Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 11th, 2003
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Glucose Monitoring - Pitt researchers develop noninvasive glucose sensor
Metastatic Pain - Percutaneous CT stabilization relieves pain from sacroiliac metastases
Brain Tumors - Patients receiving a Gliadel wafer have a higher incidence of infection
Crohn Disease - Study results show superiority of capsule endoscopy in diagnosing Crohn disease
Muscle Stimulation - An implantable device stimulates and maintains muscle mass in rats
Ventricular Assist Device - Jarvik 2000 device can be implanted without cardiopulmonary bypass
Anthrax - New technology neutralizes viruses, bacteria, spores
Aortic Constriction - Colchicine preserves cardiac function of aortic-constricted rats
Aortic Valve Reconstruction - Reconstruction may be done by reduction plasty without transection maneuvers
Arthroscopic Surgery - Smith & Nephew launches FasT-Fix AB Meniscal Repair System
Blood Gas Testing - UMMS selects ABL700 analyzers for lab and point-of-care testing sites
Business Update - Respironics to consolidate acquired product lines and functions
Cardiac Monitoring - Better alignment method developed for noisy high-resolution HRECG records
Cardiac Surgery - Noncontact radio-frequency ablation technique works for ventricular tachycardia
Collaboration - Drug discovery agreement involves supply of assay system
Collaboration - Lead discovery alliance focused on assay development
Collaborations - License granted to associated reference lab pathologists
Computed Tomography - Medrad launches new standard in CT injection technology
Coronary Artery Bypass - In vitro contracture test can diagnose malignant hyperthermia
Coronary Artery Bypass - Severe hemoptysis can occur 6 years after coronary artery bypass grafting
Coronary Bifurcation Lesions - Pivotal study of SLK-View Stent, delivery system commences
Coronary Revascularization - Continued growth forecasted in minimally invasive CABG technologies
Critical Care Medicine - Study explores reliability of pulse oximetry reflectance sensors
DNA Detection - Portable sensor for biological agent detection in final development stage
DNA Research - Advanced fluorescent stains licensed to LightUp Technologies
Decontamination - Army orders PrISMedical's portable hand-held water purification device
Dermatological Burns - Healthpoint launches Oasis burn matrix
Diagnostics - Liquid chromatography provides rapid, sensitive analysis of erythromycin A
Diagnostics - Stress cardiolite test effective in predicting events across racial groups
Digital Imaging - Imaging management solution supplied to LibertyHealth
Dispute Resolution - Device companies agree to terminate BrachySeed agreements
Divestiture - Urological prostheses product line sold
Ear Reconstruction - Omental free flap can be used in total ear reconstruction
Electronic Records - New practice management tool launched
Emphysema - Study: Lung reduction surgery proves beneficial in long term
Equipment Maintenance - VHA renews agreement with GE Medical Systems
Facilities - Maxxim Medical, Inc., to close Richmond, Virginia, facility
Finance - Device company's line of credit increased to $25M
Finance - Diagnostic test maker reports a 4.8% decrease in revenue
Finance - MedicalCV, Inc., completes refinancing transaction
Finance - Private financing completed for analytical testing company
Focal Brain Ischemia - Glutamate receptor antagonists modulate heat shock protein response
Fracture Fixation - Using hydroxyapatite-coated screws will avoid inadequate fixation
Gastric Bypass - Reimbursement coverage expanded for the Lap-Band system
HIV/AIDS Diagnosis - Modified p24 antigen detection assay effective
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Novel immunochromatographic assay fast, accurate
HIV/AIDS Genomics and Genetics - Standard viral genotyping systems suitable for use with non-subtype B strains
HIV/AIDS Testing - Novel assay provides fully automatic viremia measurements
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Test errors do not explain viremia "blips" in patients on combination therapy
Heart Failure - FDA approves use of improved HeartMate XVE for destination therapy
Heart Valve Replacement - 150th Patient receives implant of aortic bioprosthesis
Hyperopia - FDA approves expansion of trial for PermaVision Intracorneal lens
Incontinence - NASA's solution for urine control has medical implications
Infectious Disease Diagnosis - Novel assay effective for Cyclospora cayetanensis detection
Infectious Disease Diagnosis - Novel immunoassay provides rapid Listeria detection
Infectious Disease Diagnosis - Salivary IgM can be used to detect dengue virus infection
Infectious Disease Testing - FDA licenses granted for new hepatitis B tests
Infectious Disease Testing - Hepatitis B assay released
Legal Issues - Patent disputes settled by device makers
Legal Issues - RITA Medical Systems and Boston Scientific settle patent dispute
Legal Issues - Resolution reached regarding CEA antibody technology
Limb Amputation - Psychological factors could indicate reasons for unemployment
Lung Herniation - Ventilation by the open lung concept can succeed in spite of lung herniation
Mammogram Analysis - iCAD system from Instrumentarium Imaging awarded Premier's group buy
Manufacturing - Medline opens new ReadyBath production facility
Market Analysis - Expanding awareness, new technology make for a robust PET market
Massage Therapy - iBX Group to acquire distribution rights to RoboMassage
Melanoma - SLN status is most important in determining high and low risk melanoma patients
Mergers and Acquisitions - French prostheses company purchased
Microarrays - Increased efficiency for microarrays using Nexterion Slide A
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging - Stress test with Cardiolite is effective in predicting cardiac events
Neck Surgery - Coronary artery spasm induced by carotid sinus stimulation during neck surgery
Orthopedic Surgery - Delayed autogenous bone grafting doesn't impair diaphyseal defect healing
Osteoarthritis - Researcher use breath analysis as diagnostic tool
Osteoporosis - Bone loss associated with weight loss after stomach reduction surgery
Parkinson Disease - Brainy robot breaks new ground in Parkinson research
Personnel - 50 representatives added to orthopedic sales force
Personnel - Device maker announces change in management
Personnel - Garza named VP, business development, strategic initiatives at device company
Personnel - New communications executive named at tissue processing company
Postoperative Analgesia - Cryolesioning may result in suitable postoperative analgesia
Posture Support - Chiropractors endorse seating solution
Presbyopia - SurgiLight receives FDA clearance to expand clinical trials
Pulmonary Vein Stenosis - Promising clinical results presented on cryoblation system
Pulse Oximetry - Nellcor and Alliance Medical announce comarketing agreement
Rapid Detection Assays - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory signed to eTag service, supply deal
Regulatory Compliance - Infectious disease laboratory receives ISO 9001 certification
Restenosis - Alliance focused on improving outcomes for angioplasty, stent placement
Sarcoma - Tibiofibular screw can prevent ankle valgus after vascularized fibular grafts
Skin Resurfacing - Palomar Q-YAG 5 laser system receives FDA clearance
Stem Cell Research - Stem cell company earns accreditation by blood banks association
Stem Cell Transplantation - Automated progenitor cell count assay can improve yield
Streptococcus Infection - Shipment of strep B assays for expectant women initiated
Surgical Implants - Titanium metal prosthetic debris is toxic to primary human fibroblast cells
Technology - A computerized medical needle drive can mimic a clinical practitioner
Transfusion Medicine - Agreement signed for SafeTrace Tx Transfusion Management System
Tuberculosis Diagnosis - Novel C-18-carboxypropylbetaine-based test effective
Tuberculosis Diagnosis - Novel genotype assay effective for drug resistance testing
Tuberculosis Diagnosis - Novel immunoassay effective for tubercular lymphadenitis detection
Vitreous Hemorrhage - FDA issues an approvable letter for Vitrase
West Nile Fever - Novel immunoassay detects serum antibodies in multiple bird species
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