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December 2007 (Subscribers only: PDF or HTML)

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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

November 2007 (Subscribers only: PDF or HTML)

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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

October 2007 (Subscribers only: PDF or HTML)

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Technology Innovations in Medal Robotics & Computer Assisted Surgery

Wound Management: Huge Established Market with Rapidly Growing New Technologies

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

September 2007 (Subscribers only: PDF or HTML)

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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

August 2007 (Subscribers only; PDF or HTML)

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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

July 2007 (Subscribers only;  PDF or HTML)

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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


 

June 2007 (Subscribers only;  PDF or HTML)

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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
 

May 2007 (Subscribers only;  PDF or HTML)

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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
 

April 2007 (Subscribers only;  PDF or HTML)

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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
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        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
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        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
 

March 2007 (Subscribers only;  PDF or HTML)

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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
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        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

February 2007 (Subscribers only;  PDF or HTML)

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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
Microtubules Play Role in Disease Processes
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
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        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
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        FDA Clears Vascular Solutions Catheters
        Novare, Starion Sign R&D Agreement
        FDA Approves ev3 Protégé RX Carotid Stent
        Nanopeutics, HemCon Sign R&D Agreement

January 2007 (Subscribers only;  PDF or HTML)

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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
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        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
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        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