Medical Devices Today

Life After The Recalls: How the CRM Industry Hopes to Cross The Trust Gap

Article preview from IN VIVO - July 2008

Find out why three years after the start of a series of high profile recalls, cardiac rhythm management device manufacturers are struggling to recapture the public's trust and restore a reasonable fraction of the industry's once high-flying growth.

Transcend Medical's Patented Ten-Minute Glaucoma Procedure

Article preview from Start-Up - August 2008

Transcend Medical is the first spin-off of ForSight Labs, an ophthalmology-focused incubator created by The Foundry. To treat glaucoma, Transcend's founders have developed a tiny device, the CyPass, that can be inserted with a needle in a patented procedure that only takes 5 to 10 minutes.

Will "NOTES" Revolutionize Surgery?

Article preview from Medtech Insight - July 2008

NOTES is an experimental alternative to conventional surgery that uses a combination of endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques to access the peritoneal cavity through the wall of the alimentary canal or other natural orifices, allowing surgeons and gastroenterologists to perform complex surgery without leaving any visible scars. In the last few years, NOTES research, procedures, patents, and venture capital investment have increased exponentially. And although the field is still unproven, the rush to NOTES is being fueled by several important motivators, including the perceived advantages over conventional surgery, patient demand, and a worldwide market potential believed to range between $2 and $4 billion per year.

At Democratic And Republican Conventions, Pharma Donates Money, Hosts Events

Full article reprinted from "The Pink Sheet" – Aug. 25, 2007

Find out what top executives from the biomedical industry are doing to connect with legislators and celebrities at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week and at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul next week.

Covidien Creates Covidien Ventures

Full brief reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - August 25, 2008

Find out how Covidien plans to catch up with rivals in R&D as a percentage of sales - a commitment made when the firm spun off from Tyco in 2007.

510(k) Reform Debate Resurfaces As GAO Completes Mandated Report

Full article reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - August 25, 2008

Find out how the device industry is laying the groundwork to respond to an anticipated government report on the effectiveness of the current 510(k) process.

Medtronic Spinal Division Shows Signs Of Turnaround Under New Chief

Full article reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - August 25, 2008

Find out why Medtronic says its spinal business has begun moving in the right direction under the leadership of Steve LaNeve, who became president of the unit in May.

India Considers Price Caps On Medical Devices

Full brief reprinted from PharmAsia News - August 25, 2008

Find out about the Indian government's plans to gather data on the price, supply and availability of medical devices in India and compare them with other countries in advance of considering price controls.

Thriving When The Device IPO Window Closes

Article preview from IN VIVO - July 2008

The general economic malaise closed the IPO window for medical device companies, forcing many to withdraw their public financing plans. Find out how some companies are adopting various financing and operational strategies to make a best of a bad situation.

Advanced Patient Monitoring Systems

Article preview from Start-Up - July 2008

Manufacturers of patient monitoring equipment are providing advanced portable and telemetry monitoring systems that enable the continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, regardless of their location within the hospital, and often at a lower cost than could be achieved using traditional bedside systems. Find out why portable and telemetry systems are two of the highest growth segments.