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December 2005 (Subscribers only; PDF or HTML) 

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
Early Stage Companies
Image Guidance in Orthopedic MIS
PMA for Stress UI Bulking Agent
Early Stage Company Financings: Celladon, Hansen Medical, Pluromed, Tomophase
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers:
Medicare Proposes Coverage of Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Leading Clinical Edge
Biological Pacemaker Shows Promise
Cell Transplantation Restores Insulin Production
Noninvasive Treatment Shrinks Fibroids
Stem Cell Genes May Play Role in Cancer
Magnetic Probe Useful for Cancer Patients
Online Only: Gene Sequences Promote Artery Growth
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
Developments
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

November 2005 (Subscribers only; PDF or HTML) 

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
Investment in Drug Delivery and Biosensing
Vertebral Body Replacement Device Approval
Vascular Anastomosis Company IPO
Suturing Device Company Spinoff
Early Stage Company Financings: FlowMedica, IntElect Medical, Nanosys, SpineMedica Corp., Luminous Medical
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers:
New ICD Registry to Become Effective April 2006
Leading Clinical Edge
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
J&J-Guidant Deal Settled
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

October 2005 (Subscribers only; PDF or HTML)

The Growing Market for Obesity Surgical Devices
Lumbar Devices for the Treatment of Spinal Disc Disease Continue to Fuel Market Growth
MedMarket Outlook:  Stem Cell Research Pushing Ahead, Despite Obstacles, On All Possible Fronts
Biotechnology Update: Nanowires Show Promise for Detecting Cancer Presence, Type and Stage
Early Stage Companies
Colonoscopy Device Approval
Urology Device Approvals
Cord Blood Studied in Treatment of Cardiac Infarct
Early Stage Company Financings: Cellerant Therapeutics, MitralSolutions, Pervasis Therapeutics, Replication Medical, VeraLight
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers: New Technology to Greatly Impact Medicare Costs
Leading Clinical Edge
Fat-Derived Stem Cells Show Promise
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
Online Only: Stem Cells Help Regenerate Cartilage, Bone
Developments
J&J/Guidant Deal in Jeopardy
Abbott's Neck Stent, Filter Gets Approval
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
Online Only: Update on Guidant:  ICD Approval, Recalls and Investigations
Online Only: World's First Endoluminal Fundoplication Performed

September 2005 (Subscribers only: PDF or HTML)

Virtual Reality in Medicine -- More than a Virtual Market
Thoracic Devices Extend Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
MedMarket Outlook:  The Non-Invasive Future
Biotechnology Update:  Researchers Find Gene That Contributes to Type 2 Diabetes
Early Stage Companies
Surgical Mesh Approval for Soft Tissue Repair in Spine Surgery
Thermoregulation in OPCAB Minimizes Need for Transfusion
European Introduction of Pedicle Screw System
Patent Applications in Device Coatings
Early Stage Company Financings: Arbor Surgical Technologies, Direct Flow Medical, ISTO Technologies, KFx Medical Corporation, NovoStent, Pavad Medical
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers: Effectiveness of Drugs Matches Interventional Therapies
Leading Clinical Edge
Under-the-skin Sensor Monitors at a Distance
FDA OKs Stem Cell Clinical Trial
MRI Used to Note Heart Changes
Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Stroke Recovery
Biosensor Reveals Information about Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers Work on Growing Lungs for Transplantation
Online Only: Stem Cells Effective in Incontinence Treatment
Online Only: Fetal Skin Cells Useful for Burn Treatment
Online Only: New Technique Developed for Creating Human Stem Cells
Developments
St. Jude Gets FDA Approval for Stented Tissue Valve
CRT-D Device Detects Fluid Accumulation
OrbusNeich Receives CE Mark Approval for Stent
Biotronik ICD Allows Remote Access
FDA Approves Medtronic's Glucose Monitor
FDA Clears Boston Scientific's Brain Stent
Medtronic Introduces Dissolvable Spinal Implant
Spray-On Skin Trial to Begin
Online Only: CyberKinetics Launches New Pilot Study
Online Only: NuVasive Acquires Pearsalls Technology Rights
Online Only: FDA Clears Natural Bone Graft Material
Online Only: Uroplasty Sends Two Urology Submissions to FDA
Online Only: Angiometrx; Balloon Catheter Approved
Online Only: Clinical Study Favorable for Celleration
Online Only: Covalon Introduces Collagen Wound Dressings
Online Only: FDA Approves Portable Cardiac Monitor
Online Only: Angiotech's Stent Patent Remains Valid
Online Only: New Mini-Maze Technology for Atrial Fibrillation
Online Only: FDA Warns of Problems with Metal Airway Stents
Online Only: Biophan Receives Equity Investment from Boston Scientific
Online Only: Ultrasound Probe Testing Device Receives Patent

 

August 2005 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

A New Era Dawns in Advanced Wound Management
Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies Inching Closer to Commercial Viability
MedMarket Outlook:  Over-arching Market Forces -- A Limited Sample
Biotechnology Update:  Nanoparticles Deliver Genes Nonvirally In Vivo, Reactivate Adult Brain Cells in Mice
Early Stage Companies
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: CritiSense, Tengion, Innovative Spinal Technologies
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers:  Effectiveness of Medical Devices Questioned Anew
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
Developments
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

July 2005 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Coronary Artery Disease Market Battleground
Shakeout in the Resynchronization Device Market
MedMarket Outlook:  Synopsis of Current Forces Governing Healthcare
Biotechnology Update:  Researchers Grow New Human Blood Vessels with Adult Vascular Cells
Early Stage Companies
Kyphon, Disc-O-Tech Patent Suite Resolved
Heart Failure Device Trial Enrollment
Patient Weaned from LVAS
Ovion Acquisition to Proceed
Online Only: Collaborative Agreement in Orthopedic Growth Factor Peptides
Online Only: Intra-operative Fluorescent Imaging for CABG
Early Stage Company Financings: Cardiva Medical, U.S. Spine, Torax Medical, IRM
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Rate of Bariatric Surgeries Quadruples
Massachusetts Bill Targets Medical Device Reuse
Leading Clinical Edge
Researchers Implant Vascularized Muscles
Stem Cells Grown from Human Skin
Study Reveals Endovascular Repair Outcomes
Using Elastin for Vascular Grafts
Stem Cells May Prove Useful to Prevent Blood Shortages
Cancer Risk from Virtual Colonoscopy Insignificant
Chemical May Hold Key to Halting Spinal Cord Damage
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Oncology Shows Promise
Technique Reveals Possible Location of Lung Cancer Genes
Scalpel Reduces Blood Loss, Facial Nerve Trauma
Developments
Cordis Endovascular Introduces New Catheter
Edwards Lifesciences Delays Heart Valve Clinical Trials
FDA Approves New Blood Test to Screen Strokes
FDA Rejects Abiomed's Artificial Heart
Biotronik's New Pacemaker Receives FDA Approval
Boston Scientific Completes Acquisiition of Rubicon
Boston Scientific Recalls Vascular Grafts
First U.S. Patient Treated in Atrial Fibrillation Trial
ATS Medical Teams Up with Genesee BioMedical
Lilly/Alkermes Inhaled Insulin System Shows Promise
MannKind Presents Efficacy Data on Inhaled Insulin System
UK's Gyrus to Acquire ACMI
Siemens to Acquire Sensant
Medtronic's Pain Therapy Device Receives FDA Approval
STAAR Surgical Introduces New Cataract Lens & Injector System
Ranier Technology Receives Funding
OsteoBiologics Introduces TruGraft BGS Syringe
Preclinical Data Published on OrthoLogic's Fracture Repair
Misonix Receives FDA Clearance for Wound Debrider
Online Only: CardioGenesis Reports First RoboticallY Assisted TMR
Online Only: Boston Scientific Agrees to Settle Stent Case
Online Only: Promising Results with DePuy's Charite Lumbar TDR Prosthesis

June 2005 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Seal of Success for the Wound Dressings Market
Biotechnology Expecting worldwide Growth
MedMarket Outlook:  Europe as Force(s) for Change
Biotechnology Update: Arthritis Trial Shows Promise of Gene Therapy
Early Stage Companies
CABG Medical:  Artificial Bypass Graft Trial
Xoft:  Electronic Brachytherapy Compares Favorably to Radionuclide Brachytherapy
Angiological:  Herniorrhaphy Mesh 510(k)
Lanx, LLC:  Spinal Fixation 510(k)
MAST Biosurgery USA:  Bioresorbable Mesh 510(k)
Medartis:  Craniofacial Fixation 510(k)
Early Stage Company Financings: Aperon Biosystems, BioniCare Medical Technologies, Calypso Medical Technologies, Cierra, superDimension, Verus Pharmaceuticals
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers 
The Growth (or Demise) of Specialty Hospitals
Leading Clinical Edge
Gene Therapy Found to Reverse Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Fluorescence Device Diagnoses Athersclerosis, Tumors
CT Reduces Need for Appendectomy
Sonic Flashlight Makes Catheter Insertion Easier
NEMS Device Detects Mass of Single DNA Molecule
Magnetic Stimulation May Aid Stroke Recovery
Breast Cancer Metastasis Uses Growth Factors
Online Only: Nanoprinter Could Mass-Produce Nano-Devices
Online Only: Nanosensors Used to Study Brain Cells
Online Only: New Technique Inhibits Abnormal Blood Vessel Growth
Developments
Hospira to Acquire Physiometrix
Guidant Recalls Defibrillators
ATS Medical's heart Valve Earns High Marks
Researchers Study "Mini" Heart-Bypass System
FDA Clears Biotronik's ICD
Biophan Signs Agreement with German Researchers
MIVT Begins Animal Trials of Stroke-Prevention Device
CSI Receives CE Mark for Orbital Atherectomy System
ELA Medical Conducts First Worldwide Implant of ICD
Medtronic Gets FDA Approval for New Balloon Catheter
Terumo Europe Launches Stent Clinical Trial
Boston Scientific vs. J&J -- Wins and Losses
CT Enterography Useful in Detecting Crohn's Disease
Trimedyne Acquires Exclusive License for Sphincter Valve
Medicare Approves NDO Surgical's GERD Procedure
MicroVention's HydroCoil Aneurysm Devices in the Spotlight
LDR Spine Conducts First U.S. Easyspine Surgery
Five-year Collagen Meniscus Implant Data Published
Positive Results for Aastrom's Bone Repair Trial
Angiotech Licenses ChondroGEL Biomaterial to Histogenics
J&J's New Matrix Dressing
FDA Approves Smith & Nephew Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Online Only: Mentor Launches Aris Trans-Obturator Sling

May 2005 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Vertical Compression Fractures Treatment -- A Rapidly Evolving Marketplace
GERD Therapy Moving to Endoscopic Repair
MedMarket Outlook: Push Comes to Shove on Pricing
Biotechnology Update: Key Mechanism in Heart Cell Division May Lead to New Therapy
Early Stage Companies
MicroVention:  Hydrogel Patent
Alltracel Pharmaceuticals/Elmarco: Nanofiber Wound Management Development Agreement
Collagen Matrix:  Membrane and Tubular Matrices Introduced
Sunshine Heart:  Counterpulsation Extra-aortic Device Implanted
CABG Medical:  Synthetic Graft for CABG in Trials for CE Mark
Early Stage Company Financings: Prospex Medical, Confluent Surgical, Sanarus Medical, Luminetx Corp., BioPheresis Technologies
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers 
Medicare Coverage Expands for Orthopedics, Ophthalmology
Hospitals Request Mandatory Bar Codes for Medical Devices
Leading Clinical Edge
"Nano-bumps" Improve Performance of Stents
MDCT Useful for Coronary Artery Disease Detection
Study Reveals New Approaches to Nerve Regeneration
Gold Nanoparticles Useful in Cancer Detection
Metal Stents Effective in Treating Pancreatic Cancer
New Method for Halting Tumor Growth
Results of Graft Materials Study Announced
New Method Developed to Generate Bone
"Smart Bandages" a Breakthrough in Wound Care
Developments
Hansen Medical Buys endoVia Medical
MedicalCV's AtriLaze Trial Ends
Nasdaq Delists Cardima
Boston Scientific to Acquire CryoVascular Systems, TriVascular
ABIOMED to Acquire Impella CardioSystems
ACMI Launches All-Digital Flexible Endoscope
Trials Demonstrate Effectiveness of ThermoGenesis Sealant
Biophan, New Scale Get Patent for MRI-compatible "Mini Motor"
CoAxia Gets Approval for NeuroFlo Aortic Catheter
Online Only: Covalon Attains Major Milestones
Online Only: Boston Scientific Starts SYNTAX Stent Trial
Online Only: CSI Starts First Human Trial of Atherectomy System
Online Only: Rubicon Medical Receives CE Mark for Embolic Filter
Online Only: Abbott Seeks Approval of Vascular Closure System
Online Only: Boston Scientific Receives Approval for Liberté Stent
Online Only: Abbott Receives Approval to Start Stent Trial
Online Only: Gore Receives FDA Clearance for Hernia Plug
Online Only: Alveolus' Tracheobronchial Stent Available in Turkey

April 2005 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Tissue Engineering:  Promises, Potential and Many Challenges
The Role of Nanotechnology in Medical Devices
MedMarket Outlook: Forces and Trends Toward Future Medtech
Biotechnology Update: Researchers Test Heart Muscle Repair in Post-MI Patients with Stem Cell Therapy
Early Stage Companies
CryoCor: IPO Filed
CVRx: Device for Baroreflex-mediated Blood Pressure Management
CardioTech International:  CE Mark Application for Artificial Coronary Graft
Suros Surgical Systems:  Breast Biopsy FDA Approval
Novalung:  Artificial Lung Development
AngioScore:  Scoring Balloon Catheter
Early Stage Company Financings: Confluent Surgical, CorNova, iScience Surgical
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Medicare to Cover Carotid Artery Stent Surgery
Leading Clinical Edge
Optical Technique Effective in Identifying Plaque
First Islet Cell Transplant Succeeds
New 3-D Imaging System Shows Promise
Motor Neuron Differentiation from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Online Only: In-Depth Study of Neurons Now Possible
Online Only: MRI Method Useful with Brain Cancer Therapy
Online Only: Molecule Regulates PTEN Tumor Suppressor
Online Only: Stanford Researchers Develop "Bionic Eye"
Developments
Abbott's Carotid Stent Approval Getting Closer
Medtronic Thoracic Stent Graft Gets CE Mark
Boston Scientific Introduces Spinal Cord Stimulator
Pearsalls' Artificial Cervical Disc Shows Promise
Archus Orthopedics Receives IDE
Medtronic Has Its Days in Court:  Spine and Bone Graft Suits
Stent Trial for Peripheral Arterial Disease Begins
Online Only: ELA Medical Releases New Pacing System
Online Only: Boston Scientific Loses Patent Case
Online Only: Angiotech, CABG Medical Collaborate on Paclitaxel Grafts
Online Only: MIV Therapeutics Acquires Saga X
Online Only: Enrollment Begins for ev3 Embolic Protection Device Trial
Online Only: Study Shows Strength of SJM Heart Valve
Online Only: Siemens to Acquire CTI Molecular Imaging
Online Only: Advanced Neuromodulation Receives IDE
Online Only: Medtronic Renames Surgical Navigation Technologies
Online Only: Justice Department Investigates Orthopedic Companies
Online Only: Nellcor to Challenge Jury Decision
Online Only: Medicis to Acquire Inamed for $2.8 Bln
Online Only: New Nonsurgical Technique for DVT

March 2005 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Drug-Eluting Stents Steal the ACC Show
An Evolving Strategic Landscape in Spine Surgery
MedMarket Outlook: Forces and Trends Toward Future Medtech
Biotechnology Update: Immune Complications Resulting From Combination
Medical Devices
Early Stage Companies
Archus Orthopedics: Arthroplasty CE Mark
Biomerix: Vascular Occlusion Device
CrossCart: Porcine ACL Trial
DISA Vascular: Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stent CE Mark
Keraplast Technologies: Keratin-Based Technologies in Wound, Bone, Tissue Engineering
Suros Surgical Systems, SenoRx: Suros Files Patent Infringement Suit Against SenoRx
MIV Therapeutics: Stent Manufacturer Acquired
Nexa Orthopedics: Arthroplasty Acquisition
Early Stage Company Financings: Xtent, AxioMed Spine, Scandius BioMedical, Axial Biotech
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Complications Prevalent in Minimally Invasive Hip Surgeries
Leading Clinical Edge
New Technology Measures Changes in Cell Volume
Patent Obtained for New Endoscopic Device
Spoc Cells Effective in Heart Repair
PET Effective for Heart Disease Diagnosis
TheraSpheres Show Promise for Liver Cancer Patients
Bipolar Radio Frequency Effective for Knee Injuries
New Device Helps Stroke Victims
Scientists Regenerate Optic Nerve
Developments
Quinton Cardiology to Merge with Cardiac Science
Medtronic Device Fails in Study
Guidant Recalls Catheters to Address Leak Potential
St. Jude to Acquire Velocimed
Medtronic Announces Results of COMPASS-HF Study
Stomach Pacemaker Approved in Canada
Closure Medical Receives CE Mark for Surgical Sealant
CSMG Technologies Subsidiary Signs Agreement
SmartPill Starts Trial for GI Monitoring System
Genetronics Initiates Pancreatic Cancer Trial
Advanced Medical Optics, VISX Announce Merger Plans
Genzyme Acquires Verigen AG
OsteoBiologics Earns CE Mark for Bone/Cartilage Repair
Kensey Nash, Orthovita Expand Collaboration
CSI Receives Approval for Clinical Trial
CryoPlasty Therapy Effective for Blocked Leg Arteries
Device for Prostate Cancer Gets FDA Approval
Online Only: Stryker Acquires eTrauma
Online Only: Kerberos’ Rinspirate Study Enrolls Patient No. 25
Online Only: Study Shows Brachytherapy with Palladium-103 Beneficial

February 2005  (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Developments in Heart Valve Technologies
Bioartificial Liver Development
MedMarket Outlook: Investment Conservatively on the Upswing
Biotechnology Update: Spinal Cord Device Shows Promise
Early Stage Companies
FlowCardia: CTO Device CE Mark, U.S. Trials
Endius: Spine Surgery Device Patents
Alveolus: Nonvascular Stenting Distribution Agreement
Arteriocyte: Patent Awarded for Ischemia Treatment
Sanarus: Results on Cryoablation of Benign Breast Tumors
Orbus Medical Technologies: Stent Developer Acquired
Early Stage Company Financings: Arthrosurface, Inc.; CHF Solutions, Inc.; OctoPlus
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Medicare to Expand Coverage of ICDs
Federal Task Force Recommends Screening for AAA
Leading Clinical Edge
Study Could Lead to New Treatments for Heart Failure
Gene Therapy Proves Promising for Bone Growth
Living Donor Islet Cell Transplant a Success
Neurons Grown from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
“Bladder Pacemaker” Could Become a Reality
Online Only: Nanoscale Superconductors May be Used in MRI
Online Only: Quantum Dot Imaging in Cancer Detection
Online Only: Cell “Miscommunication” Related to Cancer
Online Only: Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease
Developments
Stent Ruling Against Medtronic Reversed
JAMA Study Claims Cypher Better than Taxus
Boston Scientific Introduces Next-Generation Drug-Eluting Stent
Results of Corautus Genetics’ Gene Transfer Technology
St. Jude to Invest $25 Million in ProRhythm
Velocimed Receives CE Mark for Closure System
Medicare Expands Coverage of Implantable Defibrillators
FzioMed Earns CE Mark for Cosmetic Dermal Filler
New Technology Offered for Minimally Invasive Surgery
iCAD Launches New Second Look CAD System
Molecular Breast Imaging Shows Promise
Kodak to Acquire OREX Computed Radiography
Cyberonics’ VNS Therapy Deemed Approvable by FDA
Technology Useful in Detecting Risk of Premature Delivery
Encore Medical to Acquire Osteoimplant Technology
Spacelabs Medical and Masimo Announce Alliance
Uroplasty to Acquire CystoMedix
Datascope Launches Linear 7.5 Intra-Aortic Balloon
Absorbable Metal Stent a Success

 

January 2005 (Subscribers Only: PDF or HTML)

Market for Gastric Surgery Devices to Continue Explosive Growth
Advances in Dental Technologies
MedMarket Outlook: Obesity Increases Cost of Health Care, Stimulates Therapy Markets
Biotechnology Update: Pathway May Lead to New Anti-Angiogenesis Therapies
Early Stage Companies
Velocimed:  PFO Closure CE Mark
NeoSurg Technologies:  Patent for Trocar TIp Geometry
BioCardia, Symphony Medical:  Joint Development for Arrhythmia
Orqis medica:  CHF Treatment Expanded IDE Trial
Vivant Medical:  Liver Tumor Microwave Ablation
Early Stage Company Financings: CryoFluor Therapeutics, LLC; DexCom, Inc.; Impliant Ltd.; NDO Surgical, Inc.; NeuroBionics, Inc.; Remon Medical technologies Ltd.; VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Older Americans Receiving More Complex Procedures
Leading Clinical Edge
MDCT Angiography Can Assess Stroke Risk
Scientists Develop Cardiac Patch
MRI Useful in Measuring Myocardial Infarct Size
Chip-Scale Magnetic Sensor Shows Potential in Medicine
Carbon Nanotubes Used for New Class of Sensors
Nerve Growth Controlled
Device Enables Safer Delivery for Babies
Online Only:
     Femtosecond Laser Scalpel Developed
     3D MDCT Angiography Useful in Imaging Liver Arteries
Developments
Genzyme, AGTC Form Parnership
Nanogen, Epoch Complete Merger
Boston Scientific to Buy Advanced Stent Technologies
Pharmos Completes CABG/Neuroprotection Trial
CoreValve to Begin Clinical Trial
Trial Ordered for Medinol's Claim Against Boston Scientific
Medical Ventures' Metricath Expanded to Peripheral Arteries
Medicare Stalls Coverage of ICDs
Rubicon Medical to Pursue FDA Clearance for Rubicon Filter
Corgentech, Bristol-Myers Squibb Announce Trial Results
Terumo Signs Development Contract with Mass General
Ventracore Files Suit Against HeartWare
FDA Approves InSightec's Device to Treat Fibroids
Online Only:
     DaVita Buys Gambro Dialysis Unit
     Synovis Alliance Buys Rights to Neurogen's Nerve Conduit
     Medtronic Sofamor Danek Signs Deal with Purdue
     Study Shows Gamida-Cell Leukemia Treatment is Safe
     Spinal Fusion Device Approved by FDA
     Patients File Lawsuit Against Integrated Surgical Systems
     Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Continues Expansion
     Biophan Receives "Anti-Antenna" Patent
     Myocor Completes Financing for Heart Valve Studies