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Spine Implant Devices Approved for Japanese Market
Posted on : 20 December 2012
The implants are designed for use in posterior spine fusion procedures. Read more
Bare Metal Coronary Stent is Implanted in First US Patients
Posted on : 20 December 2012
The device is made of cobalt chromium that enabled the creation of struts with a 0.0024 inch width. Read more
Brain-to-Machine Interface May Offer a Way Forward for Neurological Control of a Prosthetic Limb
Posted on : 19 December 2012
The Lancet reports that this could be a fast solution for individuals with tetraplegia. Read more
CE Mark Approval on Device that Protects Critically Ill Patients from Pulmonary Embolism
Posted on : 14 December 2012
The device is a nitinol inferior vena cava filter which is permanently attached to a central venous catheter. Read more
FDA Clears Intravascular Object Retrieval Device
Posted on : 12 December 2012
The device is designed to retrieve inferior vena cava filters, reposition indwelling venous catheters, strip fibrin sheath formation or assist in central venal access venipuncture. Read more
Pacemaker Styled Device is Studied in Alzheimer's Treatment
Posted on : 10 December 2012
The device may offer a more effective way to treat the disease. Read more
'Ready-to-Use' TAVI System is Implanted in First Patient
Posted on : 10 December 2012
The valve can be used in patients with narrow vasculature and more difficult anatomies. Read more
New Repair Device for Consistent Placement of Sutures
Posted on : 06 December 2012
The device is designed for arthroscopic surgeries when repairing torn minisci using ?all-suture? fixation. Read more
FDA to Work With Industry Consortium on Speeding Up Medical Device Approval Procedure
Posted on : 04 December 2012
The FDA says that it will collaborate with device manufacturers on a public-private partnership to hasten the development of new medical technology. Read more
Brain Pressure Monitor to be Trialled
Posted on : 04 December 2012
The device enables doctors to externally monitor brain pressure in children with hydrocephalus. Read more
