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FDA allows CryoLife to begin PerClot clinical trial in the U.S.

CryoLife, Inc., a leading medical device and tissue processing company focused on cardiac and vascular surgery, announced today that it has received approval of its Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for PerClot from the United States Food and Drug Administration.

2 Apr 2014

Mazor launches new Renaissance Guidance System brain module at AANS annual meeting

Mazor Robotics will debut and officially launch the new Renaissance Guidance System brain module at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) annual meeting. The Renaissance system is FDA-cleared for both spine and brain surgery.

2 Apr 2014

AB Sciex launches immunosuppressants kit to improve health care

Every organ transplant patient in the world faces the potential danger of his/her body rejecting a new organ, such as a heart, kidney or liver. Immunosuppressant drugs are required to help prevent rejection.

2 Apr 2014

Study confirms safety of LINX Reflux Management System for GERD treatment

Millions of Americans suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a chronic, often progressive disease that can cause debilitating symptoms and lead to serious complications including pre-cancerous Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.

2 Apr 2014

Ablative Solutions' Peregrine System Infusion Catheter receives FDA clearance

Ablative Solutions, Inc., a privately-held clinical stage company, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Peregrine System™ Infusion Catheter.

2 Apr 2014

ABL enters into licensing agreement with CRP-Santé for COMET software

Advanced Biological Laboratories (ABL) S.A., a Luxembourg-based company today announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with CRP-Santé, a Luxembourg-based public research center active in the field of clinically oriented biomedical research, for its COMET (COntext-based Modeling for Expeditious Typing) software, a tool designed to rapidly analyze and optimally subtype large genetic data sets arising from epidemiological or antiretroviral resistance in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) fields.

2 Apr 2014

Leica Microsystems and TrueVision 3D Surgical expand relationship into the ophthalmology arena

TrueVision 3D Surgical, a world leader in neuro and ophthalmic 3D surgical visualization, and Leica Microsystems, a world leader in microscopes and scientific instruments, announced an expansion of their existing partnership into the ophthalmology arena.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 2 Apr 2014

FDA clears QbTest for unbiased evaluation of ADHD treatment

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the neuropsychological test - QbTest - developed by the Swedish company Qbtech to aid in the evaluation of treatment interventions in patients with ADHD.

2 Apr 2014

Waters unveils new data analysis software packages for proteomics and metabolomics/lipidomics analyses

Waters Corporation today unveiled two new data analysis software packages for proteomics and metabolomics/lipidomics analyses: Progenesis® QI and Progenesis QI for Proteomics.

2 Apr 2014

Toshiba launches single package application processors for wearable devices

Toshiba Corporation today announced the launch of "TZ1001MBG", an application processor for wearable devices, as the latest addition to ApP Lite™ family. Sample shipments will start in May, with mass production scheduled to start in September, 2014.

2 Apr 2014

Diatron launches new version of Abacus 3CT hematology analyzer

The Diatron Group, a global provider of hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, has launched a new version of its Abacus 3CT hematology analyzer. The new Abacus 3CT is a compact, bench-top, flexible 3-part differential analyzer which now offers 22 parameters to deliver even more patient data, and with its cap piercing capability, it can be used with sample tubes that are open or closed for greater convenience.

From Diatron 2 Apr 2014

New imaging tool provides fresh insight into origins of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease

Researchers at Lancaster University have invented a new imaging tool inspired by the humble sewing machine which is providing fresh insight into the origins of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

2 Apr 2014

New neuromonitoring method prevents malpositioning of pedicle screws during thoracic spine surgery

Researchers from Syracuse, New York, report a new, highly accurate, neuromonitoring method that can be used during thoracic spine surgery to prevent malpositioning of pedicle screws such that they enter the spinal canal and possibly cause postoperative neurological impairment.

2 Apr 2014

Boston Scientific presents new data on cardiology-related clinical trials at ACC 2014

Reinforcing its position as a global leader in bringing new therapies to patients with heart and cardiovascular disease, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) reported favorable results in studies related to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), platinum chromium stent platforms and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

2 Apr 2014

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ Avanti centrifuges combine high performance and application versatility

Avanti JXN-26 centrifuges from Beckman Coulter offer lab an intuitive interface and advanced data management features.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Centrifugation 1 Apr 2014

Kewaunee Scientific awarded $13 million contract for New Shell Technology Centre in Bangalore, India

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation today announced that it had been awarded a turnkey contract of approximately $13 million for the prestigious New Shell Technology Centre in Bangalore, India. Under the contract, Kewaunee Scientific will provide all laboratory casework, fume hoods, high purity gas systems, vacuum systems, exhaust systems, scrubbers, VAV systems and other furnishings on a turnkey basis necessary to complete the research laboratories.

1 Apr 2014

Study of non-surgically implanted replacement pulmonary valve shows strong results

The first post-FDA approval study of a non-surgically implanted replacement pulmonary valve showed strong short- and mid-term results for the device in patients with certain congenital heart defects, according to research presented by a U-M pediatric interventional cardiologist at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session Sunday.

1 Apr 2014

NeuroSigma gets approval to market Monarch eTNS System in Australia

NeuroSigma, Inc., a California-based life-sciences company focused on commercialization of its non-invasive Monarch eTNS System for the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced that it has received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration to market its Monarch eTNS System in Australia.

1 Apr 2014

Valley Behavioral Health launches technology-based program to improve healthcare services to patients

Valley Behavioral Health is launching a technology-based program to better understand a patient's health status and predict likely receptivity and compliance to treatment -- all of which is designed to greatly improve healthcare services to its patients throughout its regional service area.

1 Apr 2014

Brainlab, Mobius Imaging announce CE Mark approval for Airo Mobile Intraoperative CT

Brainlab, a global leader in medical technology and Mobius Imaging, developer of advanced imaging technologies, announced today CE Mark approval for Airo Mobile Intraoperative CT. The CE Mark allows Brainlab to begin installation of the systems sold in the European Union.

1 Apr 2014

Device / Technology News

FDA allows CryoLife to begin PerClot clinical trial in the U.S.

Mazor launches new Renaissance Guidance System brain module at AANS annual meeting

AB Sciex launches immunosuppressants kit to improve health care

Study confirms safety of LINX Reflux Management System for GERD treatment

Ablative Solutions' Peregrine System Infusion Catheter receives FDA clearance

ABL enters into licensing agreement with CRP-Santé for COMET software

Leica Microsystems and TrueVision 3D Surgical expand relationship into the ophthalmology arena

FDA clears QbTest for unbiased evaluation of ADHD treatment

Waters unveils new data analysis software packages for proteomics and metabolomics/lipidomics analyses

Toshiba launches single package application processors for wearable devices

Diatron launches new version of Abacus 3CT hematology analyzer

New imaging tool provides fresh insight into origins of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease

New neuromonitoring method prevents malpositioning of pedicle screws during thoracic spine surgery

Boston Scientific presents new data on cardiology-related clinical trials at ACC 2014

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ Avanti centrifuges combine high performance and application versatility

Kewaunee Scientific awarded $13 million contract for New Shell Technology Centre in Bangalore, India

Study of non-surgically implanted replacement pulmonary valve shows strong results

NeuroSigma gets approval to market Monarch eTNS System in Australia

Valley Behavioral Health launches technology-based program to improve healthcare services to patients

Brainlab, Mobius Imaging announce CE Mark approval for Airo Mobile Intraoperative CT

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