The Investigator Meeting – Why Your Trial Will Succeed or Fail
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2016 Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm, EDT US Duration: 90 Minutes - Online Price: $299 - Includes Bonus Handouts! (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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Auris Enters Robotic Surgery Market With FDA Nod For Bronchoscope
Auris Surgical Robotics, a California-based startup, has secured FDA approval for a bronchoscope as part of the Auris Robotic Endoscopy System (ARES); it is the company’s first surgical robot cleared for the U.S. market. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - June 10, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
GSK Plans Bioelectronic Implant Human Trials By 2017
British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is planning initial human trials for bioelectronic implants next year to advance a nascent field of research it helped pioneer, with hopes of making it a viable business alongside its struggling traditional drug offerings. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - June 10, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Boston Scientific Announces Restructuring Program To Support Long-Term Growth And Innovation
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced a global restructuring program to build on the progress the company has made in executing long-term growth strategies and bringing differentiated value and innovation to patients and healthcare systems. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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Battelle Team To Develop Medical Wrap For Severely Injured Limbs
The moments following a traumatic injury are surreal. One minute, life is normal; the next, everything pivots to a new reality. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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Philips Says Emerging Markets Quickest To Adopt Connected Health Technologies
Royal Philips says that emerging markets are leading the way in adopting connected health technologies, and most healthcare providers in these countries expect interconnected devices to become ubiquitous in the future. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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"Medical Device Guardian's Act" To Expedite Self-Reporting Of Adverse Events
U.S. House Representatives Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) have sponsored the “Medical Device Guardian’s Act of 2016,” a bill that would require doctors and hospitals to report adverse events associated with medical devices while protecting them from potential liability exposed by their reports. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - June 9, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Fitbit Introduces ‘Fitbit Group Health' For Corporate Wellness, Weight Management Programs, Insurers And Clinical Research
Fitbit Captivate Summit – Fitbit recently announced the launch of Fitbit Group Health, which brings together the offerings Fitbit provides to corporate wellness partners, weight management leaders, insurers, and clinical researchers. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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Medtronic Announces Results Of Early Feasibility Studies Supporting New Approach To ICD Therapy During Cardiostim 2016
Medtronic plc recently announced results from several feasibility studies evaluating a new approach to implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy at CARDIOSTIM / EHRA EUROPACE 2016, the World Congress in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Techniques, in Nice, France. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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Medtronic Launches Low-Cost Hip and Knee Program, Forecasts Surgical Robot Revenue By FY 2019
Medtronic expects "material revenue" from its new robotic surgery business in fiscal year 2019, company executives said during Medtronic's investor day presentation held recently. They also unveiled plans to offer value-based hip and knee replacement devices, and confirmed submission for FDA approval of the first "hybrid closed loop" insulin pump. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - June 8, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
NuVasive To Acquire Biotronic NeuroNetwork
NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery, and Biotronic NeuroNetwork ("Biotronic"), a provider of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring services, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which NuVasive will acquire Biotronic for $98 million in cash. The Board of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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FDA Clears Cerêve Device For Treating Insomnia Patients By Helping Them Get To Sleep Faster
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted commercial clearance for the CerêveSleep System, a prescription device that reduces latency to Stage 1 and Stage 2 sleep for people with insomnia. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
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Pegasystems And Philips Collaborate To Improve Patient Care Via Connected Devices, Cloud, And Analytics
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Pegasystems Inc, a leading provider of strategic business applications, recently announced a collaboration to enable managed care service providers and accountable care organizations to better leverage connected devices and health data to personalize care and improve health outcomes. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - June 8, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Zimmer Biomet To Buy LDR For $1B, Bolster Spine Business
Zimmer Biomet on Tuesday announced its intent to buy LDR Holding Corporation, a France-based medical device company specializing in surgical solutions for spine disorders, in a deal worth $1 billion. The acquisition will “meaningfully accelerate” Zimmer Biomet’s spine business and position the company as market leader in the $10B global spine business, said senior leadership. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - June 7, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Electronics Integration Into Disposable/Single Use Medical Devices
This article discusses the main design and manufacturing concerns for integrating electronics into medical devices such as human factors, battery life, environmental concerns, and costs. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - June 7, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
