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August 31, 2012

St. Jude Reorganizes, Sheds 300 Jobs


The company consolidates product divisions and shuffles its executive leadership.

August 29, 2012

AngioDynamics to Release Catheter with New Polymer Technology


The company has received FDA clearance for the device.

Elixir Medical Receives European Approval for Coronary Stent System


Company says trial results best Medtronic’s Endeavor stent.

Hospira Warned About Infusion Pump Problems


The company’s Costa Rica plant is under scrutiny by the FDA.

August 28, 2012

China Invests in UK Biotech Startup


The investment is in line with China’s current focus on biotechnology.

Boston Scientific Cardiac Device Gets Expanded Indication in Europe


The company is beginning the process to release the device in the United States.

Becton Dickinson Acquires Sirigen


Sirigen is a Nobel Prize winning polymer technology company.

Getinge Group Purchases Part of Kinetic Concepts Inc.


Getinge hopes to bring the Therapeutic Support Systems business to its European markets.

Symmetry Medical Receives Clearance for Valve


The valve is a new version of the company’s older sterilization product.

August 22, 2012

Jarvik Heart Gets Green Light for Cardiac Device Trial


The company hopes to establish Jarvik device’s superiority to others on the market.

Siemens to Acquire Penrith


Siemens will bolster its ultrasound business with the purchase.

August 21, 2012

New Research Shows Cardiac Sector Will Grow Very Little


Millennium Research Group cites market saturation for the sluggish growth prediction.

Zoll Medical and Inovise Medical Pair to Improve Cardiac Device


Zoll’s wearable defibrillator will now benefit from Inovise’s acoustic cardiography technology.

Gore Gains CE Mark for Vascular Graft


The graft is designed to facilitate sutureless anastomosis, among other applications.

Toshiba Medical Appoints Director of CT Unit


The new hire joins Toshiba from Philips Healthcare.

Israeli Company Ornim Receives Series B Funding


GE and Orbimed join to invest in the oxygen monitoring device company.

August 16, 2012

Codman & Shurtleff Releases New Microcoil Technology


The new two new microcoil systems are available in the United States and Europe.

August 15, 2012

Helix Medical to Invest in Cambus Medical


Helix will acquire half of all company shares by next year.

Luminex Enters Contract with Department of Defense


The company will develop a biothreat detection instrument.

August 14, 2012

FDA Proposes Criteria for Determining Completeness of 510(k) Submissions


The agency hopes to further speed up review times with this guidance.

Sound Interventions Discloses Early Data from Hypertension Trial


The results are good: The company can replicate lowered blood pressure both in office and over 24-hour monitoring.

MediPurpose Releases Updated Baby Heel Stick


The lancet comes in sizes for newborns and preemies.

Varian Medical Loses CEO, Gains Board Members


The company promotes COO to CEO position.

Resonetics Appoints New CEO


CEO has experience in both medical devices and contract manufacturing.

Teleflex to Acquire LMA and Its Brand of Laryngeal Masks


The purchase will beef up Teleflex’s anesthesia business.

August 8, 2012

Codman & Shurtleff Drug Delivery System Gains FDA Approval


The system delivers baclofen for the treatment of spasticity.

FDA Approves New Stent System from Abbott


The device is intended to treat iliac artery disease.

Masimo Adds to Patient Monitoring Business with Phasein Purchase


The acquisition prompts a revision of Masimo’s financial predictions for 2012.

August 7, 2012

Teleflex Medical OEM Gains Patent for Suture


The suture has been in use since 2004.

Qforma Names New VP of Business Development


New hire brings 15 years experience in sales and marketing.

iRhythm Appoints New President and CEO


Kevin King replaces Bill Willis on the board.

China Regulatory Officials Now Can Perform Unannounced Inspections on Device Manufacturers


The SFDA announced the new procedure on June 18.

August 2, 2012

Vascular Solutions Releases Flexible Tip Microcatheter


The device is a new addition to the SuperCross product line.

August 1, 2012

Covidien Receives FDA Clearance for Bedside Monitoring System


The system is designed to help physicians monitor oxygen levels more quickly.

Saint-Gobain to Phase Out Use of DEHP


Studies show elevated exposure could have emasculating effects on male patients.

Teleflex Subsidiary Gets CE Mark for Catheter Device


Semprus BioSciences division gains EU clearance for catheter technology.

Sanmina Achieves Yet Another ISO Certification


The company’s Mexico facility has been awarded an ISO 13485 certification.

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