PUC must rule on SDG&E shutoff plan Oct 18, 2008
The proposal to cut power which SDG&E said could reduce the fire threat that occurs when wind knocks down live lines has raised worries that firefighters might run out of water, schools would have no light or heat, residents would lose access to radio and television news, and medical devices and cell phones wouldn't work. Prosper said it's unclear whether SDG&E's proposal meets the requirements of a PUC rule Rule 14 that spells out the conditions under which the utility can cut off power to... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Newsweek: Health care goes open-source Oct 17, 2008
Users can even sync their accounts with some medical devices, such as heart-rate monitors or weight scales, so that the data are entered automatically. The idea is to make it easier for individuals and their doctors to monitor health status. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hyaluron continues growth Oct 16, 2008
HCM now employs more than 120 people producing drugs and medical devices for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Since 2003, the company has experienced a ten-fold growth in revenue and employment. (Burlington Union, MA)
Dow Drops More Than 700 Points on Recession Fears Oct 16, 2008
The maker of medical devices and prescription drugs also upped its 2008 earnings guidance. Data Dump. (Fox News)
Abbott profit soars; new stent has explosive sales Oct 16, 2008
The suburban Chicago drugmaker also reported double-digit sales gains for its prescription drugs, nutritional products and overall line of medical devices, prompting Abbott to raise its 2008 earnings forecast. Arthritis drug Humira continued to accelerate, its quarterly sales jumping 50 percent to 1. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Medtronic, St. Jude invest in California firm Oct 16, 2008
Proteus implants sensors in both pills and medical devices. Itochu, Adams Street Partners, the Carlyle Group, Essex Woodlands, Kaiser Permanente Ventures and Spring Ridge Ventures also participated in the round of financing. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Drawing the lines Oct 16, 2008
Brad O'Donnell, compliance officer of the drugs and medical devices group in the Texas Department of State Health Services, said the health department performs checks on tattoo parlors every three months. "There is simple sterilization that we look for to make sure the tattoo is safe for its patrons," he said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Proteus Biomedical prescribes 'smart pill' Oct 16, 2008
The private, early-stage company is pioneering "intelligent medicine," an emerging field that integrates electronics, sensors and wireless communications into medical devices and pharmaceuticals ... "It enables that person to call up and say, "Mum, you forgot to take your pill today," Thompson said. While Thompson does not want to divulge the details of the products until they hit the market, he points out that the company is building smart medicine into already existing products, such as... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Proteus Biomedical raises $32M new funding Oct 16, 2008
Proteus develops products that integrate its in-body electronics and sensor technologies into existing medical devices and pharmaceuticals to "dramatically improve therapeutic outcomes," the company said. This round funds the company s cardiovascular therapeutic device programs through development and manufacturing, and advances its cardiovascular and other pharmaceutical systems programs through human studies. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Four Reasons the Markets Are Still Troubled Oct 16, 2008
55 billion in the same period a year ago, attributing its higher earnings to increased sales of consumer goods and medical devices at least Americans are still buying some products. But not all American consumer-product companies are doing so well. (Time.com)
ILOG CPLEX Optimization Software Turns 20 Oct 15, 2008
Used by more than 1,300 commercial customers, including 160 members of the Global 500 and hundreds of leading independent software vendors in supply chain, customer relationship and asset management, ILOG CPLEX has revolutionized the way companies do business in industries from energy to medical devices by delivering dramatic returns on investment through improved operational efficiency. The announcement was made today at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in Washington, Oct. 12-15, 2008. (PR Newswire)
FOXBusiness: Wall Street's Ride Ends in Red Oct 15, 2008
The maker of drugs and medical devices also boosted its outlook to a range of $4. 50 to $4. (Fox News)
Johnson & Johnson 3Q Profit Rises, Tops Views Oct 15, 2008
Health-care giant Johnson on said Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, its third-quarter profit jumped 30 percent due to higher sales of consumer products and medical devices and a large restructuring charge a year ago ... Higher sales of consumer products and medical devices, boosted overseas by the weak dollar, also helped the New Brunswick, N.J.-based maker of contraceptives, baby care items, medical devices and prescription drugs. (ABC News -- Wire)
Strain Measurement Devices Marks Grand Opening of New Green Headquarters in Wallingford -One of the Greenest Buildings in Connecticut Oct 15, 2008
The company develops load cells, strain gauge sensors, and electronic flow measuring sensors for medical devices and a variety of other products. An SMD sensor is used in a wide variety of medical, industrial, aerospace and other OEM applications. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
J&J posts strong Q3 profit Oct 15, 2008
Higher sales of consumer products and medical devices, boosted overseas by the weak dollar, also helped the New Brunswick-based maker of contraceptives, baby care items, medical devices and prescription drugs ... Revenue from medical devices and diagnostics increased 8. (NJ.com -- Times)
J&J profit beats forecast, shares rise Oct 15, 2008
NEW YORK Johnson & Johnson, fueled by strong sales of consumer products and medical devices, reported third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations and lifted its shares more than 3 percent. But sales of J&J prescription drugs rose only slightly in the period, following new generic competition for its Risperdal schizophrenia drug. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Stocks pull back as profit-taking sets in Oct 15, 2008
Higher sales of consumer products and medical devices as well as the absence of a write-off that hurt results a year earlier helped drive earnings up 30 percent. Many materials and tech companies pulled back. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Bush signs anti-piracy law Oct 14, 2008
Rick Cotton, general counsel for NBC Universal, said the bill would give movie and music makers more tools to fight what he called a "tidal wave" of counterfeiting and piracy of everything from medical devices to automobile parts to media by organized crime. "That is at the core of what this discussion is about," he said. (India Times)
Drug maker plans to disclose payments to doctors Oct 14, 2008
VACCO Industries, a FDA and ISO 9001: 2000 Registered company, continues to lead the market place in supplying photo etched Medical Devices for a wide array of applications. www. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Dr. Michael Nobel Delivers Keynote Address On Hyperthermia Therapy At Japanese Cancer Symposium Oct 14, 2008
The Japanese market for medical devices is over $20 billion per year, second only in size to that of the U.S. market. With over 569,000 new cases of cancer reported each year, Japan represents a strong market for cancer therapy devices, and BSD Medical sees this market as one with significant potential for its family of systems. (Primezone Releases)
Latex Hides in Unexpected Places, Experts Warn Oct 14, 2008
In addition to avoiding contact with latex products, including gloves, balloons and condoms, the AAAAI notes that, in rare instances, people who are allergic to latex may also react to rubber bands, erasers, rubber parts of toys, various rubber components in medical devices, rubber elastic in clothes, or feeding nipples and pacifiers. Almost all latex paints are not a problem since they do not contain natural rubber latex. (MEDLINEplus)
Mixed-signal FPGAs advance clinical medical apps Oct 14, 2008
Increasing healthcare costs, the prevalence of chronic diseases, aging populations and large emerging markets--such as China, India and Brazil--are creating tremendous demand for affordable, robust and reliable medical devices to improve the treatment and care of millions of patients worldwide, and cure an increasing range of diseases ... Two trends have emerged to make medical devices more affordable and more accessible for patients--miniaturization and portability ... As an example, clinical... (EETimes)
Hillcrest Medical Center Announces Agreement With CareView Communications, Inc. Oct 14, 2008
This technology may also act as an interface gateway for other software systems and medical devices moving forward. CareView is dedicated to working with all types of hospitals, nursing homes, adult living centers and selected outpatient care facilities domestically and internationally. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Taxus Atlas Studies Reinforce Safety and Efficacy of Boston Scientific's Next-Generation Taxus Liberte Stent Oct 13, 2008
Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. For more information, please visit. (PR Newswire)
Our views: Speaking of business Oct 13, 2008
Others are focusing on medical devices for brain surgery and designing light sport aircraft. However, some of the young firms could go belly-up because of the credit crisis thats strangling investment, says TRDA director Chester Straub Jr. Still, he notes the companies have a better chance than other infant outfits because their involvement in the incubator means theyre not going into a funding request cold. (Florida Today)
Potential hazards of contact lenses Oct 13, 2008
Contact lenses, even when used for cosmetic use (without power to correct for nearor far-sightedness), are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory rules. Our patients are finding these contact lenses unlawfully available at the flea market, retail shops, the Internet and even dollar stores. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'It's choking the lifeline' Oct 12, 2008
Covidien Ltd., the Mansfield company that sells a broad range of medical devices and health products, saw its shares rise slightly, about 1 percent. A company spokesman said the company, which has 2,000 local employees, has benefited both from a niche in a strong industry and an effective strategy. (Boston Globe)
Local teacher one of 25 global heroes’ Oct 11, 2008
The 39-year-old Onalaska woman was one of 25 global heroes chosen by Medtronic, maker of medical devices, to be honored at the Twin Cities Marathon last weekend. Medtronic honored people who benefit from medical technology and have a passion for running. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Plastic-munching microbes Oct 10, 2008
That means PHA could be used in medical devices, such as stitches that dissolve inside the body. In larger quantities, it could also be used as an environmentally friendly type of food packaging. (Science News for Kids)
Palomar Wins Candela's Texas Lawsuit Oct 8, 2008
These risk factors include, but are not limited to, results of future operations, technological difficulties in developing or introducing new products, the results of future research, lack of product demand and market acceptance for current and future products, the effect of economic conditions, challenges in managing joint ventures and research with third parties and government contracts, the impact of competitive products and pricing, governmental regulations with respect to medical devices,... (PR Newswire)
Sales Compensation Industry Veteran Andy Armstrong Joins Varicent Oct 8, 2008
Varicent has grown 100% year on year and we needed someone with Andy's experience to shepherd our expansion in EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. I'm looking forward to working with our global systems integrators and reseller partners to accelerate Varicent's impressive growth globally. (Canada Newswire)
Senior Executives to Buy Back Shares of MedX(R) Stock Oct 8, 2008
MedX is a leading North American developer and manufacturer of low level laser and light medical devices, including dental, rehabilitation and wound care products. MedX is the world's only company focusing on developing and delivering a broad cross-section of technologies and products involved in healing using light therapy. (Canada Newswire)
* STAG goals challenge bio industry Oct 8, 2008
What the industry needs, Jang said, is to begin making patent-worthy products, a goal that can be reached by establishing a platform for front line medical professionals to communicate with engineers so that problems detected by current medical devices and procedures can be solved with newly designed equipment. This story has been viewed 2 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'FDA approved' claim can be misleading Oct 8, 2008
Sellers of dubious medical devices claim in late-night TV advertisements that their products are "registered with the FDA." ... The FDA is charged with overseeing the safety of drugs, medical devices, food, cosmetics and many other health-related products. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Marcial: J&J, a Healthy Defensive Play Oct 8, 2008
A major force in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products, J&J draws its strength and sustaining power from diversification ... Medical devices consist of such products as Ethicon sutures and wound care, DePuy orthopedic devices, and Cordis coronary interventional products. (BusinessWeek)
10 power-saving myths debunked Oct 7, 2008
The same electrical components that are used in IT equipment are used in complex devices that are routinely subjected to power cycles and temperature extremes, such as factory-floor automation, medical devices, and your car. There is a kernel of truth in this myth, however: Cycling power on a sick system is going to bring attention to latent component weaknesses that go unnoticed in operation. (InfoWorld)
Amsino Medical expands Nashville operation Oct 7, 2008
The company, which makes pre-filled flush syringes for catheters, is a minority-owned company specializing in Class II medical devices used in health care facilities that provide intravenous treatment. Over the past three years, Amsino has increased the quality and production capacity of the prefilled flush market. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
High court likely to side with cigarette-makers Oct 7, 2008
Roberts strongly implied that he believed Monday's case was similar to one last term in which the justices said a 1976 federal law covering medical devices prevented state personal-injury suits. Roberts said the smokers' claims in state court tread on federal law and its control of "the relationship between smoking and health.". (USA Today)
Supreme Court to rule on drugmaker's immunity Oct 6, 2008
The court cited a law prohibiting state regulation of federally approved medical devices, but no such law exists for drugs, so the justices must decide whether the existence of federal regulation bars damages suits under state law. Bush administration lawyers argue that states shouldn't be allowed to second-guess a decision by a federal agency that weighs risks against benefits before approving medication. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Medical devices ruling's impact overstated Oct 6, 2008
The FDA has preemptive authority with only about 2 percent of medical devices - those that go through the most rigorous FDA premarket approval process. The alternative to preemption is a move from a deliberate multiyear, science-based review and national approach to determining device safety to a patchwork of determinations based on jury deliberations in individual cases made without regard to patient access to critical medical technologies. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Kryptonite fits the bill Oct 6, 2008
Deslauriers, a medical doctor with an engineering background, is president and founder of Doctors Research Group Inc., an 11-year-old medical devices company ... Over the years, Doctors Research Group has designed, manufactured and marketed a variety of biomedical devices and products, including a series of advanced titanium stethoscopes, bone screws designed specifically for use in cranial and facial surgery, and a dental calibration device called a caligrid. (Republican-American)
CAS Medical Systems, Inc. Chosen by the Connecticut Technology Council as An Award Winner in the UHY LLP Tech Top 40 Oct 6, 2008
CAS Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of medical devices for non-invasive patient monitoring. The Company's FORE-SIGHT Absolute Cerebral Oximeter is the only cerebral oximeter available with FDA clearance for non-invasive, continuous measurement of absolute cerebral tissue oxygen saturation for neonates, infants, children and adults. (Primezone Releases)
Elron Announces That NetVision Received Notification from Israel Antitrust Authority Regarding Agreement to Acquire Shares in HOT Oct 6, 2008
Elron's group companies currently comprise a diverse range of publicly-traded and privately held companies primarily in the fields of medical devices, information & communications technology, clean technology and semiconductors. For further information, please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TWO VIEWS: States need tool against lax fed enforcement of medical safety Oct 5, 2008
One of the most vital -- the U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- unfortunately is particularly lax in ensuring the health and safety of those who take medication and rely on properly functioning medical devices ... The legislation would allow victims of faulty medical devices to sue for injuries in state courts even if the medical device had been approved for use by the FDA. Such legislation, it's safe to say, would not have been needed had the FDA performed its traditional watchdog role and... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
TWO VIEWS: Medical lawsuits will enrich lawyers, harm patients Oct 5, 2008
Many other different kinds of scientifically advanced medical devices, such as balloon catheters and stents, also are essential to the well-being and longevity of tens of thousands of Americans. Unfortunately, people whose lives are in jeopardy could lose big if Congress passes a law that allows state courts an ill-defined power to impose unpredictable, varying requirements on these sophisticated medical devices ... Currently, federal law provides that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
NUCRYST Receives Nasdaq Deficiency Notice Oct 4, 2008
The Company has developed its proprietary nanocrystalline silver in a powder form, referred to as NPI 32101 for use in medical devices and as an active pharmaceutical ingredient. Acticoat(TM) is a trademark of Smith w plc SILCRYST(TM) is a trademark of NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals Corp. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities legislation in the United States and Canada (collectively "forward-looking statements"). (PR Newswire)
RedChip Visibility Issues Second Quarter 2008 Research Update On CellCyte Genetics Oct 4, 2008
Oct. 3, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedChip Visibility, a division of RedChip Companies, Inc. today announced that it has issued a second quarter 2008 research update for CellCyte Genetics Corp. (OTC BB: - ), a biotechnology company engaged in developing stem cell enabling therapeutic products and medical devices for cell production. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
BD Announces Live Webcast of Fourth Fiscal Quarter Earnings Conference Call Oct 3, 2008
BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. (PR Newswire)
John Connolly Oct 3, 2008
Tecomet, in operation since 1964, makes medical devices and parts for the orthopedic, cardiovascular, medical imaging and aerospace markets. Tecomet also makes orthopedic implants. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Licensing society chief sees change ahead for patents Oct 3, 2008
Although most of the technology addressed by these new models is in the technology sector, they are being applied in areas such as medical devices. Q. Who loses and who gains under the proposed federal patent law changes. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Minnesota exports up 13% in Q2 Oct 3, 2008
Sales of miscellaneous products, including medical devices, declined 3. 7 percent to $517 million in the quarter. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Pathfinder blazes a new path Oct 3, 2008
That means three of PTI's medical devices are on their way to clinical trials by top liver surgeons at three major hospitals - the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Washington University Hospital in St. Louis ... "The overall annual growth of the image-guided system in volume and unit sales in the United States is about 17 percent a year," says Scott Marnoch, manager of North American medical markets for NDI, a Canadian company... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
European biotech gasps as funding well dries up Oct 3, 2008
He is more upbeat about continental Europe and is betting on less risky areas such as diagnostics, medical devices and specialty pharma companies, like York Pharma which this week secured funding of 14. 4 million pounds. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Drug maker plans to disclose payments to doctors Sep 25, 2008
VACCO Industries, a FDA and ISO 9001: 2000 Registered company, continues to lead the market place in supplying photo etched Medical Devices for a wide array of applications. www. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Parents blame emergency responders for sons death Sep 25, 2008
The claim says Medic One personnel appeared not to know which medical devices to use and they were slow to take Devan to a hospital ... nickandholly wrote on Sep 24, 2008 3:14 PM:" Did anybody read this part????? The claim says Medic One personnel appeared not to know which medical devices to use and they were slow to take Devan to a hospital. The claim says 911 dispatchers canceled an airlift. Hello, yah grampa did wrong but canceling an airlift when it is deperately needed. Maybe this wouldn't... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Miraculins Announces Deal With Leading CLIA Laboratory Sep 24, 2008
Mount Sinai Services (MSS) provides an extensive set of custom laboratory research services for researchers, pharmaceutical companies and other industry partners, including research & development (R&D) for diagnostic assays, new platforms and medical devices. MSS complies with the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles for every project where GLP is required. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Angiotech Shares Fall on Uncertainty Over Financing Deal; Job Cuts Planned Sep 23, 2008
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- , the Canadian developer of drug-coated medical devices, lost almost a third of its value after saying it won't be able to meet the terms of a financing agreement. Angiotech, hurt by declining royalties from sales of drug- coated heart stents by Boston Scientific Corp., also said it plans to cut jobs, close a plant and delay a new product. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
MSOE issues first patent license Sep 23, 2008
The resulting physical three-dimensional part can be used for a range of prototyping and end use applications such as aerospace components, medical devices, under-the-hood automotive parts and consumer products. The software product was developed for through a collaboration between Belgium-based software company and MSOE. DSM will offer the product under the TetraShell name as a proprietary DSM Somos customer support tool. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
New Studies Confirm Safety, Effectiveness of Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) Technology for Chronic Sinusitis Sep 22, 2008
Bill Facteau, President and CEO of Acclarent, Inc. said, "We are very pleased with the 1- and 2-year results of the CLEAR Study. It is evident from these data that when Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) devices are used in sinus surgery they are safe, effective, and significantly improve a patient's quality of life." About Acclarent Acclarent, Inc. is a privately held medical device company located in Menlo Park, CA. Its singular focus is improving patient care in all areas of otolaryngology by developing... (PR Newswire)
Centennial Coal Chooses Dyadem to Standardize Risk Assessment Sep 22, 2008
Dyadem works with 85% of the Fortune 500 companies and serves the high tech tronics, medical devices, oil and gas, chemical, automotive, pharmaceutical and aerospace and defense industries. For more information, visit www. (Canada Newswire)
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 Sep 22, 2008
Medical Devices Operation. Focus in the Medical Devices Operation segment was in the fields of orthopedic surgery and operating room related products, the domestic market for which is expected to grow, and sales were firm ... Over the years the Company has expanded its scope, developing into a cluster of enterprises with two principal businesses: Consumer Products Operation and Medical Devices Operation. (JCN Network, Japan)
Prosthetic Vein Valve Designed To Direct Blood Flow Shows Promising Pre-clinical Results Sep 21, 2008
Detailed laboratory testing procedures and results were described in the June 2007 issue of the Journal of Medical Devices. Next, Farrell developed a laboratory method to test whether blood clots would form inside the prosthetic valve. (Science Daily)
Digital dialogue Sep 21, 2008
Cardio Net, for example, has expertise in medical devices but essentially outsources the wireless networking portion of its business to Qualcomm. Pazol sees a hierarchy of connected devices. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Signalife Confirms Reverse Stock Split and New Stock Symbol Sep 20, 2008
Signalife uses its patented signal technology to design and develop medical devices, therapies and/or technologies that simplify and reduce the costs of cardiovascular disease ... Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, failure to complete the development and introduction of heart monitoring and other biomedical devices incorporating the companies' technology procure market acceptance for these products, failure to obtain federal or state or... (PR Newswire)
MedNet Solutions to Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2008 Advanced Medical Technology Association Conference in Washington, D.C. Sep 19, 2008
AdvaMed's member companies produce the medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effective treatments. AdvaMed's members produce nearly 90 percent of the health care technology purchased annually in the United States and more than 50 percent purchased annually around the world. (PR Newswire)