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CryoLife granted FDA approval for BioFoam human clinical trial

CryoLife, Inc., an implantable biological medical device and cardiovascular tissue processing company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the company's Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to conduct a human clinical trial for its BioFoam® Surgical Matrix protein hydrogel technology.

27 Oct 2009

OrSense launches a non-invasive Hb measurement system for anemia screening

OrSense Ltd., developer of monitors for non-invasive measurements of various blood parameters, announced today at the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Annual Meeting & TXPO, at New Orleans, the presentation of NBM-200, a non-invasive hemoglobin (Hb) measurement system for anemia screening in blood donation centers.

27 Oct 2009

Unifill ready-to-fill safety syringes to hit markets soon

Unilife Medical Solutions Limited today announced it has commenced the filing of international trademarks for Unifill™, which will become the market brand for its portfolio of ready-to-fill safety syringes.

27 Oct 2009

BioSphere submits an IDE to the FDA for its QuadraSphere Microsphere product

BioSphere Medical, Inc. – the leader in the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and vascular malformations by a minimally invasive, image-guided medical procedure called embolotherapy – today announced the submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application for a clinical trial for the use of BioSphere’s QuadraSphere® Microsphere product (QuadraSphere) to deliver the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin for the treatment of primary liver cancer.

27 Oct 2009

Child birth to be broadcast live

MomsLikeMe.com, a leading local-moms site, announces that an entire pregnancy is being captured on TwinCities.MomsLikeMe.com. A locally driven online social network for moms, MomsLikeMe.com, is thrilled that Lynsee and Anders will share the experience of having their first child -- including the baby's birth in November -- with the community.

27 Oct 2009

Champions Biotechnology obtains global rights to Tel Aviv University's TAR-1 compound

Champions Biotechnology, Inc., an oncology drug development company with a predictive preclinical platform aimed at accelerating the development and enhancing the value of oncology drugs, has established an exclusive licensing agreement with Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd., Tel Aviv University's wholly owned technology transfer company.

27 Oct 2009

New Trace Express Viewer software from CDC Software

CDC Software Corporation, a global provider of enterprise software applications and services, today announced the availability of Trace Express Viewer, a new solution for its Ross ERP Lot Trace application that enables easier use, faster access and immediate forward and backward trace functionality to identify suspect materials and assist in the disposition of finished goods in the event of a product recall - key functionalities for product safety and compliance.

27 Oct 2009

Bioconnect Systems to present clinical study of Optiflow device at ASN Meeting in San Diego

Bioconnect Systems, Inc. announced today that data from the Company's first clinical study will be presented this week at the ASN Meeting in San Diego. Bioconnect’s implant platform, the Optiflow™, enhances a surgeon’s ability to create precise vascular connections.

27 Oct 2009

New hygienic cutlery dispenser, DIXIE SmartStock, aids in fight against germs

Flu season is in full swing, and high-traffic establishments such as foodservice facilities must take preventive measures to ensure a hygienic and safe environment for their customers. Georgia-Pacific Professional Food Services Solutions is aiding in the fight against germs with its hygienic cutlery dispenser, DIXIE® SmartStock®.

27 Oct 2009

Millennium Research Group to introduce bone morphogenetic proteins in South Korea

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, despite controversy surrounding bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) in the US, they will be introduced into South Korea over the next year and experience double-digit growth in Australia, driving the Asia Pacific bone graft substitute market through 2013.

27 Oct 2009

Boston Medical Center deploys Fusionfx Immunization Management portal to manage H1N1 vaccination

Acknowledging the critical role of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines in ensuring the safety and efficacy of H1N1 vaccinations, Carefx Corporation, a leading provider of interoperable workflow solutions to advance the quality and safety of patient care, today announced that Boston Medical Center (BMC) has deployed the Fusionfx Immunization Management portal designed to enter and track H1N1 vaccination administration history and support broad, community-wide immunization administration tracking.

27 Oct 2009

PillCam ESO accurately identifies patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Given Imaging Ltd. today announced a new study showing that PillCam® ESO accurately identifies and allows the physician to classify high-risk emergency room patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), leading to rapid therapeutic intervention.

27 Oct 2009

New report on healthcare information technology market released

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Kalorama Information's new report, "Healthcare Computer System Markets and Trends In HIT Buying (Forecasts for System, Service and Support Revenues, Areas of Interest, Major Competitor Profiles)," to their collection of Healthcare market reports.

27 Oct 2009

MediSend International teams up with CGI, to provide biomedical equipment, medicines to hospitals in Afghanistan

MediSend International has joined The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) with an initial Commitment to Action, a unique feature of CGI membership that translates practical goals into meaningful and measurable results.

27 Oct 2009

International experts discuss ion radiation therapy

The largest congress worldwide on the topic of particle or ion therapy - radiation with heavy ions and protons - has taken place in the fall of 2009 in Heidelberg. Well over 600 international participants, especially from Japan and the USA, convened in the Heidelberg Town Hall for the annual meeting of the "Particle Therapy Cooperative Group" (PTCOG), including leading experts from the fields of radiation therapy, medical physics and oncology.

27 Oct 2009

RemitDATA's web based document management tools implemented by over 20,000 healthcare providers

RemitDATA, Inc., a leading provider of web-based productivity tools and benchmarking to the outpatient healthcare market, today announced that more than 20,000 healthcare providers have selected the company’s web-based reimbursement and online document management tools to help increase cash flow, reduce the cost of collections and improve staff productivity.

27 Oct 2009

Dr. Paul Cutarelli, the first ophthalmologist to implant an advanced nanoFLEX lens

A Denver ophthalmologist recently became the first in Colorado to implant a special type of lens during cataract surgery, raising the bar for patient care in the state while increasing the quality of life for his patients.

27 Oct 2009

Patient receives left-ventricular assist device to improve heart function

UT Southwestern Medical Center patient Michael LeBlanc, 40, is the first in North Texas to receive the newest generation of a mechanical device designed to improve heart function. It will be his lifeline while he awaits a heart transplant.

27 Oct 2009

Donor testing services from LABS

LABS Inc., one of the premier transplant reference and consultative laboratories in the country, announced today that it will begin offering a full range of donor testing services to the transfusion medicine and blood services industry. LABS Inc.'s acquisition of Research and Diagnostic Laboratories in October brings its expertise to blood collection programs nationwide.

27 Oct 2009

FDA orders spinal system manufacturers to conduct postmarket surveillance studies on their products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today ordered manufacturers of certain types of pedicle screw systems, called dynamic stabilization systems, to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to collect clinical data on a number of potential safety issues, including fusion rates and frequency of additional surgeries.

27 Oct 2009

Device / Technology News

CryoLife granted FDA approval for BioFoam human clinical trial

OrSense launches a non-invasive Hb measurement system for anemia screening

Unifill ready-to-fill safety syringes to hit markets soon

BioSphere submits an IDE to the FDA for its QuadraSphere Microsphere product

Child birth to be broadcast live

Champions Biotechnology obtains global rights to Tel Aviv University's TAR-1 compound

New Trace Express Viewer software from CDC Software

Bioconnect Systems to present clinical study of Optiflow device at ASN Meeting in San Diego

New hygienic cutlery dispenser, DIXIE SmartStock, aids in fight against germs

Millennium Research Group to introduce bone morphogenetic proteins in South Korea

Boston Medical Center deploys Fusionfx Immunization Management portal to manage H1N1 vaccination

PillCam ESO accurately identifies patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding

New report on healthcare information technology market released

MediSend International teams up with CGI, to provide biomedical equipment, medicines to hospitals in Afghanistan

International experts discuss ion radiation therapy

RemitDATA's web based document management tools implemented by over 20,000 healthcare providers

Dr. Paul Cutarelli, the first ophthalmologist to implant an advanced nanoFLEX lens

Patient receives left-ventricular assist device to improve heart function

Donor testing services from LABS

FDA orders spinal system manufacturers to conduct postmarket surveillance studies on their products

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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