Ulrich Medical USA, a privately-held subsidiary of German-based ulrich medical, has introduced a spinal implant device, the uCerv Interbody System, into the US market. The uCerv Interbody System is indicated for use in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgical procedures (C2-C7). The device comprises trapezoidal shaped implants with parallel or lordotic configuration of varying…
St. Jude Medical has received CE Mark clearance for its next-generation quadripolar device called Quadra Assura MP cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D). Featuring MultiPoint Pacing (MPP) technology, the Quadra Assura MP CRT-D is built upon the company’s Quadripolar Pacing System that is designed to pace the multiple locations on the left side of the heart.…
Medical technology provider Medtronic has begun patient enrollments in the US Overnight Closed Loop Study, a key feasibility trial aimed at commercialising a third-generation fully automated artificial pancreas system for diabetes patients. Under an investigational device exemption granted by the US Food and Drug Administration, the in-clinic study will evaluate a closed loop algorithm that…
Global medical device company St Jude Medical has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its next-generation Ellipse and SJM Assura portfolio of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds). This new family of devices is aimed at lowering the risk of lead abrasion and ensuring delivery of…
Covidien, a global provider of patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, has received US FDA 510(k) clearance with labelling for the use of its Nellcor pulse oximeters in newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). Covidien devices that feature the new CCHD labels include Nellcor Bedside SpO2 patient monitoring system; Nellcor Bedside respiratory patient…
Medical devices major St Jude Medical has obtained European approval for its 3D vessel reconstruction technology, which helps in assessing the condition of arteries to treat patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The Ilumien Optis percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) optimisation system is believed to aid physicians in stent placement by providing a real-time 360° panoramic…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accorded its approval for a new Gibralt Occipital Spine System, developed by the US-based Exactech. The clearance is expected to allow the company to proceed with its plans to make initial launch of the complete Gibralt system in the US market. The addition of the new device…
University of Notre Dame researchers have successfully created three-dimensional anatomical models from CT scans using 3-D images and printing technology, a process that holds promise for medical professionals and their patients. A paper by the researchers, “3D Printing of Preclinical X-ray Computed Tomographic Data Sets,” was published in the Journal of Visualized Experiments this week.…
Colorado tourism leaders want to better use social media to boost skiing — the state’s second-largest industry. They are using the Mountain Travel Symposium to discover new technology and ideas to accomplish that goal. “The Mountain Travel Symposium is the largest single gathering of mountain travel professionals in North America,” said symposium spokesman Bruce Rosard.…
Perhaps more than any other sector of our economy, health care is undergoing rapid and significant change, which creates opportunity for business owners and health care investments. There’s a constant stream of information regarding new regulations, trends and changing demographics, and savvy investors are watching for opportunities. The four biggest trends in health care are:…