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Researchers develop new high-tech medical device to make brain surgery safer

A new high-tech medical device to make brain surgery safer has been developed by researchers at the University of Adelaide.

20 Jan 2017

Wayne State University researchers develop behavioral tool to identify tinnitus in rats

A team of researchers from Wayne State University has developed a behavioral tool that may significantly aid in understanding the underlying mechanisms of tinnitus, ultimately leading to new drugs and treatment methods.

19 Jan 2017

Colorado State University engineers create blood-repellent surface for surgical implants

Medical implants like stents, catheters and tubing introduce risk for blood clotting and infection - a perpetual problem for many patients.

19 Jan 2017

ASTM developing standards to help assess performance of brushes that clean medical devices

ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices (F04) is developing two standards to help evaluate performance of brushes that clean medical devices.

19 Jan 2017

Mediplus develops new silicone pessaries that eliminate clinical risks associated with surgical mesh

Women who suffer from incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse from obesity, heavy lifting, smoking, chronic constipation or childbirth don’t always need surgery according to a pioneering British medical device manufacturer.

12 Jan 2017

PKvitality introduces next generation trackers to monitor glucose and lactic acid

PKvitality, an advanced bio-wearable company has today unveiled K’Track, a line of next generation trackers with the ability to analyze key physiological markers by simply “tasting” the skin rather than analyzing blood samples.

5 Jan 2017

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

A team of researchers led by Biomedical Engineering Professor Columbia Engineering has developed a way to manufacture microscale-sized machines from biomaterials that can safely be implanted in the body.

5 Jan 2017

Study provides real-life data on potential of solar cells to power medical implants

The notion of using solar cells placed under the skin to continuously recharge implanted electronic medical devices is a viable one.

3 Jan 2017

Sight Sciences receives Health Canada approval for TRAB 360 Trabeculotomy System

Sight Sciences, Inc., a venture-backed, commercial-stage ophthalmic medical device company announced today that it has received Health Canada approval for the TRAB 360 Trabeculotomy System.

23 Dec 2016

OTC medical device receives CE Mark approval to treat pain linked to fibromyalgia

AVACEN Medical announced its AVACEN 100, Class-IIa, OTC medical device has received the CE Mark approval to treat widespread pain associated with fibromyalgia.

23 Dec 2016

A positive announcement for DePuy Synthes’ ATTUNE® Knee System

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, today announced that implant survivorship data from the 2016 Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) confirm positive early results for DePuy Synthes’ ATTUNE® Knee System. These data add to recent UK Joint Registry evidence which indicate that survivorship for the ATTUNE Knee compares favorably to other cemented knee systems in its class. In addition, recently-presented interim data on two studies suggest improved patient reported outcomes measures with the ATTUNE Knee compared to other leading knee systems.

20 Dec 2016

Vizient awards Innovative Technology designation to Hitachi Aloka’s SOFIA 3D Breast Ultrasound system

Hitachi Aloka Medical America, Inc. announced the SOFIA 3D Breast Ultrasound system has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc. the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country.

17 Dec 2016

Technological advancements in hearing implants

Hearing aids capture sound, make the sound louder and then send the sound down the ear canal, through the middle ear to the inner ear where the hearing nerves are located. They are most beneficial for people with mild to moderate hearing loss...

14 Dec 2016

invendo medical receives CE Mark for world’s first sterile single-use colonoscope

invendo medical GmbH, a leading developer and distributor of sterile, single-use and robotically-assisted endoscopy products in the field of gastroenterology and GI surgery, today announced it has received CE Mark for the invendoscope™ SC200, the world’s first sterile, single-use colonoscope.

7 Dec 2016

NTU scientists develop new ultrasound device with 3D printed lenses for sharper images

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a new ultrasound device that produces sharper images through 3D printed lenses.

6 Dec 2016

Bedfont Scientific clears FDA follow-up audit

Bedfont, medical device manufacturer specialising in breath analysis, is pleased to announce that the FDA has completed a successful inspection at its premises.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 5 Dec 2016

Bedfont Scientific signs OEM deal with Laborie for Gastrolyzer range of breath monitors

Laborie, has signed an OEM agreement with Bedfont Scientific for their Gastrolyzer range of hydrogen and methane breath monitors.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 5 Dec 2016

Bedfonts’ Smokerlyzer now integrated with SteriTouch technology

Bedfont who in 2016 are celebrating two important anniversaries, are revered as pioneers in the breath analysis market.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 5 Dec 2016

Bedfont Scientific successfully passes first unexpected BSI audit

Bedfont Scientific, is a medical device manufacturer that specialises in breath analysis devices which are used to help detect certain health conditions.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 5 Dec 2016

WideCells signs LOI with Qigenix to undertake research at Manchester stem cell facility

WideCells Group PLC, the healthcare services company focused on providing stem cell banking services and ground breaking insurance for stem cell treatment, is pleased to announce that it has taken steps to secure a new revenue stream, in addition to the cash flow opportunities outlined in the Company’s prospectus published in July this year, having signed a Letter of Intent (‘LOI’) with Qigenix and its CEO, Dr. Todd Ovokaitys.

2 Dec 2016

Medical Devices News and Research

Researchers develop new high-tech medical device to make brain surgery safer

Wayne State University researchers develop behavioral tool to identify tinnitus in rats

Colorado State University engineers create blood-repellent surface for surgical implants

ASTM developing standards to help assess performance of brushes that clean medical devices

Mediplus develops new silicone pessaries that eliminate clinical risks associated with surgical mesh

PKvitality introduces next generation trackers to monitor glucose and lactic acid

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

Study provides real-life data on potential of solar cells to power medical implants

Sight Sciences receives Health Canada approval for TRAB 360 Trabeculotomy System

OTC medical device receives CE Mark approval to treat pain linked to fibromyalgia

A positive announcement for DePuy Synthes’ ATTUNE® Knee System

Vizient awards Innovative Technology designation to Hitachi Aloka’s SOFIA 3D Breast Ultrasound system

Technological advancements in hearing implants

invendo medical receives CE Mark for world’s first sterile single-use colonoscope

NTU scientists develop new ultrasound device with 3D printed lenses for sharper images

Bedfont Scientific clears FDA follow-up audit

Bedfont Scientific signs OEM deal with Laborie for Gastrolyzer range of breath monitors

Bedfonts’ Smokerlyzer now integrated with SteriTouch technology

Bedfont Scientific successfully passes first unexpected BSI audit

WideCells signs LOI with Qigenix to undertake research at Manchester stem cell facility

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