The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has come up with an initiative to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from three types of medical imaging procedures: computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine studies, and fluoroscopy.
(Mar 1, 2010)
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FDA staff may require new device powers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have indicated they face difficulties in reviewing certain medical devices.
(Mar 1, 2010)
TriReme gains clearance for Glider PTA Balloon Catheter
TriReme Medical has received FDA clearance for its newest product, the Glider balloon catheter, for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of lesions in the peripheral vasculature including the iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries.
(Mar 1, 2010)Healthcare introduces pocket-sized visualization tool
GE Healthcare has introduced Vscan, a new visualisation tool developed to provide physicians with imaging capabilities at the point-of-care.
(Mar 1, 2010)
R-Squared ties up with IMS Health
R-Squared has formed a strategic alliance with IMS Health to help pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers comply with the growing body of state transparency and marketing disclosure laws, known as “aggregate spend” reporting laws.
(Mar 1, 2010)R-Squared ties up with IMS Health
Mar 1, 2010R-Squared has formed a strategic alliance with IMS Health to help pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers comply with the growing body of state transparency and marketing disclosure laws, known as “aggregate spend” reporting laws.
Lombard Medical proposes to raise £13 million
The Aim-quoted medical device company Lombard Medical Technologies plans to raise £13 million by issuing new equity.
(Feb 1, 2010)St. Jude Medical strengthens its product portfolio in Japan
St. Jude Medical is set to introduce its neurostimulation system in Japan. The company has gained regulatory approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) for its Genesis spinal cord stimulation system.
(Feb 1, 2010)Sybaritic to stop producing unapproved medical devices
Sybaritic has decided to halt the production and distribution of its medical products used in laser surgery, dermatology, and spa treatments until it is in compliance with FDA quality standards.
(Feb 1, 2010)BC Tech introduces new miniature camera for medical devices
Santa Cruz, California-based BC Tech has come up with what is being described as one of the smallest medical cameras in the world.
(Feb 1, 2010)