Device Sectors
Data Show Medtronic-Exclusive LIA Software Detects Non-Medtronic Lead Issues at a Greater Rate Than Standard Impedance Monitoring
May 10, 2013 4:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMINNEAPOLIS and DENVER - May 10, 2013 - Data presented today at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society's 34th Annual Scientific Sessions, show that Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) Lead Integrity Alert (LIA) software detected pace/sense lead issues in non-Medtronic leads at a...
Nanostim Announces Preliminary Results from LEADLESS Study in Late-Breaking Clinical Trial at Heart Rhythm 2013
May 10, 2013 3:42 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2013--Nanostim, Inc., a privately-owned developer of miniaturized, leadless cardiac pacemakers (LCP), today announced preliminary results from its LEADLESS study during the late breaking clinical trial presentations at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm...
Sorin Group Announces FDA Approval and U.S. Launch OF SMARTVIEW Remote Monitoring Solution for Patients with Implanted Cardiac Defibrillators
May 10, 2013 12:04 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2013--Sorin Group (MIL:SRN), (Reuters Code: SORN.MI), a global medical company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced it received FDA approval for and is beginning the U.S. launch of the SMARTVIEW™ remote monitoring solution for...
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.
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.
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...
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.
St. Jude Medical Announces Results from Independent Analysis of Optim-Insulated Defibrillation Leads in Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Session at Heart Rhythm 2013
May 9, 2013 1:55 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), an academic health science research institute, has conducted a further independent analysis of data received from...
New Four-Year Data From Boston Scientific Demonstrated WATCHMAN Device Was Superior To Warfarin For Mortality And Primary Efficacy In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation In Long Term Follow-Up Of The PROTECT AF Trial
May 9, 2013 12:02 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBoston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) reports that the four-year follow-up data from the PROTECT AF clinical trial demonstrated the WATCHMAN@ Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure device was statistically superior to warfarin for preventing cardiovascular death, all-cause stroke and systemic...
NEC Display Solutions Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance on MD211C2 and MD211C3 Medical Diagnostic Monitors
May 9, 2013 12:00 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the Food and Drug Administration 510(k) market clearance of the 21-inch MultiSync® MD211C2 and MD211C3 medical-grade monitors, built for...
Using 'Bacteria-Eaters' to Prevent Infections on Medical Implant Materials
May 9, 2013 10:42 am | by American Chemical Society | News | CommentsViruses that infect and kill bacteria—used to treat infections in the pre-antibiotic era a century ago and in the former Soviet Union today—may have a new role in preventing formation of the sticky "biofilms" of bacteria responsible for infections on implanted medical devices.
Covidien Unveils Innovative Capnography Solution for OEM Partners
May 9, 2013 10:16 am | by Covidien | News | CommentsCovidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, has launched the Microstream® MicroPod™ module. This is an important product for its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners that will help hospitals improve patient safety by expanding access to capnography technology.
First Patient Enrolled in reMARQable Clinical Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Multi-Electrode nMARQ™ Pulmonary Vein Isolation System™ in the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
May 9, 2013 9:49 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDIAMOND BAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--Biosense Webster, Inc., a worldwide leader in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced the first patient has been enrolled in the reMARQable clinical study. ReMARQable will assess the safety and efficacy of the use of...
IMS Health Study Points to a Declining Cost Curve for U.S. Medicines in 2012
May 9, 2013 8:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--Total spending on U.S. medicines fell 3.5 percent on a real per capita basis in 2012 and the use of healthcare services overall declined for the second consecutive year, according to a new study released today by the IMS Institute for Healthcare...
mHealth Technology: Design and Development of Mobile Integrated Therapies
May 8, 2013 3:00 pm | by Paul Upham, Director of Product Marketing, WellDoc, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe primary care practitioner is well poised to be the central point-of-care, aiding a more holistic approach to the patient. However, the patient demand curve will quickly outstrip the supply of practitioners in even the best treatment models. An enhanced approach is necessary, one that enables patient self-management combined with efficiency tools for HCPs.
UNT Professor’s Laser Technology Could Change the Way Surgeons Operate
May 8, 2013 1:51 pm | by University of North Texas | News | CommentsA University of North Texas professor has filed a patent on a new laser technology he and his research associate developed for cutting and shaping bone that causes minimal damage to the surrounding tissue and bones, could speed up surgery and recovery times, and even lessen the amount of blood lost during operations.
Varian Enables HIPAA Compliance and Optimizes Customer Service with the Axeda Machine Cloud
May 8, 2013 1:49 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAxeda Corporation, the leading provider of cloud-based service and software for managing connected products and delivering machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, today announced that Varian Medical Systems, a leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other...
Study Shows GenomeDx's Decipher™ Test Effectively Predicts Rapid Metastatic Prostate Cancer
May 8, 2013 1:30 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsSAN DIEGO, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GenomeDx Biosciences today announced that data presented by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers at the 2013 Annual Meeting for the American Urological Association demonstrated that Decipher™, a transformative genomic test...
Improved Material for "Laser Welding" of Tissue in Intestinal Surgery
May 8, 2013 1:08 pm | by American Chemical Society | News | CommentsA new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting. Their study, which involves use of a gold-based solder, or sealing material, appears in the journal ACS Nano.
New Technique Can Help Nanoparticles Deliver Drug Treatments
May 8, 2013 11:13 am | by Wayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research | News | CommentsA Wayne State University researcher has successfully tested a technique that can lead to more effective use of nanoparticles as a drug delivery system. Joshua Reineke, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, examined how a biodegradable polymer particle called polylactic-co-glycolic acid breaks down in live tissue.
Bacteria Adapt and Evade Nanosilver’s Sting
May 8, 2013 11:11 am | by UNSW | News | CommentsResearchers from UNSW have cautioned that more work is needed to understand how micro-organisms respond to the disinfecting properties of silver nano-particles, increasingly used in consumer goods, and for medical and environmental applications.
Exosome Diagnostics Presents Data Demonstrating Utility of Urine Exosome Technology to Predict Prostate Biopsy Outcome at American Urological Association Annual Meeting
May 8, 2013 11:00 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsNEW YORK, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Exosome Diagnostics, a leading developer of biofluid-based molecular diagnostic products for use in personalized medicine research and clinical diagnostics, today announced the presentation of data at the American Urological Association Annual...
