2008 Archives
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August 2008 (Subscribers
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Market for Carotid Artery Stents Repositions for Market Growth
Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Takes Energy
MedMarket Outlook: An Evolved Market Demands New Ways to Serve It
Early Stage Companies: Cambridge
Endoscopic Devices, Atritech, CoreValve, EndoGastric Solutions, Globus Medical
Early Stage Company
Financings: BrainsGate, Celleration, CleveX,
CVRx, EBR Systems, Sierra Surgical, Spineology, Voyage Medical
Recent Medtech Startups
Biotechnology Update: Cartilage-Regenerating Mice Could Lead to Better Knee Repairs
Drivers: AHRQ Discourages Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
Leading Clinical Edge
 Living Optical
Sensors Show Promise
Progress Made in Integrated Nanowire Sensor Circuitry
New Technique for More Precise Cancer Surgery
Alternative to Mammogram
PET Scans Useful in Detecting Brain Plaques
Neurons Created From ALS Patient’s Skin Cells
Researchers Evaluate New Treatment for Leukemia
Odor Profile for Skin Cancer Developed
New Technique Could Reduce Need for Lifelong Drugs
Developments
GE to Acquire Vital Signs
Bristol-Myers Sells ConvaTec
Medtronic Launches Cardiac Monitor in Japan
CardioMEMS’ Device Useful for Heart Failure Patients
CVRx Develops Device for Hypertension
Theregen’s Cardiac Patch Performs Well in Trials
Boston Scientific Loses Bid for Patent Trial
Angiotech Stent Patent Declared Valid
FDA Approves Peak Surgical’s Electrosurgery Device
Nephera’s Kidney Pump Shows Promise
Nexgen Receives CE Mark
FDA Clears coLigne’s VBR Device
Integra to Buy Theken
Biocomposites’ Bone Graft Sub Gets FDA Approval
Research Shows Benefit of Osteoprogenitor Cells
Arthro Kinetics Completes Testing
Results Favorable for ReGen
Alphatec Spine Begins OsseoFix Clinical Study
ConforMIS Launches Patient-Specific Knee Implant
HealthTronics Proposes Acquisition of Endocare
Stroke Study Shows Value of Telemedicine
July 2008 (Subscribers
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June 2008 (Subscribers
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Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Continues to Build Momentum
Stress Urinary Incontinence: The Importance of Bulk
MedMarket Outlook: The
Unfettered/Fettered Startup
Early Stage Companies: Disc Motion Technologies,
BioMedical Enterprises, Minos Medical, CVRx, LDR Spine
Early Stage Company
Financings: BioProtect, Generic Medical
Devices, Healionics, Medipacs, OrthoData, Sinexus, VeraLight
Recent Medtech Startups
Biotechnology Update: New Polymer Film Prevents Bacteria Growth
Drivers: Decrease in Warning Letters Shows Changes at FDA
Leading Clinical Edge
Researchers Develop Artificial Veins, Arteries
New Method Developed for Detecting Plaque
A Breakthrough in Colonoscopy Technology
Microwave Radiation Studied for Imaging
Brain Injury Treated With Neuronal Stem Cells
New Artificial Cornea Shows PromiseNew Cartilage Grown Using Hydrostatic Pressure
New Technique for Cartilage Regeneration
New Wound Dressing Developed
Developments
Boston Scientific Launches Altrua Pacemaker in Europe
Stent Study Reveals Xience’s Strength
Medtronic Starts International Stent Study
FDA Approves Abiomed Device
Medtronic’s Vision 3D Approved
Invibio, S&N Develop Polymers
Volcano Buys Novelis
PLC Systems’ RenalGuard Study Approved
FDA Approves Arbios’ Pivotal Trial for Sepet
Medtronic Buys NDI Medic
Spinal Restoration Gains FDA Approval
BME Introduces U.S. Launch of OSSAnchor Grip
FDA Approves Collagen Matrix
FDA Clears Scient’x Isobar
Impliant to Resume TOPS Trial
Medtronic Settles Medicare Fraud Lawsuit
Positive Study Results for ArthroCare’s MicroDebrider
Pioneer Surgical Conducts First Human Implants of NuNec
NuVasive to Acquire Osiris’ Biologics Business
Emphysys Medical Cancels Plans for IPO
Data Presented on Urologix’ Microwave Catheter
May 2008 (Subscribers
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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
April 2008 (Subscribers
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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
Biotechnology 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
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
AngioDynamics to Buy Diomed
March 2008 (Subscribers
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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
February 2008 (Subscribers
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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 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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