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April 27, 2012

Atrium Medical to Move Head Offices


Hudson headquarters not spacious enough.

April 25, 2012

Beckman Coulter Acquires Blue Ocean Medical


Purchase will expand the company's cytometry business.

Researchers Behind Wearable Firewall Talk to MPO


The anti-hacking device is still in its beginning stages.

April 24, 2012

Okay Industries Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Global Expansion


Company adds to manufacturing footprint in the United States and opens new facility in Costa Rica.

Singapore Decreases Medical Device Approval Time


The HSA revises its brand new device registration rules.

April 20, 2012

Business as Usual at St. Jude Medical


First quarter analysis shows earning are up slightly from last year.

April 19, 2012

EU Approves Synthes Acquisition


JNJ expects the merger to be complete in Q2.

New AdvaMed Chairman Outlines Group's Agenda


David Dvorak discusses association's three-year advocacy plan.

Stem Cell Startup Receives Funding


SynGen gets $5 million to fuel stem cell harvesting devices.

Zeltiq: First Quarter Financials, a Resignation, and Success in Court


CEO steps down as the company moves ahead in the weight loss sector.

April 18, 2012

St. Jude Medical Implants First MRI-Friendly Pacemaker in Trial


The company progresses in the heart sector despite recent lead wire controversy.

Court Claims Arizona Man Cannot File Suit Against Medtronic


Complexities of law and the wording of his claim prohibit paraplegic Richard Stengel from suing.

Aerocrine Appoints new Head of U.S. Operations


Kenneth Marshall joins Aerocrine from Ikaria.

April 17, 2012

Intravenous Catheter System Awaits FDA Clearance


Nurses anticipated to benefit from the system's ease of use.

April 16, 2012

NeuroLogica and Stryker Partner for a New Medical Imaging Product


The surgical navigation system will pair with Neurologica's BodyTom CT scanner

Forging on Amid Controversy, St. Jude Introduces ICD in Europe


The Ellipse ICD receives CE Mark approval.

Medtronic Launches Spinal Surgery System


The company claims Powerease reduces fatigue in surgeons.

April 13, 2012

Hackable Medical Devices – Is There a Solution?


The ISPAB warns about danger, while researchers get closer to preventing the problem.

TriVascular Appoints New CEO


Cofounder steps down from the post after fourteen years.

Medtronic’s Drug-Eluting Balloon Trial is Underway


The study will take place in 55 U.S. cities, and is already underway in Europe.

InVivo Spinal Device Study Expected to Commence This Year


The biopolymer scaffolding device is hoped to be the first effective treatment for spine-related paralysis.

April 12, 2012

FDA Recommends Approval of Ultrasound Cancer Screening System


The system should detect cancer better and earlier, company claims.

Philips Loses Key Executive to Quest


In another shuffle, Philips faces some challenges in the face of a drop in demand for its healthcare products.

Asante Appoints Two New Executives


Thrower and Steuben bring experience from other industry leaders.

April 11, 2012

Cardinal Health Hires Former JNJ Executive


Donald Casey will assume his post on April 16th.

Boston Scientific Launches a Steerable Sheath in the U.S.


The sheath will be used to position catheters within the heart.

Arteriocyte Partners with U.S. Military for New Stem Cell Technology


Wounded warriors look ahead to possible improved rates of limb salvaging.

Devon Medical Receives Clearance for Wound Care Device


The device utilizes suction pressure to accelerate healing.

FDA Grants Expanded Approval for Medtronic Defibrillator


The CRT-D devices will puportedly reduce mortality rates in early-stage heart failure risk patients.

April 10, 2012

St. Jude Medical Calls for Retraction of Riata Study


Accusations fly as the company struggles against bad PR and falling share prices.

Value Plastics Expands Presence in Oceania


Local customers will enjoy easier access to company products.

FDA Accepts Three Companies for Fast-Track Approval Process


All three devices treat end stage renal disease.

Boston Scientific Launches Pacemaker Series in Europe


The FDA currently is reviewing the devices for the U.S. market.

April 9, 2012

Ximedica Appoints New CEO


Randall Barko comes with 30 years experience in the business.

April 5, 2012

Covidien Agrees to Buy Israeli Company Oridion


The acquisition will bring breathing-assistance devices to Covidien.

St. Jude Medical Issues Lead Wire Advisory Letter


Though not a recall, the letter warns physicians to be vigilant in their monitoring of affected implanted cardio devices.

FDA Recalls Thoratec’s Left Ventricular Assist System


Thoratec claims it is more of a correction than a recall.

April 4, 2012

First Test in Human for Abiomed's Ventricular Assist Device


85 year old patient experienced chest pain relief.

GAO Report Evaluating FDA Performance Released


The report finds increased review times.

April 3, 2012

Biomet Agrees to Purchase Division of DePuy Orthopaedics


Move comes amidst Johnson and Johnson's negotiation with European antitrust authorities.

HeartWare Set to Acquire World Heart


Merger expected to be finalized within three months.

Medtronic Settles Infuse Lawsuit for $85 Million


Company denies any wrongdoing.

Boston Scientific Issues New Device For Urinary Stone Removal


The combination product is made up of a gel that works together with a catheter.

April 2, 2012

Derma Sciences Acquires MedEfficiency


Acquisition valued at $14.5 million.

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