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November 30, 2012

St. Jude Assura Heart Devices Receive European Approval


Company also approves massive share buyback program.

November 29, 2012

FDA Report Outlines Plan for Improvements in Device Review


The agency moves forward with obligations set forth by recent legislation, while some remain skeptical.

Smith & Nephew Snags Healthpoint in Major Acquisition


Healthpoint will bolster S&N's wound management business.

November 28, 2012

HeartWare Gets FDA Nod for Ventricular Assist System


The system is designed to be a bridge to heart transplant.

Westhouse Medical Services Acquires Majority Stake in Quy Biosciences


A full acquisition is planned.

Cadence to Open Pittsburgh Facility


The company enters the finished device business.

November 27, 2012

Nihon Kohden Acquires Defibtech


Together the companies hope to create a robust AED business.

First St. Jude Portico Heart Valve Implanted Transapically


The device is intended to eliminate the need for bypass during heart surgery.

LeMaitre Vascular to Open Canadian Office


The company aims to expand selling and marketing capacity north of the U.S. border.

Merit Medical to Purchase Thomas Medical


A GE company, Thomas Medical is Merit's second recent acquisition.

November 26, 2012

Volcano to Close on Sync-Rx Acquisition Within a Month


Company hopes to mitigate scrutiny into PCI procedures with Sync-Rx’s technology.

Toshiba Releases New CT System


Company highlights machine's extremely thin slicing capabilities.

November 20, 2012

Medtronic Announces Second Quarter Earnings, Closes on Kanghui Acquisition


Analysts wary of the high price paid for the Chinese company.

Sanovas Receives Patent Allowance for Drug Delivery System


The system delivers localized drugs, particularly useful for chemotherapy treatment.

Tornier CEO Retires, Company Names Interim Officers


Though unexpected, departure is on good terms.

OptiMedica Secures Growth Financing for Cataract Surgery System


Money will fund commercialization and next-generation technology.

November 19, 2012

New Tool From UK's Zilico Goes After Cancer Diagnosis Market


Technology is the result of 20 years of academic research.

Around the World in 3.5 Days


Countries use innovative measures to promote their biotech/medical device sectors.

Cutting-Edge Devices Debut in Deutschland


Futuristic medical products dazzle attendees at trade show.

Fort Wayne Metals Showcases New Product at Compamed


New ACC wire builds on existing company technology.

Samsung Debuts New OB-GYN Imaging Equipment at Medica


Company moves forward with plan to be player in medical imaging market.

November 16, 2012

Stryker Names Ortho and Neuro Group Presidents


The appointments are part of a management realignment effort.

Medica Hosts First AppCircus


Winner chosen from nine mobile health applications.

Cook Medical Stent Becomes First FDA Approved for Peripheral Artery Blockages


The drug-eluting stent delivers paclitaxel to treatment sites.

Companies Charge Ahead with DEHP-Free Devices


Firms at Medica and Compamed tout preparedness on the non-DEHP front.

Final Push For Medical Device Tax Repeal Underway


Medtech industry urges lawmakers to nix innovation-killing levy.

New Test Spots Contamination on Medical Instruments


Company claims its system helps to "remove any doubt" from the decontamination process.

A. Hopf and Eastman Chemical Team for New Component Technology


New copolyester from Eastman is used for Hopf's latest line of stopcocks and Y connectors.

For Microsystems Technology, Smaller Is Always Better


As system technology evolves, possible applications become numerous and varied.

U.K. Company Debuts New Biosensor for Infectious Disease Diagnosis


Technology combines special biosensor materials with advanced electronics.

Lab-Accurate Results Without the Lab


New low cost POC analyzers make their debut at Medica.

DTR Medical Introduces New Instrument to Reduce Risk Contamination


Biopsy punch is designed to remove risk of cross contamination.

November 15, 2012

Have a Seat, Save a Life


Company releases sensor that can detect heart rate, respiration through chair cushion.

Welch Allyn Literally Takes Medica's Pulse


Firm shows off its technology in real-time to assess the collective health of show-goers.

Siemens Introduces New Ultrasound System


Latest iteration imports various features from earlier device.

Sony Unveils Bevy of New Products at Medica


Medical 3-D recorder, 3-D camera among innovation debuting at show.

Philips-Respironics Rolls Out New Ventilator for Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency Diseases


New device launched during World COPD Day.

Bal Seal Spotlights Equipment Performance Solutions at Compamed


The firm's technology is used to protect high-speed rotary drive units in medtech.

High-Performance Plastics on Tap for BASF at Compamed


Antimicrobial products are highlighted at this year's show.

November 14, 2012

DDL Hires New Quality Assurance Manager


With an increase in customer quality expectations, the company anticipates growth.

Medica 2012 Underway in Germany


Organizers expect more than 4,500 exhibitors from 64 countries to attend event.

Eldon James Highlights Antimicrobial Products at Compamed


Company is broadening its reach in European markets.

New Microscopy Technology Showcased at Medica


Company is billing new device as iPad of microscopy.

Steris Acquires Two Surgical Device Repair Companies


The buy strengthens Steris' position in what is currently a fragmented market.

Medical Murray Opens New Design and Development Facility


The location is expected to be fully operational by March.

Saint Gobain Plastics' Healthcare Unit Releases New Tubing for European Market


Launch made during Compamed trade fair in Germany.

Avery Dennison's Medical Unit Revamps its Brand


New name reflects move beyond simple healthcare adhesives.

Becoming a Trade Show Pro


A PR executive shares tips about how to harness the unique benefits of B-to-B trade shows.

Filtrona Porous Technologies Highlights New Tech at Compamed


Molded and thermo-formable, medical-grade foams among products featured.

Medica & Compamed Chief Talks About This Year's Installments


Annual trade fairs in Germany attract global audience.

November 13, 2012

UL Acquires Third Health Conformance Company


UL will fold Wiklund Research & Design into its life and health business.

FDA Approves New Use for Edwards Lifesciences Heart Valve


The Sapien valve can now be inserted through the ribcage.

November 12, 2012

Helix Medical Expands with MedVenture Acquisiton


Helix gains footholds in key U.S. medtech clusters.

Nanosphere Adds Former JNJ Executive to Board


After three successful fiscal quarters, CEO hopes new addition will help maintain continued performance.

November 6, 2012

Cretex Collects its Medical Companies Under One Brand Umbrella


The result is the newly named Cretex Medical.

ConforMIS Relocates Headquarters


The new space is four times the size of the old location.

Phillips-Medisize Completes Czech Expansion


The facility provides services to European and North American customers.

Weak Rupee Could Spawn Higher Device Prices


India's currency has lost more than a quarter of its value since the summer of 2011.

Carestream Gains Clearance for Lesion Management Module


The module can be used with most picture archiving and communication systems.

Medtronic CEO Stresses the Importance of Value Propositions


Omar Ishrak spoke to an audience at Cleveland Clinic's Medical Innovations Summit 2012.

November 4, 2012

Regulatory Update: New FDA Requirements for Contract Manufacturers


Consultant provides a basic primer for new medical device establishment registrations.

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