Coverage of key medtech markets to help decision makers in medtech markets stay on top of recent developments, early stage/startup companies and financings, leading clinical edge developments, and market drivers. http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html Business/Business_Services/Consulting/Medical_and_Life_Sciences Copyright 2008, MedMarket Diligence, LLC en-us Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:04:11 -0700 rss@mediligence.com Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:02:26 -0700 webmaster@mediligence.com FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.mediligence.com/rss/MMD_logo_144x63pxl.jpg http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html 144 63 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Drug-Eluting Stents Making a Comeback
• Obesity Fuels GERD Therapy Market
• MedMarket Outlook:  Health Care Stock (Less) Safe Haven and Device DTC Marketing
• Early Stage Companies:  CoreSpine Technologies, Tayside Flow Technologies, MIV Therapeutics, Atlas Spine, LDR Spine
• Early Stage Company Financings:   Accord Biomaterials, Biofisica, Cardiva Medical, CivaTech Oncology, Cohera Medical, Esperion Therapeutics, ExploraMed NC4, Paradigm Spine, Veran Medical Technologies, VisEn Medical
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotechnology Update:  Preserving Heart Tissue and Controlling Contractions
• Drivers: Ischemic Stroke Hospitalizations Declining
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Automated Anesthesia Device Developed
• Heart, Blood Cells Grown From Skin Cells
• Cell Phone Technology in Imaging
• Micro-Scaffolding Helps Promote Stem Cell Growth
• Needle-Size Device Tracks Tumors
• Benefits of Pancreatic MIS Proven
• Stem Cells in Cartilage Repair
• Allograft for Rotator Cuff Tears
• Artificial Airway Under Development
• Developments
• BSCI Acquires CryoCor
• SJM Purchases EP MedSystems
• St. Jude and Microsoft Create Integrated Data Systems
• FDA Approves Thoratec’s HeartMate II LVAS
• Study Shows Elderly Patients With ICDs Live Longer
• Patients Receive Edwards’ Heart Valve Implant
• FDA Approves Medtronic’s Glucose Meter
• CT Colonoscopy Proven Cost-Effective
• Given Imaging Settles With Olympus
• Natus Medical Acquires SonaMed
• Medtronic’s Embolic Filter Receives CE Mark
• SJM’s Brain Stimulation Proven
• Medtronic’s Brain Pacemaker Proves Effective
• B-K Medical, Varian Refine Prostate Brachytherapy
• InSound Introduces Hearing Aid
• Medtronic to Acquire Restore Medical
• Micrus Partners With Chemence
• AngioDynamics to Buy Diomed Assets
• Pathway Medical Secures $24.5M
• Angiotech Seeks Funding

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PUBLISHED:  "Spine Surgery 2008: Worldwide Spine Surgery Products, Technologies, Markets & Opportunities, 2008-2017." See link for details. Published March 2008.

PUBLISHED:  "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Published November 2007.

PUBLISHED:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

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See Other MedMarket Diligence Reports:

• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#May2008 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#May2008 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:02:26 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Ablation: An Energized Market
• Demand for Hip and Knee Implants Expected to Increase
• MedMarket Outlook: Beyond Technology Innovation: Current and Future Market Forces and Trends
• Early Stage Companies: Evalve, ES Vascular, Cardiorobotics, TriVascular
• Early Stage Company Financings: Alure Medical, Arbel Medical, Breathe Technologies, CoAxia, IDev Technologies, IlluminOss Medical, Lanx, Pathway Medical Technologies, Tryton Medical
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Self-Assembling Nanofibers Show Promise for Spinal Cord Injury
• Drivers: Sluggish Economy Slows Venture Capital Market
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Nanovalve Useful for Drug Delivery
• Molecular Machine Serves as Remote Control
• Progress Made on Biosensing Nanodevice
• Mutant Proteins Stimulate Heart Cell Growth
• Specialized MRI Identifies Brain Cancer Early
• New Therapy for Pediatric Retinoblastoma
• Eye Drops Monitor Brain Tissue Repair
• Nanoengineered Gel for Spinal Cord Injury
• Cell-Sorting System May Detect Cancer
• Developments
• FDA Approves OrNim’s Monitoring Device
• Study Challenges Aspect Medical’s Device
• Kinetic Concepts to Acquire LifeCell
• Promising Results for Evalve’s MitraClip
• U.S. Patient Receives CardioKinetix Heart Implant
• Medtronic Improves Talent Stent Graft
• Medtronic’s Endeavor Stent Approved in Canada
• Medtronic Introduces Reveal ICM in Canada
• FDA Reports Medtronic AneuRx Deaths
• Medtronic CRT Clinical Trial Fails
• Positive Results for Echo Therapeutics’ Symphony
• Abbott’s Glucose Monitor Approved
• Datascope to Sell Business to Mindray
• Philips Completes Respironics Acquisition
• ArthroCare’s Ablation Device Successful
• Benefits from Genzyme’s Carticel Sustained
• J&J Considers Design Changes for Charité
• LifeNet Health Launches Cervical Implant
• BioMimetic Refutes FDA Comments
• Combined Hyperthermia/Radiation Effective in Cervical Cancer
• AngioDynamics to Buy Diomed

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NEW REPORT PUBLISHED:  "Spine Surgery 2008: Worldwide Spine Surgery Products, Technologies, Markets & Opportunities, 2008-2017." See link for details. Published March 2008.

PUBLISHED:  "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Published November 2007.

PUBLISHED:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

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See Other MedMarket Diligence Reports:

• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotechA]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#April2008 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#April2008 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:04:05 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Wireless Capabilities for ICDs and CRT-Ds Provide Impetus for Growth
• Demand Drives Market for Cerebral Microstents and Coils
• MedMarket Outlook: Startups as Medtech Barometer
• Early Stage Companies: AtriCure, Bacchus Vascular, Echo Therapeutics, Globus Medical, OmniSonics Medical Technologies
• Early Stage Company Financings: Cayenne Medical, Chestnut Medical Technologies, Cianna Medical, I-Therapeutix, Luminous Medical, Obalon Therapeutics, Stentys SAS, Third Eye Diagnostics
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: New Biodegradable Bandage Inspired by Gecko
• Drivers: Supreme Court Sets Limits on Medtech Lawsuits
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Pacemakers Have Biological Effect on Heart
• Single CT Scan Provides Heart Disease Diagnosis
• Laser Light Detects Disease Via Breath
• Trial Shows UAE Effective in Fibroid Treatment
• Renal Assist Device Effective in Treating Kidney Failure
• Researchers Engineer Nerve-Cell Tissue System
• Metabolic Imaging Device Detects Eye Disease
• Fat-Derived Stem Cells May Be Useful in Spine Fusion
• Researchers Use Stem Cells to Mend Shattered Bones
• Developments
• EnteroMedics Expands EMPOWER Study
• FDA Approves Cheetah Medical’s Reliant Device
• AF Trial Started by AtriCure
• Promising Data for ATS’ CryoMaze
• CE Mark for NewCardio’s CardioBip
• Medtronic’s Bifurcation Stent Gets First Human Implant
• First-in-Man for Edwards’ Transcatheter Heart Valve
• SJM Neurostimulator Gets Approvals
• Cyberkinetics, Neurometrix Form Joint Venture
• Data Favorable for EDAP’s HIFU Device
• Staar Surgical’s Lens to be Sold in China
• ArthroCare Examines Financial Strategy
• Organogenesis Acquires NanoMatrix
• Wright Medical to Acquire INBONE
• FzioMed’s Oxiplex Gel Approved in Canada
• Smith & Nephew Launch Total Hip Product
• Suit Claims Synthes’ Prodisc Falsely Won Approval
• Mazor’s DiscAssist Receives Approval
• W.L. Gore, Spectranetics Launch SALVAGE Trial
• VNUS Medical Reports Data on ClosureFAST

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NEW REPORT PUBLISHED:  "Spine Surgery 2008: Worldwide Spine Surgery Products, Technologies, Markets & Opportunities, 2008-2017." See link for details. Published March 2008.

PUBLISHED:  "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Published November 2007.

PUBLISHED:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

See the new Medtech Startups Database!  Click here.


See Other MedMarket Diligence Reports:

• Obesity 2007.
• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#March2008 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#March2008 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:19:45 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Innovation Driving Growth in Heart Valve Replacement Market
• Spine Surgery: Rapid Growth and Change Create Diverse Opportunities
• MedMarket Outlook: Nature and Technology
• Early Stage Companies: Arbios Systems, Arobella Medical, AtriCure, Ceremed, VNUS Medical Technologies
• Early Stage Company Financings: Arbor Surgical Technologies, Embrella Cardiovascular, Myomo, nContact Surgical, Peak Surgical, Satiogen Pharmaceuticals, ViewRay
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update:  Cell Mechanics Exploitation Allows Cell Capture, Control
• Drivers:  The Ever-Increasing Cost of Health Care in the United States
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Holograms Useful in Patient Self-Monitoring
• Pancreatic Stem Cells Found in Mice
• Studies Assess Liver Biopsy Alternatives
• New Medical Imager Useful for Small Breast Tumors
• New Chip Design Shows Promise
• Less Invasive Method for Lung Cancer Staging
• Porous Structures Effective in Promoting Bone Growth
• Film Reduces Surgical Scarring
• GPS System Effective in Studying PAD Patients
• Study Assesses Open Surgery, EVAR for AAA
• Developments
• Tryton Stent Receives CE Mark
• ISSYS Patents Wireless Sensor
• Drug-Coated Stents Shown More Effective
• CeloNova’s Polymer Promising for Stents
• Bayer Acquires Possis Medical
• Novo Nordisk Halts Development of Inhaled Insulin
• FDA Approves Ethicon’s Evicel Fibrin Sealant
• iCAD Initiates Trial for Digital CAD Colonoscopy
• FDA Approves Medtronic Neurostimulator
• Northstar Neuroscience’s Renova Stimulator Fails Trial
• No Superior Prostate Cancer Therapy, Declares AHRQ
• Radiotherapy for Bladder Cancer Outperforms Surgery
• Bausch & Lomb Acquires Eyeonics
• Stryker Recalls Trident Hip Implants
• Orthovita Files 510(k) for Cortoss
• OrthoMimetics Gets Grant for Resorbable Tissue Scaffold
• Ascension Orthopedics Introduces Titan Resurfacing
• Medtronic’s Nanostim Bone Paste Available in Europe
• Regenerative Sciences Starts Stem Cell Tendon Study
• Natus Medical Restructures
• SynMed to Distribute Allium Medical Stents
• Medtronic Launches Delivery Device for AneuRX Stent Graft

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NEW REPORT PUBLISHED:  "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Publishing November 2007.

PUBLISHED!:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

See the new Medtech Startups Database!  Click here.

See MedMarket Diligence Reports

• Obesity 2007.
• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#February2008 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#February2008 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:48:43 -0800 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• New Wound Closures Get Seal of Approval
• MedTech Companies Refine Therapies for Cardiac Ablation
• MedMarket Outlook: Increased Healthcare Investment (aka Recession)
• Early Stage Companies: Echo Therapeutics, HyperBranch Medical Technology, Pnavel Systems, Dune Medical Devices
• Early Stage Company Financings: Acorn Cardiovascular, Aragon Surgical, Autonomic Technologies, Benvenue Medical, CyberHeart, Embrella Cardiovascular, ForSight VISION3, InnerOptic Technology, Ulthera
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: New Microchip Device Detects Tumor Cells
• Drivers: FDA to Tighten Guidelines for Drug-Eluting Stents
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Shape-Memory Polymers Studied
• Magnetism Used to Drive Cells to Arteries
• Pediatric Heart Pump May Extend Lives
• New Ultrasound Offers Better View of Liver Tumors
• Nerve Cells Regenerated
• Robotic Device for Cancer Surgery
• Protein That Controls Bone Growth Studied
• New Cochlear Implant Shows Promise
• Researchers Work Toward Engineering Blood Vessels
• Developments
• EnteroMedics Launches VBLOC Therapy Study
• Boston Scientific Sells Auditory and Drug Pump Assets
• XTENT Applies for CE Mark Approval
• Synovis Life to Sell Assets
• Medtronic Starts Human Study of Endurant Stent Graft
• LeMaitre Vascular Acquires Biomateriali
• Echo Therapeutics Starts Glucose Monitoring Study
• Varian Medical Receives FDA Clearances
• BioSphere Medical Gets CE Mark
• HyperBranch Liquid Ocular Bandages Get CE Mark
• Curis Sells BMP-7 to Stryker
• Medtronic, Weigao Group Form Chinese Joint Venture
• Synthes Receives FDA Approval
• DePuy Spine’s Bone Graft Replacement Effective
• FDA Approves Zimmer LPS-Flex Mobile Knee
• Zimmer Holdings Introduces Stabilization System
• Amedica Receives FDA Clearance
• Innocoll’s Gentamicin Implant Enters Phase 3 Testing
• FlowCardia Introduces Peripheral CROSSER Catheter
• YMed Completes First Clinical Cases Involving VascuTrak

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NEW REPORT PUBLISHED:  "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Publishing November 2007.

PUBLISHED!:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

See the new Medtech Startups Database!  Click here.

See MedMarket Diligence Reports

• Obesity 2007.
• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#January2008 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2008.html#January2008 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 14:22:02 -0800 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• The Growing Market for Device-Based Prostate Cancer Therapy
• Stem Cells Proving Beneficial in Orthopedic Therapy
• MedMarket Outlook: Drivers, Forces and New Thinking Redefining Medtech Market Outlook
• Early Stage Companies: Devax, EarlySense, Humacyte, FlowCardia
• Early Stage Company Financings: AxoGen, Carbylan BioSurgery, Enova Medical Technologies, Evalve, Fate Therapeutics, Medingo, Mitralign, Pelikan Technologies
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Scientists Transform Skin Cells Into Stem Cells; Provide Alternative to Embryos
• Drivers: Cost-Effectiveness of Joint Replacement Touted
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Embyonic Stem Cells Used to Close Skull Injury
• Embryonic Cardiac Cells Prevent Arrhythmias
• UK Researchers Develop New Heart Test
• New Artificial Kidneys Show Promise
• New Treatment Developed for Tourette Syndrome
• Bone Marrow Cells Help Regenerate Nerves
• Breast Cancer Gene Activity Visible Outside the Body
• Medical Resident Develops Light-Guided Catheter
• Embryonic Stem Cells Used to Treat Vascular Disease
• Burn Treatment Device Awaits FDA Approval
• Developments
• FDA Approves St. Jude’s Epic Tissue Valve
• Myocor Receives Approval for VIVID Feasibility Study
• Toshiba, TomTec Team Up on 4-D Ultrasound Technology
• Royal Philips Introduces Cardiac CT System
• FDA Recommends Approval of HeartMate II
• MIV Therapeutics’ Stent Performs Well in Study
• FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Abbott’s XIENCE
• Berlin Heart’s EXCOR VAD Study Launched in U.S.
• Conceptus’ Essure Performs Well in Three Studies
• Olympus to Acquire Gyrus Group
• Fresenius Medical Care Acquires Renal Solutions
• MIV Therapeutics to Sell SagaX
• First European Patient Treated in NeoVista’s CABERNET Trial
• S&N Birmingham Hip Gets High Marks
• FDA Clears Spinal Elements’ Lucent Spinal Implant
• Advanced Bio-Surfaces Announces Study Data
• Smith & Nephew Announced Precautionary Knee Recall
• Edwards Lifesciences to Sell LifeStent Peripheral Vascular
• Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Sells Vascular Business to InaVein

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NEW REPORT PUBLISHED:  "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Publishing November 2007.

PUBLISHED!:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

See the new Medtech Startups Database!  Click here.

See MedMarket Diligence Reports

• Obesity 2007.
• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#December2007 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#December2007 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:58:47 -0800 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Carotid Artery Stent Systems Strive to Regain Momentum
• Nonfusion Spinal Implant Companies Gear Up for Growth
• MedMarket Outlook: Startups Continue to the Medtech Future
• Early Stage Companies: Arteriocyte, Ovalum, InspireMD, VertiFlex
• Early Stage Company Financings: Arterial Remodeling Technologies, Cavadis, ConcepTx Medical, Direct Flow Medical, Spinal Restoration, Tactile Systems Technology
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: First-in-Man Trials for REVA Medical’s Fully Biodegradable Stent
• Drivers: Balloon Expandable Aortic Valves Could Replace Some CABGs
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Mini-Sensor May Have Biomedical Applications
• New Nanogenerator Could Power Biosensors
• Blood Test May Detect TAA
• CT Scans versus Angiograms
• Laser Destroys AIDS Virus
• Radio Waves Destroy Liver Cancer
• UV Light Used to Attack Cancer
• Stem Cells Found in Degenerating Spinal Discs
• New Cements Developed for Spinal Fractures
• Handheld Device Can Seal Lung Punctures
• Developments
• Solvay Advanced Polymers Launches Solviva
• Edwards Lifesciences to Buy Ethicon’s CardioVations Division
• FDA Approves Sorin’s Mitroflow Aortic Valve
• Hansen Medical to Acquire AorTx
• St. Jude Medical’s CRT Devices Fail to Reach Overall Goal
• Cardiogenesis Gets Clearance
• Thoratec’s HeartMate II Shown Effective in Women
• Merit Medical to Acquire Micrus Endovascular’s Assets
• Patient Treated With Transoma Medical’s Sleuth
• CorNova Presents Preclinical Results of Valecor Stent
• B. Braun’s Drug-Eluting Balloon Catheter Studied
• Evalve’s MitraClip Shown Effective at TCT2007
• TopSpin’s IntraVascular MRI Catheter Shown Safe at 30 Days
• Given Imaging’s PillCam COLON Outperforms Colonoscopy
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization Reimbursement Rate Increased
• Alcon/WaveLight Deal Cleared
• IOPtima Completes Preclinicals of Glaucoma Laser System
• ArthroCare Introduces New Arthroscopic Surgery System
• Review of Emphasys Medical’s Zephyr Valve Expedited
• Endocare Cryocare Effective on Small Kidney Tumors
• Medtronic Initiates InterStim Urinary Control Study
• Long-term Results Support Cardiatis’ Renal Aneurysm Stent

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NEW REPORT PUBLISHED:  "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Publishing November 2007.

PUBLISHED!:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

See the new Medtech Startups Database!  Click here.

See MedMarket Diligence Reports

• Obesity 2007.
• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#November2007 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#November2007 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:57:03 -0800 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Wound Management: Huge Market with Rapidly Growing New Technologies
• Technology Innovations in Medical Robotics & Computer-Assisted Surgery
• MedMarket Outlook: Investment Shifts in Medtech
• Early Stage Companies: Ortoviva, Schwartz Biomedical, InspireMD, Novadaq Technologies
• Early Stage Company Financings: Apollo Endosurgery, CeraPedics, Iasis Medical, Optherion, Spinal Restoration, Tengion, TriReme Medical
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Stem Cell Therapy for the Heart Gets Personal
• Drivers: Bypass Surgery Relieves Pain Better than Angioplasty
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Building a Better Petri Dish
• Polymer May Make Gene Therapy Safer
• Tissue Cells Proven “Printable”
• New Tissue Regeneration Technique Studied
• Progress Made with Living Heart Valves for Children
• Smart Particle Useful for Diabetes Management
• HD Imaging of the Brain
• New Algorithm Used to Create Prosthetic Device
• “Womb-on-a-Chip” May Improve IVF Success Rate
• New Skin Cancer Therapy Studied
• Artificial Cornea Made From Protein-Coated Polymer
• Stem Cells Studied in Treating Lung Diseases
• Researchers Develop Autologous Neo-Bladder
• Developments
• FDA Approves Ethicon’s Realize Gastric Band
• FDA Approves Cook’s Zenith TAA Graft
• Stentys’ Stent Attains First-in-Man Milestone
• Advanced Cell Technology Acquires Mytogen
• Cordis Introduces New Products for Cath Labs
• Sorin’s Annuloplasty Ring Receives FDA Approval
• Cardiac Dimensions Completes AMADEUS Trial Enrollment
• Coherex Medical Begins COHEREX-EU Study
• NDO Receives Clearance for Plicator II GERD Implant
• PEAK Surgical’s PlasmaBlade Performs Well in Preclinicals
• HepaLife Releases Results From Liver Stem Cell Study
• Invibio Introduces New Image Contrast Grade
• Abbott Begins Study of Renal Stent System
• Second Sight Improves Artificial Retinas with Silicon Chips
• ISTO Granted Patent for Cartilage Repair
• Schwartz Biomedical’s Fixation Device Approved
• Manufacturers Charged with Kickback Scheme
• Tri-anim Renames Remeex Incontinence Products
• American Medical Introduces MiniArc
• Cook Medical, Cardica Sign Vascular Closure Deal
• LeMaitre Vascular Acquires Vascular Architects
• Crux Biomedical Reports First U.S. Implant of IVC Filter
• Cardiovascular Systems Receives FDA Clearance

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COMING SOON: "Wound Management 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World." See link for details. Publishing November 2007.

NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!:  "Worldwide Market for the Clinical Management of Obesity, 2007."  See link for details.

See the new Medtech Startups Database!  Click here.

See MedMarket Diligence Reports

• Obesity 2007.
• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#October2007 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#October2007 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:55:50 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Neuromodulation Market Spurred by New Technology
• Energy-Based Surgical Devices Driven by Innovation
• MedMarket Outlook: High Growth Medical Technologies
• Early Stage Companies: AtriCure, Brainsway, FlowCardia, NDO Surgical, RSB Spine
• Early Stage Company Financings: Atritech, EndoGastric Solutions, FlowCardia, FlowCo, LDR, Mirabilis Medica, NeoMatrix, Pearl Therapeutics, PleuraFlow
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Researchers Design Glaucoma Microchip for Monitoring IOP
• Drivers: Less Invasive Heart Surgery Reduces Risk of Death
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Nanoparticle Useful in Disease Detection
• Technique Detects Early Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis
• New Imaging Technique Reveals Pre-Diabetes
• New Chemically Sensitive MRI Scan Shows Promise
• Laser Destroys Viruses in Blood
• New Cancer Detection Device
• Stem Cells Used to Repair Muscle
• New Nanowire Coating Developed
• Embryonic Stem Cells Used to Grow Cartilage
• Developments
• Study Demonstrates Success of Thoratec LVAD
• REACH Registry Reveals Data on PAD
• Sorin Group’s Ovatio Launched in Japan
• Japan Approves St. Jude’s Angio-Seal Device
• Scivanta Partners with Sparton
• J&J’s Lawsuit Over Guidant Loses Steam
• Microchip Biotechnologies Acquires License
• ISSYS Receives Patent for Fuel Cell Sensor
• Medtronic Teams up with LifeScan
• Medtronic, Bayer Diabetes Care Form Alliance
• EndoGastric Solutions Raises Funds for Product Launch
• E-Z-EM Launches EZ CHEM Blood Analyzer
• DJO Receives FDA Approval for Bone Growth Products
• IsoTis Gains Approval for Accell
• Inion Receives FDA Approval
• Zimmer to Acquire ORTHOsoft
• FDA OKs S&N’s Knee Systems
• Archus Orthopedics Completes TFAS-LS Implant

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• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#September2007 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#September2007 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 13:29:46 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• U.S. Sector Leads Market for Orthopedic Sealants and Glues
• Obesity Devices Offering Practical Solutions, Market Opportunity
• MedMarket Outlook:  Chronic Disease Driving Global Medical Technology Markets
• Early Stage Companies: CardioFocus, Cardiva Medical, CircuLite, Cohera Medical, CryoCor
• Early Stage Company Financings: Ablation Frontiers, Biofisica, KFx Medical Corp., Mirabilis Medical, Ophthotech Corporation, Sierra Surgical Technologies, The Acrobot Company, VytronUS
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Optical Measurements Identify Cancerous Pancreatic Tissue
• Drivers: Musculoskeletal Procedures Increase Dramatically in U.S.
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Researchers Develop Implantable Biochip
• Spongy Cardiac Patches Improve Heart Function
• System Designed to Study Beating Heart Stem Cells
• New Cell Transplantation Technique Shows Promise
• Radiation Therapy Used to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
• Stem Cells Rescue Motor Neurons in ALS Model
• Radiofrequency Ablation Effective in Treating Kidney Tumors
• New Joint Replacement Material
• Novel New Hydrogel Repairs Damaged Tissue
• Developments
• Boston Scientific Considers Sale of Businesses
• Cook Submits TAA Endograft Data to FDA
• Arrowhead Licenses Technology to Paragon
• Gore’s REVISE Trial Receives FDA Approval
• CardioFocus’ Ablation System Earns CE Mark
• CryoCor Receives Pre-Market Approval
• CircuLite’s Blood Pump Implanted for First Time
• U.S. District Judge Backs Abbott in Patent Suit
• Inverness Medical to Acquire HemoSense
• Alpine Biomed Acquires Medtronic Product Line
• Abbott Terminates Contract With GE
• Novo Nordisk Takes Legal Action to Block Competitor
• Cook Medical Introduces Uterine Catheter
• NovoCure Device Uses Electric Fields to Kill Cancer Cells
• Isotechnika’s Eye Treatment Receives FDA Fast Track
• Biomet Shareholders Accept Buyout Offer
• Regeneration Technologies Launches BioCleanse Meniscus
• Medtronic Neck Discs Receive FDA Approval
• J&J Cuts Workforce

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• Obesity 2007.
• Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues and Wound Closure Market, 2007.
• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, obesity, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#August2007 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#August2007 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:32:25 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Innovative Aortic Stent-Grafts Increasingly Reduce Mortalities
• Obesity Drugs Take Hit, Market Potential Undaunted
• MedMarket Outlook: Rumors of Drug-Eluting Stents' Demise
• Early Stage Companies: GlucoLight, Percutaneous Systems, Spinal Restoration, Aragon Surgical
• Early Stage Company Financings: AOI Medical, Intelect Medical, LaamScience, OptiVia Medical, Paracor Medical, Satiety
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Cancer's Cloaking Device: How Tumors Get Past the Immune System
• Drivers: Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Tests Given, Say Researchers
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Stem Cell Extraction for Angina Patients
• Risk Factor Identified for In-Stent Thrombosis
• Vibration-Powered Generator Shows Promise
• Link Between Cardiovascular, Kidney Problems
• Adult Blood May be Useful in Treating Diabetes
• Electrical Pulses Used to Destroy Cancer Cells
• Cell Construction Studied for Artificial Eye
• Bronchoscopic Techniques Improve Diagnoses
• Stem Cell Injections Could Relieve Urinary Incontinence
• Developments
• FDA Grants LifeCell Clearance
• FDA Approves Gore’s AVIATOR Study
• FDA Panel Recommends Approval of CryoCor Device
• CryoCor and Boston Scientific Form Strategic Alliance
• ATS Medical Acquires CryoCath’s Surgical Business
• Living Cell Technologies Announces Start of Trial
• Viatronix’ V3D-Colon Receives CE Mark
• Siemens Demonstrates Dual Source CT
• Hologic to Buy BioLucent
• Medtronic’s Neurostimulation Lead Receives FDA Approval
• Aspect Medical Severs Ties to Boston Scientific
• Integrated Endoscopy to Form Joint Venture
• Orthofix’ Advent Cervical Disc Implanted for First Time
• Globus Medical Introduces CITADEL System
• Life Spine Receives FDA Approval
• Shelhigh, FDA Reach Agreement
• Boston Scientific Buys Prostate Treatment Technology
• Kensey Nash Announces Results of ThromCat Study
• CryoLife Receives Patent for BioFoam

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• Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide.
• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

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• Advances in SUI Therapy Improve Market Outlook
• Current Status of Endoscopic Treatment for GERD
• MedMarket Outlook: The Innumerable Challenges Faced by Small Companies
• Early Stage Companies: Ablation Frontiers, Vertebration, AccessClosure, Aspire Medical, Cardima
• Early Stage Company Financings: Artificial Muscle, Implanet Partners, Intelect Medical, Talima Therapeutics, Vibrynt, SpineMatrix, Amedica, Sonoma Orthopedic, Invendo Medical, Implanet Partners, Advanced BioHealing, Innovative Metabolics
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: New Detection System for GERD
• Drivers: Prostate Surgery Continues Move toward Outpatient Settings
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Implantable Biocomputers Detect Cellular Activity
• Skin Cells Reprogrammed to Resemble Stem Cells
• 3-D Imaging of Heart Improves Diagnosis
• Adult Stem Cells Make Insulin
• Brain Pacemakers Prove Effective
• Magnets Boost Mental Ability
• New Breast Imaging Techniques Show Promise
• Blood Test Could Guide Lung Cancer Therapy
• Gel Derived from Patient’s Blood Promotes Healing
• Developments
• REVA Medical’s Stent Successful
• Bioabsorbable Therapeutics Raises $9 Million
• Abbott Announces Positive Results for Bioabsorbable Stent
• Endovalve Starts Preclinical Testing of Valve
• Stentys’ Bifurcated Stent Shows Promise
• Tryton Medical’s Side-Branch Stent Proves Effective
• CoreValve Receives CE Mark
• Inverness Buys Biosite, Cholestech
• Debiotech, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on Insulin Pump
• Given Imaging Receives U.S. Marketing Clearance
• ArthroCare Gets FDA Approval
• Bausch & Lomb Accepts Bid
• Impliant’s TOPS System Praised
• Globus Medical Introduces Bone Graft Product
• Study Confirms Positive Outcomes for Spinal Fusion Surgery
• BioSET Completes Financing to Support Trial
• Pioneer Surgical Acquires Encelle
• Broncus Technologies’ Exhale Airway Stent Studied
• Angiotech Gets CE Mark for Quill
• FDA Approves OMRIX’ Evicel
• Smith & Nephew to Acquire BlueSky Medical

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• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#June2007 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#June2007 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:32:05 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Market for ICDs, CRTs Begins Slow Turnaround
• Commercializing the Stem Cell
• MedMarket Outlook: The Future Medtech Industry as Defined by Startups
• Early Stage Companies: CoreValve, Neovasc Medical, Aeon Bioscience, INBONE Technologies
• Early Stage Company Financings: APNEX Medical, Bioabsorbable Therapeutics, Bioconnect Systems, CircuLite, Combinent BioMedical Systems, El-Vision, EZsurgical, Heartscape Technologies, Incept BioSystems, NeuroVista, Pegasus Biologics, Sientra, Spirus Medical, Veroscan
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: The Dark Side of Nanoparticles: DNA Damage and Cancer Risk
• Drivers: Medicare Limits Coverage for Carotid Endarterectomy
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Researchers Develop Faster-Healing Artificial Skin
• Feds May Withdraw Some Stem Cell Patents
• Female Stem Cells More Efficient?
• Protective Pouch Enhances Cell Therapy
• Home Monitor May Help Prevent Amputation
• MRIs at a Nano Scale
• First Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for Childhood Blindness
• Stem Cells Used to Help Mend Broken Bones
• Magnetic Pulses Used to Treat Depression
• Developments
• Medtronic Combines Vascular, Cardiac Surgery Units
• Sorin Group, Mayo Clinic to Collaborate
• Biosense Webster, Medtronic Form Strategic Alliance
• J&J’s COSTAR II Stent Fails Study
• SquareOne Developing Next-Generation Stents
• Acorn to Conduct New Trial for Heart-Failure Device
• St. Jude’s Zephyr Pacemaker Receives Approvals
• FDA Votes Against Cardima’s Revelation Tx Microcatheter
• Cyberonics Loses Bid for Medicare Coverage
• Cordis’ Enterprise Receives HDE Approval
• Globus Medical Announces Ground-Breaking Achievement
• FDA Recommends Approval of Link’s Ankle Replacement
• Paradigm Spine Receives CE Mark
• Millenium Signs Asset Sale Agreement
• Data Presented on SpinalMotion’s Kineflex Disc
• Cardinal Health to Acquire VIASYS
• FDA Requests Recall of Shelhigh Medical Devices
• Tri-anim Introduces Remeex Sling System
• Greatbatch to Acquire Enpath
• Data Presented on Angiotech’s Vascular Wrap

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• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

Tags: medtech, startup, biomaterials, orthopedics, ablation, ophthalmology, sealants, stents, nanotech]]> http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#May2007 webmaster@mediligence.com Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/ http://www.mediligence.com/web-files/archive2007.html#May2007 Thu, 31 May 2007 07:43:17 -0700 MedMarkets from MedMarket Diligence:

• Drug-Eluting Stent Safety Issues Open Doors for New Devices
• New Medical Therapies with Micro- and Nanotechnology
• MedMarket Outlook:  Beyond Technology Innovation: Future Market Forces and Trends
• Early Stage Companies:  Endogun Medical Systems, Globus Medical, MicroVention,Tepha, XTENT
• Early Stage Company Financings:   Coherex Medical, HDH Medical, IllumOss Medical, Nerites, ProFibrix, Sientra
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update:  Brain Cells Protect Eye Cells in Surprising Stem Cell Study
• Drivers: Healthcare Investments Up
• Leading Clinical Edge:
• Imaging Technique Improves Diagnosis of Brain Clots
• MRI Detects Breast Cancer in High-Risk Patients
• PET Scan Effective in Finding Aggressive Kidney Cancers
• Light-Based Probe Detects Early Cancers
• Study Suggests Stem Cell Treatment for Hearing Loss
• Airway Bypass Treatment Shows Promise
• Japanese Researchers Develop Miniature Robot
• MRI-Safe Motor Powers Robotic Devices
• Researchers Developing “Scarless” Surgery Technique
• Wound-Healing Materials Developed
• Developments:
• Synovis Life Acquires Closure Technology
• CoreValve Completes $33 Million Financing
• Medtronic Begins Cardioblate Trial
• FDA OKs Medtronic’s INFUSE
• Test Results for Misonix’ HIFU Device Announced
• Clarient Sells Business Assets to Carl Zeiss
• Small Bone Innovations Secures Debt Financing
• Impliant’s Spinal Fusion Product Receives CE Mark
• Tepha Receives FDA Approval
• Boston Scientific Considering IPO for Endosurgery Group
• AMS’s MiniArc Gets Clearance
• Endologix’ Powerlink DSS Used on First Patient
• Study Shows Effectiveness of Possis’ AngioJet
• Cardica to Develop Vascular Device for Cook Medical
• FDA Approves Ventracor Trial
• CryoCath Gets FDA OK to Expand AF Trial
• Biosite Likely to Consider Inverness Acquisition
• Candela Acquires Inolase
• Medtronic Begins Heart Failure Trial
• Medtronic, OsteoGenix Team Up

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• Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide.
• Micro- and Nanomedicine.
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry.
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market.
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes.
• Virtual Reality in Surgery.
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005.
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy.
• Spine Surgery.

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• Coils and Microstents Advancing in Cerebral Aneurysm Market
• Orthopedic Implant Market Recovering, Showing Strong Growth
• MedMarket Outlook:  Healthy Skepticism of Medical Market Analysis
• Early Stage Companies:  Beta-O2 technologies, Advanced BioHealing, Globus Medical, USGI Medical
• Early Stage Company Financings:   Advanced BioHealing, Circulite, LIquidia Technologies, PneumRx, QuickCool
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update:  MEMS Prototype Enables Novel Studies of Cell Mechanics
• Drivers: Cataract, Lens Surgery Most Frequently Performed Outpatient Surgeries
• Leading Clinical Edge:
• Stem Cells Regenerate Failing Mouse Hearts
• Researchers Developing Tabletop X-Ray Device
• Neurons From Human Skin
• New Sensor Detects Lung Cancer
• Electric Link Achieved Between Neurons, Nanoparticle Films
• Stem Cell Transplants: Possible Hearing Loss Treatment
• A New Source for Lung Epithelial Cells
• Progress Made on “Smart” Bladder Pacemaker
• New Technique Developed to Grow Stem Cells
• Developments:
• Allergan Acquires EndoArt
• Terumo Heart Receives CE Mark for LVAS
• FDA Panel Rejects Medtronic’s Heart Monitor
• AtriCure’s Bipolar Ablation System Cleared
• Abbott’s Stent Study to Focus on Women
• Cordis Introduces Regatta Steerable Guidewires
• Siemens Medical Admits to Fraud
• Baxter’s Infusion Pump Gets FDA Clearance
• Merit Medical Buys Datascope’s Dialysis Catheter
• Cytyc to Acquire Adiana
• FDA Approves Life Spine’s Pilot Rod System
• Zimmer Holdings to Acquire Endius
• Zimmer Holdings, ISTO Technologies Start Trial
• Baxter’s Upgraded Ipump Clears FDA
• First U.S. Implant of Medtronic’s Melody Valve
• EDAP TMS’ Ablatherm Effective for Prostate Cancer
• Valera Begins Study of Biodegradable Ureteral Stent


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• Micro- and Nanomedicine
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes
• Virtual Reality in Surgery
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy
• Spine Surgery


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• Companies Securing Market Positions in Surgical Sealants, Glues, Hemostasis
• Heart Valve Market Driven by Endovascular Techniques
• MedMarket Outlook: Medical Technologies Not Always Perfect but Always Getting Better
• Early Stage Companies: Tryton Medical, iCardiac Technologies, FlowCardia, Crux Biomedical
• Early Stage Company Financings: Baxano, Cayenne Medical, CorNova, Gynesonics, InnerPulse
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: 3-Tesla MRI Helps Physicians Remove "Unresectable" Tumors
• Drivers: CMS Proposes Expanding PTA Coverage, Reexamines Stent Coverage
• Leading Clinical Edge
• MR Angiography Useful in Detecting Blocked Arteries
• Experts Evaluate Cardiovascular MRI
• Photoacoustic Imaging Shows Promise
• Breakthrough Involving Nanowires
• Brain Stents Offer Improved Mental Function
• Prosthetic Arm Moves Like a Real Limb
• Australian Study Investigates "Scarless" Healing
• Online (HTML) Only: Nanomachine Influences Motion
• Developments
• Abiomed Intra-Aortic Balloon Gets CE Mark
• AngioScore Receives PMA for AngioSculpt
• J&J Completes Conor Medsystems Acquisition
• Physio-Control Suspends Defibrillator Shipments
• St. Jude’s Reflexion Catheter Approved
• FDA Clears Biolase’s ezlase Laser
• Living Cell Technologies to Begin Diabetes Trial
• NeatStitch Suture Device Gets FDA Approval
• Bard Surgical Patch Recall Expanded
• Study Finds BioSphere Medical’s UFE Device Effective
• Solos Introduces Breast Cancer Detection Device
• AMO Acquires IntraLase, Wavefront Sciences
• FDA OKs Carl Zeiss Meditec Laser Keratome System
• NuVasive Buys Bone Grafts from Radius Medical
• Alphatec Licenses Scient’x’ Spinal Devices
• Medtronic Buys Vision-Sciences’ ENT Business
• Trimedyne’s Prostate Laser Fiber Effective
• ev3, FoxHollow Technologies Collaborate
• Online (HTML) Only:
• FDA Clears Vascular Solutions Catheters
• Novare, Starion Sign R&D Agreement
• FDA Approves ev3 Protégé RX Carotid Stent
• Nanopeutics, HemCon Sign R&D Agreement

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• Micro- and Nanomedicine
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes
• Virtual Reality in Surgery
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy
• Spine Surgery
• Surgical Sealants

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• Cardiac Ablation Market Focuses on Atrial Fibrillation
• Proliferation and Consolidation Seen in Refractive Surgery
• MedMarket Outlook: Cardiovascular Disease Outlook
• Early Stage Companies:  NeoVista, ProRhythm, Innovasis, NDO Surgical
• Early Stage Company Financings: Aldagen, Baxano, Dynatherm Medical, FlexiCath, iCardiac Technologies, LifeSync, Neuroptix, NovaVision, Pervasis, Stentys SAS
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: 3-D Stem Cell Scaffolding Ideal for Cell Growth, Transplantation
• Drivers: Controversy Over ICDs Grows
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Creating Customized Stem Cells
• Plaque Does Not Decrease Blood Flow
• Diabetes Reversed in Mice
• Implant Designed to Monitor Tumor Growth
• Stanford Scientists Develop Portable DNA Detector
• Gene Chip May Result in Detection Tool
• Optical Glucose Sensor Promising
• LXR’s Role in Diabetes, Obesity
• Stem Cells Shorten Time to Rebuild Immune System
• Developments
• Sorin Group Files PMA for CRT-D
• Positive Results for Guidant’s Bioabsorbable Stent
• CorNova Gets CE Mark for Valecor
• MIV Therapeutics to Acquire Biosync Scientific
• Cinvention, Relisys Extend Coronary Stent Agreement
• Hansen Medical Completes Robotic Catheter Trial
• FDA Clears CryoLife’s ProPatch
• Zarlink Developing Battery-Free Medical Devices
• Study Shows Benefits of Boston Scientific’s ICD
• Cappella Introduces Bifurcation Stent System
• Possis’ AngioJet Approved
• Datascope Launches Intra-Aortic Balloon Therapy Devices
• EndoGastric Solutions’ EsophyX Shows Promise
• First Patient Treated with Gore’s Embolic Liquid
• Galil Medical Completes $52 Million Financing
• Nanospectra to Start Cancer Therapy Trial
• Orthofix Partners with Regeneration Technologies
• Kyphon to Acquire Disc-O-Tech
• Medtronic’s DIAM Study Launched
• Datascope to Distribute Sorin Group Stent

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• NEW!: Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide
• Micro- and Nanomedicine
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes
• Virtual Reality in Surgery
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy
• Spine Surgery
• Surgical Sealants

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• Spinal Device Market Transition Creates Opportunity
• Devices Penetrating the Glaucoma Drug Market
• MedMarket Outlook: Most Significant Medical Device Approvals Highlighted
• Early Stage Companies:  Advanced BioHealing, FlexiCath, Arteriocyte, FlowCardia
• Early Stage Company Financings: Avantis Medical Systems, Axial Biotech, Capricor, IMI Intelligent Medical Implants, Sage Medical, Transcend Medical
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Implantable Microsensor Monitors Healing Rate in Joint Replacements
• Drivers: Off-Pump Bypass Decreases Complications
• Leading Clinical Edge
• LVADs Replace Transplants
• Miniature Endoscope Produces 3-D Images
• Brain Implant Restores Motion
• MRI Effective in Treating Retinal Diseases
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• Visual Function Restored with Cell Implants
• Bone Growth Enhancers Show Promise
• Magnetic Attraction Improves Stents
• 3-D Ultrasound Scanner Designed for Robotic Surgeries
• Pacemakers Could Prove Beneficial Over Beta Blockers
• Developments
• Satiety Surgical Obesity Device Tested
• Abbott Reports Early Data on ABSORB Stent Trial
• Syscore to Acquire Berlin Heart
• S&N May Acquire Biomet
• Boston Scientific Launches Embolic Coil Study
• Datascope to Exit Vascular Closure Market
• FDA Approves Boston Scientific’s NexStent
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• Allergan Wants FDA Approval for Lap-Band in Teens
• Intel Invests in BrainLAB
• Corindus Introduces CorPath
• CVRx Gets Approval for Hypertension Trial
• AGA, Ample Collaborate on CHF Treatment
• Guidant Wins CRT Patent Ruling
• Kensey Nash Receives CE Mark for Thrombectomy Catheter
• MIVT to Begin Human Studies of NanoFilm-Coated Stent
• Avantis Medical Achieves $12 Mln Funding
• Synovis Life Receives Circular Buttress Patent
• Novatrix to Buy Integrated Surgical Systems
• RITA Medical Starts RFA Lumpectomy Feasibility Study
• Uroplasty Receives FDA Approval for SUI Implant
• DermaPlus, MatrixDesign Team Up

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• Micro- and Nanomedicine
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• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes
• Virtual Reality in Surgery
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy
• Spine Surgery
• Surgical Sealants

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• Drug-Eluting Stents Vie for Market Share with Innovation, Acquisitions
• Technology and Demographics Drive Market Growth for Diabetes Devices
• MedMarket Outlook: Can We Handle the Pace of Technology Development?
• Early Stage Companies: Arbios Systems, Globus Medical, Triage Medical, Pervasis Therapeutics, N Spine
• Early Stage Company Financings: Amaranth Medical, CardioSpectra, MiCardia, nContact Surgical, NeoGuide Systems, N-Spine, Sadra Medical, SpinalMotion
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update:  Gene Transfer Leads to 65% Cholesterol Decrease in Mice
• Drivers:  Cardiac Conditions Lead the List for Elderly Hospitalizations
• Leading Clinical Edge
• New Stent May Stimulate Natural Heart Bypasses
• Transplant Cures Rats' Type 2 Diabetes
• Nanotechnology Applied to Hemostasis
• New System Monitors Bone for Fractures
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• New Imaging Technology Enhances Cancer Detection
• Genetic Causes of Breast and Colorectal Cancer Researched
• "Umbrella" Valve an Alternative to Lung Surgery?
• Novel Method for Reversing Heart Attack Damage
• Device Coatings May Prevent Infections
• Duodenal Switch Shows Promise
• Developments
• Nanocopoeia Gets Funding for DES Coating Process
• Aptus' AAA Stape Trial Begins
• ATS' New Open Pivot Heart Valve Unveiled
• Medtronic Introduces Next-Generation Neurostimulators
• Orthovita Presents CORTOSS Vertebral Compression Data
• Endocare Receives FDA Clearance for Cyroablation System
• Ethicon Introduces Gynecare TVT Secure SUI Mesh Implant
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• Ventracor LVAD Clinical Trial Results Released
• Impulse Dynamics Presents Data on CCM Arrhythmia Implant
• St. Jude Heart Atlas II ICDs Get CE Mark
• ATS Completes Acquisition of 3F Therapeutics
• BioSTAR Absorbable Septal Implant Data Presented at TCT
• First European Implants of ImPressure Hemodynamic Monitor
• Gynecare’s Laparoscopic Uterine Morcellator Launched
• Restore Medical’s Sleep Apnea Device Gains Medicare Coverage
• FDA Approves Medafor’s Absorbable Hemostat
• Uroplasty Gets FDA Approval for SUI Bulking Agent
• Abbott Launches Embolic Protection Device in Europe
• FoxHollow’s NightHawk Arterial Visualization System Tested
• First Human Use of Rex Medical’s Option Vena Cava Filter

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• COMING SOON: Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide
• Micro- and Nanomedicine
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes
• Virtual Reality in Surgery
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy
• Spine Surgery
• Surgical Sealants

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• Drug-Eluting Stents Vie for Market Share with Innovation, Acquisitions
• Technology and Demographics Drive Market Growth for Diabetes Devices
• MedMarket Outlook: Can We Handle the Pace of Technology Development?
• Early Stage Companies: Arbios Systems, Globus Medical, Triage Medical, Pervasis Therapeutics, N Spine
• Early Stage Company Financings: Amaranth Medical, CardioSpectra, MiCardia, nContact Surgical, NeoGuide Systems, N-Spine, Sadra Medical, SpinalMotion
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update:  Gene Transfer Leads to 65% Cholesterol Decrease in Mice
• Drivers:  Cardiac Conditions Lead the List for Elderly Hospitalizations
• Leading Clinical Edge
• New Stent May Stimulate Natural Heart Bypasses
• Transplant Cures Rats' Type 2 Diabetes
• Nanotechnology Applied to Hemostasis
• New System Monitors Bone for Fractures
• Online (HTML) Only:
• New Imaging Technology Enhances Cancer Detection
• Genetic Causes of Breast and Colorectal Cancer Researched
• "Umbrella" Valve an Alternative to Lung Surgery?
• Novel Method for Reversing Heart Attack Damage
• Device Coatings May Prevent Infections
• Duodenal Switch Shows Promise
• Developments
• Nanocopoeia Gets Funding for DES Coating Process
• Aptus' AAA Stape Trial Begins
• ATS' New Open Pivot Heart Valve Unveiled
• Medtronic Introduces Next-Generation Neurostimulators
• Orthovita Presents CORTOSS Vertebral Compression Data
• Endocare Receives FDA Clearance for Cyroablation System
• Ethicon Introduces Gynecare TVT Secure SUI Mesh Implant
• Online (HTML) Only:
• Ventracor LVAD Clinical Trial Results Released
• Impulse Dynamics Presents Data on CCM Arrhythmia Implant
• St. Jude Heart Atlas II ICDs Get CE Mark
• ATS Completes Acquisition of 3F Therapeutics
• BioSTAR Absorbable Septal Implant Data Presented at TCT
• First European Implants of ImPressure Hemodynamic Monitor
• Gynecare’s Laparoscopic Uterine Morcellator Launched
• Restore Medical’s Sleep Apnea Device Gains Medicare Coverage
• FDA Approves Medafor’s Absorbable Hemostat
• Uroplasty Gets FDA Approval for SUI Bulking Agent
• Abbott Launches Embolic Protection Device in Europe
• FoxHollow’s NightHawk Arterial Visualization System Tested
• First Human Use of Rex Medical’s Option Vena Cava Filter

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• COMING SOON: Orthopedic Biomaterials:  Emerging Trends, Technologies and Opportunities in the Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials Wordwide
• COMING SOON: Ophthalmology:  Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities in Ophthalmology Surgical, Device and Drug Markets, Worldwide
• Micro- and Nanomedicine
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes
• Virtual Reality in Surgery
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy
• Spine Surgery
• Surgical Sealants

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• Growth in Tumor Ablation Device Market Accelerates
• Market for Hips and Knees Driven By Innovation and Revisions
• MedMarket Outlook: Technologies that Highlight Advances and Precipitate Even More
• Early Stage Companies: RSB Spine, AtriCure, Small Bone Innovations, Facet Solutions
• Early Stage Company Financings: EastMed, Mirabilis Medica, Regenesis Biomedical, Sensys Medical
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Human Brain Cells Morph and Multiply in Lab Tests
• Drivers: Majority of Medicare Cost Increases Traced to Multiple Diagnoses
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Gene's Role in Heart Disease Studied
• Cardiac CT Can Date Heart Attacks
• Replaceing Electronic Pacemakers with Cells
• Ultrasound Helps Drugs Enter Cells
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• A Portable, Inexpensive MRI?
• Nanowires, Neurons Used to Study Brain Activity
• Immune Cells Used as Tumor Fighters
• New Procedure for Benign Liver Tumors
• Mice Stem Cells Reprogrammed        
• Developments
• Boston Scientific Confirms Stent Clot Risk
• Abbott Enrolls First Patient in SPIRIT IV Trial
• Medtronic Pacemakers Receive Approval
• FDA OKs GE/Volcano IVUS System
• Ethicon Introduces New Hernia Repair Device
• FDA Clears BioSphere’s EmboCath
• Medtronic to Acquire Odin Medical
• Collagen Matrix Receives FDA OK
• FDA Approves Synthes’ Lumbar Disc
• AMS Launches Male Sling
• FDA Clears VNUS RF Catheter
• Diomed Endovascular Laser Patent Upheld
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• Medtronic Introduces Annuloplasty Ring
• Cordis Steer-It Guidewire Reaches Market
• St. Jude Medical to Create New Cardiac Division
• Insightec Gets $15 Million
• Orthofix Acquires Blackstone Medical
• FDA Clears Biowave Neuromodulator
• Cardinal Health Halts Infusion Pump Production
• FoxHollow to Buy Kerberos
• NMT Medical, AGA Medical Occluders Lose HDE
• FDA OKs Atrium Medical’s Vascular Patch

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• Micro- and Nanomedicine
• Startups 2006: Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry
• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market
• U.S. and European Markets for Bone Graft Substitutes
• Virtual Reality in Surgery
• Worldwide Wound Management 2005
• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy
• Spine Surgery
• Surgical Sealants

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