ICG TECHNOLOGY HAS 70% SUPERIORITY IN BLOOD PRESSURE
CONTROL.
CardioDynamics (Nasdaq: CDIC), San Diego, the innovator and global
leader of Impedance Cardiography (ICG) technology and manufacturer of
BioZ(R) noninvasive digital cardiac function monitoring . . .
ELEKTA GETS SEK 110 MILLION IN ORDERS FOR LEKSELL GAMMA
KNIFE.
Elekta (STHLM: EKTA.B), Stockholm has signed agreements to deliver
Leksell Gamma Knife(R) equipment to the U.S. and Europe valued at SEK
110 million.
The agreements include delivery of Leksell . . .
BUCHER BIOTEC NOW SWISS DISTRIBUTOR OF CEPHEID SMART
CYCLER.
Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD), Sunnyvale, Calif., has entered into a
multi-year distribution agreement with Bucher Biotec AG to market the
Cepheid Smart Cycler(R) system, accessories, and disposable . . .
FDA APPROVES NUTROPIN AQ PEN FOR DELIVERY OF GROWTH
HORMONE.(Genetech Inc.)
Genentech, Inc. (NYSE:DNA), South San Francisco, has announced that
the Nutropin AQ Pen(TM) has received clearance from the FDA. The
Nutropin AQ Pen(TM) is designed for exclusive use with the . . .
4000TH ROCHE COBAS AMPLICOR ANALYZER PRODUCED.(Roche Diagnostics
Corp.)
The 4000th COBAS AMPLICOR(TM) Analyser has been manufactured by
Roche Diagnostics. It is the first system to automate both the
amplification and detection steps of the polymerase chain reaction . . .
REHABILICARE GETS FDA CLEARANCE TO MARKET MUSCLE
STIMULATOR.(Complex Sport muscle stimulator)
Rehabilicare Inc. (Nasdaq:REHB), New Brighton, Minn., has received
clearance from the FDA to market its Compex(R) Sport muscle stimulator
over-the-counter in the United States. The Compex Sport is . . .
VIVOMETRICS' LIFESHIRT GETS FDA 510(K) MARKET
CLEARANCE.
VivoMetrics Inc., Ventura, Calif., has received FDA clearance to
market its LifeShirt(TM) System, a suite of products and services for
the continuous collection, analysis and reporting of . . .
ANGIODYNAMICS UNVEILS MINIMALLY INVASIVE ELVS
SYSTEM.(Endovascular Laser Venous System)(Product Announcement)
AngioDynamics, Inc., Queensbury, N.Y., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
E-Z-EM, Inc., (AMEX: EZM.A and EZM.B), and biolitic, Inc.,(E.
Longmeadow, MA; BIB: Frankfurt Exchange) has introduced a new . . .
LASER-LIGHT INCREASES HEART VALVE LEAFLET MOTION
VISIBILITY.(Brief Article)
An innovative laser-light technique has been developed to increase
accuracy and visibility of the motion of heart valve leaflets, the flaps
of tissue that help control the direction of the flow of . . .
DPC EXCLUSIVE U.S. DISTRIBUTOR FOR MES SQA-V SPERM
ANALYZER.(Brief Article)
Diagnostic Products Corporation (NYSE:DP), Los Angeles, has signed
an agreement with Medical Electronic Systems LTD (MES; Caesarea, Israel)
providing DPC exclusive distribution rights for the MES . . .
FDA APPROVES BETH-CATH WITH LONGER 60-MM RADIATION SOURCE.(Brief
Article)
Novoste Corporation (Nasdaq: NOVT), Norcoss, Geo., has received FDA
approval to market its Beta-Cath(TM) System with a longer 60-mm
radiation source.
The 60-mm device is ideally suited to treat . . .
BSC GETS IDE APPROVAL TO BEGIN TAXUS IV CLINICAL TRIAL.(Brief
Article)
Boston Scientific Corporation ("BSC") has received
Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) to begin its TAXUS IV clinical trial.
Boston . . .
BACCHUS VASCULAR GETS IDE FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS SYSTEM.(Brief
Article)
Bacchus Vascular, Santa Clara, Calif., has received FDA approval of
an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for the treatment of Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT). Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood . . .
NELLCOR DEBUTS OXIMAX PULSE OXIMETRY SYSTEM.(Brief
Article)
Nellcor, part of Tyco Healthcare, has introduced the Nellcor OxiMax
Pulse Oximetry System, a revolutionary technology platform that greatly
expands the clinical potential of pulse oximetry . . .
GUIDANT DEBUTS AXIUS STABILIIZER FOR BEATING-HEART SURGERY.(Brief
Article)
Guidant Corporation (NYSE:GDT) (PCX:GDT), Indianapolis, a leader in
the treatment of cardiovascular and vascular disease, has unveiled its
next-generation AXIUS(TM) Vacuum 2 Stabilizers for . . .
PERKINELMER LAUNCHES KODAK MDS290 MICROSCOPY IMAGING.(Brief
Article)
PerkinElmer Life Sciences, Boston, a provider of drug discovery,
life science research and genetic disease screening solutions, has
launched the KODAK MDS290 for microscopy documentation that . . .
AIR FORCE TO TEST "LIFESHIRT" MONITORING SYSTEMS.(Brief
Article)
The computerized LifeShirt(TM) by VivoMetrics, Inc., based on
patents created by Dr. Marvin Sackner and Miami Beach-based Non-Invasive
Monitoring Systems, Inc. (NIMS) (OTCBB:NIMU), will be tested . . .
USFILTER LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF PURE WATER RESERVOIRS.(Brief
Article)
USFilter has launched a unique new range of state-of-the-art
high-purity water storage reservoirs. The new ELGA brand DV25 and DV35
docking vessels are specially designed to accommodate the . . .
"ACTIFIER" PACIFIER HELPS PREVENT INFANT BRAIN
INJURIES.(Brief Article)
Most potential brain injuries in newborns go undetected until
developmental problems begin to surface, sometime between the
child's first and second birthdays.
By then, the problem may be deeply . . .
COMEDIUS DEVELOPS INTRAPERICARDIAL MRI DEVICE.(Brief
Article)
Comedicus Incorporated, Columbia Heights, Minn., has developed a
new product that will allow physicians to capture Magnetic Resonance
Images (MRI) from inside the pericardial sac surrounding the . . .
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