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Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of ophthalmic
surgical and eye care products, has won its case against Alcon Manufacturing
and Alcon Laboratories for infringement on two AMO patents for phacoemulsification
equipment used during cataract surgery, the company said.
Dj Orthopedics, a global medical device company specializing in rehabilitation
and regeneration products for the nonoperative orthopedic and spine markets,
announced that the company has completed an amendment to its credit agreement
that lowers the company's interest rate and provides greater flexibility for
strategic and financial purposes.
Scientists are identifying a variety of abnormalities in autistic children that
might make it possible to diagnose the disorder at a much earlier age, when
it may be possible to mitigate its effects or perhaps prevent it, researchers
said.
Duraswitch PushGate pushbutton switch technology has been selected for depth
of consciousness monitoring equipment. Duraswitch licensee, Eastprint, is manufacturing
the 10-key control panels, which were designed by Eclipse Product Development.
NIR Diagnostics, a developer of handheld reagentless medical instruments based
on its proprietary near infrared light technology, announced a change in the
status of the patent licenses issued by NIR Diagnostics to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
(OCD) under the terms of the Nov. 1, 2000, worldwide license agreement.
CSMA has recently developed a unique range of tests for the characterization
and analysis of catheter tubing. CSMA is the only company in Europe to offer
a standard suite of tests related specifically to catheter tubing manufacturers.
Eye care product maker Advanced Medical Optics said that it exercised its option
under a research and evaluation agreement to acquire Quest Vision Technologies.
ResMed announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Saime SA, a developer and distributor of ventilation products in France and
Germany.
Ash Access Technology has unveiled a glimpse into laboratory results showing
the effectiveness of their emerging catheter lock product, MethLock, against
dangerous catheter-related bacteria that cause serious infections.
Fresenius Medical Care said it will acquire U.S.-based Renal Care Group in a
$3.5 billion deal that would make it one of the world's biggest dialysis care
firms.