News
No Shock at CE Mark Approval for Range of ICDs
Posted on : 29 November 2012
The devices are designed to deliver high levels of energy to the heart while minimising unexpected shocks. Read more
CE Mark for Stent that Mimics the Shape of the Vascular System
Posted on : 27 November 2012
The device is designed to treat superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries of the leg. Read more
50 Years of Hip Replacement Surgery!
Posted on : 26 November 2012
The NJR now hosts a rich data resource on device effectiveness and surgical technique. Read more
FDA Approves Life-Saving Heart Pump
Posted on : 22 November 2012
The device is designed to support blood flow in patients with failing hearts who are awaiting a heart transplant. Read more
TAVI Heart Valve Wins CE Mark
Posted on : 20 November 2012
The device has been designed to address post-operative paravalvular leak. Read more
Latest Anaesthesia Monitor Introduced in Kenya
Posted on : 20 November 2012
The device integrates the level of oxygen in the blood and other key measurements into its delivery system. Read more
FDA Approves Unique Drug-Eluting Stent for Peripheral Artery Disease
Posted on : 19 November 2012
The stent is the first of its kind to gain FDA approval. Read more
Interesting Survey Results on the FDA's Process
Posted on : 14 November 2012
A small study shows mixed results from the medical device manufacturers that responded. Read more
MHRA Consultation on Regulation of Medical Devices
Posted on : 14 November 2012
The MHRA is calling for healthcare professionals and the public to share their opinions about new draft European laws for the regulation of medical devices. Read more
Device Offers Faster Recovery for Female Uterine Fibroid Patients
Posted on : 08 November 2012
The device uses RF ablation to treat fibroids and is said to be an alternative to traditional fibroid surgery, resulting in a faster recovery period.
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Medical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Fares Well in Clinical Study
Posted on : 06 November 2012
Initial results of a clinical study show promise for a Transcatheter Aortic Valve System. Read more
Study Confirms the Socioeconomic Value of Medical Devices
Posted on : 06 November 2012
Devices such as hip protectors and total joint arthroplasty implants are reported as being cost-effective and making a significant improvement to patients? lives. Read more
CE Mark for Drug-Eluting Stent
Posted on : 01 November 2012
The device has a biabsorbable coating which delivers everolimus over the 3 months that it takes the drug to dissolve. Read more
Europe too Slow to Protect Patients?
Posted on : 01 November 2012
A UK parliamentary committee has warned that the EC needs to act more quickly to protect patients from potential harm from medical implants such as hip replacement joints. Read more
