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March 2010
Scientists use beams to throw light on the way acupuncture works
March 2010
Research carried out on biocompatible zirconia for stimulating implants
March 2010
Lead zirconate titante/rubber film could power pacemakers
March 2010
Gallium nitride chip developed for cheap diagnostics
March 2010
Medtronic’s percutaneous heart valve wins US approval
March 2010
Enrolment starts in trial for shoulder repair
March 2010
Finger joint operations carried out in Malaysia for first time
March 2010
Allergan acquires Serica Technologies
March 2010
Results from cytori’s study on cell-enriched fat grafts are published
March 2010
Dermal filler with lidocaine wins US approval
March 2010
Covidien, Allergan extend accord on gastric band promotion
March 2010
US Market for Wound and Tissue Management 2010
March 2010
Piezoelectric rubber could power pacemakers
March 2010
Cheaper diagnostics with gallium nitride chip
March 2010
USA’s Biomimetic Therapeutics gains European protection with patent
March 2010
Bard’s stent graft keeps dialysis access grafts open longer than angioplasty
March 2010
Template for wound repair wins US clearance
March 2010
USA’s SpineAlign Medical signs deal with Italy’s ab medica
March 2010
Tissue Genesis in research deal with American Medical Systems
March 2010
The Future of the Aesthetic Devices Market to 2016—the market to regain positive growth
March 2010
St Jude Medical wins Japanese approval for spinal cord stimulator
March 2010
Treatment for cartilage injuries using nanofibre gel
March 2010
Cytori wins US patent for fat grafting technology
February 2010
Gold nanoparticles colour changes confirm meningococcal deoxyribonucleic acid
February 2010
Protein emits infrared light that easily penetrates living tissue
February 2010
Biological pain relief implant takes next step towards US approval
February 2010
On-X Life Technologies, Cleveland Clinic join forces on heart valve
February 2010
Dental stem cells regenerate bone, according to study
February 2010
Biomedical reports available from Research and Markets stable - Range of biomaterials changes surgical incision closure market
February 2010
UK tests new treatment for cartilage repair
February 2010
Biocomposites launches mixing and delivery system for injectable bone graft
February 2010
Anika Therapeutics acquires Fidia Advanced biopolymers
February 2010
Medtronic launches spinal fusion implant onto US market
February 2010
Tryton Medical sets up registry to evaluate side branch stent
February 2010
ProChon expands US clinical study of cartilage regeneration
February 2010
CryoLife becomes largest single shareholder of Medafor - Company’s aim is to combine two companies; Medafor fights back
February 2010
Makefield Therapeutics collaborates with Yeshiva University
February 2010
System for fast delivery of autologous fat grafts wins US approval
February 2010
Cell-enriched breast reconstruction method proves promising
February 2010
Endologix wins a stay of patent litigation brought by Cook - Patents will be re-examined
February 2010
Ouroboros Medical wins European approval for spinal fusion implant - Californian company also wins award
February 2010
W L Gore expands range of vascular grafts
January 2010
Biodegradable fibres advance stent technology and brain surgery
January 2010
Flexible silicone developed for medical applications
January 2010
Flexible and resorbable bone scaffold developed
January 2010
Nicast prepares to launch hernia mesh onto European market
January 2010
Entest seeks third patent on stem cell treatment
January 2010
Apatech named Europe’s fastest growing company in its field - Company adds to its list of awards
January 2010
Applied Spine Technologies awarded patent for pedicle screw
January 2010
Smith and Nephew wins US government contract
January 2010
First patient undergoes treatment in synthetic cartilage study
January 2010
Cancer vaccine implant offers hope to late stage sufferers
January 2010
Breast reconstruction study completes enrolment
January 2010
Bone cement for cranial defects wins US approval - Kryptonite material promises results
January 2010
Biomaterial performs well in hernia repair
January 2010
Cardium Therapeutics seeks approval for wound treatments
January 2010
First patients undergo surgery to treat sleep apnoea
January 2010
Clinical trial starts to test bioengineered skin in healing venous leg ulcers
January 2010
Drug device convergence system for bladder therapy completes Phase 1 study
January 2010
WL Gore and QX Medical sign marketing agreement
January 2010
Smart wound dressings offer way forward
December 2009
SDK commercializes allyl ester resin for spectacle lenses
December 2009
Boston Scientific reaches accord with US Justice Department
December 2009
Suite of testing developed for yttria-stabilized zirconia implants
December 2009
Bone morphogenetic proteins will drive Asia Pacific graft market
December 2009
Harvest Technologies completes enrolment in non-reconstructible critical limb ischemia trial
December 2009
Osteotech’s bone graft is used for first time in spinal surgery
December 2009
Epilepsy specialist adds to list of collaborative partners
December 2009
Entest BioMedical seeks patent for stem cell technology in lung disease
December 2009
BioMimetic wins Canadian approval for bone graft
December 2009
ApaTech launches bone graft delivery system
December 2009
Cook Medical sets up online site for its Biodesign material
December 2009
DSM launches updated medical polymer for chronic implants
December 2009
Etex, Alphatec Spine reach distribution agreement
December 2009
Wright launches titanium acetabular cup system
December 2009
Non-biofouling coating may have medical applications
December 2009
Canada approves Cook’s graft for treatment of aortic disease
December 2009
Advances in medical polymers and devices
December 2009
US Attorney’s Office indicts Stryker Biotech
November 2009
USA’s marketing clearance process for medical devices comes under scrutiny
November 2009
Five-year follow-up study on dental bone implant confirms positive performance
November 2009
Tooth implant restores sight - Unusual operation carried out for first time in USA
November 2009
France’s Scient’x collaborates with US hospital
November 2009
Spinal systems must undergo post-market surveillance studies
November 2009
Two new reports now available from John Wiley stable
November 2009
Intrauterine device wins approval for additional application
November 2009
ReGen continues to back knee implant, while US authority reviews own procedures
November 2009
Zimmer Dental, HemCon Medical sign distribution deal
November 2009
Nanotherapeutics buys assets of bankrupt DelSite
November 2009
Intra-aortic balloon catheter wins US marketing clearance
November 2009
Cyberonics, NeuroVista will collaborate on epilepsy technology - Research aims to develop seizure detection technology
November 2009
US authority classifies voluntary notification as Class 1 recall - Recall relates to Medtronic’s sutureless connector (SC) catheters and their incompatibility with the IsoMed pump
November 2009
Cook wins patent infringement case filed by Edwards Lifesciences
November 2009
Bone graft substitute wins US marketing clearance
November 2009
RSB Spine signs distribution deal with Paradigm BioDevices
October 2009
Breath-testing for cancer using gold
October 2009
Robot has thermoplastic skeleton
October 2009
Breakthrough heart repair material licensed by major drug company
October 2009
Localised release of insulin using nanodiamonds
October 2009
Stratatech launches full thickness human skin in European market
October 2009
Spinal implant for fusion surgery wins US approval
October 2009
Canada approves aneurysm treatment implant
October 2009
AxoGen launches nerve repair products onto US market
October 2009
Angiotech launches filter for prevention of pulmonary embolism
October 2009
Hip joint with new material wins CE Class III approval
October 2009
World’s smallest neuro stimulator wins European approval
October 2009
Cook’s peripheral artery drugeluting stent wins Euro approval
October 2009
Wright Medical launches fixation system for foot and ankle fractures
October 2009
Growth in worldwide dental equipment market fuelled by demand for implants, says report
October 2009
Proceedings from Bioceramics 21 now available
October 2009
UK launches competition for regenerative medicine companies
October 2009
Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency set up Good Clinical Practices Initiative
October 2009
Cochlear launches “world’s thinnest cochlear implant”
October 2009
Report examines performance of leading heart valve manufacturers
October 2009
Tissue biopump technology holds promise for treatment of chronic diseases
October 2009
US Food and Drug Administration promises greater speed, transparency
October 2009
One in three UK medical equipment manufacturers is making a loss - Report accuses some companies of “head in the sand” attitude
September 2009
High-temperature sterilization LDPE grade launched
September 2009
European polymer demand declines for 2008
September 2009
Kidney tumours reated effectively
September 2009
Cervical cage wins US approval
September 2009
Report focuses on orthopaedic devices market in Germany
September 2009
Bone graft proves effective, according to independent study
September 2009
Bayer wins best practices award
September 2009
Stem cell cord blood banking is huge business opportunity, says Bio-Matrix Chief
September 2009
Cyberonics adjusts study protocol
September 2009
Japanese scientists claim bioengineering breakthrough
September 2009
Firm seeks US approval for extracellular matrix material
September 2009
Penile implant capable of reducing infection wins US approval
September 2009
Staar is back on track with implantable lens as scientific review resumes
September 2009
US authority decides against restricting use of dental amalgam
September 2009
Spinal spacers gain approval for intervertebral body fusion devices
September 2009
AxoGen prepares to take over full distribution of nerve graft
September 2009
European dental device markets: investment opportunities
September 2009
Human cardiac patch wins US approval
September 2009
Orthofix signs marketing deal with Stout Medical
September 2009
Ceragenix, Nobel Biocare sign potential licensing agreement
September 2009
US authority gives go-ahead for heart failure trial
September 2009
RTI Biologics widens scope of distribution deal with Davol
September 2009
Artificial cervical disc wins European approval
August 2009
Radiation-stabilized medical grade of PC launched
August 2009
Medical device produced with modified polyetheretherketone
August 2009
Polymer offered to German and Eastern Europe market
August 2009
Fujifilm establishes drug discovery research laboratories
August 2009
Advanced fabrication technology for thin walled urethane extrusions
August 2009
Collaboration establishes Thermoplastic Composites Research Centre
August 2009
Enrolment starts in trial for treatment of peripheral artery disease using cell therapy
August 2009
DSM Biomedical signals success of polymers in lumbar disc, heart assist system
August 2009
Pelvic implant for women wins US, European approval
August 2009
Bayer develops range of coatings for medical devices
August 2009
ConforMIS wins award for knee implant
August 2009
CLINICAL TRIAL NEWS - Enrolment starts in trial to test experimental living cell therapy to treat venous leg ulcers
August 2009
ProChon Biotech wins Genzyme prize for cartilage research
August 2009
Early results from cartilage repair trial look positive, says Biosyntech
August 2009
Wireless pacemaker from Biotronik wins CE Mark
August 2009
DEBs reach the places that stents cannot reach
August 2009
Taris Biomedical secures funds for bladder therapy technology
August 2009
Custom-made knee implant wins European approval
August 2009
France’s Memometal opens London office
August 2009
Biomet, Orthopaedic Research Foundation offer graduate grants
August 2009
Bone Solutions wins Frost & Sullivan award for bone void filler
July 2009
Liposomes embedded in capsules are biomedical transport system
July 2009
Scientists develop dental filling using bile acids
July 2009
Silver nanoparticles show potential in prevention of blood clots
July 2009
Angiotech wins US approval for inferior vena cava filter
July 2009
Europe approves wider application for Lombard Medical’s stent graft
July 2009
Report analyzes worldwide market for orthopaedic devices
July 2009
Medical technology is a good deal on the price front, says Eucomed
July 2009
US tissue bank introduces human-derived skin graft
July 2009
Entest BioMedical launches stem cell research website
July 2009
New breast implant offers alternative to silicone gel implant - First major new breast implant technology in 20 years, says developer
July 2009
DSM Biomedical extends use of hydrophilic coating technology
July 2009
CE mark clears way for first human implant of disc repair device
July 2009
Canadian firms Angiotech, Haemacure agree to collaborate
July 2009
St Jude Medical completes deep brain implants
July 2009
Report profiles top 40 orthopaedic implants manufacturers in Europe
July 2009
AdvaMed launches code of ethics - Encourages non-members to adopt code
July 2009
Q-Med offers less painful path to wrinkle removal
July 2009
Surgeons implant first pyrocarbon shoulder joint
July 2009
Total ankle replacement system wins approval - System is said to be first of its type
June 2009
High-temperature PP launched
June 2009
Biocompatible polymers keep the blood flowing
June 2009
Research examines global pace of growth in small joint implant markets - Europe, USA expected to witness growth
June 2009
Orthofix signs distribution deal with MBA Group
June 2009
Lifecore Biomedical launches Corgel biohydrogel
June 2009
Injectable polymer holds promise for spinal repair
June 2009
Cytori, GE Healthcare join forces to sell stem cell technology in North America
June 2009
Orthofix starts market launch of stem cell-based allograft
June 2009
Heart valve from Edwards gains US approval
June 2009
Taiwan focuses on biotechnology industry - Institutions collaborate on biomedical technology research
June 2009
Japan approves Medtronic’s thoracic stent graft
June 2009
Ceragenix and MAST BioSurgery sign deal to develop antimicrobial surgical products
June 2009
CoreSpine wins US approval for spinal disc preparation device
June 2009
DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes may prove useful in artificial tissue
June 2009
X-Spine’s implant wins US approval
June 2009
Bolton Medical launches stent graft system
June 2009
Space technology crosses over into medical arena - Medtronic’s heart implant incorporates material developed by USA’s NASA
June 2009
Fistula plug wins US clearance
June 2009
Injured brain may benefit from adipose-derived stem cells
June 2009
Tissue scaffold offers long-lasting solutions to sports injuries, arthritis
June 2009
STEM CELLS - BioTime Chief Executive discusses uses of embryonic progenitor cell lines
June 2009
STEM CELLS - University College London, Pfizer collaborate on stem cell research
May 2009
Study shows Neurotech’s implant slows vision loss
May 2009
World market for minimally invasive devices estimated to be worth US$23 billion in five years
May 2009
Dental specialist Straumann buys IVS’s dental business
May 2009
International Stem Cell Corp and Cytograft will collaborate on cell culture medium
May 2009
STENT GRAFTS - Lombard reports positive data for Aorfix endovascular treatment
May 2009
STENT GRAFTS - Medtronic initiates global abdominal aortic aneurysm study
May 2009
NanoHorizons joins other companies in silver research group
May 2009
Europe approves aneurysm treatment from NeuroVasx
May 2009
Spine specialist LDR gains US approval for spinal fusion device
May 2009
Biomodelling – The future
May 2009
Laser sintering process for dental implants offers speed, savings
May 2009
STEM CELLS - Korean company claims stem cell breakthrough
May 2009
W L Gore wins US approval for larger diameter endoprosthesis
May 2009
Ethylene copolymer launched
May 2009
Security and medical sensor devices made possible by metallic nanostructures
May 2009
Special gold nanoparticles show promise for cooking cancer cells
April 2009
Biosensors receives CE mark for smaller-diameter drug-eluting stent
April 2009
PC/ABS for healthcare surface device applications
April 2009
US demand for medical plastics to approach 2.27 Mt in 2012
April 2009
Biocompatible polyetheretherketone-based resins launched
April 2009
Polyetheretherketone grades for medical applications
April 2009
Diamond coatings engineered to eliminate blood clotting in heart pumps
April 2009
Materials specialist NDC buys anchoring technology
April 2009
Visiogen sets up Euro subsidiary - Starts roll-out of intraocular lens
April 2009
Medtronic wins approval for brain implant to treat OCD
April 2009
STENTS - Abbott’s bioabsorbable drug-eluting stent is absorbed within two years – reports The Lancet
April 2009
Intraocular lens wins US approval
April 2009
Intraocular lens for patients with astigmatism wins approval
April 2009
Abbott launches coronary dilatation catheter
April 2009
How to avoid excessive radiation when inserting a catheter - Scientists develop guide wire that addresses radiation problem
April 2009
Spinal Kinetics starts European launch of artificial lumbar disc
April 2009
Medtronic buys CoreValve
April 2009
UK’s Orteq launches synthetic knee scaffold in France
April 2009
Wound dressing wins US approval - Helps to fight surgical site infection
April 2009
Absorbable staple closes wounds as effectively as stainless staple
April 2009
Book examines the role of biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology
April 2009
DSM Biomedical wins licence for delivery system
April 2009
Bard wins US approval for vascular stent
April 2009
CareFusion emerges from Cardinal Health spin-off
April 2009
BIOPROSTHESES - Sorin starts enrolment in European aortic valve trial
April 2009
NANOTECHNOLOGY - US regulatory agency collaborates with institutions to hasten development of nanoengineered medical products
March 2009
Weizmann Institute scientists create working artificial nerve networks
March 2009
Moulded tubing assemblies meet pharmaceutical needs
March 2009
Stretchable electrodes created to study stresses on cardiac cells
March 2009
Dow misses deadline for takeover of Rohm & Haas
March 2009
Polymer nanoparticle for oral anticancer drug delivery
March 2009
Roller shutter castings insulated with lightweight foam
March 2009
Morgan Technical Ceramics attains ISO certification for medical implant business
March 2009
Autologous cell injections accelerate fracture healing
March 2009
Ablation catheter for heart rhythm disorder is first to win US approval
March 2009
French biotech industry suffers from drop in investment
March 2009
Pioneering Biomedical Research Centre opens in Liverpool, UK
March 2009
Nano-tetherball biosensor precisely detects glucose
March 2009
Wound dressing offers hope for chronic wound sufferers
March 2009
St Jude wins US approval for enhanced connector system
March 2009
Lecture offers overview of recent advances in biomaterials science
March 2009
French company Arkema buys US firm Oxford Performance Materials
March 2009
Orteq, MBA Grupo sign distribution agreement
March 2009
Trial of cartilage repair gel now fully enrolled
March 2009
Stratatech engineers skin substitute able to fight infection
March 2009
Future may be brighter for stem cell research - International Stem Cell Corp is poised to benefit from change in US government
March 2009
Embolization therapies offer hope for liver cancer sufferers
March 2009
Helping hand for lifescience firms keen to move into China
March 2009
Small Bone Innovations, Artimplant sign new agreement
March 2009
SurModics, Nexeon MedSystems will join forces on renal stent
February 2009
Laser sintering machine makes components from polymer powders
February 2009
Dome seals for food and pharmaceutical production
February 2009
High-performance sulphonated copolymers introduced
February 2009
Gas barrier sheet with superior water vapour properties
February 2009
Lubrizol acquires Dow thermoplastic PU business
February 2009
First ultraviolet, non-solarizing optical fibre
February 2009
Intraocular lens wins US approval
February 2009
Approval means ATS Medical can begin tissue valve launch
February 2009
Embolic treatment for tumours wins approval - Implants take place few days after approval
February 2009
Yulex launches natural rubber emulsions
February 2009
Bone and mineral disorders primer now available
February 2009
TRIAL NEWS - Cyberonics seeks approval for reduction in number of trial patients
February 2009
Trial starts for Osteotech’s collagen repair product
February 2009
Kinetic Concepts wins injunction in UK against Smith & Nephew
February 2009
First implants of implantable defibrillator take place in Europe, New Zealand
February 2009
Bioengineering, bioceramics are focus of two new books from Research and Markets
February 2009
Thrombectomy device market will grow
February 2009
NuVasive invests in Progentix
February 2009
Pioneer raises more funds for spinal implant study
February 2009
Agion teams up with Stryker to market silver-coated catheter
February 2009
Endo Pharmaceuticals acquires Indevus Pharmaceuticals
January 2009
Polyether etherketone replaces metal in heat exchanger
January 2009
Breakthrough nanomaterial for implantable medical devices
January 2009
First ceramic spinal implant system given European Conformity mark
January 2009
Radiation blocking fabrics launched
January 2009
Biodegradable tube holder
January 2009
Ice slurry can cool brain fast, may save heart attack victims
January 2009
Tissue matrix from LifeCell gains European approval
January 2009
Sorin launches implantable defibrillator on to market
January 2009
Metal ureteral stent completes successful first year
January 2009
W L Gore adds Canadian approval for endoprostheses
January 2009
ArthroCare wins permission for continued listing on Nasdaq
January 2009
Expandable spinal cage implanted using minimally invasive surgery
January 2009
BioInteractions wins UK Medical Innovation Award - Prize is for vascular access graft coating
January 2009
Anika ends distribution contract with Artes Medical
January 2009
Lombard Medical wins Russian approval for stent graft
January 2009
Systagenix Wound Management is launched in UK - New company emerges from Ethicon’s wound care business
January 2009
SPINAL IMPLANTS - Studies show that spinal treatment developed by ArthroCare may relieve pain in cancer patients
January 2009
STEM CELL RESEARCH - Study will look at role of menstrual stem cells in breast cancer therapy
January 2009
Genzyme loses European patent on cross-linked gel slurries
January 2009
BioMimetic wins patent application for bone graft formulations
January 2009
Bone implant offers strength, porosity
December 2008
Nicast unveil ventral hernia mesh at Medica 2008 in Germany
December 2008
Ceramic injection moulding opens at Grand Junction
December 2008
Cook Medical seeks approval for smaller endograft - Announces series of product launches
December 2008
STENTS - Drug-eluting stent compares favourably with bare metal stent - Four-year follow-up results show Endeavor stent to be at least as safe as bare metal stent
December 2008
TISSUE ENGINEERING - Cell therapy offers hope for patients needing permanent access for dialysis
December 2008
Tissue matrix for wound care gains US approval
December 2008
Replidyne, Cardiovascular Systems merge in all-stock deal
December 2008
Bard’s stent graft wins US approval
December 2008
UK/US specialists in hip replacement join forces
December 2008
Synthetic hernia mesh is self-gripping
December 2008
Vascular closure device market is set to grow
December 2008
Report discusses shape memory alloys for biomedical applications
December 2008
STENTS - Gore gets go-ahead for embolic filter trial
December 2008
Mesh aids in treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
December 2008
RTI Biologics reports increased use of osteochondral allografts
December 2008
How to boost interest in the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine?
December 2008
Bronchial valve wins first US approval
December 2008
Pioneer Surgical Technology wins significant US approval
December 2008
Spinal implant for complex disorders wins US approval
December 2008
Coatings market is set to grow at nearly 10%
December 2008
STENTS - Trial data are favourable for Catania coronary stent
November 2008
Ablating tumours with alkali metals
November 2008
Improved drug manufacture, delivery
November 2008
Programme provides single source of elastomers for medical manufacturers
November 2008
Reversible three-dimensional cell culture gel
November 2008
Room temperature curing
November 2008
Life Spine launches fusion system
November 2008
ISTO wins product innovation award for bone graft material
November 2008
Millennium Research Group reports increase in popularity for both custom dental abutments and for xenograft use in hernia repair
November 2008
Pioneer launches new vertebral body replacement system
November 2008
Poland brings medical device law into line with European regulation
November 2008
European approval granted to pericardium covered stent
November 2008
UK’s Lombard Medical seeks further funding
November 2008
NANOTECHNOLOGY - Coated nanoparticles may target and treat brain, spinal cord injuries
November 2008
Spinal implant material results from collaboration
November 2008
Advanced Medical Solutions, Glycotex finalize agreement
November 2008
Smith & Nephew launches bioabsorbable screw
November 2008
DRUG DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY - Phase III trial starts for octreotide implant to treat acromegaly
November 2008
France’s Scient’x launches spinal cage system
November 2008
Riemser Arzneimittel buys Curasan dental business
November 2008
Boston Scientific expects to post pre-tax charge after judgement in favour of Johnson & Johnson
November 2008
Orteq completes further round of funding
November 2008
Nerites wins grant to develop hernia glue, inspired by mussels
October 2008
Novel resin for metallocene-based polymer said to achieve new clarity levels
October 2008
Polymer gel moves without external stimulus
October 2008
Bisphenol A linked to metabolic syndrome in humans
October 2008
Nano-sized Trojan horse to aid nutrition
October 2008
Fullerenes have high potential to accumulate in living tissue
October 2008
Cryo-Cell, EndGenitor are to work together on regenerative project
October 2008
Suture anchor gains US marketing approval for use in hip joint repair
October 2008
Electronic medical devices may malfunction due to CT scans
October 2008
Reckitt Benckiser licenses QLT’s Atrigel drug delivery system
October 2008
Smith & Nephew knee wins top Japanese classification
October 2008
Menstrual stem cells may help to slow ageing process
October 2008
Subcuticular skin stapler proves popular; reaches key milestone
October 2008
Silver wound gel wins US approval
October 2008
Gold nanorods may prove useful in cancer therapy, drug delivery - Surface modification is the key
October 2008
Etex launches bone graft substitute
October 2008
AOI Medical may seek to raise funds to launch lead product
October 2008
Inion licenses bone technology to Curative Biosciences
October 2008
Borosilicate glass nanoparticles
October 2008
Nanotherapeutics seeks approval for hydrogel wound treatment
October 2008
Evera takes next step towards US approval of lip plumping product
October 2008
Bone void filler gains US approval
October 2008
US authorities warn of serious complications of bone growth product in cervical spine fusion
October 2008
A round-up of recent reports - Demand grows in Latin American markets for reconstructive joint implants
October 2008
Silver-coated endotracheal tube proves effective in preventing hospital-acquired infection
October 2008
A round-up of recent reports - French, Chinese, Japanese markets for ear, nose and throat devices come under spotlight
October 2008
CryoLife expands distribution of clotting agent into France
October 2008
Baxter Healthcare reaches licensing deal with Innocoll
September 2008
Peek film replaces metal in heat exchangers
October 2008
Norplex-Micarta partners with Dugro Kunststoff-Vertrieb
September 2008
NovaBone launches new form of synthetic bone graft
September 2008
3M makes supply agreement with Kinetic Concepts
September 2008
ReGen Biologics raises funds, seeks approval for scaffold
September 2008
K2M launches cobalt chrome spinal rod
September 2008
Biocomposites wins US approval for bone material
September 2008
Cytori gains further patent protection for cosmetic, reconstructive products
September 2008
Cook gains US approval for aortic disease repair products
September 2008
Titan Spine wins approval for expanded use of fusion device
September 2008
Thin sensor film measures stress
September 2008
Inion gains US approval for biodegradable spinal implants
September 2008
SPINAL IMPLANTS - Nucleus replacement product from Arthro Kinetics meets test goals, enters pre-clinical studies
September 2008
Kelyniam Global wins award
September 2008
Boston Scientific suffers market pressure from stent recall; adverse publicity on stents
September 2008
STENT GRAFTS - US clinical trial starts of Medtronic's Endurant stent graft
September 2008
US dermatologists offer non-surgical treatments to rejuvenate skin
September 2008
World market for nano-medical applications expected to grow
September 2008
Osiris completes sale of Osteocel to NuVasive
September 2008
Question mark over use of cadaver tissue in knee repair for young patients
September 2008
Arthro Kinetics seeks Japanese go-ahead for spinal implant
September 2008
ArthroCare subject to lawsuit, following drop in reported revenue
August 2008
Resilin: a new biocompatible rubber protein
August 2008
DRUG DELIVERY - Results from Medidur study are promising for treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME)
August 2008
Spinal fusion companies vie for market space
August 2008
SPINAL PROSTHESES - Investigational spinal spacer implanted for first time in USA
August 2008
Bone implants can be made to measure
August 2008
Angiotech launches superficial wound closure product
August 2008
AxoGen teams up with American Tissue Services Foundation
August 2008
Exactech gains US approval for hip component; launches hip cup
August 2008
Microhotplates available for chemical sensor applications
August 2008
3M completes acquisition of dental implant maker IMTEC
August 2008
Medical resin gains new classification
August 2008
BioMedical Enterprises launches bone implant with barbed legs
August 2008
Orthofix buys intellectual property from Intelligent Implant Systems
August 2008
DRUG DELIVERY - Migraine patch offers hope for sufferers
August 2008
New developments in surface modification technologies - May help in control of infections
August 2008
Innovations in Biomaterials
August 2008
Cardiac pacing gets new treatment
August 2008
Facial filler gains US approval
August 2008
US market sees launch of vertebral body replacement
August 2008
Artes Medical signs deal to sell facial filler in the USA
July 2008
Nanotech process produces plastics that are ten times more stretchable
July 2008
Needle free vaccine delivery research recognized
July 2008
MIT makes bacteria-resistant films
July 2008
Desiccant closure system for HDPE pharmaceutical bottles
July 2008
Pathological agents are interesting nanomaterials
July 2008
Gore wins Japanese approval for thoracic endoprosthesis
July 2008
Iraq war drives growth in custom facial implants
July 2008
Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering Encyclopedia: Second Edition, is now available
July 2008
Research & Markets offers overview of worldwide orthobiological market
July 2008
Kinetic Concepts now owns LifeCell Corp
July 2008
ArthroCare wins innovation award
July 2008
CardioTech sets up new subsidiary
July 2008
Plump cheeks are key to beauty, say plastic surgeons
July 2008
Cook gains US approval for thoracic endograft
July 2008
Dental implants may offer better treatment than bridges
July 2008
Medtronic wins US approval for thoracic stent graft
July 2008
More news from UK’s Intercytex on skin replacement product
July 2008
Ark’s gene based therapy gains US special approval
July 2008
New treatment for cerebral aneurysms holds promise
July 2008
Collagen tendon wrap wins US approval
July 2008
Oxford Finance, ATEL Ventures support AxoGen - Private firm AxoGen specializes in peripheral nerve repair
July 2008
Dynamics Research launches new micro-induction coils
July 2008
Sahajanand Medical Technologies reports positive results from trial of drug eluting stents
July 2008
DSM completes purchase of The Polymer Technology Group
July 2008
Bard closes deal on Specialized Health Products International
June 2008
PU coatings for catheters reduce friction related pain
June 2008
Gamma radiation-stabilized polyarylamide
June 2008
Polymer changes colour and shape repeatedly
June 2008
NuVasive buys Osteocel bone graft substitute line from Osiris
June 2008
Bacteria are attracted to surface stiffness, say researchers - They create ultra-thin film to control microbe build-up
June 2008
US, Europe approve new neurostimulator from St Jude - “World’s smallest, longest-lasting neurostimulator,” says company
June 2008
Natural rubber from native US crop has medical uses - US approves medical gloves made from Yulex rubber
June 2008
C5 Medical Werks seeks approval for ceramic dental implant
June 2008
Scient’x buys back licence for Isobar spinal rod implant
June 2008
GENE THERAPY - Microscopic magnets attached to human cells offer hope for cancer treatment
June 2008
3M signs agreement to buy dental implant maker IMTEC
June 2008
Orthovita gains rights to sell absorbable hemostat
June 2008
ES Vascular wins European approval for aortic stapler
June 2008
Osiris gains US approval for expanded use of stem cell product - Critically ill children now have access to investigational treatment
June 2008
Intercytex is only UK firm to win place in US consortium - Aim is to use regenerative medicine for new treatments for battlefield wounds
June 2008
First US implants take place of muscle-sparing hip joints
June 2008
Innovation drives US bone graft substitute market - Use of autografts decreases
June 2008
China hosts first human implants of cervical total disc replacement
June 2008
Medical device closes wounds faster
June 2008
Facet replacement system avoids need for spinal fusion
June 2008
Surmodics subsidiary Brookwood Pharmaceuticals expands plant - New facility will support development of intravitreal implant for Merck
May 2008
Biocompatible ABS for prototyping
May 2008
Polymer micro-needle could replace syringe
May 2008
Flame, smoke and toxicity resistant silicone gaskets
May 2008
Combining conductive polymers and carbon nanotubes
May 2008
Piezoelectric market to double in five years
May 2008
AxoGen, LifeNet form partnership to process nerve grafts
May 2008
Cook wins patent infringement case against Edwards
May 2008
Funding boost for UK medical engineering sector
May 2008
Cervical disc market is set to reach US$1 billion
May 2008
VALVES - Surgeons carry out first implant of pulmonary human heart valve
May 2008
FDA updates recall of Medtronic pumps
May 2008
Eastern Europe sees rising demand for orthopaedic implants
May 2008
CardioTech sells catheter subsidiary to Tacpro
May 2008
CERVICAL DISCS - LDR completes enrolment for two-level artificial cervical disc trial
May 2008
Bayer Healthcare affiliate completes tender offer for Possis Medical shares
May 2008
STENTS - First in-human trial of small vessel stent takes place
May 2008
STENTS - First implant of “world’s longest peripheral stent” takes place
May 2008
CardioTech pursues CE mark for synthetic coronary graft
May 2008
Refractron diffusers are efficient and inert
May 2008
Cook launches self-adhesive staple graft in USA
May 2008
Valve offers improved solution for regaining of speech after voice box removal - Fewer operations for throat cancer patients
May 2008
Manhattan Scientifics flags intent to buy Metallicum - Ultra fine grain metals offer promise in range of uses
May 2008
FDA intends to hold public event
May 2008
Advanced Bionics must pay penalty to US Food and Drug Administration
May 2008
US Food and Drug Administration issues draft guidelines on drug-eluting stents
May 2008
Carbon nanotubes assist in fixing bones
May 2008
MiMedx Group signs licence agreement with SaluMedica
April 2008
Nitroxide fluorescent probes protect material, capturing free radicals
April 2008
Research into synthetic cartilage
April 2008
Reflectance materials aid medical imaging
April 2008
Blood pump features PC
April 2008
Biocomposite bone filler wins US marketing clearance
April 2008
European market sees launch of synthetic bone paste
April 2008
Seaweed and crab shells can make wounds heal faster
April 2008
DSM expands biomedical range
April 2008
Cytori wins awards for technology innovation
April 2008
Exactech expands operations into Japan, France
April 2008
Stent-graft gains European mark
April 2008
Lumbar spacers are given US market launch
April 2008
Wright Medical buys Inbone Technologies
April 2008
Cayenne Medical wins US approval for screw system
April 2008
STENTS - Biabsorbable drug eluting stent performs well in trial
April 2008
Fresh-stored osteochondral allograft is now on market
April 2008
Etex, LifeNet Health reach supply agreement
April 2008
Enrolment starts in combined trial of endoprosthesis and laser catheter
April 2008
UK spinal implant maker wins further funding
April 2008
OCULAR IMPLANTS - US retinal implant trial completes enrolment; European enrolment goes on
April 2008
China grants marketing approval to implantable lens products
April 2008
MDY Healthcare leads acquisition of Stanmore Implants
April 2008
Regenerative medicine specialists join forces
April 2008
Book focuses on metal implants in the body
April 2008
Cook Medical launches umbilical hernia graft
March 2008
Polypropylene resins meet Chinese medical packaging requirements
March 2008
Biomedical shape-memory polymers
March 2008
Lux Biosciences wins US fast track designation for ocular implant
March 2008
Market set to embrace once again silicone breast implants
March 2008
Rotator cuff graft proves effectiveness in study
March 2008
AxoGen, Stryker sign distribution deal for nerve graft
March 2008
Wright Medical launches titanium implant for knee replacement
March 2008
Synovis completes sale of business to Heraeus Vadnais
March 2008
Advanced Medical Optics, Bausch & Lomb agree on patent
March 2008
NMT Medical closes down patent foramen ovale/migraine trial
March 2008
Orthovita seeks approval for bone filler material
March 2008
UK engineers devise implantable heart web
March 2008
Bracco AMT invests in heart valve technology
March 2008
Aporo licences polymer technology from mNemoscience
March 2008
French firm claims sixth successful implantation of bifurcated stent
March 2008
Study is positive for endovascular aortic repair
March 2008
Research firm examines Japanese orthopaedic market
March 2008
Polymer stops bone bleeding without adding to risk of infection - Proves more effective than traditional bone wax
March 2008
Gecko lizard inspires
March 2008
Cook seeks exemption to test endograft
March 2008
Swiss dental implant firm Straumann buys Czech distributor
February 2008
Thin polymer film could render sutures in brain surgery obsolete
February 2008
All-electric injection moulding machine for ABS
February 2008
World market for biodegradable polymers to see exceptional growth
February 2008
World demand for TPE to reach 3.7Mt in 2011
February 2008
Marking labels for medical laser light conductors
February 2008
Composites replace dental mercury following Nordic ban
February 2008
Engineered bladder implant goes into third Phase II trial
February 2008
Edwards completes purchase of CardioVations
February 2008
Animal-derived biomaterial goes on finding new uses - Biomedical Materials talks to Cook Medical about the company’s Surgisis Biodesign
February 2008
Skin grafts can be grown from patient’s own hair roots
February 2008
USA’s LeMaitre Vascular buys Italian firm Biomateriali
February 2008
Medtronic adds to stent graft range with start of first human study for new device
February 2008
Intercytex looks forward to further proof of skin graft efficacy - Trials expected to yield results soon
February 2008
US Justice subpoenas Exactech
February 2008
XENOTRANSPLANTATION - Tissera claims progress in diabetes treatment using embryonic pig tissue: Company hopes to start human studies soon
February 2008
Stem cells from adipose tissue used in breast reconstruction
February 2008
Second clinical trial starts on regrowth of knee cartilage
February 2008
Animal magnetism? - Scientists use magnetism to target cells to animal arteries
February 2008
Evidence grows in support of Gore vascular graft
February 2008
CLINICAL TRIALS - Trials start on implant for pain relief
February 2008
Mobile bearing knee wins US regulatory approval
February 2008
Kinetic Concepts, Wake Forest sue Innovative Therapies
February 2008
Toughening dental ceramics
January 2008
Liquid crystal displays for medical use deliver industry-leading luminance
January 2008
Novel progress in microfluidic chip development
January 2008
Ecologically-friendly production of drug compound/photoresist
January 2008
Near colourless stereolithography resin
January 2008
Pure and durable ceramic for medical components
January 2008
Implant that tackles acromegaly shows positive trial results
January 2008
Search for dental beauty drives ceramic dental implant market
January 2008
European market sees launch of skin closure system
January 2008
Regeneration Technologies and Tutogen merge
January 2008
Cook launches graft to treat endograft migration
January 2008
Vertellus, Sorin sign cardiopulmonary bypass deal
January 2008
AxoGen raises more funds for nerve regeneration
January 2008
European wound healing patents promised to Innocoll
January 2008
Ceramic pedicle screw system wins US approval
January 2008
Raydiance collaborates with Rutgers University, US tissue bank - Tissue engineers will collaborate on processing methods
January 2008
Improved stent graft design will boost abdominal aneurysm market
January 2008
DJO closes merger deal with ReAble Therapeutics
January 2008
Bard agrees to buy LifeStent line from Edwards Lifesciences
January 2008
Alltracel subsidiary signs wound care deal with ConvaTec
January 2008
Stem cells prove useful in knee repair - Trial results are promising in treatment of arthritis
January 2008
Study investigates device for overweight patients with diabetes
January 2008
Patient’s own tissue may treat illness
January 2008
Spinal Elements gains further product approval
December 2007
Hollow polyanilin sphere is both conducting and superhydrophobic
December 2007
Spinal implant combination wins US approval
December 2007
Wound therapy from PuriCore gains US patent
December 2007
Facial implant continues to perform well after two years
December 2007
Skin xenotransplant wins special government approval
December 2007
Ovalum gets US go-ahead for guidewire to treat arterial blockage
December 2007
Spinal implant offers less invasive alternative
December 2007
Synthetic bone graft gains US regulatory approval
December 2007
Semi-rigid annuloplasty ring wins US approval
December 2007
Inion wins US, European approvals for bone filler material
December 2007
Straumann launches range of bone level implants across globe
December 2007
Chronic wounds can be checked without removing dressing
December 2007
SpineSmith buys rights to stem cell isolating technology
December 2007
Former nurse wins scholarship for research into wound care
December 2007
Pioneer Surgical Technology buys Angstrom Medica
December 2007
Spinal implant wins US approval
December 2007
Renal artery aneurysm is repaired with investigational device
December 2007
Menstrual blood may provide future medical treatments
December 2007
Studies underline usefulness of honey in wound dressings
December 2007
Polymer may be able to reduce wear in orthopaedic implants
December 2007
Wright Medical acquires foot and ankle implant from Metasurg
December 2007
Carbon fibre material enables X-ray clarity
December 2007
Award for functional coating of surgical implants
December 2007
Zirconium dioxide abutment complies with standard for dental work
December 2007
Antimicrobial clays
December 2007
Silicon nitride for dental restorations
December 2007
Self-ligating orthodontic braces
November 2007
Copolyester is alternative to glass for medical packaging
November 2007
Compounds to replace metal alloys
November 2007
UHMWPE for orthopaedics
November 2007
Healionics, Strategic Applications to work on catheter infections
November 2007
New uses for spinal fusion device
November 2007
Cordis launches two balloon catheters in USA
November 2007
CryoLife signs Irish distribution deal with Proxy Biomedical
November 2007
Endoluminal grafting offers less invasive way to treat thoracic aortic aneurysm - Study results show promise for alternative to open surgery
November 2007
STENTS - Enrolment starts in clinical trial to evaluate renal stent system
November 2007
Ribonucleic acid stored at room temperature
November 2007
LeMaitre Vascular will launch sales team in Italy
November 2007
Silicon nitride bearing technology wins award
November 2007
Sweden’s Astra Tech buys USA’s Atlantis Components
November 2007
ReGen product rebuffed by US regulatory authorities
November 2007
SBi launches elbow implants
November 2007
Anodized titanium with nanotubes aids bone growth
November 2007
TRANSPLANTS - Scientist reports progress towards xeno transplantation to treat diabetes mellitus
November 2007
US approval for gastric band implant for morbidly obese
November 2007
Reverse shoulder implant will dominate market
November 2007
X-Spine wins approval for screw
November 2007
US securities regulators to investigate orthopaedic firms
November 2007
Improved biomaterials rival autologous grafts
October 2007
Fill level limit switch for food and pharmaceuticals
October 2007
Arkema; Hall 6, Stand C57
October 2007
Reinforced plastics market to cross 8.6 Mt by 2010
October 2007
Hand exerciser uses thermoplastic PU
October 2007
GLS Corp; Hall 8A, Stand D08
October 2007
Milliken Chemical; Hall 5, Stand F27
October 2007
Bayer MaterialScience; Hall 6, Stand A75
October 2007
Inkjet printing technology used to make artificial blood vessel
October 2007
Prosthetic foot wins design award
October 2007
Monomer reduces shrinkage of dental composites
October 2007
Brain research and cochlear implant share top German prize
October 2007
First human implants of facet joint
October 2007
Element Six launches internet shop for industrial diamond
October 2007
Zimmer buys Orthosoft
October 2007
Knee implant product lines cleared in USA for gender specific use
October 2007
Biomedical polymers are focus of new book
October 2007
Wright launches regenerative bone graft
October 2007
World nanomaterial demand to reach $4.2 billion in 2011
October 2007
Chronic dialysis catheter for short term access wins US approval
October 2007
Dressing to stem severe bleeding wins rapid approval
October 2007
USA grants approval to synthetic bone graft material
October 2007
Cook launches pelvic floor repair graft
October 2007
Innocoll sells CollaRx implant, Euro business, to EUSA Pharma
October 2007
Graphene could bridge terahertz gap
October 2007
Asterand resumes biomaterial imports from Russia
October 2007
UK government offers tax relief to biotech industry
October 2007
Physician training is essential in success of drug-eluting stents
October 2007
Orthovita wins marketing award
October 2007
MDY Healthcare buys shares in Lombard Medical
October 2007
IsoTis wins US clearance for bone graft materials
September 2007
Lubrizol increases capacity for thermoplastic urethane in China
September 2007
South Korean, US researchers collaborate on nanomedicine project
September 2007
Sumitomo Bakelite develops beads to fish for biomolecules
September 2007
Maillefer Extrusion; Hall 12 Stand C06
September 2007
Copolyester alternative to glass packaging
September 2007
Iron nanocomposite for the treatment of cancer
September 2007
CoorsTek opens speciality materials centre
September 2007
High growth for diamond and diamond-like coatings market through 2012
September 2007
High specific gravity plastic for shielding equipment
September 2007
Nanocomposites for artificial bone
September 2007
Pioneer launches its surgical rodding system for the spine
September 2007
Growth expectations for advanced orthopaedic market are high
September 2007
St Jude stented heart valve starts clinical trial
September 2007
Integra, IsoTis join forces
September 2007
Cell-based cardiovascular heart patch will undergo second Phase I trial
September 2007
Nitinol implant wins US patent
September 2007
Hole in heart treatment approved in Europe, Canada
September 2007
Lombard Medical gains next US approval for stent graft; will go ahead with treatment
September 2007
Imperial Innovations extends investment in Veryan Medical
September 2007
Research into knee ligament regeneration wins award
September 2007
Biocoral wins French patent after three years
September 2007
Spinal surgery market exhibits strong growth - Spurred by goal of preserving motion
September 2007
First implant of platinum chromium stent takes place in Taxus Perseus drug-eluting stent trial
September 2007
Orthovita gets green light to sell surgical haemostat in Europe
September 2007
Cervical artificial disc market is set to grow
September 2007
Nerve graft implanted for first time
August 2007
Magnetic guidance to steer drugs to disease sites
August 2007
US approval for new labelling for knee treatment
August 2007
Nitinol tubing now comes in ultra small sizes
August 2007
VALVES - First replacement procedure using Lotus aortic valve takes place using minimally invasive transcatheter technique
August 2007
Sealant stops bleeding in first use
August 2007
UK’s Corin wins US approval for distribution of orthopaedic device
August 2007
CardioTech seeks patent for antimicrobial polymers
August 2007
Uluru, Immuneregen collaborate on advanced wound dressing
August 2007
Kensey Nash abandons embolic protection products and research
August 2007
Orthopaedic firm AOI Medical seeks US approval for spine tools
August 2007
Swiss firm Straumann buys Japanese dental distributor
August 2007
Cell therapy offers hope for sagging faces
August 2007
Exactech wins US approval for hip joint replacement
August 2007
Artificial living skin graft integrated into human body for first time
August 2007
NANOTECHNOLOGY - Scientists devise multifunctional nanoparticle platforms for targeting and imaging cancer cells
August 2007
Anterior cervical plating system wins US approval
August 2007
Thumb spacer may aid arthritis sufferers to return to normal
August 2007
Conditional US approval for spinal fusion system
August 2007
Lombard Medical, Smith & Nephew join forces on drug-eluting stent
August 2007
More coronary artery bypass graft operations carried out this year, anticipates report - Number of bypass procedures goes up for first time in five years
July 2007
Plastic blood for emergency transfusions
July 2007
STENTS - Carotid stent study gets underway following marketing approval
July 2007
Absorbable implant may help repair damaged heart
July 2007
World demand for dental implants will fuel growth
July 2007
Smith & Nephew buys German firm Plus Orthopedics
July 2007
INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT - Clinical trials start for treatment of retinitis pigmentosa
July 2007
New regulations come into force in UK for use of human tissue
July 2007
Tepha wins venture capital funds
July 2007
CryoLife wins US patent for foam wound sealant
July 2007
Advanced training programme in nanomedicine is “first ever” claim organizers
July 2007
Expandable spinal implant from Vertebration wins US approval
July 2007
CARDIAC ASSIST DEVICE - Enrolment starts in trial of blood pump to help end-stage heart failure patients
July 2007
US firms unite as Pioneer Surgical buys Encelle
July 2007
Cordis launches its new angioplasty catheter
July 2007
Scientists recreate blood vessels in laboratory
July 2007
Globus Medical gets into biomaterials with bone grafts
July 2007
AcryMed gears up to meet demand for antimicrobial technology
July 2007
Sandvik buys Doncasters Medical Technologies
July 2007
Thermal imaging tool for microelectromechanical systems
June 2007
Fujifilm using nanotechnology to improve cancer treatments
June 2007
Alcon Japan launches artificial lenses for cataracts
June 2007
Catalyst promises more efficient drug production
June 2007
Plastic nanospheres deliver drugs
June 2007
PC micro forceps and scissors
June 2007
Long carbon nanotube arrays
June 2007
Tyco buys absorbable tacktechnology from Sorbx
June 2007
Oral wound dressingcan be custom made
June 2007
US tissue bank MTF signs dealwith Ethicon
June 2007
Knotless implant system winsUSclearance
June 2007
Spinal implant wins Euro approval
June 2007
Saline lip implant wins CE Mark
June 2007
Business pursues plump lipmarket; trout pout is back - Eurosurgical will distribute lip implant across Europe
June 2007
Hernia mesh wins US approval
June 2007
RSB Spine wins US approval
June 2007
Knee implant wins award
June 2007
Zimmer offers zirconiadental implant - Natural colour will appeal to patients, says company
June 2007
Conor Medsystems ends stent trial - Stent fails in comparative study with Boston Scientific stent
June 2007
Inbone and Reiley Orthopedicdecide to merge
June 2007
Biomet launches vitamin E polyethylene products
June 2007
Boston Scientific completesenrolment in comparative trial
June 2007
New teeth from nanotechnology
June 2007
bioMerieux in dispute with Becton,Dickinson subsidiary
June 2007
Focus shifts in world of cardiacsurgery, says report
June 2007
IsoTis wins US patent for reversephase medium technology
June 2007
Endovascular market is set to takeoff, says forecast
June 2007
Medtronic wins medical designexcellence awards
June 2007
24-26 April, Cologne, Germany: MedicalMoulding and Extrusion conference - How to grade materials as medical is question that preoccupies delegates
June 2007
Nanoparticle wound caretechnology is presentedfor first time
May 2007
Mitsui to evaluate biological activity of carbon nanotubes
May 2007
Medical accreditation awarded for TPE
May 2007
Menicon develops contact lens that can deliver polymers
May 2007
Custom-sized PEEK stock shapes
May 2007
Intelligent plastics find packaging applications
May 2007
Victrex announces Beijing office
May 2007
Innocoll seeks patents for pain management implant
May 2007
Enrolment in US trial for anastomosis system now complete
May 2007
New process locks in moisture in contact lens
May 2007
Edwards Lifesciences sells heart laser distribution rights to Novadaq Technologies
May 2007
First results from bioabsorbable stent trial are promising
May 2007
Biomet signs pact to market Kensey Nash’s bone void filler
May 2007
Plastic limb splint wins international design award - Treats broken bones fast in lonely places
May 2007
Aortic bioprosthesis moves closer to US approval
May 2007
Minimally invasive spinal fusion products grow more popular - US market set to show strong growth
May 2007
Honey dressings could rival silver
May 2007
Anastomosis system wins US marketing clearance
May 2007
Sutures made from natural polyester may prove stronger, safer
May 2007
Implant controller device will gain US patent
May 2007
Hydrogel dressing breathes air into wound
May 2007
Incontinence sling gains US and European approval
May 2007
US clinical trial begins to test Angiotech’s vascular wrap
May 2007
University College London offers medical imaging course - College addresses growth in medical imaging with new postgraduate course
April 2007
Huntsman Textile Effects launches silicone coating products
April 2007
Treatment for advanced periodontitis restores tooth socket
April 2007
Artificial keratinous layer sprays on to protect skin
April 2007
Plant-based plastic cartridge for deoxyribonucleic acid chip
April 2007
Non-plasticized urethane blend
April 2007
Studies yield good results for bone haemostasis implant - Offers promising alternative to bone wax
April 2007
Shoulder implant wins US approval
April 2007
US government initiative boosts abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft market, say researchers
April 2007
Hip resurfacing device wins US approval, with conditions
April 2007
CLINICAL TRIALS - First patient with thoracic aortic dissection undergoes successful treatment with stent system
April 2007
Multilayer chip capacitors prevent surface arc-over
April 2007
European approval for Atrium’s small vessel catheter
April 2007
STENTS - Angioplasty and stenting can prevent amputation and restore blood flow below the knee
April 2007
TISSUE ENGINEERING - Ligament regeneration offers promise for knee repair
April 2007
CLINICAL TRIALS - First patient enrols in W L Gore’s thoracic endoprosthesis trial
April 2007
CLINICAL TRIALS - Trial starts to evaluate tissue engineered neocartilage for repair of the knee
April 2007
US approval for spinal implant
April 2007
Biomedical applications of high energy ion beams - International conference in July 2007
April 2007
UK government offers awards for bright ideas for smart materials
April 2007
Bone graft gains US approval for more applications
April 2007
Medtronic’s thoracic stent graft nears end of approval process
April 2007
Skin graft substitute starts Phase I trial in UK
April 2007
Carbon-filled medical polymer
April 2007
STENTS - Stent grafts offer better outcomes than surgery for treatment of injured or diseased thoracic aorta, say studies
April 2007
Lombard Medical wins grant to develop hydrophilic coating
March 2007
Wrinkled polymer skin
March 2007
Siliconizable PP film
March 2007
Seiren to double capacity for artificial blood vessel materials
March 2007
Three-layer co-injection blow moulding
March 2007
Special feature-JEC innovation winners and finalists
March 2007
NuVasive buys bone graft technology from Radius Medical
March 2007
First outing for spine system - US Spine completes first operation using new system
March 2007
Alphatec, Scient’x sign licence agreements for spinal implants - Proposed merger agreement cancelled
March 2007
Innocoll expands distribution of collagen surgical implant
March 2007
Tissue Science Labs reports research progress, gains boost for key product Permacol
March 2007
European companies demand medical devices excluded from medicinal product regulation
March 2007
CryoLife wins rights to distribute replacement pericardium
March 2007
Motion preservation spinal implants start clinical trials
March 2007
Two ophthalmic products gain orphan drug status
March 2007
Online guide to a new you
March 2007
Leman Cardiovascular, Cook Medical become partners
March 2007
European market sees launchn of catheter range
March 2007
Silicone rises to the challenge of industry’s complex needs
March 2007
Lombard’s stent graft back in use
March 2007
TyRx Pharma, C R Bard collaborate
March 2007
More market reports...
March 2007
Dental implant collaboration
March 2007
Coral bone substitute proves able to heal bone fast and effectively
March 2007
Nanoparticles that mimic blood platelets offer hope
March 2007
US approval for trial on less invasive spinal system
March 2007
Czech company Nanopeutics signs woundcare technology agreement
March 2007
Heart company wins new financing
March 2007
Botox rival is injected into the cosmetic surgery market
February 2007
Zhejiang Huayin Nonwovens develops elastic nonwoven cloth
February 2007
Anti-friction bearing cages
February 2007
Collagen matrix wins further US approval - Gains patent for prevention of surgical adhesions
February 2007
Stem cell products lead growth in orthopaedic biomaterials market
February 2007
CryoLife, Regeneration Technologies team up
February 2007
Filled plastic needle aids minimally invasive surgery
February 2007
Thermoset retains flexural strength
February 2007
Fibres for bullet-proof vests increase toughness of dental composites
February 2007
Europe approves coronary stent
February 2007
Thoratec seeks approval for bridge to transplantation device
February 2007
Boston Scientific: only firm to offer two drug-eluting stent platforms - First implant of drug-eluting stent is landmark for Boston Scientific
February 2007
Synthetic bone compares well with autogenous bone
February 2007
RTI signs manufacturing pact with Blackstone Medical
February 2007
Polymer Group streamlines manufacturing, with job losses, plant closures - Finishing of medical fabrics to relocate to China from USA
February 2007
Heart failure therapy must undergo further clinical trial
February 2007
Spinal implant gets US green light
February 2007
Implant could track tumour growth and treatment
February 2007
Silica prolongs enzyme activity
February 2007
Osiris, AlloSource sign deal on tissue supply
February 2007
US bishops support “ethical” stem cell work - Reject research involving destruction of human embryos
February 2007
TISSUE ENGINEERING - Clinical trial starts to evaluate regenerated human bladder in children
February 2007
Microsoft adds Spellex Biotech dictionary to spell checker
February 2007
Cardiva wins Frost & Sullivan award
February 2007
STENT GRAFTS - Enrolment starts in two separate thoracic stent graft trials
January 2007
Nanospheres for toxin exposure and drug delivery
January 2007
PA, acetal for rotational moulding
January 2007
Targeting metastatic lesions in the liver with nanoparticles
January 2007
Takumi uses electrolytic polishing to process medical screws
January 2007
Plastics change shape with heat
January 2007
Wear-resistant PEEK coating
January 2007
Coronary artery surgery still has important role
January 2007
Silver wound dressing wins US approval
January 2007
Osteotech, Bacterin reach licensing agreement
January 2007
US allograft providers set up new company
January 2007
TISSUE ENGINEERING - Pervasis is set to go ahead with Phase II trials of cell-based repair gel, following good results from initial trials
January 2007
Silicone gel breast implants finally get the green light… - …But decision is not welcome to all
January 2007
Wheelchair redesigned using glass fibrereinforced parts
January 2007
BRAIN IMPLANTS - Brain implants may help treatment of epilepsy; three epilepsy treatments attract funding
January 2007
Vascular graft wins US clearance
January 2007
US clearance for automated anastomosis system
January 2007
Kyphon buys St Francis Medical Technologies
January 2007
Tissue regeneration products may spell end of need for joint replacement surgery - UK spin-out completes funding round
January 2007
Spinal implant wins US approval
January 2007
Arthro Kinetics suffers setback - Company undergoes restructuring
January 2007
Non-fusion segment will be most dynamic in US spinal implant market
January 2007
Boston Scientific, Akron U in polymer accord
January 2007
Strength of dentaluse alumina and zirconia measured
January 2007
Endologix recalls some delivery catheters
January 2007
Swiss company wins US patent for bone graft technology
December 2006
Composite needle aids minimally invasive surgery
December 2006
Highly durable transparent evaporation coating film
December 2006
Solvay upgrades Indian site, launches new PEEK
December 2006
Radical polymerization reduces catalyst requirements
December 2006
BASF expands plasticizer capacity
December 2006
Titanium oxide-based prosthesis for inner ear
December 2006
UK orthopaedic instrument company expands into implants
December 2006
DRUG-ELUTING STENTS - Boston Scientific claims superiority of Taxus over Cypher stent in diabetics
December 2006
Biomet, Smith & Nephew in discussions
December 2006
ALLOGRAFTS RETAIN IMPORTANCE - HealthPoint Capital reports on allograft market
December 2006
Orthovita signs royalty rights deal with Angiotech
December 2006
BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS - Tennis elbow sufferers may get help from own body
December 2006
Manufacturer offers guarantee for self-expanding stent
December 2006
Lombard’s stent graft could reach US market sooner than expected
December 2006
Drug-eluting ocular implant moves a few steps nearer to market
December 2006
eyeonics launches redesigned intraocular lens
December 2006
Tutogen Medical, Regeneration Technologies cooperate on sourcing of tissue
December 2006
Bone graft may match autograft in effectiveness
December 2006
CryoLife, BioForm sign glue deal
December 2006
US law ensures funding for protein hydrogel development
December 2006
International cooperation leads to launch of wound closure strip
December 2006
Endograft wins US approval
November 2006
Temperature-sensitive nanoparticle boosts drug anti-tumour activity
November 2006
Ultraviolet bonding for liquid crystal displays
November 2006
Light reactive polymer
November 2006
Implantable polyether etherketone
November 2006
US agency seeks injunction against orthopaedic implant maker
November 2006
Tissue Engineering - Phase 1 trials begin of first biologically-active treatment to ameliorate acute vascular injury
November 2006
Bone void filler winsn US clearance
November 2006
Contraceptive implant comes under court scrutiny
November 2006
Medtronic presents synthetic bone grafts
November 2006
Drug-eluting stents come under spotlight
November 2006
GNI sees rise in sales of synthetic bone in China
November 2006
Baxter International sells Transfusion Therapies business
November 2006
US medical fabric producer opens plant in China
November 2006
UK consortium wins funding for regenerative stent
November 2006
US regulator may not be ready to judge nanotechnology, says former official
November 2006
US women to gain greater health protection
November 2006
MIV Therapeutics offers different type of coated stent - May be a potential alternative to current drug-eluting coatings, says company
October 2006
Scientists formulate means of delivering cancer drug
October 2006
Elpida, Hiroshima University to co-develop “smart pill”
October 2006
Peripheral vascular disease therapies offer opportunities
October 2006
Report analyses worldwide market for coronary stents
October 2006
Heart valves - Mechanical heart valve with low-dose anticoagulation therapy starts clinical trial; results could lead to first-time approval for this therapy
October 2006
Dental amalgams are safe, say American dentists
October 2006
Lombard Medical, BostonScientific fail to renew distribution pact
October 2006
Genetic code used to pattern zinc oxide nanowires
October 2006
Flexible vascular patch gains US agency approval
October 2006
Healthpoint expands its dental business holdings
October 2006
Scaffold biomaterial offers solution to women suffering from prolapse
October 2006
Global nanotechnology market to reach $25 billion by 2011
October 2006
Symmetry Medical buys Everest Metal and affiliate for US$8.8m
October 2006
Tainted tissue question prompts companies to reassure public
October 2006
Silicon nitride bearings
October 2006
Arrowhead subsidiary gains drug delivery patent
October 2006
Spinal implant wins US approval
October 2006
Hip replacement builds on older systems
October 2006
Three-dimensional Interlaminar flow textile
October 2006
Porous alumina implants containing bactericide
October 2006
NMT Medical makes series of updates and modifications to current trials
September 2006
Leman Cardiovascular buys Hancock Jaffe Laboratories
September 2006
Smith & Nephew responds to US government’s subpoena
September 2006
Dermatologists discuss thread lifts
September 2006
Spinal implants - CryoLife’s spinal disc repair study completes enrolment
September 2006
Unidirectional prepregs for thick-walled parts
September 2006
Lombard, Axordia join forces on stent creation
September 2006
Stryker develops improved knee
September 2006
Glass-phenolic threaded inserts
September 2006
Edwards sells perfusion business to Japan’s Nipro Group
September 2006
Aluminium nitride-based heater
September 2006
Valera and Spepharm join forces to market prostate implant
September 2006
Analysis of orthopaedic, gynaecological and dental and markets
September 2006
Implantable female contraceptive wins US approval
September 2006
Stem cell therapy - Cambrex and Ortec seek humanitarian device exemption for cryopreserved biomaterial to treat patients with catastrophic skin disease
September 2006
Mesh with antimicrobial coating wins US clearance
September 2006
Reinforced polyaryletherketone for lower wear orthopaedic implants
September 2006
Zimmer re-enters powered surgical instrument market
September 2006
UK orthopaedics group Corin takes stake in Acrobot
September 2006
Angiotech sets up Japanese connection for facelift line
August 2006
Temperature-sensitive nanoparticles open avenues for drug delivery
August 2006
Vascular graft coating prevents staphylococcal infection
August 2006
Smith & Nephew buys OsteoBiologics
August 2006
Dermal filler launches in Europe
August 2006
Porous surface coating to be subject of research programme
August 2006
Cardic implants - Trial starts of biopolymer that prevents atrial fibrillation
August 2006
Living tissue graft gains investigational approval
August 2006
CeraPedics, BioD agree to orthopaedic collaboration
August 2006
Asterand sets up Japanese tissue supply deals
August 2006
Cervical spine surgery - Clinical trial of cervical disc replacement will start soon
August 2006
Tissue engineering - Shades of Frankenstein as scientists engineer human tissue with electricity
August 2006
Asia embraces cardiac rhythm management devices
August 2006
Combustion synthesis of net-shape implants
August 2006
Copolymer offers alternative to outmoded beeswax
August 2006
Smith & Nephew, Q-Med form pact on osteoarthritis treatment
August 2006
Nanotechnology and advances in materials are focus of fall meeting
August 2006
Integrated cannula system gains US approval
August 2006
Collagen implant provides promising results
August 2006
Spider silk and silica makes for a strong combination
July 2006
Ultraviolet light-emitting diodes
July 2006
Intelligent textile for drug delivery
July 2006
Direct manufacturing of prototype parts
July 2006
Dutch firm DSM invests in US biomaterials company
July 2006
Regeneration’s Xenograft implants gain European approval
July 2006
Spinal implants - Titanium implant may offer solution to lower back pain
July 2006
Ageing Japanese population will boost spinal implant market
July 2006
Retinal implants - First results look good for retinal implant
July 2006
Silver alginate wound dressings win European approval
July 2006
Austrian tissue bank signs agreement with Arthro Kinetics
July 2006
Stents - Wide range of patients receive Endeavour stent
July 2006
Spinal implant that preserves motion wins European approval
July 2006
Cook Urological presents treatment for penile curvature
July 2006
Pyrolytic carbon thumb implant gains US approval
July 2006
Inion signs research agreement with Angiomed
July 2006
BioLok tackles Japanese dental market; signs pact with Shofu
July 2006
Sterilization - Cleansing process offers greater security
July 2006
Stent coating wins endorsements
July 2006
Top design award goes to cochlear implant
July 2006
Hydrogel-filled breast implants may enter market this year
July 2006
Spinal implant waits for US approval
June 2006
Styrenic block copolymers
June 2006
Photopolymerization method for complex particles
June 2006
Spinning technique for biocompatible fibres
June 2006
Surgeons successfully implant “living” heart patch
June 2006
Stem cells - Stem cells from umbilical cord blood prove successful in transplants
June 2006
Spinal implant looks good so far
June 2006
Ceramic bone substitute shows promise in trials
June 2006
Finnish firm Inion signs US deal
June 2006
Stem cells - Adipose stem and regenerative cells may improve survival of transplanted tissue in reconstructive surgery
June 2006
US approval for vascular graft
June 2006
Patch controls bleeding in lung surgery
June 2006
Bioprostheses - Cardica makes progress in development of vascular access closure device
June 2006
Bioprostheses - Non-surgical implantation of replacement valve offers hope
June 2006
Nanomaterials look promising for medical coatings
June 2006
Drug delivery technique based on nanotechnology
June 2006
Injectable incontinence implant gains US approval
June 2006
Smith & Nephew’s hip resurfacing system gains US approval
June 2006
Biocoral reveals collaboration with Japanese firm Terumo
June 2006
Long-term study confirms benefits of coral-derived bone substitute
May 2006
Artificial retina reacts to light without power source
May 2006
Europe grants approval for cobalt chrome coronary stent
May 2006
German materials engineering firm sets sights on Japan and USA
May 2006
Baby boomers turn 60 but want to keep fit
May 2006
Implant aids treatment of distressing condition
May 2006
More help for poor spellers as Spellex updates its dictionary
May 2006
Finland’s Inion wins biotech patents
May 2006
Orthopaedic surgeons meeting sees launch of xenograft implants
May 2006
IsoTis branches out into dental products - New approvals for dental bone grafts
May 2006
Coated surgical mesh wins US approval for Atrium Medical
May 2006
Pioneer Surgical, Encelle will work together on tissue regeneration
May 2006
European polymer hip implant trial starts for US manufacturer
May 2006
UK bio-nanotech firm negotiates deal for drug delivery
May 2006
Cardium claims patent victories
May 2006
Cancer therapy uses boron carbide nanoparticles
May 2006
Bioabsorbable screw encourages bone growth
May 2006
Scientists develop alternative source of heart tissue grafts - Lab-grown cardiac cells on cards
May 2006
UK’s Lombard Medical will collaborate on research
April 2006
Advanced plastics for medical devices
April 2006
Material restores periodontal bone tissue
April 2006
Dental material contains plant extract to fight tooth decay
April 2006
Vertebron, medArtis sign distribution deal
April 2006
UK scientists develop bio-gel for culturing cells
April 2006
Heart assist devices
April 2006
Heart closure device
April 2006
High costs of wound healing technologies hold market back
April 2006
Lombard Medical gains approval for US trial of stent graft
April 2006
Prostate cancer implant wins Canadian approval
April 2006
Partnership aims to control risk of skin contamination
April 2006
Stryker targets women with specially designed knee implants
April 2006
Harder wearing tools with novel cellular construction
April 2006
Tibial fixation implant gains US approval for Scandius
April 2006
Embolic protection system gets European green light
April 2006
Endologix back on track to produce stent graft
April 2006
Dental biomaterials
April 2006
Cryo-Cell will collect placental stem cells
April 2006
Enlarged membership of EU opens up medical device opportunities
April 2006
Boston Scientific makes postacquisition plans
April 2006
Drug eluting stents
April 2006
Alcon wins award for replacement lenses
April 2006
Voluntary worldwide physician communication on implantable cardiac defibrillators
April 2006
CardioTech plans limited European trial for coronary artery graft
March 2006
Solvay buys speciality polymer maker
March 2006
Gunze develops biodegradable tube for blood vessel regeneration
March 2006
Styrenic block copolymers
March 2006
Closed cell foams reach higher temperature
March 2006
US company gains rights to orthopaedic implant material
March 2006
Boston Scientific wins contest to acquire Guidant - Johnson & Johnson pipped at post
March 2006
Surgical sealant gains European approval for vascular use
March 2006
Collagen Matrix wins clearance for bone graft material
March 2006
Polymer therapy may treat range of diseases
March 2006
CardioTech seeks investigational exemption for bypass graft
March 2006
Scientists develop technique to detect transplant rejection
March 2006
TyRx Pharma signs licensing deal on coated implants
March 2006
Heart closure product gains research grant
March 2006
UK’s Biosil shortly to join MediCor
March 2006
Lombard’s stent graft gets praise from study
March 2006
CABG Medical to cease operations - Failure of Holly graft clinical trial leads to company’s closure
March 2006
Regenerating the spine—a biological approach
February 2006
Solvay and Modern Plastics form alliance to distribute medical polyphenylsulfone
February 2006
Medical-grade polyolefins
February 2006
PP for nonwovens
February 2006
White light-emitting diode technology slims down endoscope
February 2006
Computer-designed struts for prosthetics
February 2006
Gene therapy may be delivered via bare metal stents
February 2006
New materials suppliers are in the spotlight
February 2006
Covalon gains Canadian approval for three wound dressings
February 2006
US approval for implantable collamer lens
February 2006
Smith & Nephew launches artificial knee made from oxinium
February 2006
Johnson & Johnson still committed to buying Guidant; declares definitive agreement
February 2006
Innocoll seeks US approval for collagen wound care product
February 2006
Study on breast implant complications may not reveal full story, critics claim
February 2006
The benefits of early cochlear implants
February 2006
Coated surgical mesh wins fast track designation
February 2006
First results for jaw bone reconstruction look promising
February 2006
Endologix recalls Powerlink catheters, but not stent grafts
January 2006
Technology to make nickel-free stainless steel sheets
January 2006
Researchers develop fast-regenerating artificial bone
January 2006
Human clinical trial scheduled for local bone regeneration
January 2006
Canadian firm completes purchase
January 2006
Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson compete to buy Guidant
January 2006
First clinical trial to implant blood vessels grown from patient’s own cells
January 2006
Porcine-derived collagen has cosmetic potential
January 2006
Absorbable skin staples reduce discomfort, improve outcomes
January 2006
Inamed’s quest to sell breast implants moves forward
January 2006
All I want for Christmas is...my very own set of stem cells
January 2006
CABG Medical stops enrolment in clinical trial; serious problems
January 2006
Finnish firm expands range in USA
January 2006
Stent registry results look promising
January 2006
Bioceramic shows promise for treatment of vertebral compression fractures
January 2006
Boost for stem cell research
January 2006
Osteotech boasts first US approval for bone paste
January 2006
Lombard Medical raises funds
January 2006
UK study completes enrolment for heart implant
December 2005
Polymer aids water-insoluble cancer drug delivery
December 2005
Keisei Medical unveils external bone splints invisible to X-rays
December 2005
Menicon develops contact lens that releases medicine in the eye
December 2005
Kawasumi to make dialyzers using own hollow fibres
December 2005
Feedthrough is first to feature 104 pins
December 2005
Canada’s Raymor coatings specialist boasts market advance
December 2005
Ablation techniques are compared
December 2005
SpineMedica sets up special advisory board for disc implant
December 2005
Finnish company Inion cements UK links
December 2005
Small Bone Innovations creates business units; launches product
December 2005
Future still unclear for Johnson & Johnson/Guidant deal - Many ups and downs in the acquisition process
December 2005
Canada approves rejuvenating injectable filler
December 2005
Europe welcomes first specialized endovascular graft
December 2005
Angiotech will acquire vascular graft business from Edwards
December 2005
Encore Medical buys Compex
December 2005
Euro funds go to biodegradable polymer research
December 2005
US grants approval to collagen bone healing sheet
December 2005
Inion, Richard Wolf sign pact
December 2005
US approval granted to spine stabilization device
November 2005
Conductive polymer made from biomaterial
November 2005
SpinalMotion reaches enrolment milestone
November 2005
Cryo-Cell company wins grants for stem cell research
November 2005
NuVasive launches five spinal products
November 2005
Retinal implant will start clinical trial early next year
November 2005
US breast implant firm buys British manufacturer and supplier
November 2005
Tyco takes an interest in Floreane Medical Implants
November 2005
Smith & Nephew wins award for oxinium technology
November 2005
Injectable filler material can restore the voice and facial fullness
November 2005
Donor human tissue used in breast reconstruction
November 2005
Drug delivery implants offer advantages over other therapies
November 2005
Old method, new therapies
November 2005
Inamed takes next step towards breast implant approval
November 2005
Abbott starts US clinical trial of spinal implant
November 2005
Edwards launches mitral heart valve in Europe
November 2005
Gore acquires Carmeda
November 2005
Flea-inspired synthetic rubber offers hope
November 2005
Wacker launches silicone foams
November 2005
Flexible stent safe for leg vessels, that does not damage tissue
November 2005
Implant material that adheres to bone well
October 2005
Fujikura makes ultra-thin glass tubes
October 2005
Clear acrylic copolymer
October 2005
Extruder for dual and co-extrusion
October 2005
Conductive polymers research programme
November 2005
Improved diamond coating technique
November 2005
Hydroxyapatite nanospheres could plug dentine to prevent sensitive teeth
October 2005
Bactericidal porous alumina implants
October 2005
Genetic code for spider silk identified
October 2005
Evaluation of wear on total hip replacement systems
October 2005
Intraocular lens for cataract patients gains US approval
October 2005
Xenotransplantation work goes on
October 2005
US approves bone graft materials
October 2005
SpineMedica, SaluMedica sign pact
October 2005
Enrolment begins in clinical trials for presbyopia treatment
October 2005
UK university opens biomedical research laboratories
October 2005
Surgical mesh for soft tissue repair gains US approval
October 2005
Bone putty offers advantages for spine fusion
October 2005
Lifecore acquires distributor; expands direct selling into France
October 2005
Molnlycke finds solution for hard-to-heal wounds
October 2005
Osteotech rejects MTF approach
October 2005
Enrolment starts in US clinical trial of total facet arthroplasty system
October 2005
Globus launches spinal products
October 2005
Dental implants: fastest growing market sector
October 2005
Xenograft bone void fillers gain US approval
October 2005
Med-El presents advanced cochlear implant to US market
October 2005
Medtronic launches first resorbable spine implant
September 2005
World’s thinnest syringe
September 2005
Isoporous membranes
September 2005
Semi-crystalline grades allow lead-free soldering
September 2005
Carbon nanotubes aid bone healing
September 2005
Symphony bone cement becomes Concert spine bone cement
September 2005
Inion wins Finnish funding for biodegradable materials
September 2005
Piezoelectrics with fine tolerances
September 2005
Poly Implant Protheses signs breast implant distribution deals
September 2005
US government issues warning on metallic tracheal stents
September 2005
Bioengineered tissues may restore full functionality in injured knees
September 2005
Treatment for brain disorder wins US approval
September 2005
Guidant pacemakers recalled under most serious classification
September 2005
People show less interest in participating in clinical trials than last year
September 2005
Inamed withdraws one breast implant, but pursues approval for other implant products
September 2005
Spinal disc implant to treat back pain wins European approval
September 2005
Mentor receives conditional approval for breast implants
September 2005
USA’s MicroVention wins Chinese approval for embolization devices
September 2005
Bone putty wins approval from USA
September 2005
Wound dressings boost sales in USA for UK company
September 2005
US market for cosmetic improvement products will experience enormous growth
September 2005
First implant of mitral contour system for treatment of heart disease — USA grants investigational clearance
August 2005
Phthalates found in hospitalized infants
August 2005
CardoTech will no longer acquire CarTika Medical
August 2005
Research benefits war wounded
August 2005
Searle family sets up neurological restoration program at the Institute
August 2005
Nexa Orthopedics buys foot and hand fusion implant business
August 2005
Advances in engineering and neuroscience technology produce “bionic man”
August 2005
Biocompatible resins
August 2005
Help for stroke victims
August 2005
Liquid gel may be useful as gene delivery method
August 2005
STENT GRAFTS—Medtronic completes enrolment in thoracic stent graft trial
August 2005
DRUG DELIVERY-Drug delivery platform shows promise, particularly with bone growth factor
August 2005
Biodegradable implants receive clearance in the USA
August 2005
Novel production method produces bespoke nanoparticles
August 2005
Biodegradable suture anchor wins European approval - Completes Inion’s range of products to treat sports injuries
August 2005
Three principal areas of research
August 2005
Spine company seeks clearance for disc implant
August 2005
UK firm launches medical superglue for wound closure
August 2005
Porcine soft tissue patch wins Canadian clearance
August 2005
Positive results emerge from clinical trial of treatment for symptoms of menopause
August 2005
US agency accuses Staar Surgical of serious non-compliance
August 2005
Regeneration Technologies, ATS Medical sign deal
August 2005
Japan grants patent to Biocoral
July 2005
Anti-bacterial polymer destroys staphylococcus aureus
July 2005
Peptide enhanced scaffold effective in tissue regeneration
July 2005
Bioceramic is useful for vertebral compression fractures
July 2005
Bovine graft offers promising results for dialysis patients
July 2005
Antimicrobial silver collagen wound dressing wins US approval
July 2005
Placenta implant offers hope to Alzheimer’s sufferers
July 2005
Zimmer launches biological patch developed in UK
July 2005
Biotronik wins US approval for cardioverter defibrillator implant
July 2005
US stent graft is turned down by Japanese authority
July 2005
The USA’s Sybron Dental acquires German dental company
July 2005
Nobel Biocare signs deal with Wyeth for implant protein
July 2005
Higher strength MRI machines may affect implants
July 2005
Improved cochlear implant wins Canadian approval
July 2005
Terumo Europe enrols first patient in drug-eluting stent trial
July 2005
Tough respiratory helmet
June 2005
Horiba Biotechnology develops ultra-sensitive DNA chip
June 2005
Laser surgery device produces tighter, more controllable beam
June 2005
Coating smoothes film surface
June 2005
Changing shape using ultraviolet
June 2005
Calcium phosphate more bioactive than titanium
June 2005
UK’s Advanced Medical Solutions signs distribution deal with Baxter
June 2005
South Korea’s Jeil Medical chooses US distributor
June 2005
Orthofix will market Berkeley bone repair biomaterials
June 2005
European approval for bone implant indication
June 2005
Eye implant proves to be effective in treating sight-threatening condition
June 2005
Enrolment starts in drug eluting graft trial to support CE mark
June 2005
US awards patent for UK firm’s urethral bulking agent
June 2005
Collagen Matrix launches collagenbased neurosurgical products
June 2005
UK company eyes breast implant market
June 2005
Canada approves bone void repair products from OsteoBiologics
June 2005
First patients undergo catheter-based cardiac treatment
June 2005
Looking younger, living longer?
June 2005
Viscogliosi company acquires French firm Fixano
June 2005
Study adds to positive evidence for embolic protection system
June 2005
Boston Scientific buys TriVascular
June 2005
Results are good from trial of drugeluting mesh for prevention of stenosis
June 2005
Artificial disc implants gain US approval; trials to go ahead
June 2005
China grants patent for biodegradable silicon
May 2005
Polyether-etherketone for highly filled parts
May 2005
Medical drip stand is easier to use
May 2005
SurModics gains rights to polymers for treating eye disease
May 2005
Spinal implant wins provisional approval from US authority
May 2005
Ocular Implant-Implanted shunt proves to be effective in reducing intraocular pressure in sufferers from glaucoma
May 2005
Breast implant controversy looks set to continue
May 2005
US/New Zealand firms will market keratin products
May 2005
Alumina-on-alumina hip arthroplasty for more mobile patients
May 2005
US/Japanese firms team up on ocular implant
May 2005
US approval for post surgical sealant
May 2005
UK competition opens to find innovative ideas in healthcare
May 2005
Artificial Heart-Jarvik 2000 heart wins approval for trial for bridge-to-transplant use
May 2005
Bioactive glass for implants
May 2005
US Justice Department issues subpoena to Stryker
May 2005
Revision surgery seen as key sector in European joint market
May 2005
Stent coating gets Canadian funds
May 2005
USA approves one breast implant, rejects another
May 2005
Strong hydroxyapatite for orthapaedics
May 2005
Bone graft wins US approval
April 2005
HAL unveils silk material with medical, cosmetic applications
April 2005
MMT tests artificial bone for dental implant use
April 2005
Mosquito sting needles for pain-free injections
April 2005
Reinforced, biodegradable implant
April 2005
Metallic-based arthroplasty harder wearing than ceramic-on-polyethylene
April 2005
Aluminium gallium nitride-onsapphire substrates
April 2005
Cryopreserved osteoarticular allograft implanted for first time
April 2005
Longer-lasting materials needed for knee injuries
April 2005
ReGen regains distribution rights for collagen implant
April 2005
Cook Biotech and CorMatrix sign biomaterials deal
April 2005
Catheter for drug delivery incorporates carbon nanotubes
April 2005
Raymedica, Medtronic agree on distribution changes for implants
April 2005
Dental implant coating wins funding for research
April 2005
Botox injections are top attraction in USA
April 2005
Metallic piercings might cause skin reactions
April 2005
US approval for spinal fusion products developed in France
April 2005
Synthetic bone may be able to reinforce vertebrae
April 2005
Copolyester will be used in Smith & Nephew’s cannula system
April 2005
Cyberonics wins approvals for epilepsy treatment device
April 2005
Morgan Crucible’s sales and profits up
April 2005
Collagen-based materials for wound healing win two patents
March 2005
Japan Medical Materials unveils substance to restore bone mass
March 2005
Hitachi Maxell develop medical uses for radio frequency indentification chips
March 2005
Electrochemically metal-plated carbon fibres
March 2005
EBI launches new line of bone substitute products
March 2005
Uroplasty will acquire CystoMedix
March 2005
New radio architecture offers longer life in pacemakers
March 2005
Aastrom expands bone graft trial
March 2005
Vertebron launches fusion device
March 2005
BIOPROSTHETICS- Amputees may benefit from new generation of prosthetics
March 2005
And in the US market...
March 2005
Israeli firm Impliant wins funding
March 2005
Genzyme buys cartilage repair company Verigen
March 2005
European tissue sealants market moves sluggishly...
March 2005
Biocoral wins Euro patent for glue
March 2005
Encore buys Osteoimplant Technology’s assets
March 2005
Regeneration Technologies extends tissue recovery agreement
March 2005
Osteotech, Rutgers University sign licensing deal
March 2005
TISSUE ENGINEERING- Ink-jet printers can print human cells
March 2005
Enrolment is now complete in study on implant for Alzheimer’s
February 2005
Polyhydroxybutyrates for medical devices
February 2005
Nipro sheet promotes regeneration after heart surgery
February 2005
Light polypropylene mesh is as strong as heavier weight products
February 2005
Enrolment to start soon in trial on Japanese coronary stent system
February 2005
Johnson & Johnson buys Guidant
February 2005
Bard acquires certain assets of Genyx Medical
February 2005
US company buys wound management business from Swiss parent
February 2005
Elcom, Healthpoint sign wound dressing distribution deal
February 2005
Aastrom Biosciences expands bone graft trial
February 2005
Trial indicates success in scleral spacing procedure for presbyopia
February 2005
Tutogen, Sense Medical sign distribution deal
February 2005
European approval for heart closure implant
February 2005
Bone morphogenic proteins offer hope for improved spinal therapy
February 2005
Spider silk spun in laboratory
February 2005
Spinal cord injury treatment wins US government grant
February 2005
Smith & Nephew launches knee repair system
February 2005
New research centre will develop “biohybrid” limbs
February 2005
Future for biotechnology industry looks bright
January 2005
NEC LCD Tech unveils TFT-LCD panels for medical applications
January 2005
Noritake proves photo catalyst neutralizes SARS viruses
January 2005
Polymer coating reduces bone loss
January 2005
Collagen implant for brain repair wins US approval
January 2005
Lightweight wheelchairs
January 2005
Apatite-based bone reinforcer rapidly solidifies
January 2005
Spending on materials is set to increase, say researchers
January 2005
CardioTech buys contract manufacturer of medical devices
January 2005
LeMaitre Vascular acquires closure clip from US Surgical
January 2005
Myoblast cell therapy offers hope to patients with congestive heart failure
January 2005
Swedish biomaterials company and US small joint maker team up
January 2005
Orthopaedic repair system for knee wins US approval
January 2005
Retinal implants may restore some sight to the blind
January 2005
Endoprosthesis wins US approval
January 2005
Embolic protection device wins approval for inclusion in trial
January 2005
Synovis buys rights to nerve conduit
January 2005
US, Canadian firms sign deal on surgical cryotherapy treatment
December 2004
Self-anchoring suture wins US regulatory approval
December 2004
US government teams with private sector to develop artificial retina
December 2004
Bone reinforcer solidifies rapidly without inflammation
December 2004
Cortek adds to cervical allograft product line for treatment of spine
December 2004
Hydrogel may offer alternative to sutures in cataract surgery
December 2004
Australia welcomes gel-filled breast implants
December 2004
Synthetic peptide hydrogels attract funding
December 2004
Riken device detects molecularlevel cancer cells
December 2004
Clinical trial starts for pain relief patch
December 2004
Surgical glue made stronger, but barely toxic
December 2004
Study begins in Spain on building new bone tissue for implants
December 2004
Novartis looks towards China; Swiss pharmaceutical company considers position in UK
December 2004
Book offers expert advice on sterilization methods
December 2004
Surgical mesh wins US approval
December 2004
Dolphin's dorsal fin is saved using tissue engineering technology
December 2004
Nanoscale micelles for drug delivery
November 2004
Smith & Nephew launches knee repair system
November 2004
Implantable device may give more independence to quadriplegic people
November 2004
Anastomosis system for bypass surgery looks promising
November 2004
Retinal cells can be transplanted using bucky paper as support, according to US researchers
November 2004
Preliminary results from pilot study on stent coating look promising, says MIV Therapeutics
November 2004
Trial starts of artificial heart valve
November 2004
Brain implant wins special treatment from US authority
November 2004
Synthetic bone graft wins US approval
November 2004
Orthobiological sector leads growth in European orthopaedics
November 2004
Bone graft subsitute is on market
November 2004
Implanted neurostimulator may help relieve migraine headaches
November 2004
US marketing clearance for blood clot removal system
November 2004
Ceramic-on-metal hip replacements within five years
November 2004
Thumb joint wins US approval
October 2004
Nakashima Propeller develops longer-lasting artificial joint
October 2004
Takiron develops absorbable bone-bonding materials
October 2004
Universities, THK develop wire-free endoscopic forceps
October 2004
European bone graft substitutes market is fastest growing sector in orthopaedics, says report
October 2004
Mentor wins European approval for dermal filler material
October 2004
Isolagen wins European patent
October 2004
Bone graft substitute for repair of defects wins US approval
October 2004
Inamed submits data to boost its bid for approval of breast implants
October 2004
MediCor acquires Dermedics in pursuit of Mexican market
October 2004
Sybron buys Innova LifeSciences
October 2004
Stryker completes acquisition of SpineCore
October 2004
Meniscus screw wins US approval for Finnish manufacturer Inion
October 2004
Ceramic-on-metal hip replacements start UK clinical trials
October 2004
Implant helps women with stress incontinence, study shows
October 2004
Encore Medical acquires Empi
October 2004
Biocoral gains Japanese patent for biological glue preparation
October 2004
Tutogen expands distribution arrangement with Zimmer Dental
October 2004
US approvals granted to Boston Scientific devices
October 2004
Cleveland Clinic wins contract to develop implantable heart device
September 2004
Boston Scientific starts patient enrolment in clinical trial investigating embolic protection during coronary procedure
September 2004
Medtronic introduces new graft material for stent graft system
September 2004
Glue helps to stem haemorrhage
September 2004
Wright Medical wins US approval for bone void fillers
September 2004
Surgical adhesive looks promising for rapid arrest of bleeding
September 2004
Dental implant takes further step towards full US approval
September 2004
US surgeons implant new genetic protein in spinal fusion operation
September 2004
Anti-microbial nano-polymer
September 2004
Biggest breast implant families in France and USA unite
September 2004
Dai Nippon Printing develops method to reproduce capillaries
September 2004
BioElectronics signs distribution pact with Byron
September 2004
Photocatalyst-treated catheter simplifies disinfection
September 2004
Medicis extends bond with Q-Med
September 2004
Wound treatment trial may lead to application for US approval
September 2004
Diamond thin-film for longer lasting prosthetics
September 2004
HealthPoint Capital acquires ownership interest in Scient’x
September 2004
Biodegradable ligament dissolves in body in 5-10 years
September 2004
Aastrom Biosciences expands US bone graft trial
September 2004
Cook begins first US trial of fenestrated endovascular graft
September 2004
Clinical trial begins in Israel to investigate partial hip implant
September 2004
Boston Scientific recalls 200 Taxus stent systems; serious malfunction
September 2004
Permanent make-up causes nasty reactions
August 2004
Grant to improve dental implants
August 2004
Protokinetix buys anti freezing product from Perigene
August 2004
Smith & Nephew launches new stronger suture
August 2004
Angiotech completes enrolment in vascular wrap study ahead of schedule
August 2004
Research institute forecasts greater use of disc nucleus replacement for degenerative disease
August 2004
OsteoBiologics offers pre-formed bone repair plugs
August 2004
Blackstone gets into spine surgery
August 2004
Scientists produced bioengineered teeth from cultured rat tooth bud cells
August 2004
Ethicon offers new mesh products for hernia repair
August 2004
DePuy Mitek launches soft tissue tibial fixation system
August 2004
Artificial disc wins US appproval
August 2004
C.R. Bard buys hernia repair fixation system from Onux Medical
August 2004
Angiotech gets into orthopaedic, spinal areas with acquisitions
August 2004
Conceptus wins further approval for permanent birth control implant
August 2004
Strong dental ceramic
August 2004
Neutron-blocking material
August 2004
Canadian firm will distribute resorbable membrane
August 2004
CardioTech demands de-listing from Berlin Stock Exchanges
August 2004
International cord blood bank network challenges US patent
August 2004
Bristol-Myers Squibb will increase reserves for liabilities
July 2004
Guilford expands distribution of brain cancer implant
July 2004
Isolagen completes Phase I dental study with good results; Phase II study begins
July 2004
Tougher ceramic cement for facial reconstruction
July 2004
Bandage uses patient's own cells
July 2004
Artificial bone with better regenerative traits
July 2004
Swiss dental implant maker expands US operation
July 2004
Biodegradable polymer for bone repair
July 2004
Trial starts for bio-engineered stent
July 2004
Tissue bonding technology offers new means of surgical closure
July 2004
CE mark for self-anchoring suture
July 2004
Zirconia dentures
July 2004
Enzyme containing polymer is anti-fouling
June 2004
Ceramic phase-equilibria diagrams
June 2004
Bone graft wins US clearance
June 2004
Artificial tooth root
June 2004
Boston Scientific is set to launch biliary stent to treat tumours
June 2004
Lighting device to treat skin cancer
June 2004
US agency accepts bone defect repair product for evaluation
June 2004
Cervical disc wins UK approval
June 2004
Elastic nails may offer good alternative treatment for children with broken legs
June 2004
Clinical trial starts on carotid stent
June 2004
Investigator says first results from carotid stenting trial are exciting
June 2004
Artificial blood vessel for aortic aneurysms
June 2004
UK trial starts for barrier implant
June 2004
Dentures may soon be obsolete: stem cells hold answer to growing your own teeth
June 2004
Abbott launches suture closure system onto market
June 2004
University of Tokyo develops water-absorbent gel
June 2004
Biomet knee implant has go-ahead
May 2004
Recently approved intraocular lens gives whole range of vision
May 2004
Terumo develops stent in bid to boost catheter ops
May 2004
Hydroxylapatite implant gains US approval
May 2004
Titanium mesh repairs hernia
May 2004
Electronic knee may revolutionize implant design
May 2004
Therics wins marketing clearance for bone void filler
May 2004
Spinal surgery may offer hope to osteoporosis sufferers
April 2004
Corkscrew retrieves clots, reverses stroke damage
April 2004
Generic bioreactor may become reality
April 2004
Atrix applies for approval for prostate cancer treatment
April 2004
Static dissipative compound
April 2004
Komatsu Seiren to market allergen-control fabric
April 2004
CellSeed to market cell-culturing polymer
April 2004
Filler that strengthens false teeth
March 2004
US company receives approval for hip implant
March 2004
Continuous nerve stimulating catheter wins US approval
March 2004
Finnish company signs North American distribution deal
March 2004
Breast implant maker Inamed expands range of facial filler products
March 2004
Drug added to grafting material generates more dental bone
March 2004
New type of breast implant may take over from silicone
March 2004
Brain pacemaker wins US approval
March 2004
Metallocene-catalyzed polypropylenes
March 2004
Spinal scaffold wins US approval
March 2004
Penetrating microelectrodes offer hope to patients made deaf through disease
March 2004
Singapore Polymer opens compounding facility
March 2004
DSM expands copolyester capacity
March 2004
Canadian firm Innova will sell dental implant to China
March 2004
Bone graft trial based on stem cell technology begins in USA
March 2004
New process for breast implants wins European approval
March 2004
Endologix submits final evidence in pursuit of US approval for stent graft
March 2004
First Euro implant of Terumo’s heart-assist pump takes place
March 2004
Biomet will make implant to restore bone in cancer patients
March 2004
WorldHeart declares milestone with 1500th heart implant
February 2004
Edwards Lifesciences buys PVT
February 2004
Medinol hails win against Boston Scientific, but Boston will appeal
February 2004
Nano- and bio- technology meet
February 2004
Bone matrix trial represents a first, says Osteotech
February 2004
US biotechnology industry trumpets 2003 success
February 2004
SS&II wins generic balloon patent
February 2004
Refocus Group gets US agency's green light for clinical trials
February 2004
Drug-eluting stents at forefront in treatment of peripheral vascular disease, notes report
February 2004
Breast implants will remain subject to restrictions, orders US authority
February 2004
CryoLife licenses technology to produce sterile tissue
February 2004
Regulatory authority's new recommendations may delay breast implant approval for years
February 2004
US agency clears support catheter
February 2004
Polyester implant cures snoring
February 2004
US TPE demand to reach 635 kt in 2007
February 2004
Prostate cancer implant wins Australian approval
February 2004
Staar Surgical seeks to satisfy US regulatory agency
January 2004
Smith & Nephew reorganizes wound management provision
January 2004
Bone void filler wins US approval
January 2004
Initial results suggest myoblast cell transplantation may be useful in the treatment of heart problems
January 2004
OrthoLogic completes sale of bone growth business to dj Orthopedics
January 2004
FzioMed will launch gel adhesion barrier in Europe this year
January 2004
MacroPore completes bioresorbable polymer implant trial
January 2004
IsoTis sets up wound management subsidiary called EpiSource
January 2004
United Plastics to close plants in Illinois and Mexico
January 2004
Ceramic-on-ceramic hip implant wins US approval for Encore
January 2004
Campaign against PVC questioned
January 2004
Dressing said to aid repair of hard-to-heal wounds
January 2004
Spineology wins approval for graft
January 2004
Reinforced nylon for surgical tool
January 2004
European Union reclassifies silicone breast implants
January 2004
Implantable delivery may improve treatment efficacy for Parkinson's
January 2004
CardioTech's line of wound dressings win US approval
January 2004
UK materials suppliers should target European market, says report
January 2004
Key trial ends for prostate implant
January 2004
Refocus seeks approval for scleral implant and procedure trials
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