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Cardiovascular | Surgical

BrightWater Medical’s ConvertX Biliary Stent System Wins FDA Nod

First temporary stent eliminates invasive procedure in treatment of biliary duct obstructions by interventional radiologists.

Business Wire 03.25.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

New Heart Valve Is Aimed at High-Risk Patients

Nanocomposites replace animal tissue in new valve design.

Videos University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus

Surgical

Novartis Sets Date for Alcon Spinoff

The spinoff of Novartis' eye care business is expected to be on April 9.

GlobeNewswire 03.22.19

Cardiovascular | Packaging & Sterilization | Surgical

Why Does Medtech Rely on Metal Finishing?

What is so important about using a metal finish, at least when it comes to cleanliness and sterilization?

Online Exclusives Megan Ray Nichols, Science Writer; Editor, Schooled By Science 03.20.19

Surgical

FDA Warns J&J and Sientra for Breast Implant Compliance Failure

The two breast implant manufacturers failed to comply with post-approval study requirements.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration 03.20.19

Neurological | Surgical

Brainlab Acquires Robotics Platform Company Medineering

Brainlab creates first openly scalable medical robotics platform paired with an efficient software ecosystem.

Business Wire 03.20.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

Late-Breaking Analyses from Landmark COAPT Trial Show Benefits of Abbott's MitraClip

Treatment with MitraClip resulted in significant and sustained long-term quality-of-life improvements compared to medical therapy.

Abbott Laboratories 03.19.19

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Diagnostics | Neurological | Surgical

7 Technology Innovations Contributing to the Transformation of Healthcare

These medical technology segments will be expected to play a significant role in the modernization of healthcare.

Online Exclusives Rilind Elezaj, Senior Link Builder, Day Translations Inc. 03.18.19

Materials | Surgical

FDA to Take Closer Look at Medical Device Materials

Materials used in today’s medical devices vary as widely as the devices themselves.

Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration 03.18.19

Surgical

FDA Clears Via Surgical's FasTouch Absorbable Fixation System

The system is used for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues in various minimally invasive and open surgical procedures such as hernia repairs.

PR Newswire 03.18.19

Surgical

Alcon Acquires PowerVision for $285M

PowerVision Inc. was formed to develop fluid-based accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract surgery patients.

GlobeNewswire 03.18.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Abbott's MitraClip

MitraClip is now approved to help difficult-to-treat heart failure patients with clinically significant secondary mitral regurgitation.

Abbott Laboratories 03.15.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

FDA Approves BD's Venous Stent to Treat Iliofemoral Venous Occlusive Disease

Venovo Venous Stent proven safe and effective in iliac and femoral veins.

PR Newswire 03.14.19

Surgical

Advanced Computerized Surgical Navigation System for Dental Implants Announced

Explosive growth in the dental implant market.

Scaramanga Communications 03.14.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

Boston Scientific's Next-Gen WATCHMAN FLX LAA Closure Device Gains CE Mark

The company began a limited market release in Europe.

Boston Scientific 03.13.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

Medtronic's Covidien Pays $17.5M to Resolve Catheter Kickback Case

Covidien allegedly offered free or discounted practice development and market development support to physicians to induce purchases of vein ablation products.

U.S. Department of Justice 03.12.19

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