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
• 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
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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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• 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
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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: 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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• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal
• Abdominal & Thoracic Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Gynecology
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• Neurology & Neurosurgery

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Patrick Driscoll founded MedMarket Diligence in October 2001.  Mr. Driscoll has over 20 years experience analyzing and writing on medical technology markets, encompassing medical devices, biotech and biopharmaceuticals. He was co-founder of Medtech Insight and prior to that, a principal at Medical Data International, and in these organizations built syndicated reports businesses and directed the companies' custom consulting activities. Mr. Driscoll received a BS from the University of Dallas, and an MBA from the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business & Economics. Email: patrick (at) mediligence (dot) com.  

Dona Watson is the Managing Editor of MedMarkets. Ms. Watson has an extensive editorial background and focus serving the information needs of the medical technology industry.  She has served in editorial, analyst and writer positions for the MedPro Month publication of Medical Data International, as well as Nicholas Communications, and Biomedical Business International.  In addition, Ms. Watson was president of Catalyst Communications, where she was publisher for an industry newsletter devoted to reimbursement of medical products.  Ms. Watson received a BA from Vanguard University.  Email: dona (at) mediligence (dot) com.

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• Biomaterials: A Force for Change in the Orthopedics Market
• New Product Innovations Driving Energy-Based Surgical Devices
• MedMarket Outlook: Medical Devices in a Future Scenario
• Early Stage Companies: Calypso Medical Technologies, Neural Intervention Technologies (WL Gore), Innovasis, Clearant, Xtent
• Early Stage Company Financings: Anulex Technologies, BÂRRX Medical, Biodel, Cohera Medical, Histogenics, IntraPace, Relievant Medsystems, VeraLight
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: New Drug Target Found for Leukemia Patients
• Drivers: Rate of CABG Procedures Declining, Cesareans Increasing
• Leading Clinical Edge
• Robotic Surgery Used to Delivery Stem Cell Therapy
• Double Heart Pump Shows Promise
• Spinal Cord Nerves Regrow After Surgery
• CP Coatings Effective on Titanium Alloy Implants
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• Ultra-Low Power Silicon Chip Developed
• Blood Clot Fibers Show Strong Elasticity
• Faster MRI Delivers Better Images
• Blood Test Developed to Detect Lung Cancer
• Stem Cells Transformed into Muscle Cells
• Developments
• FDA Approves Topspin's IntraVascular MRI Catheter
• Boston Scientific Launches iLab IVUS System
• Boston Scientific, St. Jude Settle Cardiac Rhythm Patent Litigation
• FDA Approves St. Jude's Atlas II ICD, Atlas II HF CRT-D
• FDA Clears TyRx Pharma's PIVIT AB Surgical Mesh
• Tyco to Acquire Confluent Surgical
• RITA Introduces LC Bead Embolization Device in U.S.
• FDA Approves Medtronic's Spinal Stabilization Clinical Trial
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• CAS Medical Awarded U.S. Patents for Cerebral Oximeter
• Urodynamx Reports Success for Near Infrared Spectroscopy
• Kensey Nash Embolic Protection System Receives FDA Clearance
• Kensey Nash Gets CE Mark for QuickCat Extraction Catheter
• FDA Approves Cook's Zilver Stent for Iliac Arteries
• Covalon to Acquire Perfusion Therapeutics' Technology
• Japan Approves Reimbursement for CRT-Ds
• CoreValve's Revalving Procedure Approved for New Indications
• Abbott, Medinol Settle Patent Suit
• ATS Open Pivot Heart Valve Receives European Approval
• Spacelabs Healthcare Acquires Del Mar Reynolds Cardiology
• Bayer Acquires Metrika
• AMO Settles With Alcon
• Integra LifeSciences Acquires Kinetikos


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• 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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• Spine Surgery Market Approaching a Critical Stage


• Female SUI Drives Market for Interventional Therapies


• MedMarket Outlook:  MEMS in Medicine


• Early Stage Companies:







• Endovascular Valve Repair of Mitral Valve Regurgitation


• Embolectomy Catheter 510(k)


• Cervical Disc Replacement IDE







• Early Stage Company Financings: Amorcyte, Dune Medical Devices, EnteroMedics, Heart Leaflet Technologies, Radianse, Tengion


• Biotech Update: New Drug Target Found for Leukemia Patients


• Recent Medtech Startups


• Drivers







• Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Doubles Over 30-Year Span







• Leading Clinical Edge







• Coatings Could Improve Implants, Promote Tissue Engineering


• New Material Developed for Vascular Graft


• New Cardiac MRI IDs Blocked Areries


• MRI Useful in Detecting Early Stages of Heart Disease


• Creating Electrically Conductive Heart Tissue


• Canadian Researchers Use SKPs to Create Neural Cells


• Test Detects Early Spread of Prostate Cancer


• Researchers Grow Engineered Cartilage Tissue







• Developments







• Boston Scientific Recalls More Devices


• Cordis Coronary Stent Approved for Use in Europe


• Medtronic's Beating-Heart Tissue Stabilizer Effective


• ESTECH Launches Product for AF


• Telzuit Medical Focusing on Holter Monitor


• St. Jude Medical ICDs Approved in Europe


• Abbott's Glucose Monitor Shows Promise


• Orthovita Receives FDA Approval


• Tyco Spins Off Healthcare Group


• GE Studies Molecular Imaging Agent for PET


• Regeneration Technologies Earns CE Marks


• Study Commences for LDR's Artificial Cervical Disc


• Zimmer, Stryker, Biomet, DePuy Face Litigation


• Haemair Develops Artificial Lung


• American Medical Systems to Acquire Laserscope


• Medtronic, Uroplasty Bladder Stimulators Approved


• Boston Scientific's Rio Aspiration Catheter Approved


• First Patients Treated with VNUS ClosureFAST Catheter


• FDA Approves Abbott Stent Trial


• FDA Approves ev3's SpideRX Embolic Protection Device


• Boston Scientific Introduces New Balloon Catheters


• Advanced BioHealing Buys S+N's Dermagraft, Transcyte





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• Diabetes Management, Worldwide Market


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• Virtual Reality in Surgery


• Worldwide Wound Management 2005


• Tissue Engineering/Cell Therapy


• Spine Surgery


• Surgical Sealants





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• Cardiac Resynchronization Market Recovering from Setbacks


• Aortic Endografts Improve Outcomes of Aneurysm Repair


• MedMarket Outlook:  Megatrends in Medical Technology


• Early Stage Companies:









• Foot Implant Approval


• Xenograft CE Mark


• Cell Therapy for Burn Wounds


• Nanoscale Diagnostics for Cancer, Pathogen Detection









• Early Stage Company Financings:  BioNanomatrix, BioniCare Medical Technologies, Endovalve, Cardiva Medical, Mercator MedSystems, Sphere Medical  


• Biotech Update: Firming Up Bladder Muscles with Stem Cell Therapy


• Recent Medtech Startups


• Drivers









• Medicare to Cover Remote Patient Monitoring


• Medicare Posts Hospital Procedure Prices









• Leading Clinical Edge









• Stem Cells Could Prevent Heart Failure


• Leadless Pacing Proves Safe, Effective


• Minimally Invasive heart Valve Developed for Children


• New Method Found to Increase Bone Mass


• Study Shows Underutilization of Hip, Knee Replacements


• Coiling, Clipping of Aneurysms Share Similar Outcomes


• Protein Shown to Regenerate Optical Nerves


• Using Fetal Cells to Correct Birth Defects


• PET/CT Effective in Detection of Plaque


• Percutaneous Discectomy Comparable to Open Surgery









• Developments









• Medtronic Launches ICD Clinical Trial


• Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Stent


• Obesity Affects AF Ablation Outcomes


• Sorin Group Introduces New Heart Valve


• FDA Approves Medtronic Concerto and Virtuoso Devices


• Cardima Receives FDA Approval


• Angiotech Partners with Athersys


• St. Jude Heart Devices Get Approval


• Two Jury Decisions Involving Patents Upheld


• First Patient Treated with Dual-Drug Stent


• ICD, Pacemaker Infection Rates Climbing


• Boston Scientific, Angiotech Win Lawsuit


• Cook Launches Women's Health Unit


• NorthStar Successful with IPO


• STAAR Surgical Receives CE Mark


• Research Presented on Coflex Spinal Implant


• RTI Introduces Bone Tendon Bone Implant


• FDA Approves Zimmer's Knee Implant for Women


• Nexa Orthopedics Receives FDA Approval


• Medtronic Launches Prostiva for BPH


• Lumenis Previews Laser Fiber Treatment for BPH


• Laserscope Launches BPH Treatment System


• Boston Scientific, BioForm Receive FDA Approval





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• Startups 2006:  Technology Startups in the Medical Product Industry


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• 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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• Nanomedicine Shakes Off Hype, Begins to Realize Potential


• Growth in Endoscopic GERD Therapies Continues  


• MedMarket Outlook:  Information Influence in the Medtech Industry


• Early Stage Companies:






• Resorbable Bone Graft Scaffold 510(k)


• Interspinous Process Device Introduced for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis


• Spinal Spacer Implant


• Vascular Access Graft 510(k)






• Early Stage Company Financings:  Alveolus, CardioFocus, Paradigm Spine, Percutaneous Systems


• Biotech Update:  Looking Deeper into the Heart with Multidetector CT


• Recent Medtech Startups




• Polymer-based dermal fillers for the aesthetics market


• Faster. less expensive HbA1c testing for blood glucose


• Devices for treatment of vertebral fracture


• Nonfusion interspinous implant


• A dual-bladed laryngoscope for facilitating intubation




• Drivers


• Leading Clinical Edge


• Developments




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• 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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• Biomedtech, Combo Technologies Bolster Growth in Device Markets
• Flurry of Cardiovascular Drug-Eluting Stents Nearing Market
• MedMarket Outlook:  Opportunities in Common Technology Threads
• Early Stage Companies:
• Intraoperative Determination of Tumor Margin
• All -Polymer Hip Implant European Trial
• Ultrasound-Assisted, Transdermal Insulin Delivery
• Early Stage Company Financings:  Active Implants, AngioScore, Aptus Endosystems, BlueBelt Technologies, CryoFluor Therapeutics, Ultradian Diagnostics
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Biotech Update: Carbon Nanotube Scaffolding Fosters Proliferation of Bone Cells
• Drivers: California Judge OKs Stem Cell Research Agency
• Leading Clinical Edge:
• Measuring EPCs:  A new Test for Heart Disease?
• Artificial Nuscle Stronger Than Natural Muscle
• "Neuro-chip" Leads to Improved Communication
• U.K. Researchers to Produce Wound Monitor
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• Articular Cartilage Paste Grafting Shows Promise
• New Knee Repair Technique Introduced
• Stent-Graft Improves Aneurysm Repair
• Better Outcomes with Less-Invasive AAA Repair
• CRT Devices Linked to Better Outcomes
• Esophageal Stenting Found Effective
• Developments
• ISSYS Awarded Patent for Wireless Sensors
• WorldHeart's LVAS Enters Key Phase in Animal Testing
• Sorin to Launch Cobalt Chrome Carbostent
• ATS Announces First Implant of Annuloplasty Ring
• Medtronic's AAA Stent Receives FDA Approval
• FDA OKs DexCom's Glucose Monitoring System
• FDA Clears Bone Graft Product
• Regeneration Technologies Launches New Implant
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• MicroCHIPS Develops Wireless Drug-Delivery System
• Cordis to Develop Cardiac and Vascular Institute
• Nanogen Receives Clearance for CHF Test
• Crestor Reverses Heart Disease
• Biomet for Sale?
• Orthopedic Companies Promote Knee Implants for Women
• Pioneer Surgical, Encelle to Work on Spinal Fusions
• FDA Approves St. Jude Closure Device
• Protege by ev3 Receives FDA Approval

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• Intracranial Endovascular Coils and Microstents Poised for Growth
• Applications of Tissue Engineering in Urology:  Stress UI, Renal Disease
• MedMarket Outlook:  Covering (ALL) the Costs of Recalls
• Biotechnology Update:  Stem Cell Therapy Being Tested for Peripheral Artery Disease
• Early Stage Companies:

                 Â» First Rotary VAD Implant
                Â» Tactile Technology for Cancer Screening
                Â» Wireless Heart Monitoring
                Â» Neurostimulation Business Development


• Early Stage Company Financings: Atritech, GlucoLight, Gynesonics, Heartscape Technologies, Juniper Medical, SonarMed, VeinRx
• Recent Medtech Startups
• Drivers

                 Â» Medicare Coverage News: Bariatric Surgery, AAA Screening
                Â» Hospital Admissions Due to Complications Increasing
                Â» Spending Growth Faster for Hospitals, Slower for Rx


• Leading Clinical Edge

                 Â» New Biosensor Detects Plaque
                Â» New Test Indicates Heart Disease Risk
                Â» Man-made Tissue Improves Heart Function
                Â» Study Shows Value of Telemetry
                Â» Spinal Cord Repair Technique Shows Promise
                Â» Stem Cells May Help Regenerate Nerve Tissue
                Â» New Virus Detected in Prostate Tissue
                Â» Sea Ice Serves as Model for Artificial Bone
                Â» New Method for Bone Regeneration


• Developments

                Â» Angiotech to Buy AMI
                Â» Conor CoStar Stent Gets CE Mark
                Â» Medtronic Launches "Concerto AT" Study
                Â» Cardiac Science Gets 510(k) Clearance for PowerHeart
                Â» WorldHeart to Begin Clinical Trial for Rotary VAD
                Â» FDA Approves St. Jude's Victory Pacemakers
                Â» FDA Approves Cardiac RFA by Sterotaxis and Biosense Webster
                Â» Enrollment Ends Early in Genzyme Cardiac Cell Therapy Trial
                Â» Bioheart Inks Patent Licensing Agreement with Cleveland Clinic
                Â» Cardiogenesis' Cardiac Revascularization System Used
                Â» FDA Clears NeoGuide Endoscopy System
                Â» Siemens Partners with Haifu on MRI Technology
                Â» Power3 Preparing for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Test
                Â» FDA Approves North American's Brachytherapy Products
                Â» OculusGen Biomedical Aquires Anti-Scarring Technology
                Â» MAKO Surgical Obtains Rights to Polymer for Orthopedic Implants
                Â» Pegasus Biologics Launches BioImplant Collagen Scaffold
                Â» Medtronic Sues Biomet, EBI Spine

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  Sealants, Glues, Adhesion Prevention Expecting Double Digit Growth
  Innovations in the $1+ Billion Heart Valve Market
  MedMarket Outlook:  Oversight of Medtech Intensifying
  Biotechnology Update:  Researchers Multiply Stem Cells 30x Faster
  Early Stage Companies
  Â» PEEK/PTFE Material for Joint Replacement
  Â» Incisionless Repair of Dermal Defects
  Â» Tibial Fixation Device in ACL Reconstruction
  Â» Faster, Higher Resolution SPECT
  Â» Early Stage Company Financings: Carbylan Biosurgery, CardioOptics, Eyesense, OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Spine Wave
  Recent Medtech Startups
  Drivers:  Trends in Cardiac Stenting
  Leading Clinical Edge
  Â» New Technique Detects Transplant Rejection
  Â» DNA-Wrapped Carbon Nanotubes Act as Sensors
  Â» Source Discovered for Muscle Repair Cells
  Â» Nonsurgical Cancer Treatment Shows Promise
  Â» Battery Studies to Power Artificial Retina
  Â» Researchers Transform Stem Cells into Cartilage
  Â» Robotics Applied to Orthopedic Injuries
  Â» Source of Diabetes Complications Studied
  Â» Gene Increases Diabetes Risk
  Developments
  Â» Guidant Gets CE Mark for Xience Drug-Eluting Stent
  Â» Nanocopoeia Gets Development Funding for Stent Coating
  Â» Progress on Xtent's Multi-lesion, Multi-vessel DES
  Â» Biotronik Announces First Cylos Pacemaker Implantation
  Â» Sorin Launches Ovatio ICD in Europe
  Â» Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic Settle AAA Lawsuit
  Â» SmartPill Nearing FDA Approval
  Â» TyRx Files 510(k) for Surgical Mesh
  Â» First Visian Lens Implanted for Myopia
  Â» LDR Spine Gets IDE for Cervical Disc
  Â» Data Reveals Efficacy of Balloon Kyphoplasty
  Â» CryoCath Reports Positive Data for AF Catheter
  Â» ATS Medical to Acquire 3F Therapeutics
  Â» LifeNet Expands St. Jude Alliance
  Â» Study Shows Coblation Effective for Meniscal Repair
  Â» Medtronic Responds to Kyphon Lawsuit
  Â» FDA Approves Synthes' Lumbar Disc
  Â» Laserscope's BPH Therapy Proven Effective
  Â» Uroplasty Announces Coverage for Nerve Stimulator
  Â» Micrus Endovascular, Biotronik Sign R&D Agreement<br>   Â» Kensey Nash Seeks FDA Approval for ThromCat Catheter


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  Medtech Markets Vie for Position in 2006
  Growing Market for Bone Growth Substitutes Driven by Technology Advances
  MedMarket Outlook:  Forecasting in Hindsight
  Biotechnology Update:  One Step Closer to a Biopacemaker
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  Â» Portable CT
  Â» Endovascular Treatment of Thrombus in Hemodialysis
  Â» Nanotech Drug Eluting Stent Coating Spray Grant
  Â» Multi-Source Agreement for Percutaneous Access Purchasing
  Â» Early Stage Company Financings: Acclarent, Archus Orthopedics, Asthmatx, ForSight Labs, Hoana Medical, Nanosys, Resonant Medical, Small Bone Innovations, Spirus Medical
  Recent Medtech Startups
  Drivers:  Decline Continues in Growth of Health Care Expenditures
  Leading Clinical Edge
  Â» Long DNA Strands  Show Promise
  Â» Enzyme Triggers Plaque Rupture
  Â» Imaging Indicates Plaques Likely to Rupture
  Â» Microchip Technology Improves Imaging
  Â» Laser Aids in Stroke Diagnosis
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        Â» Radiotherapy Advance for GBM
        Â» Metal Stents for Gene Therapy
        Â» Injectable Treatment Prevents Heart Failure
        Â» Routine Therapies Found Unwarranted
        Â» Polymer Speeds Up Clotting
  Developments
  Â» FDA Approves Abbott's StarClose Vascular Closure System
  Â» FDA Clears TyRx Surgical Mesh
  Â» SpectRx Granted Patent for Cervical Cancer Detection Device
  Â» Micrus Launches Microcoil for Large Cerebral Aneurysms
  Â» FDA Approves STAAR Surgical's Implantable Myopia Lens
  Â» AMO Wins Case Against Alcon
  Â» ReGen Biologics Seeks FDA Clearance for Collagen Scaffold
  Â» Enrollment Complete for Medtronic's Cervical Disc Trial
  Â» MedicineLodge Sells Spinal Access Technology to Stryker
  Â» Kyphon to Acquire InnoSpine
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        Â» Allergan to Acquire Inamed  
        Â» Globus Medical Launches Pivot Stabilization System  
        Â» Vertebron Acquires Spinal Implant Technology  
        Â» FDA OKs St. Jude Medical's Cardiac Ablation Generator, EP Catheter  
        Â» St. Jude Medical to Acquire Savacor  
        Â» Medtronic Begins New Drug-Eluting Stent Trial  
        Â» WorldHeart Gets Three LVAS Patents  


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• Diabetes: A Big Market with Bigger Opportunities
• Nanomedicine: Small World, Vast Possibilities
• MedMarket Outlook: Nosocomial Infections, Reprocessing, Nanotech
• Biotechnology Update: Gene Delivered Via Virus Cuts Plaque Buildup, Reduces Macrophage Activity
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• Online Only: Virtual Colonoscopy Enhanced by CAD
• Online Only: Polymer Gel Useful in Gene Therapy
• Online Only: Stem Cells Used to Grow Cartilage
• Online Only: Stenting Opens Blocked Carotid Arteries
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• Edwards' Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Introduced
• Medtronic Issues Physician Advisory for Pacemakers
• Angiotech Buys Edwards' Vascular Graft Business
• Thoratec Receives CE Mark for LVAS
• Collagen Matrix' Bone Repair Device Approved
• Uroplasty Receives CE Mark for Neuromodulation System
• Micrus Endovascular Launches Cerebral Aneurysm Product
• Elana Receives CE Mark for Laser-Assisted Neurosurgical Therapy
• Online Only: St. Jude's Atrial Fibrillation Study Results Published
• Online Only: Cardiogenesis' TMR Therapy Approved for Angina
• Online Only: FDA Approves Arteriocyte's Stem Cell Study
• Online Only: Osiris Stem Cell Trial Reaches Safety Milestone
• Online Only: Promising Results for Tissera's Pancreatic Study
• Online Only: Viatronix, QI Form Partnership
• Online Only: MRI Useful in Selecting UFE Patients
• Online Only: Cooper Acqures NeoSurg, Inlet Medical
• Online Only: Triage Medical's Spinal Fixation Devices Cleared
• Online Only: New CPT Codes for Kyphoplasty
• Online Only: VIASYS Healthcare Acquires Intermed Precision
• Online Only: Smith & Nephew Gets Injunction
• Online Only: Millenium Biologix' Microporous Skelite Technology Approved


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Drug-Eluting Stents Vie for Supremacy With New Study Results
Embolic Protection Gaining Market Acceptance
MedMarket Outlook: Confidence Growing in Medical Device Investment
Biotechnology Update: Gene Therapy Succeeds in Animals Genetically Susceptible to MD
Early Stage Companies
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   » Vertebral Body Replacement Device Approval
   » Vascular Anastomosis Company IPO
   » Suturing Device Company Spinoff
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   » New ICD Registry to Become Effective April 2006
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   » Fetal Cells Useful for Birth Defect Repair
   » Stem Cells May Heal Hearts Years After MI
   » Ultrasound Shown to Kill Cancer Cells
   » Gel Reduces Pain, Improves Healing
   » Online Only: New Method for Evaluating Fetal Heart
   » Online Only: Improved Imaging with Gold Nanorods
   » Online Only: Destroying Cancer with Human Embryonic Stem Cells
   » Online Only: New Battery Helps Stimulate Nerves
   » Online Only: Combining fMRI, PET Proves Effective
Developments » Medtronic, St. Jude Receive Subpoenas
   » Healing II Study Results Presented
   » Endologix Begins Powerlink Trial
   » TyRx's Surgical Mesh on Verge of FDA Approval
   » NuVasive Files IDE for NeoDisc
   » Spire Receives NIH Grant for BMP
   » Uroplasty Receives FDA Approval
   » Gore Launches VIBRANT Study
   » ev3 to Buy Minority Stake in MTI
   » Covalon Applies for FDA Approval
   » Online Only: Medtronic Introduces New Ablation System
   » Online Only: Evalve Launches MitraClip Trial
   » Online Only: ISSYS Receives Grant for CHF Study
   » Online Only: St. Jude Introduces the Venture Catheter
   » Online Only: Given Imaging's PillCam SB Proves Effective
   » Online Only: Volcano Gets FDA Approval for IVUS Catheter
   » Online Only: StemCells Receives Clearance for Stem Cell Trial
   » Online Only: FDA Seizes Baxter's Infusion Pumps
   » Online Only: Boston Scientific Acquires Stent Technologies
   » Online Only: VNUS Medical Sues Companies



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Lumbar Devices for the Treatment of Spinal Disc Disease Continue to Fuel Market Growth
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» Data Favors Abbott Vascular's Closure System
» Drug-Eluting Stent News
» Boston Scientific Recalls Enteryx
» Medtronic to Receive $51 Million in Patent Case
» CAD Useful for Detection of Small, Invasive Breast Cancer
» Intelligent Medical Implants Develops Retinal Implant
» Bone Graft Substitute Plug Launched
» Vertebral Compression Fracture Studies Presented
» Orthofix Settles Patent Case
» DuraSeal Receives CE Mark
» Trimedyne Introduces BPH Device
» CSI Receives IDE Approval
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» Gene Therapy Lowers Blood Pressure
» UW Receives $15 Million Grant
» New Fetal Brain Imaging Technique Developed
» Researchers Work on Artificial Cell Membrane
» Researchers Develop Artificial Kidney
» Anti-infective Implants Show Promise
» ACI Scaffold Effective for Talar Lesions
» Stem Cells Help Regenerate Cartilage, Bone
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Thoracic Devices Extend Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
MedMarket Outlook: The Non-Invasive Future
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» CRT-D Device Detects Fluid Accumulation
» OrbusNeich Receives CE Mark Approval for Stent
» Biotronik ICD Allows Remote Access
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A New Era Dawns in Advanced Wound Management
Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies Inching Closer to Commercial Viability
MedMarket Outlook: Overarching Market Forces -- A Limited Sample
Biotech Update: Nanoparticles Deliver Genes Nonvirally In Vivo, Reactivate Adult Brain Cells in Mice
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- Cardiogenesis Submits IDE Protocol for PMC Trial
- Newsworthy Season for Guidant
- Medtronic Gets European Approval to Market Stent
- CryoCor Submits PMA for Cryoablation Atrial Flutter Device
- CryoCath Launches FrostByte Globally
- StemCells Grants License to ReNeuron
- ev3 Gets PMA Approval of Onyx
- Boston Scientific Launches Matrix2 Coils
- MIV Therapeutics Completes Studies of AEPD Device
- AMS Completes Ovion Acquisition
- Conceptus Gets FDA Approval to Extend Effectiveness Data
- VisiJet Changes Name to Advanced Refractive Technologies
- STAAR Surgical Receives Approvable Letter from FDA
- FzioMed's Bone Growth Factor Shows Promise
- NuVasive Files IDE for Total Disc Product, Announces Study Results
- Online Only: Globus Begins IDE Trial
- Online Only: Mentor Receives Approvalbe Letter from FDA
- Online Only: Baxter Required to Recall Intravenous Pumps
- Online Only: Urologix Achieves Marketing Milestones
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- Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment System Approval
- Orthopaedic Lithotripsy Business Acquired
- Enhanced Collagen Matrix in Wound Healing
- Suture Fastener 510(k)
- Patent for Electrical Stimulation of Angiogenesis
- Transendocardial Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Trial
- Bone Graft 510(k)
Early Stage Company Financings
Leading Clinical Edge
- Laser Light Identifies Plaques
- Stem Cell Therapy Successfully Treats Heart Attacks
- Genetic Mutations for Aneurysm Identified
- PediPump Shows Promise for Children
- New Polyester Heart Stent
- Virtual Colonoscopy Reveals Cancer Outside Colon
- Bone Grafts Grown In Vivo
- Online Only: Method Developed for Determining Bone Fracture Risk
- Online Only: Surgeons Report Positive Outcomes of MIS Procedure
- Online Only: Stem Cells Restore Egg Production in Mouser Ovaries
Drivers: Effectiveness of Medical Devices Questioned Anew
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- Spinal Fixation 510(k)
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MedMarket Outlook: Push Comes to Shove on Pricing
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