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In-house training solutions from PTI: save time and cost in upskilling staff

With course topics that include, but aren’t limited to, business strategy, clinical trials, manufacturing, R&D and regulatory affairs, PTI covers all aspects of the drug and device development lifecycle...

From Pharmaceutical Training International 20 May 2015

UK Medical Device Companies in the Spotlight at the Medilink UK Awards 2015

News-Medical.net was proud to sponsor this year’s Medilink UK Innovation Award. The Innovation Award was presented to The Learning Clinic for their VitalPAC Nurse software platform which is used to capture patient observations in real time...

20 May 2015

Magstim Rapid2 Therapy System receives FDA clearance for treatment of drug resistant MDD

The Magstim Company Ltd, an innovative and award winning Wales-based medical device manufacturer, has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its Magstim Rapid2 Therapy System for the treatment of drug resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in the United States. The clearance enables Magstim to significantly increase access to cutting-edge Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) technology for patients and clinicians.

From Magstim 20 May 2015

DyAnsys' new non-narcotic treatment solution may provide relief to chronic pain sufferers

Chronic pain sufferers may find relief with a new, safe and effective non-narcotic treatment solution released by medical device maker DyAnsys, Inc. The company announced today that the four-piece system will be available in select doctors' offices and pain management centers.

19 May 2015

U.K Ophthalmologists lead in treatment of wet AMD patients with Oraya therapy across europe

Oraya Therapy was introduced first in the U.K., followed by Switzerland and Germany. The therapy is intended as a one-time, non-invasive treatment that maintains vision with fewer anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections into the eye...

19 May 2015

Tandem Diabetes Care announces release of t:flex Insulin Pump

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., a medical device company and manufacturer of the t:slim Insulin Pump, today announced that it is now taking orders for the t:flex Insulin Pump, with shipments planned to begin in June. The 480-unit t:flex Pump, cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in January 2015, is the largest capacity insulin pump currently offered in the United States.

19 May 2015

Frost & Sullivan honors industry leaders during 2015 Growth, Innovation & Leadership Awards Banquet

Frost & Sullivan presented thirty-five accolades to industry leaders and innovators during last Thursday's 2015 Growth, Innovation & Leadership Awards Banquet at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.

19 May 2015

UMD expert working to accelerate development of improved implantable cardiac devices

A University of Maryland expert in the model-based testing of embedded software is working to accelerate the development of improved implantable medical devices used in the treatment of heart disease.

19 May 2015

Long-term treatment of GERD: an interview with Chris Rowland, CEO, Medigus

To control reflux symptoms, many people take acid-controlling medications such as Proton Pump Inhibitors, or PPIs. The FDA, however, has issued warnings over the frequent or long-term continued use of PPIs...

18 May 2015

Lumenis and top urologists to host instructive workshop series at AUA 2015

Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical device company for surgical, ophthalmology, and aesthetic applications announced today that the company will host an educational symposium, in collaboration with nationally distinguished urologists, and an instructive workshop series at the American Urological Association's (AUA) 2015 Annual Meeting, being held in New Orleans, La., from May 15 – 19, 2015.

From Lumenis Inc. 18 May 2015

HRS 2015: Additional data supports SJM quadripolar cardiac resynchronization therapy system

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced the presentation of important data around its SJM™ Quadra CRT System during the Heart Rhythm Society's (HRS) 36th annual scientific sessions. Multiple presentations showcase improved clinical outcomes, increased survival and better cost utilization with the St. Jude Medical quadripolar cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) system.

18 May 2015

Researchers get NSF funding to create virtual-heart platform to improve medical device development

A virtual-heart platform proposed by Stony Brook researchers and colleagues to improve and accelerate medical-device development and testing has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the amount of $4.2 million over five years.

18 May 2015

Complete skin grafting solution to launch at Hospitalar 2015

A complete skin grafting solution for burns and trauma surgery enabling flexibility of thin and thick skin grafts will be launched by Surtex Instruments at Hospitalar 2015.

14 May 2015

Recent CE Mark approvals expand St. Jude Medical’s MRI-compatible device portfolio in Europe

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced CE Mark approval of expanded labelling for its Ellipse implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), in addition to its Durata and Optisure defibrillation leads, allowing existing or future patients with these technologies to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans without compromising device performance.

14 May 2015

DKSH supports Pfizer’s expansion to Laos

DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, the leading partner for healthcare companies seeking to grow their businesses in Asia, has signed an agreement to provide marketing, sales, logistics, distribution, credit management and -collection services to Pfizer in Laos.

12 May 2015

SCI Logistics announces official opening of new healthcare-dedicated facility in Canada

SCI Logistics today announced the official opening of a new facility dedicated to fulfilling highly specialized requirements to the health care industry.

12 May 2015

CPhI Istanbul 2015 opens as Turkey continues to dominate the MENA pharma region

Turkey is fast emerging as a new hub for pharma manufacturing. This year, CPhI Istanbul will welcome more than 200 exhibitors from 23 Countries and over 4,000 visitors..

12 May 2015

Nevro Q1 revenue increases 45% to $9.7 million

Nevro Corp., a medical device company that has developed and commercialized an innovative, evidence-based neuromodulation platform for the treatment of chronic pain, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

11 May 2015

Calcivis Caries Activity Imaging System meets primary performance endpoint in first clinical study

Calcivis, a medical devices company focused on revolutionising the management of tooth decay and enabling preventive dentistry, today announces headline results from the first clinical study of its Calcivis® Caries Activity Imaging System.

11 May 2015

Nevro's Senza spinal cord stimulation system for delivering HF10 therapy gets FDA approval

Nevro Corp., a medical device company that is providing innovative evidence-based solutions for the treatment of chronic pain, today announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its Senza spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system.

10 May 2015

Medical Devices News and Research

In-house training solutions from PTI: save time and cost in upskilling staff

UK Medical Device Companies in the Spotlight at the Medilink UK Awards 2015

Magstim Rapid2 Therapy System receives FDA clearance for treatment of drug resistant MDD

DyAnsys' new non-narcotic treatment solution may provide relief to chronic pain sufferers

U.K Ophthalmologists lead in treatment of wet AMD patients with Oraya therapy across europe

Tandem Diabetes Care announces release of t:flex Insulin Pump

Frost & Sullivan honors industry leaders during 2015 Growth, Innovation & Leadership Awards Banquet

UMD expert working to accelerate development of improved implantable cardiac devices

Long-term treatment of GERD: an interview with Chris Rowland, CEO, Medigus

Lumenis and top urologists to host instructive workshop series at AUA 2015

HRS 2015: Additional data supports SJM quadripolar cardiac resynchronization therapy system

Researchers get NSF funding to create virtual-heart platform to improve medical device development

Complete skin grafting solution to launch at Hospitalar 2015

Recent CE Mark approvals expand St. Jude Medical’s MRI-compatible device portfolio in Europe

DKSH supports Pfizer’s expansion to Laos

SCI Logistics announces official opening of new healthcare-dedicated facility in Canada

CPhI Istanbul 2015 opens as Turkey continues to dominate the MENA pharma region

Nevro Q1 revenue increases 45% to $9.7 million

Calcivis Caries Activity Imaging System meets primary performance endpoint in first clinical study

Nevro's Senza spinal cord stimulation system for delivering HF10 therapy gets FDA approval

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