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Angiotech Pharmaceuticals plans US launch of Option Inferior Vena Cava Filter

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI; TSX: ANP), today announced the commercial launch of the Option(TM) Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter in the United States, following FDA 510(k) clearance in June and a limited pre-launch in July. Angiotech holds exclusive worldwide rights to market and distribute the Option IVC Filter, which it obtained in a license agreement with privately held Rex Medical, LP (Rex Medical), as announced in March 2008.

20 Aug 2009

Varian Medical Systems to equip a new proton therapy center in Sweden

Varian Medical Systems today announced it has been selected to equip a new proton therapy center in Sweden. In a ceremony conducted by Swedish authorities yesterday following a public tender, Varian was named to supply an estimated $60 million in products for Skandionkliniken, a new national proton therapy center owned by a consortium of seven of Sweden's counties.

20 Aug 2009

Helicos Genetic Analysis System to aid Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientists in the study of cancer genomics

Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS), a life science company focused on innovative genetic analysis technologies, today announced the placement of a Helicos™ Genetic Analysis System at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) with Drs. Tom Hudson and John McPherson.

20 Aug 2009

Universal Detection Technology signs new distribution agreement for bioterrorism technologies

Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB: UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today that has signed a distribution agreement with Strategic Response Initiatives, a New York based defense firm specializing in all phases of emergency preparedness planning for a wide range of defense, public and private sector organizations.

20 Aug 2009

Consumer-friendly "finger stick" blood test to detect cardiovascular disease is broadly available now

A new blood test, measuring the level of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells, is now broadly available for the first time to the public everywhere as a consumer-friendly, at-home "finger stick" test. While scientists have long known of the benefits of fish and fish oil for overall heart health, over the past decade research has proven that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish dramatically reduce one's risk for cardiovascular disease. Further, recent research indicates that omega-3 levels may be among the best predictors of future coronary heart disease - providing much stronger correlations to the risk of sudden cardiac death than traditional indicators, including HDL and LDL cholesterol.

20 Aug 2009

Oticon Medical to globally market the FDA approved Ponto bone anchored hearing system

Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, announced today that it has obtained 501(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market the innovative Ponto bone anchored hearing system.

20 Aug 2009

Motion Computing's new line of Motion Clinical Workstations support clinical workflows

Motion Computing, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, announced today a new line of Motion Clinical Workstations (MCW). Highly flexible and fully integrated, the MCWs are designed specifically to support a broad range of clinical workflows.

20 Aug 2009

OrthoCAD iCAST digital study models enable electronic visualization of cases

Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries, today celebrates the 10th anniversary of the introduction of OrthoCAD iCast™ digital study models.

20 Aug 2009

Eclipsemed collaborates with EndyMed Medical to market the FDA approved radio frequency device

Eclipsemed Ltd, a leading national distributor of advanced medical and aesthetic devices, is pleased to announce that they have collaborated with EndyMed Medical to market the superior EndyMed PRO radio frequency (RF) device to the United States.

20 Aug 2009

Siemens' state-of-the-art high-definition PET/CT scanner installed at Long Beach PET Imaging Center

Long Beach PET Imaging Center, a leading diagnostic imaging center in the Long Beach, Calif.-area, announced today it has completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art HD (high-definition) PET/CT scanner, the first of its kind in the area.

20 Aug 2009

New Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer for measuring stable isotopes of liquid water

Los Gatos Research (LGR), the leading innovator of cavity-enhanced laser-based instrumentation for analyses of gases and liquids, today announced the availability of the second-generation Liquid-Water Isotope Analyzer (LWIA).

20 Aug 2009

Surgeons of BMI of Texas selected to host a preceptorship for using REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band

The Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas (“BMI of Texas”) today announced surgeons Mickey Seger and Terive Duperier have been selected by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. as one of the five training sites in the U.S. to host a preceptorship for the Ethicon Endo-Surgery REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band.

20 Aug 2009

Wireless patient monitoring systems tends to be more economical according to ABI Research

The market for wireless devices that monitor patients’ condition and report that data to healthcare providers is on the verge of explosive growth, according to a new study from ABI Research. Over the next few years it will show a remarkable 77% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) resulting in global revenue of almost $950 million in 2014.

20 Aug 2009

Nano-bio material kills cancer cells, leaves healthy cells in unharmed

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago's Brain Tumor Center have developed a way to target brain cancer cells using inorganic titanium dioxide nanoparticles bonded to soft biological material.

19 Aug 2009

3M introduces Littmann electronic stethoscope with Bluetooth

Taking the stethoscope into the 21st century, 3M today announced the introduction of the 3M™ Littmann® Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200, a next-generation auscultation device featuring Bluetooth technology that wirelessly transfers heart, lung and other body sounds to software for further analysis.

19 Aug 2009

Light-activated delivery system enhances anti-tumour drug potency

The effects of tumour-targeting drugs in mice are significantly enhanced by PCI Biotech's light-activated delivery system, a new study shows. Researchers say this dual therapy approach could be employed to increase the effect and lower the side effects of anti-cancer drugs in humans.

19 Aug 2009

Solta Medical launches new Thermage Comfort Pulse Technology system

Solta Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLTM) today announced the launch of its new Thermage CPT(TM) system, representing a significant leap forward in skin tightening and body contouring technology. The Thermage CPT system incorporates proprietary Comfort Pulse Technology(TM) in every aspect of the system including a new ergonomic vibrating hand piece and scientifically advanced Face Tip 3.0 and Body Tip 16.0 treatment tips.

19 Aug 2009

Siemens Healthcare's SOMATOM Emotion 16 ranked highest among 16-slice CT systems

According to a recent report from market research firm KLAS*, Siemens Healthcare's SOMATOM(R) Emotion CT scanner is ranked highest among 16-slice CT systems. Powerful and cost-effective, the SOMATOM Emotion 16 enables facilities to not only perform routine examinations, such as brain, chest, and abdomen examinations, but also undertake high-end, detailed examinations, such as high-resolution CT angiography, which greatly improve patient care, as well as diagnostic workflow.

19 Aug 2009

MicroDynamics to introduce the MicroQC inspection microscope at Quality Expo

MicroDynamics will be introducing the MicroQC inspection microscope at Quality Expo. The MicroQC is a highly versatile, lightweight instrument that is extremely accurate with proven repeatable results.

19 Aug 2009

Aerocrine allowed to add a third patent to its infringment complaint against Apieron

Aerocrine AB today announced that the United States District Court has accepted Aerocrine’s motion for leave to add a third patent to its October 2008 patent infringement complaint against Apieron, Inc. Menlow Park, USA.

19 Aug 2009

Device / Technology News

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals plans US launch of Option Inferior Vena Cava Filter

Varian Medical Systems to equip a new proton therapy center in Sweden

Helicos Genetic Analysis System to aid Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientists in the study of cancer genomics

Universal Detection Technology signs new distribution agreement for bioterrorism technologies

Consumer-friendly "finger stick" blood test to detect cardiovascular disease is broadly available now

Oticon Medical to globally market the FDA approved Ponto bone anchored hearing system

Motion Computing's new line of Motion Clinical Workstations support clinical workflows

OrthoCAD iCAST digital study models enable electronic visualization of cases

Eclipsemed collaborates with EndyMed Medical to market the FDA approved radio frequency device

Siemens' state-of-the-art high-definition PET/CT scanner installed at Long Beach PET Imaging Center

New Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer for measuring stable isotopes of liquid water

Surgeons of BMI of Texas selected to host a preceptorship for using REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band

Wireless patient monitoring systems tends to be more economical according to ABI Research

Nano-bio material kills cancer cells, leaves healthy cells in unharmed

3M introduces Littmann electronic stethoscope with Bluetooth

Light-activated delivery system enhances anti-tumour drug potency

Solta Medical launches new Thermage Comfort Pulse Technology system

Siemens Healthcare's SOMATOM Emotion 16 ranked highest among 16-slice CT systems

MicroDynamics to introduce the MicroQC inspection microscope at Quality Expo

Aerocrine allowed to add a third patent to its infringment complaint against Apieron

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