electropolishing has been awarded two certifications from the International Office of Standards (ISO). These certifications speak to the quality and innovation of Able’s technologically advanced polishing services.
AACR and University of Catania Honored Dr. Silvia Caggia With the Third Margaret Foti Award
October 9, 2012 2:11 pm | by AACR | News | CommentsThe scholar-in-training award recognizes an outstanding postdoctoral candidate. PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research congratulates Silvia Caggia, Ph.D., on receiving the Third Margaret Foti Scholar-in-Training Award from the University of Catania. Caggia received the accolade for her doctoral thesis, which underscores the role of transforming growth factor-beta3 (TGF-beta3) in prostate cancer and its [...]
Focus Diagnostics and 3M Launch FDA-Cleared SimplexaT Test on 3MT Cycler for Molecular Influenza and Respiratory Virus Testing by Moderate Complexity Healthcare Facilities
October 9, 2012 12:28 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFocus Diagnostics, a business of Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, and 3M, a global diversified technology company (NYSE: MMM), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k)...
Mergers & acquisitions: CareFusion hits the BRICs with buyout of Brazil's Intermed
October 9, 2012 12:27 pm | by Mass Device | News | CommentsCareFusion says it plans to acquire Brazilian medical device company Intermed Equipamento Medico Hospitalar for an undisclosed amount. CareFusion (NYSE:CFN) said it plans to acquire Intermed Equipamento Medico Hospitalar, a Brazilian medical device company, for an undisclosed amount. Sao Paulo-based Intermed makes ventilators and respirators for the hospital market in Latin America and Brazil. News Well, Hospital Care, Mergers & Acquisitionsread more
The Nobel Prize goes to stem-cell science | MassDevice.com On Call
October 9, 2012 12:08 pm | by Mass Device | News | CommentsDuo of stem-cell researchers wins the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on turning mature stem cells "back in time" to an embryonic-like state. MASSDEVICE ON CALL — Experiments conducted by a pair of stem-cell scientists garnered this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for work on a cellular reprogramming technique that advanced the field of biology. Research conducted by British researcher John Gurdon and Japanese researcher Shinya Yamanaka underlies progress in areas including cloning and patient-specific therapies, using mature cells taken from an individual which are then transformed into a state similar to embryonic stem cells. News Well, On Call, Stem Cellsread more
Edwards Lifesciences loses 19% on lower Q3 outlook
October 9, 2012 12:02 pm | by Mass Device | News | CommentsShares of Edwards Lifesciences opened down about 19% this morning after the medical device company lowered its 3rd-quarter outlook. The European debt crisis, a delayed reimbursement decision and summer vacations conspired to reduce expected 3rd-quarter sales for Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW), sending its share price plunging on Wall Street. News Well, Replacement Heart Valves, Wall Street Beatread more
Miniature Load Cell
October 9, 2012 11:25 am | Stellar Technology, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStellar Technology introduces the new Series MIN845 miniature compression load washer/load cell. An ideal solution for a variety of applications such as fastener testing, the MIN845 is fully welded, shock and vibration resistant...
Novasyte Ranked Among Fastest Growing Private Companies
October 9, 2012 11:18 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNovasyte LCC, the nation's leading medical device training and education solutions company, announced today that it is ranked among the fastest growing private companies in Orange County, Calif. Over the past two years, the company achieved 625.8% growth in revenue, earning the...
FPGA with Breakthrough Capabilities in Security, Reliability and Low Power
October 9, 2012 11:14 am | Microsemi Corp./Corporate | Product Releases | CommentsMicrosemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today unveiled its new SmartFusion®2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate array (FPGA) family.
Baxano's iO-Tome™ Device Receives FDA Clearance
October 9, 2012 10:05 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 9, 2012--Baxano, Inc., a Silicon Valley based medical device company and manufacturer of the iO-Flex® System utilized in spinal decompression surgery, announced today that it has received FDA clearance to market its new iO-Tome™ instrument. The iO-Tome...
Boston Scientific to pay up to $265M for Rhythmia Medical
October 9, 2012 10:02 am | by Mass Device | News | CommentsBoston Scientific agrees to pay up to $265 million for Rhythmia Medical and its heart-mapping technology Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) said it's agreed to pony up $90 million in cash and perhaps another $175 million to acquire Rhythmia Medical and its heart-mapping technology. News Well, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Mergers & Acquisitionsread more
Imprivata Announces Cortext, The Healthcare Industry's First Free HIPAA Compliant Text Messaging Solution for Smartphones and Desktops
October 9, 2012 9:01 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsImprivata@, the leader in healthcare IT security, today announced the general availability of Imprivata CortextT, the healthcare industry's first free Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant text messaging solution for Apple iPhone and Android smartphones as well...
Connectivity Wireless Provides DAS to 15 Hospitals and Clinics
October 9, 2012 8:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsConnectivity Wireless Solutions, a nationwide leader in in-building wireless solutions, today announced the achievement of a major milestone by deploying distributed antenna systems (DAS) to expand in-building wireless coverage and capacity to 15 facilities, covering more than 20 million...
Toshiba Partnerships Help Facilities Manage Dose
October 9, 2012 3:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsTUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 9, 2012--Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announces strategic partnerships with Radimetrics, Inc. and Phoenix Technology Corporation to enhance dose management capabilities and support Toshiba customers through American College of Radiology (ACR)...
