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FDA clears Integra’s Omnigraft for treating diabetic foot ulcers
Integra LifeSciences (NSDQ:IART) said today it won expanded FDA approval for its Omnigraft dermal regeneration matrix, now indicated to treat diabetic foot ulcers. The device, made of silicone, cow...
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Sinocare closes $273m Nipro buy
Nipro (TYO: 8086) said today it closed the $273 million sale of its diagnostics business to China-based Sinocare, which renamed the newly acquired company to Trividia Health. Former Nipro Diagnostics...
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Specialty plastic manufacturer Pexco acquires Scientific Plastics Corporation
Specialty plastic manufacturer Pexco said today it acquired St. Paul, Minn.-based Scientific Plastics Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Scientific Plastics Corp is a dual-certified ISO 9001 and...
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Boston Children’s CIO discusses digital health, innovation and collaboration
During the last decade or so, health care has been rapidly transforming from a reactive, paper-based system to a responsive digital model. Massachusetts, under Gov. Charlie Baker’s leadership, has...
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Bard to shutter ex-Rochester Medical plants in Minnesota, laying off 185
C.R. Bard (NYSE:BCR) reportedly plans to shutter a trio of Bard Medical plants in Minnesota by the end of the year, meaning layoffs for the 185 workers employed there. “We understand that our employees...
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CooperVision, EP Global go their separate ways in contact lens deal
EP Global Communications (OTC:EPGL) said it’s parting ways with Cooper Cos. (NYSE:COO) subsidiary CooperVision on a co-development project for advanced contact lens technology. Irvine, Calif.-based EP...
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Sientra soars after independent panel OKs breast implants
Shares of Sientra (NSDQ:SIEN), which hit a 52-week low last year after regulators shut down production at its sole supplier, soared today after new CEO Jeffrey Nugent said independent testing found its...
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SRS Medical wins FDA nod for expanded study of Spanner prostate stent
SRS Medical Systems said it won the FDA’s approval for a clinical trial of its Spanner prostate stent for an expanded indication, a temporary implant designed to replace indwelling and intermittent...
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SurModics slips on lowered guidance after Creagh acquisition
SurModics (NSDQ:SRDX) saw shares dip after releasing lowered guidance today for its fiscal year 2016, taking into account its $32 million acquisition of Creagh Medical. SurModics said it expects to see...
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Vivasure wins CE Mark for bioabsorbable vascular closure device
Ireland-based Vivasure Medical said today it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its bioabsorbable percutaneous vascular closure device for large-bore femoral arteriotomies. The closure...
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The grisly art of vintage surgical illustrations
MassDevice.com takes a look at some vintage surgical illustrations: 1. Surgical instruments Surgical saws, knives and shears for operations on bone. Image © Wellcome Collection. The post The grisly art...
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Philips moving forward on legacy lighting biz sale
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) is prepping its legacy lighting business for sale, according to a Reuters report. The company is looking to off load the biz so it can up its game in the healthcare market. The...
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Astora lands FDA panel date for Topas incontinence device
The FDA today scheduled a panel date to discuss the premarket approval submission from Astora Women’s Health for its Topas incontinence device. The company and federal watchdog are slated to meet in...
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MassDevice.com +3 | The top 3 medtech stories for January 8, 2016
Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the...
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Philips and Banyan ink deal to dev handheld concussion test
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) and blood test developer Banyan Biomarkers said today they inked a deal to develop and commercialize a handheld blood test to test for concussions. Financial terms of the...
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AngioDynamics slumps on Q2 rev, EPS misses
AngioDynamics (NSDQ:ANGO) saw shares slump as it reported 2nd quarter earnings that missed analysts marks and shrunk from its previous year. AngioDynamics reported losses of $362,000, or 1¢ per share,...
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BioLargo raises nearly $6m for wound care tech
BioLargo subsidiary Clyra Medical Technologies said Wednesday it closed a financing deal with Sanatio Capital for $750,000 equity up front and a commitment for a $5 million operating line of credit....
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Medical isotope maker Shine Medical raises $11.5m
Shine Medical raised $11.5 million in a new round of debt financing, according to an SEC filing posted today. Monona, Wis.-based Shine Medical produces radioactive isotopes for medical applications...
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Good early data for Lumicell’s tumor-detecting system
An early trial of Lumicell’s surgical imaging agent returned promising results, according to findings published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine. Lumicell’s surgical imaging system is made...
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Bruin Biometrics pulls in $9m for sensor tech
Bruin Biometrics said today it raised $9 million in a new round of financing to support its SEM scanner designed to detect early-stage pressure ulcers. The SEM scanner is a hand-held device that uses...
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