Biomedical Market Newsletter articles from September 2001

Biomedical Market Newsletter archives from September 2001

Medical Industry Executives Lose Their Lives As US Girds For War Against Terrorists.
September 18, 2001... On Black Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, at least a small handful of medical industry executives were confirmed to have lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC and Philadelphia. Some large public gatherings, such as...

FBI & FDA Take Action.
September 18, 2001... SEPT. 4, 2001 -- KANSAS CITY MO -- Officials at the FBI and FDA said that an investigation involving the Research Medical Tower Pharmacy (RMTP) in Kansas City MO, has uncovered additional information on alleged adulteration of drugs. ...

FDA Statement on Urgent Collection, Shipment & Use of Whole Blood & Blood Components For Current Disaster.
September 18, 2001... WASHINGTON DC -- SEPT. 11, 2001 -- The extent of casualties from today's disasters including attacks on the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon is still being assessed. In anticipation of a large and urgent demand for blood, the...

Disaster Is Bringing Outpouring of Gifts.
September 18, 2001... SEPT. 12, 2001 --According to John Boudreau, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, Americans responded to the terror by giving frantically: their blood, their millions, their pocket change. He writes that the disaster triggered a staggering...

EXCERPTS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS: Hijack Victims Used Phones to Call Loved Ones.
September 18, 2001... SHANKSVILLE PA -- SEPT. 12, 2001 -- Just before United Airlines Flight 93 crashed, a passenger reportedly telephoned his wife and told her that the plane had been hijacked and that he and some of the others were going to "do something about...

EXCERPTS FROM NEW YORK TIMES SEPT. 13, 2001.
September 18, 2001... Another passenger, Thomas E. Burnett Jr., an executive at a San Francisco-area medical device company, told his wife, Deena, that one passenger had already been stabbed to death but that a group was "getting ready to do something." "I...

President Bush's Remarks at National Day of Prayer & Remembrance.
September 18, 2001... Sept. 14, 2001; 1 pm EDT National Cathedral Washington DC We are here in the middle hour of our grief. So many have suffered so great a loss, and today we express our nation's sorrow. We come before God to pray for the missing and the...

Remarks by the President After Visiting Washington Hospital Center.
September 18, 2001... WASHINGTON DC -- SEPT. 13, 2001; 12:20 P.M. EDT -- We have just seen some really brave men and women. We met with the people who work for our government, that work inside the building. We met with their families. This is a great hospital....

Merck Pledges $5 Mln in Relief Effort.(proceeds to go to the American Red Cross and The September 11 Fund)
September 18, 2001... WHITEHOUSE STATION NJ -- SEPT. 14,2001--Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that it will donate $5 mln to assist in the relief efforts associated with Tuesday's terrorist attacks. The contributions will go to the American Red Cross and The...

A Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Incidents on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, By the President of the USA.
September 18, 2001... As a mark of respect for those killed by the heinous acts of violence perpetrated by faceless cowards upon the people and the freedom of the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as...

SMF Blood Centers Provide Assistance to New York Victims With Platelets, Medical Supplies.
September 18, 2001... SACRAMENTO CA--Sept. 12, 2001--As relief efforts continue in New York City, the SMF Blood Centers (SMF) are responding to requests for platelets and medical supplies. SMF is in the process of shipping 70 units of platelets to New York City. ...

Free Medical & Psychological Services Live Online.
September 18, 2001... CLEVELAND OH--SEPT. 12,2001--In response to Tuesday's national tragedy, the Emerald Health Network is teaming with DocByWeb to offer medical and psych support services to all who want to talk to a physician or counselor live online, at no cost....

Baxter Officials Rally To Provide Disaster Support.(Baxter International Inc.)
September 18, 2001... DEERFIELD IL -- SEPT. 14, 2001 -- Baxter's 42,000 team members throughout the world are doing everything they can at a professional and personal level to support the victims of Tuesday's tragedies. In addition to staffing 24-hour customer...

INTERNATIONAL TRADE OPPORTUNITIES.(Department of Commerce/Commercial offers "Medical e-Market Express" online service)(http://www.oceac.com/MED)
September 18, 2001... In an effort to assist firms in the US medical industry to increase their export sales, the US Dept of Commerce/Commercial Service has launched on-line, "Medical e-Market Express." There you can find monthly updated trade leads and trade...

Emergency Rescue Operations.(deployment of Rural/Metro emergency personnel to aid in rescue operations at the World Trade Center bomb site)
September 18, 2001... SCOTTSDALE AZ --SEPT. 13,2001--According to Jack Brucker, President & CEO, "We must now give proper attention and support to the nearly 200 Rural/Metro personnel from New York, New Jersey, Washington DC., Baltimore, Pennsylvania and Ohio who...

FFF Enterprises Overcomes Obstacles to Fly Lifesaving Drugs to Terrorist Attack Victims.(disaster relief for World Trade Center and Pentagon attack victims)
September 18, 2001... TEMECULA CA-- Sept. 12, 2001--As public safety agencies struggled to quantify the devastation of Tuesday morning's terrorist attacks on the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the uncounted victims began to fight for their lives. And,...

NY Tragedy Costing Americans Their Health Unless They Use Coping Skills.
September 18, 2001... SAN FRANCISCO CA -- SEPT. 12, 2001 -- "Use coping strategies for our national disaster or pay the price in health problems," says Tom Marcoux, America's Communication Coach and author of "Coping When Tragedy Strikes." Marcoux is now appearing...

Website to Help Public Know If Loved Ones are Safe Following Today's Terrorist Attacks.(U.C. Berkeley web site to aid in locating of World Trade Center and Pentagon survivors)(http://safe.millennium.berkeley.edu)
September 18, 2001... BERKELEY CA--SEPT. 11, 2001--A UC Berkeley, assistant professor and two computer science students created a website today to help the public find out about the safety of loved ones affected by the terrorist attacks in New York City and...

Business Leaders Unite to Assist With Fundraising Relief Efforts for Terrorism Victims.(September 11th Victims' Relief Fund)(http://www.September11.org)
September 18, 2001... RICHMOND VA -- SEPT. 11, 2001 -- Business leaders in Virginia have joined forces to assist with fundraising efforts to provide relief for thousands affected by today's terrorist actions nationwide. The September 11th Victims' Relief Fund...

Salvation Army Issues Urgent Plea for Financial Donations as They Continue to Assist Rescue Efforts.(at World Trade Center disaster site)
September 18, 2001... PHILADELPHIA PA-- SEPT. 14,2001 -- The Salvation Army is in desperate need of monetary donations to sustain relief efforts at the World Trade Center disaster site, officials announced today. These contributions will help pay for the 100,000...

Informational Phone Numbers.(for victims, families, and volunteers in aftermath of World Trade Center and Pentagon terrorist attacks)(Directory)
September 18, 2001... WASHINGTON DC -- SEPT. 12, 2001 -- These phone numbers are available to victims, families and volunteers in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. FEMA: The FEMA teleregistration line is available for victims to register for FEMA...

Red Cross Chapters.(Directory)
September 18, 2001... Alabama Alabama Blood Services Region, Birmingham 205-918-1000 ext. 1044 Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter, Mobile 334-438-2571 Birmingham Area Chapter, Birmingham 205-458-8282 Black Belt Chapter, Selma 334-874-4641 Etowah County Chapter,...

More Local Resources.(for disaster aid for World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks)(Directory)
September 18, 2001... New York Area Hospitals St. Vincents Medical Ctr New York NY 212-604-7070 New York University Medical School New York NY 212-267-6355 NY Presbyterian Hospital Ctr New York NY 212-746-5000 Washington DC Area...

Radio Address of the President to the Nation.(World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks)
September 18, 2001... Sept. 15, 2001 Washington DC Good morning. This weekend I am engaged in extensive sessions with members of my National Security Council, as we plan a comprehensive assault on terrorism. This will be a different kind of conflict against...

10-Month Jail Sentence For Conspiracy To Defraud The FDA.(former official with Micro Interventional Systems Inc., Anna Maria Carrillo, given 10-month sentence)
September 18, 2001... US Food & Drug Administration Washington DC WASHINGTON DC -- SEPT. 4, 2001 -- A former official of Micro Interventional Systems, Inc. (MIS), a now-defunct medical device manufacturer, was sentenced to 10 months in jail, the Justice...

Survey Indicates Terrorism Will Not Stop Americans From Traveling Despite Sept. 11 Events.
September 18, 2001... ORLANDO FL -- SEPT. 13, 2001--Nearly two-thirds of American travelers, both business and leisure, say their travel plans will not be deterred by the events in New York and Washington on Sept. 11, according to a nationally-projectable study...

Website Offers Info On Coping With Trauma.(Aetna's InteliHealth offers "Coping with a National Tragedy" to help people cope with the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks)(www.intelihealth.com)
September 18, 2001... HARTFORD CT--SEPT. 12,2001--InteliHealth, Aetna's online health information company, currently is making available important and helpful information to assist the public in dealing with the tragic events of Sept. 11,2001. This info includes...

Beyond Blame: Veterans Health Administration Teams With Bridge Medical To Address Medical Errors.
September 18, 2001... WASHINGTON DC -- SEPT. 2001 -- The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it will feature Bridge Medical's "Beyond Blame" video in its recently revamped training program for new hospital employees. The 10-minute,...

FDA Loses Dispute Resolution Review To Ob/Gyn Mfgr.(Lifecore Biomedical Inc.)
September 18, 2001... CHASKA MN SEPT. 6, 2001 -- Lifecore Biomedical Inc (NASDAQ: LCBM) announced today that the FDA's Medical Devices Dispute Resolution Panel (MDDRP) has voted unanimously to recommend approval of Lifecore's PMA application for the ferric...

Hip Implants Being Recalled, Announces FDA : Potential Fracture Problem Cited.(St. Gobain Desmarquest recalls zirconia ceramic femoral head)
September 18, 2001... US Food & Drug Administration Washington DC & Bethesda MD WASHINGTON DC -- SEPT. 14, 2001 -- The FDA today announced that eight U.S. firms that make hip implants are, or will be, voluntarily recalling certain of their hip implants due to a...

Revised FDA Policy Statement on Urgent Collection, Shipment & Use of Whole Blood & Blood Components Intended for Transfusion.
September 18, 2001... September 14, 2001 This policy statement supercedes the "FDA Policy Statement on Urgent Collection, Shipment & Use of Whole Blood & Blood Components Intended For Transfusion to Address Blood Supply Needs in the Current Disaster Situation'...

Blood Collection.(report from the American Association of Blood Banks)
September 18, 2001... Excerpts from American Association of Blood Banks How much blood is donated each year and how much is used? Each unit of blood consists of a volume of 450 milliliters or approx. 1 pint. Because of the constant demand for blood, about 14...

FEMA Suggests Donation Avenues To Help Victims Of The Terrorist Events.
September 18, 2001... WASHINGTON DC -- SEPT. 11, 2001 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging anyone who is interested in helping victims of the apparent terrorist events to give blood or cash donations. Those interested in giving blood...

Countering Bioterrorism.(overview on initiative)
September 18, 2001... US Food & Drug Administration Washington DC & Bethesda MDs WASHINGTON DC -- JAN. 12, 2001 -- The President's initiative on Countering Bioterrorism is comprised of a number of essential elements for which FDA's CBER plays an integral role....

US Blood Industry To Exceed $8.6 Bln By 2006.
September 18, 2001... Business Communications Co., Inc. Norwalk CT USA The practice of modern medicine relies on the availability of a safe and adequate blood supply, and the US is fortunate to have a blood industry that provides both. Efforts to improve the...

Drown Foundation Grants Program Deadline.(Drown (Joseph) Foundation)
September 18, 2001... The sponsor makes grants for both operating support and program support in the following areas of interest: education; community, health and social services; medical and scientific research; arts and humanities; and special projects. ...

Excerpts of Los Angeles Times Article: Mail Problems Will Escalate.(aftermath of World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks)
September 18, 2001... LOS ANGELES CA-- SEPT. 14, 2001 -- The FAA has temporarily banned mail and cargo from all passenger flights, forcing mail delivery onto the ground and delaying checks, bills, documents and other first-class items. About a quarter of the...

Government Agency Resources.(Directory)
September 18, 2001... Administration on Aging 330 Independence Ave S.W. Washington DC 20201 Phone (800) 677-1116 (Eldercare Locator -- to find services for an older person in his or her locality) (202) 619-7501 (National Aging Information Center -- for...

Medical Associations.(Directory)
September 18, 2001... American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 611 E Wells St Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Phone: (414) 272-6071 Fax: (414) 276-3349 http://www.aaaai.org American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 3615 Wisconsin Ave NW...

MEDICAL/BUSINESS MEETINGS.(Directory)
September 18, 2001... PUBLISHER'S NOTE: DUE TO THE RECENT TERRORIST INCIDENTS, IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED YOU CONFIRM DETAILS OF ANY MEETING YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, BEFORE YOU MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. OCT 20, 2001 2ND ANNUAL BIOMEDICAL COMPUTATION AT STANFORD...