Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week articles from July 2002

Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week archives from July 2002

Scientists explore iron for crystals or cheap tomographs.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Unlike the traditional X-ray photography, which imprints a black-and-white picture on the film, the x-ray tomograph reproduces colored three-dimensional 'movies' about an organ's behavior on the...

Genetic fingerprint can be unstable.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Michael Greer, senior medical writer - A genetic tuberculosis marker commonly used in epidemiological TB studies may not be as reliable as previously assumed, researchers warn. Dr. Robin M....

Phase II study results using the Aerodose ipratropium inhaler reported.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Aerogen, Inc. (AEGN) announced the results of its phase II clinical study using the Aerodose ipratropium inhaler at the American Thoracic Society 2002 International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. ...

ICN Pharmaceuticals and University of Michigan announce collaboration.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The University of Michigan, on behalf of John Voorhees, MD, has received funding from California-based ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ICN) for a 3-year study examining the medical benefits of non-ablative...

BrachySeed palladium product launched in U.S.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cytogen Corporation (CYTO) and Draximage, Inc., the radiopharmaceutical subsidiary of Draxis Health, Inc., (DRAX; DAX), jointly announced the launch of a palladium version of brachytherapy implant for...

Complexed PSA test more accurate in detecting prostate cancer.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Findings show that the complexed prostate specific antigen (cPSA) test to be more accurate than the total PSA (tPSA) test currently used by most physicians for prostate cancer detection and monitoring....

Novel genetic assay can reduce waiting period.(for tuberculosis diagnosis)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Michael Greer, senior medical writer - A novel genetic tuberculosis screen can reduce the time period needed for conclusive diagnosis, researchers in the United States report. Cathal E....

CardioGenesis promotes Darrell F. Eckstein to president, chief operating officer.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- CardioGenesis Corp. (CGCP) announced that veteran senior executive Darrell F. Eckstein has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Eckstein will report directly...

LaserSight licenses '504 scanning patent to Alcon.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- LaserSight, Inc., (LASE) announced that it has entered into a patent licensing agreement with Alcon, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas (ACL). The patent license agreement relates to LaserSight's United States...

Abaxis taps Al Santa Ines as chief financial officer.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Abaxis, Inc. (ABAX) announced that it has appointed Al Santa Ines to the position of vice president of finance and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mr. Santa Ines joined Abaxis in...

Delcath re-elects two directors at 2002 annual meeting.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (DCTH) announced that an overwhelming majority of its shareholders voted for the re-election of Samuel Herschkowitz, MD and M.S. Koly as Class II directors for terms expiring in...

Emilio R. Lopez, to assist Latin American business development.(Sarl and Jacobson Resonance Enterprises Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- In a joint communique Serrato Europe, Sarl and Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc. (JRSE) announced the signing and acceptance of Emilio R. Lopez, as a consultant to Latin American business...

Exten announces appointment of North American Capital.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Exten Industries Inc. (Exten) announced that it has retained the firm of North American Capital Partners (NACP) to raise $5.0 million of new equity. North American Capital Partners of Newport Beach,...

Capabilities of the Autopure LS extended.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Gentra Systems introduced the extended capabilities of the Autopure LS at the annual ISBER meeting in Danvers, Massachusetts in May 2002. The Autopure LS is unique among automated nucleic acid...

Biofield Corp. announces agreement with Ecovital Comercio e Servicos of Brazil.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Biofield Corp (BZET.OB), announced a distribution agreement with Ecovital Comercio e Servicos Ltda. of Sao Paulo, Brazil. In accordance with the agreement, which is for an initial term of 3 years...

IDM's first scientific partnership in Canada with McGill University.(Immuno-Designed Molecules S.A.)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Montreal Centre for Experimental Therapeutics in Cancer, based at the Jewish General Hospital, Paris based biotechnology firm Immuno-Designed Molecules, S.A. (IDM) and its Canadian subsidiary...

Boston Scientific announces CE Mark for Express2 coronary stent system.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) announced that it has received the CE Mark for its Express2 coronary stent system. The company plans to launch the product immediately in Europe, and follow soon in other...

Boston Scientific reports results of TAXUS III paclitaxel-eluting stent trial.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) announced final, 6-month results of its TAXUS III paclitaxel-eluting stent clinical trial. The company made the announcement at the Paris Course on Revascularization, the...

Smartflow PTC eliminates need for vasodilator in assessing CAD.(coronary artery disease)(pulse transmission coefficient)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new device for measuring the severity of stenotic lesions in coronary arteries during catheterization procedures eliminates the need for administering vasodilators, according to a study published in...

L.A.M. signs distribution agreement for wound gel in Mexico.(LAM Pharmaceutical Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- LAM Pharmaceutical, Corp. (LAMP; LAM), has appointed Industria Farmaceutica Andromaco S.A. de C.V. as the exclusive distributor of its patented L.A.M. IPM Wound Gel in Mexico. In addition, in...

Cardiovascular experts reaffirm support for destination therapy.(ventricular assist devices)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Nearly 300 leading cardiovascular experts from around the world expressed support for an expanded role for ventricular assist devices (VADs) - including destination therapy - in the treatment of...

Bio Tech Distributors enters multimillion dollar contract.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Bio Tech Distributors, Inc., is pleased to announce that they have signed a contract with a reseller of medical products, and supplements for the sale of Silver Shield. The contract is for 4 years,...

Boston Scientific announces CE Mark for Symbiot Covered Stent System.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) announced that it has received the CE Mark for its Symbiot Covered Stent System and will begin immediate commercialization of the product in Europe. The Symbiot...

CorVel acquires Diagnostic Imaging Network.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- CorVel Corp. (CRVL) announced it that has acquired Miramar, Florida based AnciCare PPO, Inc. AnciCare is a leading national provider of diagnostic imaging services, including MRIs, CAT scans, and...

Bioject reports fiscal 2002 results.(Bioject Medical Technologies Inc. )(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Bioject Medical Technologies Inc. (BJCT), reported a higher net and operating loss for fiscal 2002. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, Bioject reported revenues of $5.2 million, a 157%...

Cyberonics reports record Q4 and FY02 results.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cyberonics, Inc. (CYBX) reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 26, 2002. "Q4 was an exceptional finish to a strong year in which we consistently...

Additional funding added to clinical trials contract.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Covalent Group, Inc., (CVGR) announced the expansion of $1.3 million in new services to an on-going $6.3 million study, increasing the total value of the contract to $7.6 million. This study is for...

Curon Medical presents positive results of Stretta procedure trial.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Curon Medical, Inc., (CURN) announced the presentation of the results of a pivotal U.S. clinical study demonstrating positive outcomes in patients who have undergone the company's minimally invasive,...

Baxter introduces The BAXJECT needleless transfer device.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Baxter BioScience announced the launch of the BAXJECT needleless transfer device (BAXJECT), a way to prepare hemophilia medication without the use of sharp needles or fear of accidental injury, at the...

Leading U.S. heart centers document efficiencies of Heartlab's Echo Lab solution.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Four of the nation's top heart hospitals cite operational efficiencies, cost savings, and enhanced patient care as some of the significant benefits of using Heartlab's Encompass Digital Echo Lab...

LaserSight settles AstraMax transaction dispute.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- LaserSight, Inc., (LASE) announced that it has settled claims of the third party to the AstraMax transaction which, as previously announced, was terminated on May 14, 2002. The settlement consists...

Endocare to acquire cryoablation business.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Endocare, Inc., (ENDO), a developer of innovative diagnostic and treatment tools for cancer and other diseases, announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the cryosurgical business...

New data shows cryosurgery produces 92% disease-free rates as primary treatment.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Endocare, Inc., (ENDO), a developer of innovative diagnostic and treatment tools for cancer and other diseases, announced that 7-year follow-up data from a peer-reviewed, retrospective study...

Aerogen receives FDA clearance of the Aeroneb Professional Nebulizer System.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Aerogen, Inc. (AEGN) has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Aeroneb Professional Nebulizer System (Aeroneb Pro). The Aeroneb Pro aerosolizes liquid medication...

Data confirm positive results of higher dosage paclitaxel-eluting stents.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Data from the 192-patient ELUTES dose-ranging study of drug-eluting coronary stents confirmed the positive results of cytostatic, higher dosages of paclitaxel in inhibiting restenosis after 12 months,...

Company restructures, sells cryosurgical assets.(Cryomedical Sciences Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2002... 2002 JUL 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cryomedical Sciences, Inc., (CRYM) has executed a definitive agreement to sell its cryosurgical product line and related intellectual property assets to Irvine, California-based Endocare, Inc. (ENDO)....

Minimally invasive treatment remains successful at 5-year checkpoint.(cooled thermotherapy)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Lynn Yoffee, senior medical writer - Cooled thermotherapy (TUMT) using the Targis system for treatment of an enlarged prostate has shown excellent 4- and 5-year post-treatment results, according to...

FDA clears two test meters.(FreeStyle Tracker Diabetes Management System and Accu-Check Advantage Module)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing two glucose test meters used with personal digital assistants (PDAs). The devices will allow people with diabetes to more...

Line probe assay can predict treatment outcome.(for HIV infection)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Michael Greer, senior medical writer - Researchers in Luxembourg have identified a new tool for predicting the outcome of antiretroviral treatment for HIV infection. Dr. Jean Servais and...

Medicare coverage expanded to include home blood coagulation monitor.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- International Technidyne Corp. (ITC) said that the recent expansion of Medicare coverage to include home use of the company's anticoagulation therapy monitoring system will significantly expand the...

Stent placement better for diabetic patients than angioplasty.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Placement of a stent for treatment of coronary disease is superior to balloon angioplasty in diabetic patients, say Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,...

Artificial pancreas is one step closer to reality.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Lynn Yoffee, senior medical writer - An artificial pancreas has long been considered the Holy Grail of diabetes management, yet many patients and their physicians believe that it is decades away....

i-Stat picks new chief financial officer.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- i-Stat Corp. (STAT), a manufacturer of point-of-care diagnostic systems for blood analysis, has appointed Lorin Jeffry Randall as senior vice president of finance, chief financial officer, and...

Agreement with Medwave expanded for blood pressure monitor devices.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Medwave, Inc., (MDWV), a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of non-invasive blood pressure sensors and monitors has extended its agreement with AmeriNet, Inc., the nation's largest...

Millenium Biologix receives FDA clearance to market its Skelite orthopedic products.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Millenium Biologix, Inc., has received clearance from the U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration to market its Skelite implant products for the repair of osseous defects in the extremities, spine,...

Vision Sciences receives FDA clearance for bronchoscope with Slide-On EndoSheath System.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Vision-Sciences, Inc., (VSCI) announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market its bronchoscope with Slide-On EndoSheath System. The EndoSheath...

Companies enter strategic alliance for cardiovascular products.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Abbott Laboratories announced that it has entered into a worldwide agreement with Medtronic, Inc., to market Medtronic's proprietary next-generation stent delivery system as well as its current...

In-office urine test detects bladder cancer.(NMP22 BladderChek)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Lynn Yoffee, senior medical writer - A new diagnostic test, which works much like a home pregnancy test, has been launched for use by physicians in office as an aid to support cystoscopy to detect...

Sultan Chemists to market Med-Design's Safety Dental Injector.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Med-Design Corp. (MEDC) has entered into a contract with Sultan Chemists under which Sultan will serve as the exclusive distributor of Med-Design's Safety Dental Injector. Sultan, a leader in...

Company reports third consecutive quarter of profitability; sales up 19.7% for fiscal 2002.(Nyer Medical Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Nyer Medical Group, Inc., (NYER) announced their results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2002 with earnings of $.02 per share for the quarter and record earnings of $.11 per share for the first 9...

Cyberonics provides revised FY03 guidance.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cyberonics, Inc. (CYBX) revised financial guidance for its fiscal year ending April 25, 2003. Robert P. ("Skip") Cummins, Cyberonics' chairman and chief executive officer commented that in fiscal...

Insulin delivery by pump yields better results than insulin shots.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Lynn Yoffee, senior medical writer - Results from three studies presented at the American Diabetes Association's 62nd Annual Scientific Sessions in San Francisco, California, demonstrate that, for...

Medtech Insight launches new physician survey product, PR3.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Medtech Insight, a provider of business information on new trends and technologies in the medical device industry, is announcing the launch of their newest product, PR3 Physician Surveys. Through...

LumaLite prepares launch of major new product line to dental industry.(LumaLite Holdings Inc. to introduce intra-oral camera)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- LumaLite Holdings, Inc., (LMIT) announced that it is preparing to launch a major new product line to be marketed to the national and international professional dental industry; the first units of the...

Advanced Imaging Technologies receives FDA clearance for breast biopsy capability.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Advanced Imaging Technologies, Inc., (AIT) announced that it has received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a breast biopsy capability on its Avera Breast Imaging...

Amicas to provide enterprise-wide solution to Metropolitan Diagnostic Management.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Amicas, Inc., the fast-growing provider of web-based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), announced that it will provide Metropolitan Diagnostic Management with an enterprise-wide medical...

Molecular Devices acquires Universal Imaging.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Molecular Devices Corp. (MDCC) announced that it has acquired Universal Imaging Corp. (UIC), a provider of systems for automated cellular imaging and screening. The acquisition expands Molecular...

PhDx and Sulzer Orthopedics enter into agreement.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- PhDx e-Systems, a provider of web-based software application services for orthopedic and spine outcomes measurement programs, announced an agreement between the company and Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc. ...

A glimpse into the womb sets a life-saving team into action.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- When Diane McGroarty of Glassboro, New Jersey, found out she was pregnant, she was a little shocked, but happy. Her pregnancy started out like most normal pregnancies do - with a little morning...

Amersham Health, Novation announce sole-source, 3-year agreement.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Amersham Health, the global leader in medical diagnostics and a major provider of radiotherapy products and Novation, the supply company of VHA, Inc., and University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC),...

Alveolus, world-renowned physician develop stent for use in lungs.(Lutz Frietag)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Alveolus, a medical device biotechnology company in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced that it is developing and marketing a next-generation stent for use in the lungs. The company is working in...

Study: Symphonix middle ear implant safe and effective.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Symphonix Devices, Inc., (SMPX) developers of a FDA-approved, middle-ear implant for those with moderate to severe sensoneural hearing loss, announced the findings study showing that the Vibrant...

OPCAB, image-guidance and other innovations pushing surgical limits.(off-pump coronary artery bypass)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Innovation in surgical technologies is dramatically lowering invasiveness and increasing surgical precision, from "beating heart" coronary artery bypass to image-guided surgery. "The advancement...

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center adopts VNCI technology.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Video Network Communications, Inc., announced the deployment of their video networking technology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) as part of a new program offering numerous clinical...

Life-saving benefits of defibrillators outweigh potential liability concerns, says The Hartford.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2002... 2002 JUL 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Although some businesses may fear that implementing a workplace automated external defibrillator (AED) program could increase their liability exposure, they may be better protected than they realize,...

SetPoint Endovascular Temperature Management System cleared by FDA.
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Radiant Medical, Inc., announced that they have received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the SetPoint Endovascular Temperature Management System. The SetPoint...

Combined PET/CT finds cancerous lesions standard CT misses.
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- If more doctors had access to a combined PET/CT scanner to examine patients with ovarian or cervical carcinomas, they would likely catch cancerous lesions that would not be found by CT (computed...

Invivodata electronic diary solution selected for diabetes study.
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- invivodata, inc., announced that the invivosystem is being used by Amylin Pharmaceuticals in its current study of Symlin (pramlintide acetate) in people with type 1 diabetes. The 250 patients being...

Spectranetics' excimer laser attracts attention at revascularization conference.
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Spectranetics Corporation (SPNC) reported its excimer laser angioplasty once again achieved a high profile at the recent Paris Course on Revascularization (Euro-PCR), which attracted more than 8000...

SurgiLight reports 'significant interest' at ASCR in OptiVision laser treatment.(American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons conference)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- SurgiLight, Inc., (SRGL) reported "significant interest" in its proprietary OptiVision laser for presbyopia procedures at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons...

Med-Design receives patent for Safety Seldinger Needle Device.(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Med-Design Corporation (MEDC) announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued Med-Design U.S. Patent No. 6,398,743 for its Safety Seldinger Needle device on June 4, 2002. Med-Design...

Study of at-home versus in-lab testing shows NovaSom QSG reliable for home diagnosis.(Sleep Solutions Inc.)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Sleep Solutions, Inc., confirmed that the NovaSom QSG home diagnostic system is a reliable alternative to in-lab testing for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Study results were presented at the 16th...

Sulzer Dental and Atlantis Components enter worldwide marketing agreement.(to distribute Atlantis Abutments)(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Sulzer Dental and Atlantis Components, Inc., have entered into an agreement in which Sulzer Dental will provide worldwide distribution of Atlantis Abutments. Under this multiyear agreement, Sulzer...

Biomed Research announces results from studies of internal puncture closure device.(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Biomed Research, Inc., announced initial results of the MedClose Internal Puncture Closure Device (IPCD) animal trial. The MedClose IPCD is a catheter-based debridement and fibrin glue delivery...

EPA grants BioShield new use approval for polymers.(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- BioShield Technologies, Inc., (BSTI) announced that the EPA has granted approval for a new-use application of BioShield's Antimicrobial line of products for the polymers industry. This new use...

Dinger, Yagoda join OsteoBiologics.
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- OsteoBiologics, Inc., (OBI), a privately held and venture-backed company based in San Antonio, Texas is pleased to announce that Fred B. Dinger III has become president, CEO and director and D. Ronald...

Seattle Systems taps Christopher Welch for new post, adds employees.(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Seattle Systems announced the appointment of Christopher Welch as its new director of sales. In this newly created post, Welch will lead the salesforce and develop strategies for expanding company...

VivoMetrics appoints scientific board of advisors.(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- VivoMetrics, Inc., has assembled a distinguished panel of pharmaceutical and clinical researchers, as well as scientific and technical experts to serve as the company's inaugural scientific advisory...

Eight blind people see with new system.(Dobelle Artificial Vision System)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- William H. Dobelle reported that eight new patients have had an array of platinum electrodes implanted on the visual cortex areas on both sides of the brain and have achieved visual acuity estimated at...

SurgiFrost Surgical CryoAblation System launched in the United States.(CryoCath Technologies Inc.)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- CryoCath Technologies, Inc., the world leader in cryotherapy products to treat cardiovascular disease, announced that as part of the ongoing worldwide launch of its SurgiFrost Surgical CryoAblation...

WorldHeart seeks FDA approval for ePTFE inflow conduit for its Novacor LVAS.
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- World Heart Corporation (WorldHeart) has submitted a premarket application (PMA) Supplement to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for use of an ePTFE inflow conduit as an alternative option...

New use of diagnostic tool may save children from 'sudden death'.(through the diagnosis of the anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery heart defect)(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New research being presented at The American Society of Echocardiography's 13th Annual Scientific Sessions sheds light on a valuable tool for identifying a defect of the coronary arteries in children....

Bianucci di Bianucci & C to distribute breast cancer detection systems.(Biofield Diagnostic System)(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Biofield Corp. (BZET) announced the appointment of Bianucci di Bianucci & C. snc. as the exclusive distributor in Italy of the Biofield Diagnostic System (BDS). The appointment, which is subject to...

Antares Pharma, Ferring Pharmaceuticals introduce ZomaJet 2 Vision.(Brief Article)
July 21, 2002... 2002 JUL 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Antares Pharma, Inc., (ANTR) announced that Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, its partner in Europe for the use of the Medi-Jector Choice needle-free injection system in association with its human growth...