Surgical
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Surgical
Olympus 3D/FlexDex for Minimal Access Surgery Simplifies Suturing, Redefines Robotics
Pairing of ENDOEYE FLEX 3D and FlexDex Needle Driver to be demonstrated at American College of Surgeons Clinical Conference.Olympus Corp. 10.22.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA OKs Abbott's HeartMate 3 for Advanced Heart Failure Patients Ineligible for a Transplant
The HeartMate 3 heart pump is backed by the industry's strongest long-term data.Abbott Laboratories 10.19.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Surgical
Regulating the Practice of Medicine
In the latest issue of MPO’s sister publication, Orthopedic Design & Technology (ODT), my Editor’s Letter posed a question regarding regulatory approval of implants. Specifically, I wondered if all implanted devices should be required…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.16.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Classifies Previous Endologix AFX Safety Notice as Class I Recall
The AFX Endovascular AAA System recall was due to Type III endoleaks after endovascular aneurysm repair.Business Wire 10.08.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Clears Eximo Medical's B-Laser Atherectomy System to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease
B-Laser can be used for treatment of atherectomy, infrainguinal stenoses, and occlusion, including in-stent restenosis (ISRBusiness Wire 10.08.18
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Patient Monitoring | Surgical
Philips' Ambient Experience Preparation & Recovery Bay Calms Patients Before and After Procedures
Personalized environment offers positive distraction and active relaxation to help reduce stress.Philips 10.05.18
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Packaging & Sterilization | Surgical
Olympus Introduces OER-Mini Endoscope Reprocessor for ENT
Tabletop endoscope reprocessor features 16-minute reprocessing time; helps reduce the risk of human errors and mishandling.Olympus 10.05.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Teleflex Acquires Essential Medical
Expands presence in structural heart and endovascular aneurysm repair markets by adding unique large bore closure system.Business Wire 10.05.18
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Cardiovascular | Machining & Laser Processing | Neurological | Surgical
Resonetics and Meraqi Medical Announce Strategic Alliance
Collaboration between leading development and manufacturing experts to reduce time-to-market.Resonetics 10.04.18
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Surgical
FDA Clears Acessa Health's ProVu System for Uterine Fibroid Treatment
The Acessa ProVu System is now available to treat women suffering from symptomatic uterine fibroids.Business Wire 10.03.18
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Surgical
First U.S. Prostate Surgery Performed with Single Port SP Robot
The Single Port SP Robot inserts all surgical instruments through one small abdominal incision.Cleveland 10.02.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Merit Medical Buys Cianna Medical for Up to $200M
Cianna Medical is a leader in wire-free breast localization and has been focused on breast conservation for 11 years.GlobeNewswire 10.02.18
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Neurological | Surgical
Stryker Acquires HyperBranch Medical Technology for $220M
HyperBranch's Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant product is one of two FDA-approved dural sealants on the market.Stryker 10.02.18
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Surgical
TransEnterix Gains CE Mark for Senhance Ultrasonic Instrument System
Advanced energy capability broadens the potential applicability of Senhance surgery in CE mark countries.Business Wire 10.01.18
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Surgical
Hologic to Acquire Focal Therapeutics for $125M to Strengthen Breast Surgery Franchise
Focal's BioZorb is an implantable 3D marker that helps clinicians overcome challenges in breast-conserving surgery.Business Wire 09.27.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Study: Valve Mismatches Common in TAVR, Ups Risk of Death
Severe cases of prosthesis-patient mismatch were associated with higher risk of death and hospital readmissions.University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 09.24.18
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Software & IT | Surgical
TransEnterix Buys Israeli Firm MST Medical to Boost Senhance Surgical Robot
Adds advanced surgical image analytics technology capabilities to Senhance digital laparoscopy platform.Business Wire 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Eluvia Drug-Eluting Stent
First tech in U.S. to offer sustained release of antiproliferative drug to treat patients with peripheral artery disease.Boston Scientific 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring | Surgical
11 Finalists Selected for $100K Pediatric Medical Device Competition
This year’s competition focuses on pediatric cardiovascular devices, an area of significant need.Childrens National Health System 09.19.18
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Surgical
3D-Printed Tracheal Splints Used in Groundbreaking Pediatric Surgery
Surgeon team used 3 custom splints to assist breathing of a 7-month-old patient battling life-threatening airway obstruction.Videos Georgia Institute of Technology
