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FDA to Get Tough on All-Metal Hip Implants
Posted on : 28 January 2013
A proposed rule change would require manufacturers to prove safety and efficacy. Read more
FDA Considers a Downgrade of the Regulatory Status for Scleral Plugs
Posted on : 28 January 2013
The FDA may exempt certain scleral plugs from the 510(k) regulatory process after deciding the the dvices do not need the additional safety and effectiveness controls where they are made from stainless steel.
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Guidance System Reduces Complexity and Cost of Knee Replacement Procedures
Posted on : 24 January 2013
The FDA has given the go-ahead for Zimmer's iASSIST Knee system. Read more
Computerised System to Control Anaesthetic Delivery
Posted on : 23 January 2013
A closed loop anaesthesia delivery system has been developed under a project funded by the Department of Information Technology, New Delhi.
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CE Mark for Two St. Jude Devices
Posted on : 23 January 2013
St. Jude Medical has received CE Mark approval for the Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder and the ViewFlex Xtra Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter. Read more
FDA to Host a Public Workshop on Standardised Medical Device Labelling
Posted on : 22 January 2013
The two-day public session takes place in April. Read more
European Study Compares Patient Outcomes of Two Leading TAVI Devices
Posted on : 22 January 2013
The results showed no apparent difference in patient outcomes except the Medtronic CoreValve was associated with more permanent pacemakers than the Edwards Sapien XT. Read more
Clinical Trial in India & Europe for Mitral Regurgitation Device
Posted on : 16 January 2013
The trial will assess the safety and efficacy of the adjustable tension band device. Read more
The Advance of Robotic Surgery
Posted on : 16 January 2013
A 71 year old patient's experience of robotic surgery is used to demonstrate its application. Read more
FDA Approves LED Light Therapy Device
Posted on : 14 January 2013
It can be used for acne treatment, muscle and joint pain, muscle and joint stiffness, muscle spasm, arthritis and compromised local blood circulation. Read more
FDA Approves Spinal Implant Devices
Posted on : 14 January 2013
The less-invasive medical devices for treating a range of spinal diseases. Read more
Clinical Trial Commences for Drug Eluting Stent
Posted on : 14 January 2013
A drug-eluting bioresorbable stent will evaluated for use in patients with coronary artery disease.
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US Research Demonstrates that Defibrillators Live Up to Clinical Trials
Posted on : 09 January 2013
Patients have similar survival benefits to those who receive the same devices in clinical trials. Read more
FDA Approves Graft for Rotator Cuff Repair
Posted on : 09 January 2013
The biodegradable graft can be used for soft tissue augmentation and rotator cuff repair. Read more
World Health Organisation Calls for Innovative Health Technologies Ideas
Posted on : 07 January 2013
Selected submissions will be published in the WHO Compendium of innovative health technologies 2013. Read more
CE Mark for New Mitral Valve Repair Technology
Posted on : 07 January 2013
CE mark achieved for mitral valve repair technology that allows the implantation of artificial chordae tendinae via a transapical off-pump procedure. Read more
30,000 of Donations Place 187 Oximeters in Low Resource Hospitals
Posted on : 07 January 2013
Generous BMJ readers donated 30,000 the BMJ's Lifebox Foundation Christmas Appeal. Read more
US Cardiologist Calls for More Data on FDA Approved Defibrillator
Posted on : 03 January 2013
More data may be needed on the safety and effectiveness of the wire-free implantable defibrillator. Read more
New Cutter/Stapler Device Available in Europe
Posted on : 03 January 2013
The dual use device, intended for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures, allows surgeons to deliver multiple staples without needing to reload cartridges. Read more
