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New Diagnostics Solutions From Welch Allyn to Help Improve Patient Safety, Reduce Risk for Facilities

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition: Welch Allyn, a leading medical diagnostic device company that specializes in helping clinicians improve patient outcomes, will...

Integrated Biometrics Introduces Sherlock

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Biometrics patented LES (Light Emitting Sensor) film in...

NinePoint Medical Announces U.S. Commercial Availability of the NvisionVLE™ Imaging System

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NinePoint Medical, Inc., an emerging leader in the development of medical devices for advanced optical imaging, today announced the commercial launch of its proprietary NvisionVLE...

Tobii Technology AB Unveils New Family of Eye-Controlled AAC Devices, Gives Voice to Those With Communication Challenges

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tobii I-Series enables effective communication in all forms, making independence a reality for those who need it most.

Help employers find you! Check out all the...

Physio-Control Introduces TrueCPR Coaching Device to Optimize Manual CPR Performance

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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Physio-Control, a leading provider of emergency medical response technologies worldwide, today announced availability of the TrueCPR coaching device, a key part of Physio-Controls cardiopulmonary resuscitation...

Smiths Medical, Inc. Release: Chooses ViaValve™ Safety IV Catheter for Albuquerque

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, has won a contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to supply Jelco brand ViaValve Safety IV Catheters...

New Welch Allyn Blood Pressure Averaging Technology Compensates for Misdiagnosis of Blood Pressure and White Coat Effect

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Welch Allyn, a leading global provider of frontline medical products and solutions, recently introduced Office Profile, a new enhancement for the Welch Allyn Connex Vital...

Preventice® Announces Commercial Availability of BodyGuardian Remote Patient Monitoring System™

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Preventice...

Globus Medical, Inc. Launches FORTIFY® I Integrated Expandable Corpectomy System

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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AUDUBON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading spinal implant manufacturer, today announced the launch of FORTIFY I, an expandable corpectomy spacer with integrated screws for further...

WaferGen Biosystems Launches SmartChip TE - A Novel Target Enrichment Solution for Next-Gen Sequencing (NGS) Aimed at Clinical Applications

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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FREMONT, Calif., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. (OTCBB: WGBS) today announced the launch...

Aviir, Inc., Launches Complete Cardiovascular Genetic Testing

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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IRVINE, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviir Inc., a biotechnology company dedicated to the prevention of cardiovascular...

BSD Medical Announces Purchase Order for Hyperthermia Systems in Taiwan

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BSD Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:BSDM) (Company or BSD) (www.BSDMedical.com), a leading provider of medical systems that utilize heat therapy to treat cancer, announced today...

AliveCor Expands Mobile ECG Device Offering to Include iPhone 5

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AliveCor, Inc., a premier digital health company, announced today that its Heart Monitor is now available for the iPhone 5, joining the current models for the iPhone 4 and 4S...

BioTime and Subsidiary LifeMap Sciences Announce Release of Enhanced LifeMap BioReagents™ Portal Offering Additional PureStem™ Human Progenitor Cells Including Those for Diabetes Research

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTX) and subsidiary, LifeMap Sciences, today announced the release of the enhanced LifeMap BioReagents portal (http://bioreagents.lifemapsc.com/) featuring...

Exactech, Inc. Launches Gibralt® OCT Spinal System for Complex Cervical Thoracic Spine Procedures

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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GAINESVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exactech, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXAC), which designs and manufactures bone and joint restoration products for hip, knee, shoulder, spine and biologic materials, said that its Exactech...

Neogen Corporation Launches Comprehensive Cattle Genomic Test

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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LANSING, Mich., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) announced today the development of a new...

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. Introduces New AcceleDent Aura® to U.S. and Canadian Markets

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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HOUSTON, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to follow a remarkable path of innovation and growth, OrthoAccel...

Cook Medical Launches Flexor® Vue™ Deflecting Endoscopic System

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new, cost-effective endoscopic option is now available to urologists. Physicians can use the Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System during urological procedures to access...

Creaform to Introduce New MetraSCAN-RTM Robot-Mounted 3D Scanners

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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New scanner to be used for automated inspection of parts on and off the production line

LVIS, QC, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire...

EOS Imaging (Formerly Known as biospace med) Announces Harley Street Installation of 3D Orthopaedic Imaging System

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EOS imaging (NYSE Euronext, FR0011191766 EOSI), the pioneer in orthopaedic 2D/3D imaging, today announced that the European Scanning Centre (ESC), based in Londons renowned Harley...

Haldor Advanced Technologies Release: Device Technologies to Distribute Haldor's ORLocate® RFID Enabled Surgical Instruments Visibility Solution in Australia and New Zealand

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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CHERRY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Haldor Advanced Technologies, the leading provider of RFID-enabled surgical item visibility solutions for hospitals and sterilization centers, and Device Technologies, a leading...

InTouch Health and Announce First Customers to Install RP-VITATM, The New Face of Telemedicine

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Top academic medical centers and leading healthcare systems across North America are now introducing their patients to RP-VITATM, the first FDA-cleared telemedicine robot that...

GenomeDx Biosciences Launches UroSketch 3D™, a Free Urology Patient Consult Application Designed for Use on the iPad

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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SAN DIEGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GenomeDx...

Positron Corporation Introduces Next Generation PosiRx Pharmacy Automation Systems

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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CHICAGO, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Positron Corporation (OTCBB: POSC) is pleased to announce the release...

eCardio Diagnostics Launches Verite Monitor - a Single Component, Dual-Modality Remote Cardiac Monitor with Built-in Symptom and Activity Capture

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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HOUSTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- eCardio Diagnostics (www.ecardio.com), a leader in remote arrhythmia monitoring services, today announced the launch of eCardio Verite -- a patient-friendly, wireless monitor...

Syneron Medical Ltd. Announces s Successful Launch of the Me Smooth and the Pearl Brilliant White Systems

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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YOKNEAM, Israel, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELOS), the leading global aesthetic...

Bausch & Lomb Introduces INCISE® Microincision Intraocular Lens in Europe

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and KINGSTON, England, May 2, 201...

SonaCare Medical to Launch FDA-Cleared Sonatherm® HIFU Surgical Ablation System at American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SonaCare Medical, a leader in minimally invasive high intensity focused...

Femasys Launches FemCerv Endocervical Sampler, a Revolutionary Solution for Cervical Cancer Screening

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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ATLANTA, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Femasys Inc., a medical device developer of women's healthcare solutions, announced...

Sanovas Launches Next Generation Surgical Imaging Technology

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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SAUSALITO, Calif., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Aribex Launches NOMAD Pro 2 in US

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

OREM, Utah, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aribex, Inc., worldwide leader in handheld X-ray technologies and manufacturer of the NOMAD Pro handheld X-ray system, today announced the launch of the NOMAD Pro 2 into the U.S. dental and veterinary markets. The Pro 2 will replace the Pro in the US, currently one of...

Boston Scientific Corporation Launches Precision Spectra™ Spinal Cord Stimulator System in the United States

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

NATICK, Mass., April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is beginning a limited launch of the Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System. The Precision Spectra System is the world's first and only SCS...

Flowonix Medical Inc. Announces US Market Launch of the Prometra® Programmable Intrathecal Drug Infusion Pump

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

MOUNT OLIVE, N.J., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowonix Medical Inc., a medical device company focused on providing advanced implantable drug delivery solutions, announced today the US launch of the Prometra programmable intrathecal pump. The Prometra pump provides important new enhancements for physicians...

Quest Diagnostics Inc. Launches Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Tests

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

MADISON, N.J., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced the availability of two new blood tests for aiding the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disorder that can cause debilitating joint...

Daktari Diagnostics Release: Scotland to Produce Lifesaving HIV Technology

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

NEW YORK, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Massachusetts-based life science company Daktari Diagnostics Inc. has announced plans to locate its global manufacturing base in Inverness, Scotland, to develop its life-saving HIV blood monitoring technology.

First Minister Alex Salmond will meet with Daktari Chief Executive Bill Rodriguez in New York today as part of his Scotland Week program aimed...

Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Announces the Launch of OptionELITE Retrievable Vena Cava Filter and the Acquisition of Interventional Business

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

PLANO, Texas, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing our commitment to provide best-in-class medical devices for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE), Argon Medical Devices, Inc. takes another step forward with the launch of the OptionELITE Retrievable Vena Cava Filter. The OptionELITE IVC Filter...

Syneron Medical Ltd. Launches its Proprietary Sublative Technology for Acne Scars

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

YOKNEAM, Israel, April 4, 2013 -- /PRNewswire/ --Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELOS), the leading global aesthetic device company, announced today that it will begin the market launch of its proprietary Sublative technology for the removal or modification of the appearance of acne scars. The acne scar treatment is available on all of the Syneron Sublative compatible systems, which includes elos Plus...

Creaform Introduces the New Health Care Partner 3D Scanner

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

Specialty technology to be sold through OEM partners

LVIS, QC, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D Engineering Services, is proud to introduce the new Health Care Partner 3D Scanner, the only handheld 3D scanner developed specifically for human body scanning...

SonaCare Medical Successfully Launches New Products at European Association of Urology (EAU)

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SonaCare Medical, a leader in minimally invasive high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology, successfully launched two new products at the recent European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress in Milan, Italy.

Generating...

Genalyte Inc. Streamlines Immunogenicity Testing With Launch of MT-ADA™ Assay for Real-Time Detection of Anti-Drug Antibodies

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Genalyte, Inc. today announced the launch of its MT-ADAanti-drug antibody (ADA) immunogenicity assay designed to run on the Maverick Detection System. This test combines screening...

Life Technologies Launches Two Ion AmpliSeq™ Community Panel Designs: Ion AmpliSeq™ BRCA1 and BRCA2 Panel and the Ion AmpliSeq™ Colon & Lung Cancer Panel

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced it launched two Ion AmpliSeq Community Panels: the Ion AmpliSeq BRCA1 and BRCA2 Panel design and the Ion AmpliSeq

Halt Medical, Inc. Announces Initial Commercial Results; Expanded Launch of Acessa™ System

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

LIVERMORE, Calif., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Halt Medical, Inc. announced today initial commercialization results for the Acessa System and additional launch plans.

"We are grateful and encouraged that virtually all our clinical trial sites expressed an interest in launching the Acessa Procedure. As...

BioElectronics Corporation Enters Malaysia's Pain Relief Market

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

FREDERICK, Md., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BioElectronics Corporation (OTC Pink: BIEL), the maker of unique pain relief, inexpensive, patented, consumer medical devices announced today that it has begun product distribution of its ActiPatch Musculoskeletal Pain Relief and Allay Menstrual Pain...

GE Healthcare Unveils New 1.5T MR Technology With Enhanced Performance

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two new 1.5T MR scanners from GE Healthcare, the Optima* MR360 Advance and Brivo* MR355 Inspire, have recently received 510(k) clearance. Redesigned with new enclosures symbolizing GEs Humanizing MR strategy, both systems are engineered to address the demand for increased performance, and reduced total cost of ownership for the facility while providing a comfortable...

TrovaGene, Inc. Launches Urine-Based HPV Test

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trovagene, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROV), today announced the commercial availability of its urine-based HPV-HR (high-risk) assay, a molecular human papillomavirus (HPV) test. The non-invasive test is designed to accurately identify the presence or absence of 15 known high-risk...

Becton, Dickinson and Company Enters Pharmaceutical Industry With New Line of Generic Prefilled Injectable Products

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to be offered in the just-launched BD Simplist ready-to-administer, line...

SonoSite Inc. Launches Award-Winning AxoTrack Needle Guidance Technology

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., the world leader and pioneering specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced the launch of AxoTrack Needle Guidance Technology on select SonoSite Ultrasound Systems. This newly developed product, named by Popular Science Magazine as one of 2012s best new innovations, is now available for use with SonoSite M-Turbo Ultrasound...

MAQUET Medical Systems USA Launches the MIRA-i CS Retractor System for Use During Minimally Invasive Revascularization Procedures

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

WAYNE, N.J., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MAQUET Medical Systems USA and MAQUET Cardiovascular today announced the launch of the MIRA-i CS Retractor System, an innovative, modular system designed to provide unsurpassed cardiothoracic access during minimally invasive revascularization...

For Injections That are Fast, Safe, and Virtually Pain Free - Needle-Free Syringes Now Sold in Canada

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

QUEBEC CITY, March 26, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Millions of Canadians will be glad to hear that needle-free INJEX syringes are now available for purchase from Marketing Medical Canada Inc., a Quebec-based Canadian company specializing in the international distribution of innovative health products. INJEX syringes draw on the principles of biomechanics to deliver virtually pain-free injections directly into...

Shire plc Release: Dermagraft® Now Available in Canada for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

MONTREAL, March 25, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Shire Canada Inc. announced today that DERMAGRAFT (human fibroblast-derived dermal substitute) is now available in Canada for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) greater than 6 weeks duration, which extend through the dermis, but without tendon, muscle, joint capsule, or bone exposure.

Neogen Corporation Launches Rapid Tests for Ractopamine

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

LANSING, Mich., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As international debate continues on the use of the feed additive ractopamine, Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) has launched easy 10 minute tests to detect ractopamine in animal and animal feed samples.

Ractopamine is a beta-agonist drug added to feed to promote...

ABL Medical Launches Remarkably Effective Antibacterial Wound Dressing Gel

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ABL Medical, LLC has officially launched their new SilvrSTAT Antibacterial Wound Dressing Gel into the United States market. SilvrSTAT is the first of a new class of medical products based on the company's patented nano...

Zimmer Launches a New Era in Knee Replacement With Persona™ the Personalized Knee System

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

CHICAGO, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH), a global leader in musculoskeletal health, today introduced Persona The Personalized Knee System, at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. The Persona System ushers in a new era in total...

Smith & Nephew Inc. Launches Natural-Motion Knee Replacement at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

LONDON, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith & Nephew (LSE:SN NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, announces the showcasing of the JOURNEY II Bi-Cruciate Stabilized (BCS) knee replacement at this year's American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting in Chicago...

BioElectronics Corporation Announces Chronic and Postoperative Wound Care Product Distribution in Italy

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

FREDERICK, Md., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BioElectronics Corporation (OTC Pink: BIEL), the maker of unique inexpensive, patented, technological solutions for chronic and post-operative wound care, announced today that it has begun distribution in Italy of its RecoveryRx product...

Stryker Announces the Launch of the ES2™ Spinal System

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

ALLENDALE, N.J., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker announced today the launch of the ES2 Spinal System. The ES2 system is built on Stryker's trusted Xia 3 pedicle screw technology, which has been used in approximately 500,000 cases worldwide. ES2's streamlined implant and instrument design allows for one...

Stryker Introduces the ICONIX™ All Suture Anchor Platform

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

MAHWAH, N.J., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker announced today the launch of the ICONIX all suture anchor platform with IntelliBraid technology. The foundation of the ICONIX dates back to all suture fixation technology first used in clinical cases in 1998. After acquiring the base technology from Laurane...

Volcano Corporation Announces Launch of Valet® Microcatheter in the United States and Europe

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ: VOLC) a leading developer and manufacturer of precision guided therapy tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, today announces the launch of the Valet microcatheter in ...

Bruker Corporation Introduces New SkyScan 1272, an Advanced Non-destructive X-Ray 3D Microscope

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

KONTICH, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bruker today announces the SkyScan 1272, an innovative high-resolution X-ray micro-CT (computed tomography) system, which can non-destructively visualize up to 200 Megapixel (14,450x14,450 pixels) virtual slices through objects. More than 2,600 slices can be reconstructed after a single CT data acquisition scan, using new 16 Megapixel or 11 Megapixel X-ray detectors...

Aspect Imaging Launches M2™ 3D MR-based Histology System for Toxicology

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

Novel system for high-throughput 3D digital imaging of pre-clinical phenotypes launched at 52^nd Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting 2013

SAN ANTONIO, TX, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Aspect Imaging, the world leading developer of high-performance compact magnets, today announced the...

ICU Medical, Inc. Announces European Launch of the New Diana™ Automated Hazardous Drug Compounding System

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ICU Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICUI) today announced the European launch of a new version of Diana Hazardous Drug Compounding System at the

Stryker Corporation Launches the Universal SMARTLock™ Hybrid MMF System

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker announced today the global commercial launch of the Universal SMARTLock Hybrid MMF system. The Universal SMARTLock Hybrid MMF system combines elements of both arch bars and MMF screws in an effort to bring the standard of care for maxillomandibular...

Boston Scientific Corporation Launches Rubicon™ Support Catheter in 0.035" and 0.018" Diameters

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

NATICK, Mass., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has begun the launch of its 0.035" and 0.018" Rubicon Support Catheter in the United States. The device is designed to assist physicians with placement and support of guidewires that are used in peripheral vascular procedures...

Cantel Medical Launches RAPICIDE® OPA/28 High-Level Disinfectant

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE: CMN), a leading provider of infection prevention and control products, has officially launched RAPICIDE OPA/28, an ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) based high-level disinfectant for semi-critical medical devices, to multiple...

Avellino Lab USA Launches, Offering the First Genetic Test for Avellino Corneal Dystrophy

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Avellino Lab USA, developer of the first genetic test for Avellino Corneal Dystrophy (ACD), today announced the...

ConvaTec Extends Leadership Position in Fecal Management Systems with Launch of Flexi-Seal® CONTROL™ FMS

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

SKILLMAN, N.J., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies, today announced the U.S. launch of Flexi-Seal CONTROL FMS, extending the company's leadership position in fecal management systems. Flexi-Seal

Symmetry Surgical Enhances Immediate-Use Sterilization Portfolio With Launch of FlashPak(R) Evolution Valve

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

WARSAW, Ind., March 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Symmetry Medical Inc. (NYSE:SMA), a leading global source of innovative medical device solutions, including surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and sterilization cases and trays, announced today that its subsidiary, Symmetry Surgical, is launching its FlashPak Evolution valve at the 60th Congress of the Association of periOperative Registered...

SurgiCount Medical Launches New Surgical Sponge Product

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

IRVINE, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SurgiCount Medical, Inc., the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: PSTX), today announced it is introducing a new proprietary surgical sponge at the upcoming...

Elekta Sets New Benchmark for Cancer Treatment With Launch of Versa HD System

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

ATLANTA and STOCKHOLM, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During a live global event, Elekta announced the launch of Versa HD, an advanced linear accelerator system designed to improve patient care and treat a broader spectrum of cancers. Featuring high precision beam shaping and tumor...

CooperSurgical, Inc. Launches the New MityOne® Vacuum-Assisted Delivery System

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

TRUMBULL, Conn., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperSurgical, makers of the trusted Mityvac, announced today the release of the new

Envy Medical Reveals the Launch of the NEW Lumixyl® Topical Brightening Pads

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Envy Medical Inc., maker of the breakthrough "facial miracle" treatments SilkPeeland the LumixylTopical Brightening System, announces the new Lumixyl Topical Brightening Pads. Available nationwide...

BIOCRATES Life Sciences AG to Launch Thermo Edition of Its State-of-the-Art Metabolomics Based Research Kit, AbsoluteIDQ® p150

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

NNSBRUCK, Austria, Feb. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Austrian BIOCRATES Life Sciences AG, prime developer of cutting-edge metabolite metabolomics products, is about to launch the next edition of its well-established research kit, AbsoluteIDQ p150, for use with Thermo Scientific's TSQ Vantage Triple Stage Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer.

BIOCRATES Life Sciences announces the launch of a new edition of its...

ulrich medical USA, Inc. Releases New Spinal Implant for U.S. Market, flamenco™ Thoracolumbar Rod-Screw System

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ulrich medicalUSA, Inc., today announced the U.S. market release of the flamenco Universal Spinal Fixation System which is designed to enhance decompression and stabilization of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine when used...

LI-COR Biosciences Transforms Western Blotting With Innovative New System

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, LI-COR Biosciences continues to demonstrate its position as a leader in laboratory instrument systems as it announces the launch of the C-DiGit Blot Scanner. A technological advancement for biotechnology laboratories, C-DiGit Blot Scanner is a digital replacement for film-based chemiluminescent Western blots that eliminates the need for a traditional darkroom...

CareFusion Corporation Launches New Take-Apart Laparoscopic Scissors

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CareFusion Corp. (NYSE: CFN), a leading, global medical technology company, today launched its new

Neutronic Ear Introduces World's First Rechargeable-Powered Hearing Device

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Neutronic Ear, the leader in Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAP) today announced the release of the Neutronic Soundwave; the world's first, fully rechargeable...

BREG, Inc. Introduces Post-Operative Knee Brace and Other New Orthopedic Products

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Breg, Inc., a premier provider of sports medicine products and services, announced today four new products that will advance the orthopedic practice. The highlight of the new introduction is a next generation...

Instrumentation Laboratory Company Launches Fully Automated HemosIL® AcuStar VWF Assay Panel in Europe and International Territories

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

BEDFORD, Mass., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Instrumentation Laboratory (IL) today announced the release of their new HemosIL AcuStar von Willebrand Factor (VWF) assay panel as a European CE IVD Mark product under the European Directive on in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The CE IVD Mark allows IL to...

Fluke Biomedical Launches Simple, Portable, Efficient VT305 Gas Flow Analyzer

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Biomedical, a global provider of medical device test and safety equipment, announced today the debut of its new VT305 Gas Flow Analyzer. Designed for the highly mobile biomed or service engineer, the small lightweight VT305 is simple to use, provides quick results...

PENTAX Medical Company Launches New PENTAX RetroView™ Colonoscope in Canada

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

MONTVALE, NJ, Feb. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - PENTAX Medical is pleased to announce commercial availability in Canada of the new PENTAX RetroView Colonoscope...