Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 30th, 2001
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Diagnostics - "Sonic Flashlight" Gives Users A New Form of Ultrasonic Vision
Diagnostics - New Pacemaker Makes MRIs Okay
Anthrax - Ultraviolet Light Pulses Kill Bacteria Instantly
Bioterrorism - Mail Handling Made Safer: American Air Filter Presents The MailShelter
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Breakthrough In Rapid, On-Site Diagnostic Test
Functional Genomics - New Computer Program Detects Overlooked Gene Segments
Heart Surgery - Burning Off A Little Heart Muscle Stops Rapid Heart Beats In Infants
Heart Surgery - FDA OKs Kids' Open-Heart Sealant
Angioplasty - Synovis Manufactures Filter Device Under Metamorphic Agreement
Angioplasty - X Technologies Gets CE Mark For FX miniRAIL Dilatation Catheter
Anticoagulation Therapy - rNAPc2 Phase IIa Clinical Trial Data Are Encouraging
Artificial Heart - First Patient Enrolled In AbioCor Trial Dies
Biotechnology - Company Gets Approval To Sell Nerve Cuff In Europe
Breast Cancer - Digital Tissue Recognition Study Completes Enrollment
Cardiac Arrest - Cardiac Science Receives FDA 510(k) For Bedside Monitor-Defibrillator
Cardiovascular Devices - Left Ventricular Assist System Obtains Expedited FDA Review
Cardiovascular Imaging - Preclinical Studies Hold Great Promise For PH-50
Chronic Venous Insufficiency - Percutaneous Valve Technologies, VenPro To Codevelop Stented Valves
Coronary Artery Bypass - CardioTech Announces Development Plans For CardioPass Procedure
Deals - Cardiac Science's Offer To Acquire Artema Medical Accepted
Diagnostics - Major Productivity Gains Obtained With Direct Radiography Systems
Diagnostics - Rapid Antigen In-Office Test Is 90% Accurate For Strep Throat
Diagnostics - Rapid Cholesterol Test Produces Results Comparable With Lab Method
Disease Transmission - Double-Blind Study On Toothbrush Sanitizer Initiated
Drug Testing - LifePoint Files Omnibus Patent For Identification Of Analytes In Bodily Fluids
Emergency Medicine - ED-IMPACT Study To Evaluate Diagnostic Decisions Aided By BioZ Data
Imaging - CPS Gets FDA Clearance For LSO-Based PET/CT Scanner
Imaging - GE Medical Systems Will Apply Pediatric Program To Current Technology
Joint Replacement - Ascension MCP Receives FDA Approval
Mammography - CADx Medical Systems Receives FDA Approvable Letter For Second Look
Mammography - Hologic, Siemens To Form Strategic Alliance
Ophthalmology - Refractec's CK Procedure Gets Approvable Letter From FDA Panel
Oral Cancer - Zila Acquires ViziLite Oral Examination Device
Orthopedics - Sulzer Spine-Tech Launches Puros Accugraft For Lumbar Spinal Fusions
Orthopedics - Thoracolumbar Spinal System Implant Gets FDA Clearance
Osteoporosis - Test Gains Mandatory National Medicare Coverage
Pulse Oximetry - Studies Report Reduced Cost, Improved Patient Care, Clinician Satisfaction With Masimo SET
Safety Issues - Use Of Diathermy Forceps For Tonsil And Adenoid Surgery Halted
Saphenous Vein Graft Disease - Distal Embolization Protection Trial Initiated
Surgical Adhesive - FDA Approves BioGlue Use In Vascular Repair For Hemostasis
Tissue Repair - Tepha Extends Technology For Regenerative Medicine
Transplantation - Milestone Heart Transplant Performed At Cleveland Clinic
Ultrasound - Imavist Passes Preapproval Manufacturing Inspection
Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Antidepression 'Pacemaker' Demonstrates Long-Term Benefits
Vascular Surgery - Final Patient Treated In Study Testing Excimer Laser
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