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DePuy Synthes releases ViviGen Cellular Bone Matrix for repairing musculoskeletal defects

DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson, in collaboration with LifeNet Health, today announced the introduction of ViviGen Cellular Bone Matrix, a differentiated cellular allograft for the repair or reconstruction of musculoskeletal defects.

13 Nov 2014

DePuy Synthes releases ViviGen Cellular Bone Matrix for repairing musculoskeletal defects

DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson, in collaboration with LifeNet Health®, today announced the introduction of ViviGen™ Cellular Bone Matrix, a differentiated cellular allograft for the repair or reconstruction of musculoskeletal defects.

13 Nov 2014

Amedica, Spinal Kinetics sign multi-year OEM agreement for silicon nitride spinal implants

Amedica Corporation, a biomaterial company that has developed silicon nitride ceramics as a material platform to manufacture and commercialize orthopedic implants, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Spinal Kinetics, a leading innovator of advanced spinal implant technologies.

12 Nov 2014

MEDICREA receives FDA clearance for world’s first patient-specific spinal osteosynthesis rod

The MEDICREA Group, a company that specializes in the development of personalized implants produced for a patient’s specific need in the treatment of spinal pathologies, today announced the company has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for UNiD, the world’s first patient-specific spinal osteosynthesis rod.

12 Nov 2014

Acino recognized with 2014 Europe Frost & Sullivan Award for Enabling Technology Leadership

Based on its recent analysis of the pharmaceutical drug delivery industry, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Acino Pharma AG with the 2014 Europe Frost & Sullivan Award for Enabling Technology Leadership. Acino's expertise in targeted drug release profiles and strong technical know-how in pellet-coating, transdermal therapeutic patches and biodegradable implants has made it the preferred vendor in contract manufacturing.

6 Nov 2014

Cardio3 BioSciences announces acquisition of CorQuest Medical

Cardio3 BioSciences, a leader in the discovery and development of regenerative, protective and reconstructive therapies, announces today that it has acquired U.S.-based CorQuest Medical Inc. CorQuest Medical specializes in the development of innovative devices and technologies for cardiac surgery.

5 Nov 2014

Men with BPH need to discuss 'male orgasmic dysfunction' with doctors prior to any treatment

NeoTract, Inc., today welcomes the publication of a paper in the British Journal of Urology International which calls for men suffering from enlarged prostate to discuss with their doctors the likely impact of treatment options on their sexual function. Most procedures and many medications can cause sexual dysfunction. Clinical studies show that treatment with the UroLift system has not been associated with any new onset of sustained ejaculatory or erectile dysfunction.

31 Oct 2014

Henry Schein invests in Iwase Dental Supply

Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that it has invested in Iwase Dental Supply, Inc., a leading full-service provider of dental consumables, implants and equipment in Japan.

20 Oct 2014

SynCardia Systems wins 2014 New Economy Award for Best Medical Device Company

SynCardia Systems, Inc., which manufactures the world's only FDA (United States), Health Canada and CE (Europe)-approved Total Artificial Heart, has won the 2014 New Economy Award for Best Medical Device Company.

15 Oct 2014

Amedica, Spinal Kinetics sign strategic agreement for silicon nitride spinal interbody fusion devices

Amedica Corporation, a biomaterial company that has developed silicon nitride ceramics as a material platform to manufacture and commercialize orthopaedic implants, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year private labeling agreement with Spinal Kinetics, a leading innovator of advanced artificial spinal disc technology.

15 Oct 2014

Dentists at Encino Esthetic Dental Group offer new treatments for patients with TMJ disorders

The team of dentists at Encino Esthetic Dental Group are excited to announce that they now offer new treatments for patients that suffer from TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) disorders. A new appliance called the NTI is a night guard that covers only the front teeth to increase overall comfort when wearing.

14 Oct 2014

I.V. lidocaine can protect mastectomy patients against chronic pain

More than two-thirds of women who have had mastectomies struggle with persistent pain, but it doesn't have to be that way.

14 Oct 2014

New surface coating for medical devices prevents blood from clotting

From joint replacements to cardiac implants and dialysis machines, medical devices enhance or save lives on a daily basis. However, any device implanted in the body or in contact with flowing blood faces two critical challenges that can threaten the life of the patient the device is meant to help: blood clotting and bacterial infection.

13 Oct 2014

BioHorizons launches MinerOss X for dental implant site development procedures

BioHorizons, an oral reconstructive device company, today announced the launch of MinerOss X, a family of xenograft products for dental implant site development procedures. The MinerOss X family includes cancellous or cortical particulate, a moldable collagen block, and a cancellous particulate pre-loaded into a delivery syringe to assist with optimal placement.

12 Oct 2014

Chronic contact allergy from metal orthopedic implant linked to aggressive form of skin cancer

In rare cases, patients with allergies to metals develop persistent skin rashes after metal devices are implanted near the skin. New research suggests these patients may be at increased risk of an unusual and aggressive form of skin cancer.

10 Oct 2014

U-M implants CoreValve Evolut R System in patients with severe aortic stenosis

The University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center is one of the first hospitals in the country to implant Medtronic's new investigational device during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

From Medtronic 9 Oct 2014

Arizona resident receives donor heart transplant after living with SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

Randy Shepherd, an Arizona resident nicknamed the "tin man," has received a donor heart transplant after 15 months of support from the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart.

8 Oct 2014

Molecular breast imaging: an interview with Jim Calandra, CEO Gamma Medica

Studies have shown that mammograms fail to detect cancers in one-third to one-half of women with dense breasts (Clinical Literature on MBI). In some cases, the findings from a mammogram are inconclusive and secondary screening will almost always be required.

6 Oct 2014

Financial ties between doctors and health firms explored

Federal data shows that doctors and other health care professionals made more than $212 million in speaking and consulting for drug and device makers in the five months at the end of last year, reports The New York Times.

3 Oct 2014

Lucideon announces successful development of bioceramics for bone repair

As a partner in the EU-funded Bio-Bone project (Bioceramics for Bone Repair) Lucideon is pleased to announce that the pan-European consortium has successfully developed phosphate-glasses (p-glasses) with biomaterial properties for bone repair.

From Lucideon 3 Oct 2014

Implants News and Research

DePuy Synthes releases ViviGen Cellular Bone Matrix for repairing musculoskeletal defects

DePuy Synthes releases ViviGen Cellular Bone Matrix for repairing musculoskeletal defects

Amedica, Spinal Kinetics sign multi-year OEM agreement for silicon nitride spinal implants

MEDICREA receives FDA clearance for world’s first patient-specific spinal osteosynthesis rod

Acino recognized with 2014 Europe Frost & Sullivan Award for Enabling Technology Leadership

Cardio3 BioSciences announces acquisition of CorQuest Medical

Men with BPH need to discuss 'male orgasmic dysfunction' with doctors prior to any treatment

Henry Schein invests in Iwase Dental Supply

SynCardia Systems wins 2014 New Economy Award for Best Medical Device Company

Amedica, Spinal Kinetics sign strategic agreement for silicon nitride spinal interbody fusion devices

Dentists at Encino Esthetic Dental Group offer new treatments for patients with TMJ disorders

I.V. lidocaine can protect mastectomy patients against chronic pain

New surface coating for medical devices prevents blood from clotting

BioHorizons launches MinerOss X for dental implant site development procedures

Chronic contact allergy from metal orthopedic implant linked to aggressive form of skin cancer

U-M implants CoreValve Evolut R System in patients with severe aortic stenosis

Arizona resident receives donor heart transplant after living with SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

Molecular breast imaging: an interview with Jim Calandra, CEO Gamma Medica

Financial ties between doctors and health firms explored

Lucideon announces successful development of bioceramics for bone repair

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