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June 28, 2012
The most controversial aspect of the bill, the individual mandate, was also upheld.
June 27, 2012
The device is designed to help surgeons identify all cancerous tissue during lumpectomies.
The passage of the legislation praised as a rare example of bipartisan American politics.
June 26, 2012
The line will be introducued via subsidiary Symmetry Surgical
The Durata lead is now under fire, but the company claims the lead failure was caused by external factors.
June 25, 2012
New facility is just a few miles from the company’s orthopedic design location in Warsaw, Ind.
The Valiant Mona LSA System treats descending thoracic aortic aneurysms
Darlene Deptula-Hicks has a strong background in medical device finance.
The V-Loc now can be paired with the company’s other suturing devices.
June 22, 2012
The company developed the products under advisement from a panel of nursing professionals.
The company taps former JNJ bigwig to head up its Chinese operations.
The Dominican Republic manufacturing plant is producing surgical staples but will expand soon.
June 19, 2012
New hire most recently was a Covidien executive.
Viewpoints and progress on repealing the medical device excise tax.
Pumps manufactured after November 2010 are exempt.
The Amplatzer vascular plug offers an alternative to traditional embolic coils.
The manufacturing facility will cater specifically to the Indian market, but has the flexibility to expand for other global markets as well.
Fazio and Healy bring extensive cardiac experience to the table.
Viveve to introduce a device for women post-childbirth.
June 15, 2012
Study finds defibrillators are located too far away from victims.
Rate of use has generally increased, especially for orthopedics.
June 14, 2012
John Schulte is sentenced to 12 months of probation, fined $5,000.
With some slick maneuvers, the company also manages to minimize its U.S. tax hit.
June 13, 2012
Deal is expected to close by June 30.
June 12, 2012
Equanox measures oxygen saturation in both brain and body tissue.
The company has been strategically buying and selling with plans to establish presence in key global markets.
The company voluntarily decided to achieve certification to assure clients it has quality standards in place.
The move is unexpected, as the company only purchased the plant three years ago.
June 11, 2012
The young company has Wicker to thank for significant funding it received for its dry eye devices.
Richard Meelia occupies a newly created seat on the board of directors.
Sizes will benefit taller, larger patients.
June 8, 2012
William Knight steps down as Charles Wagner takes his place.
Tension rises as the medtech industry inches closer to its goal of a total repeal of the tax.
As the company recovers from bankruptcy, Starkman has a particular set of challenges ahead.
June 7, 2012
Similar measure would be unlikely to pass in the Senate.
The new catheter features multiple ports, whereas the previous version had only one.
June 6, 2012
The company appoints new members, accessing expertise to help its products on the market.
The system treats abdominal aortic aneurysms, and has been available in Europe since December.
The company continues to show active interest in growing its South American presence.
The company also will invest in a new U.S. facility.
June 5, 2012
The congressmen represent the bipartisan support the device tax repeal has garnered.
June 1, 2012
Kevin Madden and Karen Finney use their expertise in political strategy to advise MDMA members how to move forward.
