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Siemens Medical Solutions demonstrated its commitment
to innovation for the electrophysiology lab with the launch of enhancements
to its successful AXIOM Sensis hemodynamic and electrophysiological recording
system.
Thoratec, a company specializing in products to treat cardiovascular disease,
has recognized the new outpatient reimbursement codes for ventricular assist
device (VAD) supplies and accessories issued by the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
Venetec International, maker of StatLock safety securement devices for catheters
and other medical applications, has signed an agreement with Vygon for distribution
of StatLock in the UK.
Medtronic has announced the results of a study that shows rapid patient recovery
time after a Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) procedure -- a surgical
option for patients who suffer from chronic back or leg pain -- using the company's
line of Minimal Access Spinal Technologies (MAST).
Medicis Pharmaceutical, a maker of acne medications and antiwrinkle products,
and breast implant maker Inamed said that the FTC has requested additional antitrust
information related to their pending merger.
Small Bone Innovations (SBI), a Viscogliosi Bros (VB) portfolio company, expanded
its product line of orthopedic devices with VB's acquisition of Fixano, Bourg-en-Bresse,
France, an international developer and manufacturer of orthopedic devices.
Biomarker Technologies, the worldwide technology provider of the BT Test, is
beginning a nationwide mobilization of women and physicians who want to become
involved in upcoming clinical studies for this first-of-its-kind diagnostic
blood test for breast cancer.
ProstaLund, a Swedish developer and manufacturer of medical devices, announced
the opening of ProstaLund, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Los Angeles, Calif.
ProstaLund is the developer of CoreTherm, a unique medical device that utilizes
minimally invasive, microwave thermotherapy to treat an enlarged prostate (BHP
-- benign prostatic hyperplasia), which affects millions of men in the U.S.
SpectruMedix and Capital Genomix have announced that they have entered into
a worldwide, exclusive distribution agreement to market and sell GeneSystem320
(GS320) for capillary electrophoresis-based applications.
Molecular Diagnostics (MDI) announced plans for the final premanufacturing development
of the company's e2 Collector, prior to beginning manufacturing later this year.