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December 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Progress and Markets in the Treatment of Atherosclerotic Disease
New EU Members Bring Growth to European Medical Device Markets
MedMarket Outlook: Impacts on the Medical Device Market in 2005
Biotechnology Update: New Compound May Lead to Gallstone Prevention
Early Stage Companies
ev3: Embolic Protection Device IDE
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems: Spinal Cord Stimulation PMA
Percutaneous Systems: Endoscopic Device Approval for Urogynecology
SurgRx: Vessel Sealing and Hemostasis Device Approval
Early Stage Company Financings: EnteroMedics, Inc.; EnzySurge Ltd.; Tepha, Inc.
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Expanded Medicare Coverage of ICDs Threatened
CDC Overstates Obesity Deaths, Insurers Balk at Surgeries
Leading Clinical Edge
Molecular Switch Technology Perfected
New Micro Device Controls Medication Flow
Stem Cells Ineffective in Cardiac Muscle Repair
New Female Sterilization Technique Cheaper, Easier
DSC MRI Useful in Measuring Blood Volume
Protein Pair Stops Blood Vessel Growth
Skeletal Muscle Cells Useful in Nerve Tissue Repair
Magnetic Brain Imaging Shows Promise
Innovative Therapy Shows Promise in Restoring Sight
Online Only: Artificial Joints Enhanced with Nanotubes
Developments
J&J to Acquire Guidant for $25 Bln
Data Presented on “Heart Wrap” Device
Access CardioSystems Recalls Defibrillators, Shuts Doors
Radi Medical Annouces New Coverage Code for 2005
Medtronic Rolls Out 3rd Phase of Carotid Stent Trial
Human Trial Results Favorable for BioMatrix Stent
Gore Acquires ArteriA Medical Science
Medtronic’s Endeavor DES Reaches Milestone
Ventracor Submits IDE for VentrAssist LVAS
Medicare Excludes Cambridge Heart From Registry
St. Jude Medical, Conor Medsystems Join Forces
Study Confirms Defibrillators’ Cost-Effectiveness
Study Links Bextra to Heart Attacks
Nanomix Develops Breakthrough Medical Sensor
FDA Approves New Surgical Marker
Device Created for Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Boston Scientific Receives Reimbursement Codes for IVUS
Online Only: Boston Scientific to Invest in REVA Medical
Online Only: Human Stem Cells Aid in Spinal Cord Repairs
Online Only: GE Wins $200 Mln British Contract

November 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Surgical Sealants and Glues: New Product Developments Continue
The Impact of Non-Fusion Technologies on the Spine Market
MedMarket Outlook: Innovations in Implants
Biotechnology Update: The Genetic Link Between Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Early Stage Companies
Quill Medical: Suture Technology Agreement
InSightec: Ultrasound Ablation of Uterine Fibroids Approved
MicroVention: Embolization Device Trial
SynCardia Systems: Bridge-to-Transplant Approval
Appriva Medical Inc.: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in AF
Early Stage Company Financings: 3DM, Inc.; Afferent; CoAxia; Pelikan Technologies; Symetis AG; UltraShape
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Medicare Coverage Changes for Select Therapies
Leading Clinical Edge
World’s Longest Electrically Conducting Nanotubes Developed
Gene Therapy Reverses Diabetic Neuropathy in Animal Model
Brain Cell Transplants Used to Correct Muscle Spasms
Transplants of Olfactory Bulb Stem Cells Treats ALS
Lasers Used to Stimulate Neurons
Adult Human Stem Cells Converted to Dopamine Neurons
Retinal Stem Cells Regenerate After Transplant
Online Only: CT with Multiplanar Reconstruction Effective for Complex Ankle Fractures
Online Only: New Desorption Electrospray Method Effective
Developments
Biopure Focuses on Cardio
FDA Approves SynCardia’s Temporary Artificial Heart
Sorin’s Stent Receives CE Mark
Medtronic Acquires Angiolink
CryoCor Attains Two Milestones
Boston Scientific Launches ARRIVE 2 DES Registry
Guidant Starts New Carotid Stenting Study
Robotic Surgery Using Telemedicine
FDA Approves InSightec’s Device to Treat Fibroids
Abbott Labs Acquires Spine Next
FDA Approves First Artificial Disc
Online Only: First Human Trial of Bioartificial Kidney Shows Promise
Online Only: Carl Zeiss Acquires Laser Diagnostic Technologies
Online Only: CryoCath Files IDE with FDA
Online Only: Spectranetics Launches Excimer Laser Trial
Online Only: Data Supports New Therapy for Reducing Infarct Size
Online Only: Guidant Lays Off 500+ Employees
Online Only: Orbus Medical Concludes Enrollment for Stent Trial
Online Only: Spinal Cord Stimulator Approved
Online Only: AAA Stent Approved

October 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Embolic Protection Trials Post New Results; Devices Near Market Entry
Off-Pump Bypass Facing Challenges in Europe
MedMarket Outlook: Procedure Data for Gauging Market Potential
Biotechnology Update: Bone Marrow Stem Cells’ Surprising Role in Wound Healing
Early Stage Companies
DISA Vascular: CE Mark for Bare Stent Competitive with DES
MIV Therapeutics: Hydroxyapatite Coronary Stent Coating
3F Therapeutics: Aortic Bioprosthetic Valve Gains CE Mark
ReNeuron: Stem Cells Show Improvement in Stroke Animal Model
Gamida-Cell: Adult Stem Cells Show Promise for Ischemic Heart Disease
Early Stage Company Financings: FlowMedica; Glucon Medical; Novagali Pharma; Remon Medical Technologies; St. Camillus Medical; TxCell; Velocimed
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
PSA Tests Declared Useless for Detecting Prostate Cancer
Leading Clinical Edge
Young Inventor Develops World’s Smallest Biomolecular Device
Bone Marrow Cells Effective in Treating Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
MRI Measures Benefits of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Gene Patterns Predict Likelihood and Severity of Atherosclerosis
Oak Ridge Scientists Develop Portable Brain Injury Scanner
Nanowires Detect Individual Viruses
Lower Doses of Radiation More Effective Than Thought
Online Only: Brain Tumor Removal Easier With MRI
Oral Mucosal Tissue Useful in Corneal Reconstruction
Developments
St. Jude to Acquire Endocardial Solutions
J&J’s Neck Stent as Effective as Surgery
LuMend Introduces System for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Trial for Vascular Closure Technology Completed
Conor Medsystems Seeks IPO; Announces Trial Results
Boston Scientific Offered Paclitaxel License
Avantec Gets License for Stent Drug Pimecrolimus
FDA OKs Boston Scientific’s New Guide Wire
Abbott Enrolls First Patient in Heart Stent Trial
Promising Results for Guidant’s SPIRIT FIRST Stent Trial
CardioDynamics’ Monitor Useful in Study
Possis’ Thrombectomy Device Fails Test
Boston Scientific’s Symbiot Stent “Lacks Benefit”
Point Biomedical Receives Patent for Microsphere Technology
Cyberonics Rejects Suitor’s Offer
Implantable ev3 Device May Offer Stroke Protection
Online Only: Guidant to Launch Plaque Study

September 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Telesurgery to Impact Medical Care
Ablation of Cancerous Tissue Poised for Growth
MedMarket Outlook: The Push for Transparency
Biotechnology Update: Aneurysms Affected by Asthma Inflammatory Pathway
Early Stage Companies
Cardica: Automated Coronary Anastomosis
CardioDynamics: Impedance Cardiography
Restore Medical: Sleep Apnea Device Cleared
Regenerex, LLC: Adult Stem Cell Company Gets Phase I NIH Grant
Early Stage Company Financings: Affinergy; BioSurface Engineering Technologies, Inc.; Ceregene; SurgRx; Suros Surgical Systems
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
NCI Launches Nanotech Development Program
Leading Clinical Edge
Applying Heat to Drug Implants Shows Promise
New Imaging Device Detects Early Signs of Type 1 Diabetes
Novel MAS Technology Proves Effective
New Class of Molecules Could Result in “Nano-device” Advances
RNA: A Vital Ingredient of Nanotech Device Construction
Rhodium-based Agents Used With Light Fight Cancer
Study Reveals Earliest Stages of Prostate Cancer
Diagnostic Device for Eye Disease Shows Promise
Developments
FDA OKs Expanded Indication for Heart Failure Therapy
Human Implant of Self-Expanding Stented Aortic Heart Valve
Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop Heart Pumps
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Defibrillator
FDA Reviews Boston Scientific Device After Patient’s Death
Device Studied for Treatment of Crohn’s Disease
Implantable Weight Loss Device for Bariatric Patients
Vista Medical Focuses on Obesity
New X-ray Imaging Film Cuts Radiation Dose by Half
FDA Approves Concentric’s Device to Clear Blood Clots
FDA Rejects Vagus Nerve Stimulator
New Type of Cataract Surgery a Major Breakthrough
Myopia IOLs Nearing Market Entry
Angiotech Completes Acquisition of NeuColl
ArthroCare to Acquire Opus
Online Only: Stryker Completes Acquisition of SpineCore
Online Only: System for Pelvic Floor Repair Earns Positive Early Results
Online Only: Positive Results for Biotronik’s Metal Stent

August 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Market for Ablation of Atrial Arrhythmias Heating Up
Stem Cells: Promise and Problems
MedMarket Outlook: Cautious Wall Street Reviews Biotech, Medical Sectors
Biotechnology Update: Stem Cells Repopulate Damaged Brain
Early Stage Companies
NeuroMEDX: Device for Electrical Conduction Defects
Endoscopic Technologies (ESTECH): Electrosurgical Device 510(k)
Kerberos Proximal Solutions: Occlusive Guiding Catheter 510(k)
CardioMag Imaging: Magnetocardiograph Receives FDA Approval
Early Stage Company Financings: Alveolus, BioSurface Engineering Technologies (BioSET), CardioKinetix, Delex Therapeutics, EADevices, IntraPace, LipoSonix, Novadaq Technologies
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Medicare Launches Council on Technology and Innovation
Leading Clinical Edge
New Screening Test for Heart Disease Shows Promise
Smart” Gene Therapy Limits Heart Attack Damage
FTP: A New, Less Invasive Surgical Technique
Wavefront Technology Helps Justify Earlier Cataract Surgery
Online Only: Laser Microscopy Could Help with Alzheimer’s, Stroke Studies
Online Only: Researchers Study New Cancer Detection Method
Online Only: Light-Sensitive Probe Might Find Missed Breast Cancers
Developments
Biopure Focuses on Cardiac Ischemia
Miravant, Guidant to Develop Cardiovascular Products
Surgical Robot Cleared for Coronary Anastomosis
Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for Stent Clinical Trial
AVI BioPharma Severs Medtronic License
Medtronic Introduces New AAA Stent Graft Material
Devax Begins Trial for Drug-Eluting Bifurcated Stent
Siemens Acquires CADVision
GE, Celera Collaborate on Targeted Medicine
IsoTis Launches OsSatura TCP Synthetic Bone Graft Substitute
Resorbable Spinal Product Gets FDA, CE Mark Approvals
Non-Coronary Drug-Eluting Stent to Enter Clinicals
American Medical Systems Acquires TherMatrx
Online Only: St. Jude’s CRT-D Available in U.S.
Online Only: Medtronic’s Carotid Filter System Receives CE Mark
Online Only: FDA Approval for Medtronic Sprinter Balloon Catheter
Online Only: MDCT Proving its Strength in Various Applications
Online Only: Genzyme Acquires ILEX Oncology
Online Only: Cushion-Bearing Femoral Head Receives CE Mark of Approval
Online Only: Defense Bill Funds BioFoam Development

July 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Disc Arthroplasty Gaining Ground Among Spine Surgeons, Patients
Aortic Aneurysm Stent-Graft Markets Recover, Prepare for New Entrants
MedMarket Outlook: Core Medical Technologies Drive Market
Biotechnology Update: Triple Therapy Restores Locomotion in Rats
Early Stage Companies
MicroIslet: Islet Cell Collaboration for Diabetes
Nastech Pharmaceutical: Nasal Spray for Obesity
Globus Medical: Cervical Spine Implant
NeuColl: Angiotech Acquires Orthopedic/Spine Surgery Company
Early Stage Company Financings: Emphasys Medical, MILLiMED Vascular Intervention, MultiGene Vascular Systems (MGV Systems), Proteus Biomedical, Sadra Medical, Tensys Medical, Zonare Medical Systems
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Medicare to Consider Coverage of Obesity Therapy
Leading Clinical Edge
Coated Medical Devices Could Prevent Staph Infections
Immune Therapy Suppresses Autoimmune Diabetes in Mice
Under-Skin Sensor Monitors Blood Sugar
Development of “Nanovehicle” Receives Award
Nanoliter-Scale Synthesis for Embryonic Stem Cell Work
Microarray Chip Tracks Genetic Makeup of Tissue
Online Only: Advanced Gamma Cameras for Cancer Detection
Online Only: Implantable Chip Shows Promise as Prosthetic Retina
Developments
Mirus Announces Intravenous Gene Delivery System
St. Jude Completes Purchase of Epicor
Orbus Starts Clinical Trial with Bio-Engineered Coronary Stent
ev3 Obtains CE Mark for Protégé GPS Nitinol Stent
Conor Medsystems, Biotronik to Develop Drug-Eluting Stent
Cardima Receives Non-Approvable FDA Letter for REVELATION Tx
FDA Rejects WorldHeart’s Plans for Novacor Expansion
Inamed Reaches Settlement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Toshiba Introduces Aquillion 64-Slice CT Scanner
FDA Recommends Approval for Ultrasound Surgery System
Spinal Concepts Launches InFix Device for Spinal Surgery
Online Only: ViroLogic Acquires Aclara
Online Only: Guidant Leaves Houston Area
Online Only: Trimedyne Issued Patent for Mitral Valve Laser
Online Only: Medtronic Launches Defibrillator in Europe
Online Only: American Medical Systems Acquires TherMatrx
Online Only: Ethicon Launches First Ever Antibacterial Suture
Online Only: Pfizer’s Surgical Ophthalmology Unit Acquired
Online Only: Nanoshells for Cancer Treatment Prove Effective in Animal Study

June 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Newborn Hearing Screening Market to Grow Off-Shore
Interventional Therapies for Heart Failure Management
MedMarket Outlook: Stem Cell Research Under Revitalized Debate
Biotechnology Update
Defective Muscle Cells Repaired by Researchers
Early Stage Companies
Mazor Surgical Technologies: Robot for Spine Surgery
CoreValve: Percutaneously Implanted Heart Valve
Alveolus: Tracheobronchial Stent
ApaTech: Bone Graft Substitute Approval for Osseous Defects
Early Stage Company Financings: Spine Next, Microsulis Medical, Gamida Cell, Spinal Kinetics, Disc Dynamics, SynCardia Systems, Evalve, GI Dynamics, Multi Gene Vascular Systems (MGV Systems)
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
World’s First Stem Cell Bank Opens
Growth in Health Care Costs Slows Again
Leading Clinical Edge
New Laser Method Used to Build Micro-Polymeric Structure on Hair
Molecule Reverses Obesity by Ablation of Adipose Tissue
Nanoparticle Crystals Used to Study Brain Lesion TIssue
New Chemotaxis Assay Shows Sensitivity of Nerve Fibers
Turning Bone Marrow Stromal Cells into Neuronal Cells
Radiation-Inducible WAF1 Shows Promise as Cancer Treatment
Technique Promises Detection of Lung Transplant Rejection
Developments
Guidant Invests in Heart Valve Repair Firm
CE Mark for ev3’s Nitinol Stent
Medtronic, Genzyme Joint Venture to Focus on Cardiac Therapy
ProRhythm Begins U.S. Atrial Fibrillation Study
CardioDynamics Acquires Medis
Abbott Vascular Introduces StarClose Vascular Closure
AngioLink Submits PMA to FDA
Medtronic Extends Internet-Based Device Monitoring to Pacemakers
St. Jude Medical Introduces Remote Monitoring System
Court Rules for Boston Scientific
Orbus Starts HEALING II CE Mark Clinical Trial
Boston Scientific Buys Electronic Implant Maker
Stomach “Pacemaker” Studied
Given Imaging, Ethicon Sign Agreement
First Clinical Images Using 64-Slice CT Scanner
RITA Medical, Horizon Medical Announce Merger
FDA Approves Minimally Invasive Treatment for Bladder Prolapse

May 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Surgical Stapling Market Grows Via New Procedures, New Technologies
New Support Found for OPCAB
MedMarket Outlook: Managing the Risks of Off-Label Usage
Biotechnology Update
Smart Tags and Smart Packaging in Health Care
Gene Therapy Enhanced by Virus Peptides
Early Stage Companies
CryoCath Technologies: Cryotherapy Device Approval
TherMatrx: Thermal Therapy BPH Device Approval
Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces Ltd.: Nanosynthetic Percutaneous Valve
Pearsalls Implants: Artificial Cervical Disc Device Trial
Early Stage Company Financings: Acologix, Affymax, AngioGenex, Antisense Pharma, ApaTech, Axya Medical, Cardiokine, Dune Medical Devices Ltd., Mazor Surgical Technologies, Microsulis, Neovasc, Novasys Medical, PhotoThera
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Biotech Industry Making Gains Toward Profitability
Leading Clinical Edge
Researchers Control Biomolecules with Magnetic “Tweezers”
Technology Allows Researchers Glimpse of Kidney Interior
New Technique Developed for Detection of Skin Cancer
New Coating Developed for Nanoscale Particles
Engineered Cells Help Alzheimer’s Patients
Near-Infrared Optical Imaging May Improve Brain Tumor Surgery
Self-Assembling Nanotubes Offer Promise for Artificial Joints
Miniature Biological Computer Diagnoses Cancer
Developments
Baxter International Cuts Jobs
Guidant Receives CE Mark Approval for Bifurcated Lesions Stent
Medtronic Recalls Older ICDs
Boston Scientific Acquires Precision Vascular Systems
Medtronic Releases New EP Catheters
Edwards Lifesciences to Discontinue AAA Graft Program
Genaissance Launches Genetic Cardiac Test
U.S. Implant of Perimount Magna Heart Valve with ThermaFix Tissue
Safety of Boston Scientific Stent Sought, Patent Upheld
Medtronic Expands Drug-Eluting Stent Trial
MIV Therapeutics’ Coating Passes Injection Test
Future II Clinical Trial Launched in Europe
Cypher Stent Approved in Japan
Enrollment Completed in Guidant’s SPIRIT FIRST Trial
Cyberkinetics Starts Pilot Clinical Trial of Brain Implant
Medtronic Begins Pivotal Trial for Epilepsy Treatment
Scripps, PARC Institute Creates Technology for Cancer Detection
Varian Receives FDA Approval for HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader
Online Only: Biomet Receives FDA Approval for Knee System
Online Only: Microvision Launches Nomad Expert Technician System
Online Only: Biorthex Reorganizes, Suspends Spine Implant Trials

April 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Alternatives to Spinal Fusion Surgery on the Horizon
A Minimally Invasive Approach to Hip Surgery
MedMarket Outlook: What is the Outlook?
Biotechnology Update: Screening Adult Leukemia Patients with Gene Chips
Early Stage Companies
Inion: Guided Tissue Regeneration
Polyganics: Transparent Nerve Guide
Conor Medsystems: Paclitaxel Stent Trial
Online Only: EndoTex Interventional Systems: Carotid Artery Stenting and Embolic Protection Trial
Early Stage Company Financings: Ablynx, ACell, AgaMatrix, Arthrosurface, Evotec Neurosciences, Favrille, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, MaxCyte, Nucleonics, TaiGen Biotechnology
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Insurers Balk at Paying for Bariatric Surgery
Leading Clinical Edge
Carbon Dioxide Studied in Producing Medical Implants
Stem Cells Fail to Repair Heart Muscle in Stanford Study
Nerve Cell Proteins Show Promise for Reducing Disability
Online Only: Researchers Find MRI Useful in Diagnosing IBD in Children
Online Only: Electric Pulse Technology May Improve Cancer Treatment
Online Only: Nanosensor Using Phospholipids Shows Promise
Online Only: Protein Plays a Role in Controlling Cell Growth
Online Only: Minimally Invasive Breast Cancer Treatment Effective
Developments
Panel Recommends FDA Approval of Artificial Heart
New Endovascular Simulation System Launched
FDA Denies Cardiogenesis PMA Submission
Edwards Lifesciences Partners with PLC Medical Systems
Boston Scientific Forms Alliance with Endoscopic Technologies
Medtronic Earns FDA Approval for Pacemaker
FDA Approves Infrared Sciences' New BreastScan IR System
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Kereos Team Up
ChromaVision Works with UCLA on Targeted Cancer Drug Study
Biogen to Settle Suit for $20 Mln
Cooper Companies Acquires Argus Biomedical Assets
Medtronic Introduces New Scoliosis Treatment
Online Only: PDT May Stabilize Atherosclerotic Vulnerable Plaque
Online Only: Volcano Therapeutics Launches IVUS Imaging Catheter
Online Only: Datascope Introduces Prolumen Thrombectomy Device
Online Only: TechEn's Brain Monitor Awarded DARPA Funding
Online Only: OpGen Works with Henry Ford Hospital's Brain Tumor Center
Online Only: Infectio Diagnostic Receives FDA Approval

March 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Obesity Market Shows Strong Growth, Promises Significant Revenues
Drug-Eluting Stents: Enter Boston Scientific
MedMarket Outlook: Competition and Other 2004 Market Drivers
Biotechnology Update: Market Segment Focus on Biomedical Nanotechnology
Early Stage Companies
MicroVention: Embolization Device Patents
CorNova, Inc.: Drug-Eluting Stents Start-up
Volcano Therapeutics: Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging Catheter
Evalve: Endovascular Mitral Valve Repair
Early Stage Company Financings: Kurve Technology, Sinus Rhythm Technologies, OmniSonics Medical Technologies, CeMines, Insulet, igeneon, Cameron Health, Orla Protein Technologies, Isto Technologies
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Cost of Health Care to Slow
Leading Clinical Edge
Steroid-Coated DNA Studied for Gene Delivery
Researchers Produce Tissue-Regenerating Mouse
Scientists Turn Stem Cells into Beating Heart Cells
Damaging Mechanism in Transplants, Heart Attacks
New Imaging Technique Studied for Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers Create Single, Clonable DNA Strand
Neuron-Semiconductor Chip Shows Promise
Developments
Nanogen Acquires SynX Pharma
WorldHeart Submits Request for Novacor LVAS Trial
Inovise Medical Receives FDA Approval for Heart Monitor
FDA Approves DeBakey VAD Child LVAD
Boston Scientific Acquires Stake in Endoscopic Technologies
Hitachi Develops Noninvasive Blood Sugar Monitoring Device
Northfield Laboratories’ Artificial Blood Tested
Biopure CEO Resigns
Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center Studies New Imaging Technology
Microwave Generator Earns FDA Approval
DePuy Spine Files FDA Application for Charite Artificial Disc
Zimmer Holdings Closes Centerpulse Facility
ISSYS Receives Award for Infusion Device
Prime Medical Acquires Lithotripsy Company

February 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Diverse Energy Therapies Market Heats Up
Heart Valve Repairs Outpace Replacements
MedMarket Outlook: Balancing Dangers and Benefits of Innovation
Biotechnology Update: Neuron Growth Could Lead to Reversal of Paralysis
Early Stage Companies
Biological Signal Processing: Detecting and Monitoring Ischemic Heart Disease
Sanarus Medical: Cryo-Assisted Lumpectomy
CryoCath Technologies: Cryosurgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
MIV Therapeutics: Hydroxyapatite-Coated Stent
Early Stage Company Financings: Aspire Medical, Inc.; Ophthonix; Proteus Biomedical; Scandius BioMedical, Inc.; SurgRx; TargeGen; TeraView; TransMedics Inc.; Vascular Biogenics; Vivant Medical
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Health Care Investments Surge
Leading Clinical Edge
Targeted Gene Therapy Shows Promise
Gene Linked to Atherosclerosis Risk
Stenting Neonatal Arterial Duct Appears Effective
Incidental PET Results May Detect Unsuspected Cancer
Online Only: PET Superior in Revealing Response to Treatment
for GISTs
AFM Useful in Studying Effects of Drugs on Alzheimer’s Plaques
Online Only: New Technique Useful in Detection of Head, Neck Cancers
Online Only: Calcaneus Ultrasound Predicts Hip Fracture Risk
Developments
Medicare Change Benefits Organogenesis Inc.
U.S. Patent Granted for “Smart Drug Delivery” Device
Ablation Company AFx Acquired by Guidant
Guidant Files Suit Against St. Jude Medical
Boston Scientific Receives CE Mark for New Stent
Medtronic Paceart Supports Patient and Device Data
Philips, EP MedSystems to Jointly Market EP Products
Vital Images to Acquire HInnovation
Biophan Expands Technology Rights with Nanoset
Hitachi to Launch Medical “Nanostamp” Technology
Portable Kidney Dialysis Machine Introduced
New Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s
Researchers Studying Handheld Device to Detect Brain Injury
New Surgical Device Available for Stress Incontinence
Varian Receives FDA Clearance on Imaging, Radiotherapy Systems
DePuy Spine Acquires Assets of The Bright Group

January 2004 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Gene Therapy: More Reality, Less Fantasy
Rapid Growth Continues in Market for Image-Guided Surgery Products
MedMarket Outlook: 2004
Biotechnology Update: Carbon Nanofibers Promise Benefits in Neural and Orthopedic Implants
Early Stage Companies
Surgical Marker System—Z-Kat
Total Occlusion Device—IntraLuminal Therapeutics
Difficult Occlusion Device—Xtrak Medical
Bioabsorbable Elastomer Devices—Tepha
Early Stage Company Financings: Spiration, U-Systems, Volcano Therapeutics, NeoGuide Systems, Glucon Medical, USGI Medical, Vivant Medical, Emergent Respiratory Products, Ikonisys, NsGene A/S, Auxeris Therapeutics, Kibow Biotech
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Biotech Poised for Growth, Say Analysts
OPCAB May Increase Restenosis
Leading Clinical Edge
Researchers Discover Potential Hearing Loss Cure in Mice
Device Provides Early Detection of Botulism
Whole-body PET/CT Scan Effective for Tumor Staging
Mayo Clinic Develops New Imaging Technology
Nanowire Sensor Could Improve Medical Diagnostics
Proteins Could be Targets for Gene-Based Cancer Therapy
Researchers Create Peptide Templates on Retinal Tissues
Microdissection Needle Tonsillectomy Less Painful
Early Ultrasound Effectively Screens Infants for Hip Dysplasia
Developments
Edwards Lifesciences to Buy Heart-Valve Company
Guidant's Insignia Pacemaker Receives FDA Approval
AccessClosure Begins Matrix VSG System Clinical Trial
FDA Approves Cook's IDE for Thoracic Aneurysm Graft
MindGuard's Permanent Carotid Diverter Implanted in Human
St. Jude's ICD Receives FDA Approval, CE Mark
SpectRx Granted Second Patent for Insulin Delivery Patch
Viking Systems to Buy 3-D Visualization Business
Angiotech Acquires STS Biopolymers
FDA Approves Medicsight's Two CAD Products
FDA Clears CAD Technology for Digital Mammography
FDA's Ophthalmic Device Panel Considers Phakic IOL
FDA Awards Orthovita IDE for Bone Filler Study
Protein Polymer, SpineWave Announce Extension of Joint R&D
OSI Systems to Acquire Spacelabs
Abbott Laboratories' New Hospital Products Unit to be Called Hospira
Global Precision Medical to Acquire MDMI Therablate