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Z-Medica Launches New Line of Hemostatic Agents for use in Emergency Medical Services
May 22, 2013 10:27 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsZ-Medica, a leading developer and marketer of hemostatic agents, announced today it has launched the first-ever line of products designed to meet the unique needs of Emergency Medical Services. The line includes QuikClot@ EMS 4x4 Dressing, QuikClot@ EMS TraumaPad@, and QuikClot@ EMS Rolled ...
Stryker Metal Hip Recall: Lieff Cabraser Provides Answers to Hip Replacement Patients
May 22, 2013 10:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2013--Wendy Fleishman of the national plaintiffs’ law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that the firm issued today a list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) from hip replacement patients who received the Stryker Rejuvenate or...
NYU Researchers Took Bribes from Chinese Group
May 22, 2013 9:52 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThree New York University researchers from China divulged results from a U.S.-funded study to Chinese competitors in exchange for tuition, rent and other expenses, federal prosecutors said Monday. Zhu Yudong, a U.S.-educated NYU professor, and Yang Xing, a lab engineer, were released on bail after appearing in court in Manhattan to face commercial bribery and other charges.
BioVentrix to Exhibit Revivent™ System, which Surpasses Survival Benefit Threshold for Heart Failure Treatment, at European Heart Failure Congress
May 22, 2013 8:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLISBON, Portugal--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2013--BioVentrix, pioneer of the Less Invasive Ventricular Enhancement™ (LIVE™) procedure for the treatment of heart failure (HF), announced today that it will showcase its Revivent™ Myocardial Anchoring System at the European Heart Failure Congress (HFC)...
Corgenix Announces Diagnostic Development Agreement with Lilly
May 22, 2013 6:45 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2013--Corgenix Medical Corporation (OTCBB: CONX), a worldwide developer and marketer of diagnostic test kits, announced today that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) to develop diagnostic technology in support of a...
Accenture Helps NHS Radiologists Exchange Medical Images in the Cloud
May 22, 2013 5:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2013--Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has completed the deployment of a cloud-based Radiology Information System (RIS) for five hospitals and 23 facilities within the National Health Service (NHS) in Southwest England. Using Accenture Clinical Services, the new platform...
NxStage Announces New Agreements with DaVita
May 21, 2013 5:09 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsLAWRENCE, Mass., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM), a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that it has entered into new agreements covering its supply of home, critical care and in-center products to DaVita, the kidney...
New Data Show Long-Term Benefit of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Difficult-to-Treat Patients with Depression using NeuroStar TMS Therapy System
May 21, 2013 5:00 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released today at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association show that the NeuroStar TMS Therapy System® induced statistically and clinically meaningful response and remission in patients with Major Depressive...
3D Digital Process Aids in Skull Prosthetic Success
May 21, 2013 4:04 pm | by Bob Cramblitt | Articles | CommentsWhen Chinese exchange student Jiahone Guo suffered a cranial injury during a club soccer match, he thought "maybe I will go to see God," according to a report on WFAA-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Fortunately, due to timely surgery and a custom-made prosthetic skull plate designed by MedCAD, Guo is able to do almost everything he could do before the fateful match.
Pumps and Compressors Offer Broad Range of Pressure, Vacuum Options
May 21, 2013 3:19 pm | by MDT Staff | Thomas Division | Product Releases | CommentsThomas’ line of single piston pumps and compressors are designed to withstand the most demanding applications. The 660 and 668 Series feature air flows to 2.7 cfm (76.5 l/min), pressures to 100 psi (6.9 bar) and maximum vacuum to 93% of local barometer (930 mbar).
Addition Cured Silicone for Biocompatibility and Cytoxicity
May 21, 2013 2:43 pm | by MDT Staff | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MasterSil 153Med has been introduced by Master Bond. The two part silicone with a paste consistency features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight, and does not require exposure to air and humidity for cross-linking. It has a long working life of 5-7 hours and will not outgas while curing.
Changing from Gamma to E-Beam
May 21, 2013 2:38 pm | by Larry Nichols, COO, and Bob Starrett, CTO, NUTEK Corporation | Nutek Corp. | Blogs | CommentsOrdinarily, changing from a validated gamma sterilization process to E-beam sterilization requires running a dose mapping study and doing a dose verification study similar to a routine quarterly dose audit. The standard radiation validation requirements of ISO 11137 require that data be “available to show that, using the same sterilization dose, microbial inactivation is not affected by differences...
PE Resin Blend Sheet Foam with Multidirectional Stretch
May 21, 2013 2:25 pm | by MDT Staff | Pregis Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsPregis has introduced Stretchfoam, an “industry first” proprietary polyethylene (PE) resin blend sheet foam with multidirectional stretch for protective packaging applications. Stretchfoam represents the latest addition to the company’s Microfoam line.
Transparent Polyamide for Home Healthcare Applications
May 21, 2013 1:08 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsArkema has introduced Rilsan Clear G-170 MED, a fully transparent polyamide for use in breathing masks, tubing and other transparent medical components. Rilsan Clear G-170 MED is more transparent than glass, lighter and more flexible than polycarbonate for applications in which patient comfort is required.
Compact Valves with High Flow Rate and Power Density
May 21, 2013 12:48 pm | by MDT Staff | Burkert Fluid Control Systems | Product Releases | CommentsWith the TwinPower technology the fluid technology specialist Burkert has developed a new actuator design for solenoid valves that increases the power density by using two coils. This innovative actuator technology, which allows a very compact design, is now available as a complete standard valve line in widths of 10mm and 16mm...
