Deal summary reprinted from Strategic Transactions - March 2009
Smith & Nephew PLC's orthopedics business licensed BrainLAB AG (image-guided and real-time surgical systems) exclusive rights to develop and sell its computer-assisted surgical technologies associated with hip and knee implants.
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Article preview reprinted from Start-Up - February, 2009
The market for cardiac assist devices has, in the past, been focused on end-stage patients waiting for a heart transplant, a niche market. But now, growth is accelerating in all sectors, from acute cardiac support to the long-term support of end-stage heart failure patients. Start-Up revisits CardiacAssist, CircuLite, and MicroMed.
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Article preview reprinted from IN VIVO - February 2009
Thoratec's 34% increase in the revenue for 2008 was largely due to the introduction of its left ventricular assist device HeartMate II, a small axial flow pump weighing only 12 oz. while previous devices weighed three pounds.
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Article preview reprinted Medtech Insight - February 2009
While there is no question that heart valve repair and replacement is moving toward minimally invasive techniques and devices, there is a big difference between a minimally invasive surgical approach and a truly percutaneous, incisionless procedure.
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Full article reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - March 16, 2009
Lawmakers say they are willing to negotiate controversial provisions on infringement damage awards included in the latest versions of House and Senate patent reform bills.
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Full article reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - March 16, 2009 - Click here to download your 15-page Special Report from R-Squared.
Device and drug manufacturers have until July 1 to comply with the final regulations that implement a Massachusetts device and pharmaceutical marketing law.
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Available for immediate download: Find out why makers of drug-eluting stents, atrial fibrillation devices, neurostimulation devices, and continuous glucose monitoring devices all have reason to look to 2009 with anticipation.
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Full translation summary from PharmAsia News - March 09, 2009
China's Ministry of Science and Technology has reached an agreement with Chongqing municipal government to set up an independent national innovation industry base for medical devices.
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Deal summary reprinted from Strategic Transactions - March 2009
Ekos (ultrasound clot dissolver) has raised $12.5mm through its Series D venture round.
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