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FDA approves first heart valve conduit that can delay need for open-heart surgery

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Medtronic Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve and Ensemble Delivery System, the first heart valve to be implanted through a catheter, or tube, in a leg vein and guided up to the heart. This new approach to the treatment of adults and children with previously implanted, poorly functioning pulmonary valve conduits can delay the need for open-heart surgery.

27 Jan 2010

BioElectronics signs contract with YesDTC Holdings to enter the Japanese market

BioElectronics Corp., the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free anti-inflammatory devices, today announced the signing of a contract with YesDTC Holdings, Inc. (YESD.OB) to enter the Japanese market and receipt of the single largest product order and revenue commitment in company history.

26 Jan 2010

First commercial implants of ATS Medical's ATS 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis performed

ATS Medical, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of state-of-the-art cardiac surgery products and services today announced the first commercial implants of the ATS 3f Enable® Aortic Bioprosthesis were recently performed at the University of Berne Hospital, Berne, Switzerland by Lars Englberger, MD, Mario Stalder, MD, and Professor Thierry Carrel. The procedures were completed using a sutureless technique and the patients are recovering with no complications.

25 Jan 2010

Ingenuity Systems appoints SeouLin Bioscience as exclusive distributor of IPA software in South Korea

Ingenuity Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, today announced the appointment of SeouLin Bioscience Co., Ltd. as the exclusive distributor of IPA in South Korea.

25 Jan 2010

LTW Technologies' LED LIGHTWAVE therapy device receives 5 FDA clearances

LTW Technologies has received 5 FDA clearances (K082586) for its proprietary and unique multi-wavelength LED LIGHTWAVE therapy device. The LIGHTWAVE DELUXE series utilizes a revolutionary light therapy combination of Red light therapy, Blue light therapy and Infrared light therapy.

25 Jan 2010

Acacia Research subsidiary acquires rights to intraluminal device technology patent

Acacia Research Corporation announced today that a subsidiary has acquired the rights to a patent for intraluminal device technology.

25 Jan 2010

IntelGenx and LTS announce strategic alliance

IntelGenx Corp. ("IntelGenx") today announced a strategic alliance with LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG ("LTS") for the exclusive manufacturing of products developed by IntelGenx using its VersaFilm drug delivery technology.

25 Jan 2010

New online resource to help people with Oral Mucositis launched

From today, a new resource is available to help people with Oral Mucositis: http://www.mouthsmadegood.com. Oral Mucositis (OM) is a side effect of cancer therapy and is characterised by a red, swollen and ulcerated mouth and tongue.

25 Jan 2010

Low-cost ventilators for healthcare emergencies

A group of UK anaesthetists have designed and tested three prototype low-cost ventilators that could provide vital support during major healthcare emergencies involving large numbers of patients or casualties. The devices, detailed in a paper published online by Anaesthesia, could also be used where resources are limited, such as in developing countries, remote locations or by the military.

25 Jan 2010

IntegraGen now offers Fluidigm's IFC technology to French researchers

Fluidigm, the inventor of integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), has joined with IntegraGen SA, one of France’s leading providers of genetic research testing services, to bring IFC technology to French researchers. IntegraGen will offer premium class services to its customers using the Fluidigm BioMark™ System for Genetic Analysis and the Access Array™ sample preparation system for next-generation sequencing. IntegraGen’s lab will also be a demonstration site for researchers investigating Fluidigm’s technology.

25 Jan 2010

Halozyme Therapeutics and BioAtla sign research collaboration agreement

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix, today announced the signing of an exclusive, worldwide, contract research collaboration agreement with BioAtla, LLC for the development of novel high throughput recombinant protein screening libraries directed against targets in oncology, aesthetic dermatology and inflammation.

25 Jan 2010

Dr. Reddy's gains access to Aegis' Intravail drug delivery technology for undisclosed therapeutics

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) and Aegis Therapeutics, LLC (Aegis) today announced a partnership providing Dr. Reddy's access to Aegis' Intravail® drug delivery technology for certain undisclosed therapeutics currently being marketed with annual worldwide sales in excess of U.S. $1 billion. Financial terms were not disclosed.

25 Jan 2010

Random lasers may prove useful for diagnosing cancer, say Utah researchers

When University of Utah scientists discovered a new kind of laser that was generated by an electrically conducting plastic or polymer, no one could explain how it worked and some doubted it was real.

24 Jan 2010

Welch Allyn to showcase next-generation electronic connectivity technology at 2010 Arab Health Congress in Dubai

Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, will showcase its newest suite of core diagnostics product offerings that feature next-generation electronic connectivity technology this week at the 2010 Arab Health Congress in Dubai, U.A.E.

24 Jan 2010

OrbusNeich's clinical data demonstrates the benefits of Genous Bio-engineered R stent

OrbusNeich announced that clinical data presented today at Asia PCR/Singapore LIVE 2010 demonstrated the benefits of the Genous Bio-engineered R stent in the treatment of two challenging patient subsets.

24 Jan 2010

Pro-Dex' customer abandons commercialization of new battery-powered shaver system

PRO-DEX, INC. today announced that one of its customers has elected to not bring to market a product developed by Pro-Dex under a Development Agreement with such customer and, instead, will pay a $250,000 fee pursuant to its agreement with Pro-Dex.

23 Jan 2010

Heart research news and updates from University of Houston

Matters of the heart dominate in February with Valentine's Day and the American Heart Association's 'Heart Month' topping the list. As you consider story ideas ranging from heart disease to relationships, keep in mind these resources from the University of Houston.

23 Jan 2010

Insertion of tiny heart pump without surgery

Cardiologists at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago are leading the Midwest in offering improved treatment options to patients, from the most advanced techniques in angioplasty, to lowering the amount of radiation exposure during heart scans, to opening an innovative clinic that treats heart disease and depression together.

23 Jan 2010

SYSPRO USA to sell its comprehensive ERP software solution through VAR channel

SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today again reaffirmed the company’s commitment to selling its comprehensive ERP software solution through a VAR channel. As a privately held company, SYSPRO is able to focus on customer and VAR relationships rather than the interest of shareholders.

23 Jan 2010

Kalorama report predicts double-digit growth in SNP market

A setback in the scientific basis for SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms) analysis may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for makers of genotyping equipment, reagents and software, according to Kalorama Information.

23 Jan 2010

Device / Technology News

FDA approves first heart valve conduit that can delay need for open-heart surgery

BioElectronics signs contract with YesDTC Holdings to enter the Japanese market

First commercial implants of ATS Medical's ATS 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis performed

Ingenuity Systems appoints SeouLin Bioscience as exclusive distributor of IPA software in South Korea

LTW Technologies' LED LIGHTWAVE therapy device receives 5 FDA clearances

Acacia Research subsidiary acquires rights to intraluminal device technology patent

IntelGenx and LTS announce strategic alliance

New online resource to help people with Oral Mucositis launched

Low-cost ventilators for healthcare emergencies

IntegraGen now offers Fluidigm's IFC technology to French researchers

Halozyme Therapeutics and BioAtla sign research collaboration agreement

Dr. Reddy's gains access to Aegis' Intravail drug delivery technology for undisclosed therapeutics

Random lasers may prove useful for diagnosing cancer, say Utah researchers

Welch Allyn to showcase next-generation electronic connectivity technology at 2010 Arab Health Congress in Dubai

OrbusNeich's clinical data demonstrates the benefits of Genous Bio-engineered R stent

Pro-Dex' customer abandons commercialization of new battery-powered shaver system

Heart research news and updates from University of Houston

Insertion of tiny heart pump without surgery

SYSPRO USA to sell its comprehensive ERP software solution through VAR channel

Kalorama report predicts double-digit growth in SNP market

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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