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Integra LifeSciences adds iPASSAGE Retractor for minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today the addition of the iPASSAGE Retractor for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) of the lumbar spine. The iPASSAGE Retractor is a tissue sparing retraction system that allows the surgeon to make smaller incisions, potentially reducing tissue damage, blood loss and recovery time.

13 Aug 2010

PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing shoulder implant extends longevity of hemiarthroplasty joint replacement

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc., the world leader in PyroCarbon orthopedic implants, announces the implantation of an additional PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing Implant in Brisbane, Australia. The PyroTITAN was implanted last month at the Brisbane Private Hospital.

13 Aug 2010

Alliance Surgical Distributors aligns surgeons, promotes orthopedic implant negotiation to reduce healthcare cost

Alliance Surgical Distributors has seen a surge not only in interest to form surgeon owned distributorships but also in groups completing set-up. Current distributorships under Alliance include Inland Spine and Orthopedics, Mesa Surgical, Vista Orthopedics, Rocky Mountain Trauma, Alpine Surgical Technologies, Alpine Implant Alliance, JAB Spinal Systems, North Idaho Surgical Cooperative, Restorix Technologies, with many other groups under development.

12 Aug 2010

SynCardia Systems launches new online store

On Aug. 11, SynCardia Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart, announced the launch of its new online store, http://Shop.SynCardia.com. SynCardia is the first company in the mechanical circulatory support industry to make its products available to customers through an e-commerce site 24/7.

12 Aug 2010

First implantation of Zimmer Non-Contact Bridging Periprosthetic Plating System announced

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced the first implantation of the Zimmer NCB (Non-Contact Bridging) Periprosthetic Plating System. Scheduled for full release in the Fall of 2010, the Zimmer NCB Periprosthetic Plating System is the first comprehensive solution available to address complex femoral fractures which can occur around a hip or knee implant.

12 Aug 2010

New computerized approach for dental restoration procedures

Oral surgeons may one day have an easier, less costly approach to one important aspect of dental restoration, thanks to a newly patented process developed by researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T).The process computerizes the method for creating a dental bar, also called an over-denture. For dental restoration procedures, the device is the bridge connecting dental implants to dentures.

11 Aug 2010

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute implants two Heartware ventricular assist devices

The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Memorial Hospital recently implanted a patient with two of the smallest experimental ventricular assist devices (VADs) currently available for study in humans. VADs are designed to assist either the right (RVAD) or left (LVAD) ventricle, or both (BiVAD) at once. This is the first time that two Heartware VADs have been implanted in the left and right ventricles anywhere in North America—a "game changer" in the realm of heart assist devices according to Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, chief of the hospital's division of cardiac surgery and director of the hospital's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

11 Aug 2010

Scientists develop life long hip joint replacement device

Total knee and hip joint replacement devices that last a lifetime are closer to reality thanks to recent breakthroughs in Department of Physics laboratories at the University of Alabama at Birmingham involving specialized nanodiamonds a billionth of a meter in size.

10 Aug 2010

Measurable medical errors cost U.S. economy $19.5 billion in 2008: Report

Findings from a new study released today estimate that measurable medical errors cost the U.S. economy $19.5 billion in 2008. Commissioned by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and completed by consultants with Milliman, Inc., the report used claims data to provide an actuarially sound measurement of costs for avoidable medical injuries. Of the approximately $80 billion in costs associated with medical injuries, around 25 percent were the result of avoidable medical errors.

9 Aug 2010

Dr. Afar opens new dentistry office in North Hollywood, offers special promotion for new patients

Dr. Bijan Afar, a Dentist in Los Angeles who has been practicing for many years, is now opening a new office in the North Hollywood area and has a special promotional offer for all new patients. As a Dentist in North Hollywood, he is offering a dental examination complete with X-rays for the very reasonable price of only $49.00. This is an excellent opportunity for new patients to get acquainted with Dr. Afar and his staff of very talented professionals.

7 Aug 2010

Western Dental Services opens new office in Porterville to provide dentistry services

Western Dental Services, Inc., California's neighborhood dentist and one of the nation's leading dental health maintenance organizations, is opening a combined family dentistry, specialty, cosmetic, and orthodontics office in Porterville, Calif., on August 13, 2010. The office will provide a full range of family dentistry services, specialty care, and cosmetic dentistry, including white fillings, veneers, crowns, dental implants, ZOOM! whitening, oral surgery, periodontics, pedodontics, and complete orthodontic services by certified specialists and experienced providers.

5 Aug 2010

RTI Biologics second-quarter worldwide revenues in sports medicine increase 14%

RTI Biologics Inc., a leading processor of orthopedic and other biologic implants, reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

5 Aug 2010

MAKO Surgical second-quarter total revenue increases 151% to $10.3 million

MAKO Surgical Corp., a medical device company that markets both its RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic surgical platform and proprietary RESTORIS® implants for minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedures known as MAKOplasty®, today announced its operating results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

4 Aug 2010

Special issue on new developments in vestibular rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is essential for patients with disabling symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and unsteadiness caused by disorders of the vestibular system. A special issue of The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (JNPT) presents an update on new and emerging vestibular rehabilitation techniques, highlighting the physical therapist's role on the multidisciplinary teams providing patient care and research.

4 Aug 2010

New publication on active middle ear implants

In recent years, methods for coupling active implants to the middle ear, round window or combinations of passive middle ear prostheses have progressed considerably. Patient selection criteria have expanded from purely sensorineural hearing losses to conductive and mixed hearing losses in difficult-to-treat ears.

3 Aug 2010

Biomaterials-based bone grafts can manipulate cell behavior to repair injury

Scientists have developed a material for bone grafts that could one day replace the 'gold standard' natural bone implants.A new study shows how particles of a ceramic called calcium phosphate have the ability to stimulate promising bone regrowth by attracting stem cells and 'growth factors' to promote healing and the integration of the grafted tissue.

3 Aug 2010

Union Dental adds new surgeon for Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery

Union Dental Holdings, Inc, a provider of multi-state dental services for union members, is pleased to announce the addition of Stuart Hirsch D.M.D., as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to its staff. Dr. Hirsch is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and did continuing work as Chief Resident, Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, at St. Luke's Hospital in New York.

31 Jul 2010

Angiotech reports $61.9 million total revenue for second-quarter 2010

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

31 Jul 2010

Positive results from phase I clinical trial of MultiStem in patients with AMI announced

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and partner Athersys, Inc. announced positive results from its phase I clinical trial of MultiStem, its allogeneic cell therapy product, administered to individuals following acute myocardial infarction, more commonly referred to as a heart attack.

29 Jul 2010

LeMaitre Vascular second-quarter sales increase 12% $14.2mm

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc., a provider of peripheral vascular devices and implants, today announced Q2 2010 financial results. The Company posted record quarterly sales of $14.2mm and record quarterly operating income of $2.0mm. The Company also increased its share repurchase program to $5mm and raised its sales and operating income guidance for 2010.

29 Jul 2010

Implants News and Research

Integra LifeSciences adds iPASSAGE Retractor for minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery

PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing shoulder implant extends longevity of hemiarthroplasty joint replacement

Alliance Surgical Distributors aligns surgeons, promotes orthopedic implant negotiation to reduce healthcare cost

SynCardia Systems launches new online store

First implantation of Zimmer Non-Contact Bridging Periprosthetic Plating System announced

New computerized approach for dental restoration procedures

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute implants two Heartware ventricular assist devices

Scientists develop life long hip joint replacement device

Measurable medical errors cost U.S. economy $19.5 billion in 2008: Report

Dr. Afar opens new dentistry office in North Hollywood, offers special promotion for new patients

Western Dental Services opens new office in Porterville to provide dentistry services

RTI Biologics second-quarter worldwide revenues in sports medicine increase 14%

MAKO Surgical second-quarter total revenue increases 151% to $10.3 million

Special issue on new developments in vestibular rehabilitation

New publication on active middle ear implants

Biomaterials-based bone grafts can manipulate cell behavior to repair injury

Union Dental adds new surgeon for Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery

Angiotech reports $61.9 million total revenue for second-quarter 2010

Positive results from phase I clinical trial of MultiStem in patients with AMI announced

LeMaitre Vascular second-quarter sales increase 12% $14.2mm

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