January 29, 2008 - Edwards Lifesciences Corp. received conditional approval from the FDA for the addition of the ...
Janssen-Cilag International NV announced IONSYS (fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system), a new needle-free system ...
January 28, 2008 - A new multi-center, international clinical trial that compares the safety and effectiveness of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) to open surgery for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA), indicates that TEVAR (the less invasive endovascular graft) is a promising treatment option for many patients.
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
Power Medical Interventions Inc. said the FDA cleared its 510(k) application for marketing its intelligent iDrive ...
February 2008 - The body regulates its core temperature by reducing the blood flow to the extremities, but anesthesia ...
January 29, 2008 - The Medicines Company received the European Commission�s authorization of an expanded use for ...
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
NEC Electronics America Inc. introduced two new color, 21.3-inch diagonal amorphous-silicon thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) modules for medical imaging applications.
January 28, 2008 – Medtronic Inc. has launched a clinical trial to confirm the safety and efficacy of the Medtronic ...
Cheetah Medical Inc. said the FDA cleared for marketing the Reliant, a portable cardiac output monitor that provides a noninvasive window to cardiac and hemodynamic function.
When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
MEDecision Inc. introduced Alineo, a collaborative healthcare management platform for addressing case management, disease management and utilization management.
January 28, 2008 - MediGuide signed an agreement with Medtronic for co-development of medical positioning system-enabled products, providing Medtronic products with GPS-like navigation capabilities to enhance various procedures.
BD Diagnostics said it received clearance from the FDA for the BD GeneOhm StaphSR assay, which the company says is the first test to rapidly and simultaneously identify two deadly healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) - Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - from patients with positive blood cultures.
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
January 28, 2008 - Terumo Interventional Systems launches the AZUR Peripheral HydroCoil Embolization System for the occlusion of blood vessels, vascular malformations and aneurysms, extending its interventional device portfolio.
The FDA granted Ethicon Inc. an expanded indication for EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human), which is one of the first fibrin sealants available as an adjunct to hemostasis for use in surgery, when control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques is ineffective or impractical.
Monitoring system maker Mennen Medical said an additional monitor, the VitaLogik 4000 Series, will soon be available for ...