MATERIALS 1

• Space technology crosses over into medical arena
• Injectable polymer holds promise for spinal repair
• DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes may prove useful in artificial tissue
• Injured brain may benefit from adiposederived stem cells

PRODUCTS 3

• Heart valve from Edwards gains US approval
• Lifecore Biomedical launches Corgel biohydrogel
• Fistula plug wins US clearance
• CoreSpine wins US approval for spinal disc preparation device
• Orthofix starts market launch of stem cell-based allograft
• Orthofix signs distribution deal with MBA
• X-Spine’s implant wins US approval
• Bolton Medical launches new stent graft system
• Japan approves Medtronic’s stent graft

INDUSTRY NEWS 7

• Taiwan focuses on biotechnology industry
• Ceragenix and MAST BioSurgery sign deal to develop antimicrobial surgical products
• Cytori, GE Healthcare join forces to sell stem cell technology in North America

MARKETS 9

• Research examines global pace of growth in small joint implant markets

RESEARCH ALERT 9

• STEM CELLS

CALENDAR 11

MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT 12

• Tissue scaffold offers long-lasting solutions to sports injuries, arthritis

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