Minnesotans to Keynote Materials for Medical Devices Conference

...ediately as a new vessel. Third keynoter Sri Sridhar, Ph.D., chair of the physics department at Northeastern University, will describe advances in biocompatible nanomaterials that have resulted in dramatic improvements in imaging, early diagnosis and targeted delivery of therapeutics. Now in its seventh ye...

Hypertronics Introduces ImplanTac(TM) for IS-1 and draft IS-4 Form Factors

...ed of bio-compatible materials and designed to prevent faulty connections and high risk factors that may have been an issue in the past. The ImplanTac biocompatible contact solution offers surgeons the ability to easily mate implanted leads into devices without misalignment, damage to the system, or risk to the pa...

Coapt Systems, Inc. Launches Hydrelle(TM) a New, FDA-Approved Dermal Filler with Lidocaine for Significant Wrinkle Correction and Greater Patient Comfort

... patients with minimally invasive treatment and rapid recovery. NovielleTM biocompatible hydrogel injectable fillers can provide immediate voice restoration for pat...hese products are based on hyaluronic acid (HA) , a naturally occurring, biocompatible polymer found throughout the body. Anika's products include ORTHOVISC (R...

Materials and Processes for Medical Devices Event Brings Clinicians, Engineers, Designers Together

... event is all about the progress we've made to design medical devices using metallic and biodegradable plastics, bioactive ceramics, nanomaterials and biocompatible alloys," Gilbert said. Major goals include understanding the interaction of these biomaterials with the clinical environment, and understand...

CorNova(R) Receives CE Mark Approval for Valecor Platinum(R) Coronary Stent System

...m surface to both the lumen and artery wall to provide protection from less biocompatible components inherent in all medical-grade alloys. Platinum is known for its...., chairman and chief executive officer of CorNova. "Because of its highly biocompatible platinum surface and its novel open cell design, it has shown superior anti...

Abbott Receives CE Mark for Company's Next-Generation XIENCE PRIME(TM) Drug Eluting Stent, Advancing Leadership Position

...E PRIME stent available to physicians and patients in Europe in the upcoming months." XIENCE PRIME utilizes the same well-studied drug and proven biocompatible polymer as Abbott's market-leading XIENCE V(R) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System. In addition, it offers a novel stent design and a modified de...

UCF researcher's nanoparticles could someday lead to end of chemotherapy

... in the body. "What's unique about our work is that the nanoparticle has a dual role, as a diagnostic and therapeutic agent in a biodegradable and biocompatible vehicle," Perez said. Perez has spent the past five years looking at ways nanotechnology can be used to help diagnose, image and treat cancer and i...

Abbott Initiates Trial of Next-Generation XIENCE PRIME(TM) Drug Eluting Stent, Building Upon Superior Outcomes from SPIRIT Family of Trials

...inical trial at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla., by Rajesh Chandwaney, M.D. XIENCE PRIME utilizes the same well-studied drug and proven biocompatible polymer as Abbott's market-leading XIENCE V(R) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System. In addition, it offers a novel stent design and a modified de...

Cardium Presents Gene Activated Matrix Technology and Update on Excellarate Clinical Development Program at ASGT Annual Meeting

...elet-derived growth factor-B (Ad5PDGF-B), incorporated into a 3-dimensional biocompatible matrix of collagen, which can be applied as a topical gel directly to an ulcer site. The Excellarate biocompatible matrix is believed to have at least two key beneficial functions. First, t...

Incisive Surgical to Launch Next Generation More User-Friendly Absorbable Skin Stapler at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

...associated with metal skin staplers, and eliminates the need to remove metal staples post-operatively. The INSORB Absorbable Staple is comprised of a biocompatible material, which is absorbed over a period of a few months. For more information, visit www.insorb.com . Contact: John L. Shannon, Jr. ...

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Cystic Fibrosis - Liposomal Tobramycin Receives Second Orphan Drug Designation Within Weeks

...s designed to treat bacterial infections in the lungs. About Fluidosomes(TM) technology Axentis Pharma's Fluidosomes(TM) technology uses biocompatible lipids endogenous to the lung that are formulated into small liposomes. This nanocapsule platform offers wide-ranging potential for unmet medical need...

Transave Receives $2.2 Million Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Award for Development of ARIKACE(TM)

...omes. This advanced pulmonary liposome technology prolongs the release of amikacin in the lungs while minimizing systemic exposure. The treatment uses biocompatible lipids endogenous to the lung that are formulated into small (0.3 micron), neutral liposomes that enable penetration of the biofilm and are highly eff...

Cystic Fibrosis - Orphan Drug Designation for Innovative Treatment Against Lung Infections by Axentis Pharma AG

...product, a clinical stage treatment against cystic fibrosis (CF). About Fluidosome technology Axentis Pharmas Fluidosome technology uses biocompatible lipids endogenous to the lung that are formulated into small liposomes. This nanocapsule platform offers wide-ranging potential for unmet medical need...

Abbott Advances Its Revolutionary Fully Bioabsorbable Drug Eluting Stent With Initiation of Next Phase of Clinical Trial

...e of a fully bioabsorbable drug eluting coronary stent. Abbott's bioabsorbable everolimus eluting coronary device is made of polylactic acid, a proven biocompatible material that is commonly used in medical implants such as absorbable sutures. As with a metallic stent, Abbott's bioabsorbable device is designed to ...

The Lancet Publishes Two-Year Results of Abbott's Fully Bioabsorbable Drug Eluting Stent

...bsorbable drug eluting coronary stent out to two years. Abbott's bioabsorbable everolimus eluting coronary device is made of polylactic acid, a proven biocompatible material that is commonly used in medical implants such as dissolvable sutures. As with a metallic stent, Abbott's bioabsorbable stent is designed to ...

DSM Obtains Exclusive World-Wide License for Innovative Drug Delivery Technology

...ining over 60 issued or pending US patents. The polymers are biodegradable, biocompatible and bioabsorbable. Furthermore they are non-inflammatory and allow greater ...m . MediVas LLC Using its proprietary family of biodegradable and biocompatible polymers, MediVas has developed unique platforms for the delivery of biolog...

Cystic Fibrosis Axentis Pharma Initiates Clinical Trial for Lung Infections

...minent example of such diseases is cystic fibrosis (mucoviscidosis). About Fluidosome(R) technology Axentis Pharma's Fluidosome(R) technology uses biocompatible lipids endogenous to the lung that are formulated into small liposomes. This nanocapsules platform opens broad applicability for unmet medical needs i...

Transave Announces Positive Phase II Results for Once-Daily Arikace(TM) in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis Patients Who Have Pseudomonas Lung Infections

...ary next-generation liposomal delivery technology prolongs the release of amikacin in the lungs while minimizing systemic exposure. The treatment uses biocompatible lipids endogenous to the lung that are formulated into small (0.3 micrometers), neutrally-charged liposomes that enable penetration of the biofilm and...

Prescient Medical, Inc. Achieves Successful Clinical Debut of vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield

...f-expanding intracoronary prosthesis designed to limit arterial injury that typically occurs when stents are deployed. The Shield also provides robust biocompatible support for the vessel to ensure that the target coronary artery will remain patent after placement. The patients were treated May 8-9 by Juan F. Gr...

Cardium and Tissue Repair Company's Excellarate Candidate for Healing Diabetic Wounds Gains Media Focus in Multiple Regions Across U.S.

.... The technology is distinctive in that it is an immobilized form of local gene delivery that allows for control of gene dispersion. GAM consists of a biocompatible matrix comprising a gene or DNA vector encoding a growth factor or other therapeutic protein. For tissue repair, the application method involves place...

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Arx™ Ceramic Spinal Spacer System™

Description:... The Arx Ceramic Spinal Spacer System provides innovative, biocompatible implants based on Amedica's patented MC2 technology that offers physicians and patients an alternative to other synthetic and allograft bone implants ...
Company:Amedica Corporation

Turbo-Flo Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters (PICC)

Description:...administration of drugs and fluids. Turbo-Flo polyurethane PICC line sets offer: Higher Flow Rates Micropuncture Introducer Needle biocompatible Polyurethane Material Catheter may be trimmed to patient specific anatomy. Remove catheter obturator prior to trimming of catheter. Supplied...
Company:Cook Vascular, Inc.

Uro-Guide™ Open Tip Ureteral Stents

Description:...Tip Ureteral Stents were the first silicone over-the-wire stents and have a classic Double-J design with an open tip. They are composed of time-tested biocompatible silicone material, which provides maximum patient comfort while minimizing stent encrustation....
Company:GYRUS ACMI

CC Cages

Description:...ogenesis.The CC cages are particularly indicated for major lumbar instabilities. CC cages are made of PEEK polymer (poly (ether ether ketone)), a biocompatible material which allows a per fect visualisation of the osteogenesis by radiolucency. Two metallic markers facilitate orientation and location of the im...
Company:Scient'x

MEDPOR PLUS Sphere

Description:...e Bioglass component, mixed throughout the sphere structure, promotes more rapid fibrovascular ingrowth into the MEDPOR PLUS sphere. MEDPOR is a biocompatible porous polyethylene material. The interconnecting, omni-directional pore structure allows for rapid fibrovascular ingrowth and integration of the pati...
Company:Porex Surgical Products Group

DBX Demineralized Bone Matrix

Description:...procedure. This product can be used alone or as a graft extender for larger sites. Biocompatible Stays in Place The high molecular weight biocompatible carrier allows DBX to resist movement during irrigation. Unsurpassed Safety Contains the highest demineralized bone content available 93% by vo...
Company:Synthes, Inc.

PANALOK Anchors and Instrumentation

Description:... General Description PANALOK is a fully-absorbable soft tissue anchor constructed of biocompatible PLA (polylactic acid) material and provides fixation strength comparable to nonabsorbable anchor systems. The X-ray transparent anchor retains strengt...
Company:Ethicon, Inc.

Cem-Ostetic Optimal Bone Generation

Description:... Cem-Ostetic is a neutral pH bone putty that contains calcium-based biocompatible calcium salts that have been used for decades in orthopedic surgery. These ...hat simple! The formulation of Cem-Ostetic combines well-established biocompatible calcium-based phases with water and does not involve other materials such a...
Company:Berkeley Advanced Biomaterials

COSEAL Surgical Sealant

Description:...lymers that combine to form COSEAL Surgical Sealant have the unique ability to chemically bond to each other, as well as to tissue surfaces. The fully biocompatible synthetic material forms a flexible, watertight seal that remains intact at the site and is able to withstand arterial pressure. It is completely reso...
Company:Baxter Healthcare

TISSEEL VH Fibrin Sealant

Description:...m, reproducible concentrations of fibrinogen and thrombin, TISSEEL VH Fibrin Sealant simulates the final stage of the coagulation cascade to produce a biocompatible fibrin matrix clot that firmly adheres to connective tissue like a natural plasma clot and stops bleeding quickly and reliably. TISSEEL VH Fibrin Seal...
Company:Baxter Healthcare

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Virginia Tech scientists develop process for creating biocompatible fibers

Scientists at Virginia Tech have developed a single-step process for creating nonwoven fibrous mats from a small organic molecule ?creating a new nanoscale material with potential applications where biocompatible materials are required, such as scaffolds for tissue growth and drug delivery. The r...

Nanodiamonds deliver insulin for wound healing

...sily in water, an important property in biomedicine. The nanodiamonds, each being four to six nanometers in diameter, are minimally invasive to cells, biocompatible and do not cause inflammation, a serious complication. And they are very scalable and can be produced in large quantities in uniform sizes. By harn...

Toxin detection as close as an inkjet printer

...es formulating an ink like the one found in computer printer cartridges but with special additives to make the ink biocompatible. An ink comprised of biocompatible silica nanoparticles is first deposited on paper, followed by a second ink containing the enzyme, and the resulting bio-ink forms a thin film of enzym...

Singapore nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections

... combat persistant bacterial infections," added IBN scientist Lihong Liu, Ph.D. Pre-clinical tests have shown that IBN's peptide nanoparticles are biocompatible and cause no damage to the liver or kidneys at tested doses. Highly anti-infective, the therapeutic doses of the peptide nanoparticles are expected to...

Monitoring water through a snake's eyes

...n cut millions of dollars from the cost of testing water manually." The fiber sensors developed by Prof. Katzir are made of insoluble, non-toxic, and biocompatible materials. "You can eat them and nothing will happen to you," he notes. Prof. Katzir's determination to fight terrorism through science has a perso...

New technology shows promise against resistant staph infections

...stant to common antibiotics, the need for new treatments has become urgent. The drug-delivery system, developed by Einstein scientists, consists of biocompatible nanoparticles each smaller than a grain of pollen that can carry tiny payloads of various drugs or other medically useful substances and release the...

Canadian biomedical engineering pioneer receives international award

...e major areas: protein adsorption and blood compatibility, particularly as it relates to blood proteins and thrombus formation on artificial surfaces; biocompatible polyurethane based materials; and surface modification. "His literature contributions have guided the work of countless biomaterials scientists,"...

Singapore scientists synthesize gold to shed light on cells' inner workings

...rug and gene therapies. "Gold nanoclusters have promising characteristics for applications in vivo. Our materials are smaller, less toxic and more biocompatible than the existing inorganic fluorescent quantum dot tags. The red fluorescence of the nanoclusters enhances biomedical images of the body greatly as t...

Rice eyes risks of quantum dots

...es," said Alvarez, referring to common nickel-cadmium cells that people are warned not to throw in the trash. "They're often made of coatings that are biocompatible and stable in water, but the moment we lose that coating, which can happen through a variety of mechanisms, they can release toxic compounds." Use...

Superglue from the sea

...lue so it can be licensed to an outside company that would develop it as a product. He hopes to make better versions that have more bonding power, are biocompatible in the human body and biodegradable. "Ultimately, we intend to make it so it is replaced by natural bone over time," Stewart says. "We don't want...

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Cardium Announces New Orthobiologics Product Initiative Extending Gene Activated Matrix Technology to Deliver Bone Growth Factors

... localized control of gene uptake. The Gene Activated Matrix comprises any biocompatible matrix containing a gene or DNA vector encoding for a growth factor or any ...x technology allows for a broad spectrum of formulations and the use of any biocompatible matrix, natural or synthetic, which would include, but not be limited to, c...

Transave Enters Into Cooperative Research Agreement With NIH To Study ARIKACE(TM) In Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

...es. This advanced pulmonary liposome technology prolongs the release of amikacin in the lungs while minimizing systemic exposure. The treatment uses biocompatible lipids endogenous to the lung that are formulated into small (0.3 micron), neutral liposomes that enable penetration of the biofilm and are highly eff...

Symphony Medical Changes Name to CardioPolymers, Inc.

..., Inc. Chief Executive Officer Raymond W. Cohen said, "The name change, which is effective immediately, better reflects our focus on employing natural biocompatible polymer implants to treat cardiac patients - specifically, congestive heart failure patients with an enlarged left ventricle." CardioPolymers...

Monitoring water through a snake's eyes

...n cut millions of dollars from the cost of testing water manually." The fiber sensors developed by Prof. Katzir are made of insoluble, non-toxic, and biocompatible materials. "You can eat them and nothing will happen to you," he notes. Prof. Katzir's determination to fight terrorism through science has a perso...

ForteBio Launches Two Revolutionary High-Throughput, Label-Free Instruments: The Octet(R) RED384 and the Octet QK384

...on and kinetic characterization by eliminating throughput limitations of traditional SPR-based systems. Octet biosensors are coated with a proprietary biocompatible matrix that is uniform, non-denaturing and has minimal non-specific binding. ForteBio also announced that the first batch of systems have been pu...

STAAR Surgical Receives CE Mark Approval for KS-X Preloaded Hydrophobic Acrylic Lens Injector System

...as been extracted in minimally invasive small incision cataract surgery. STAAR manufactures IOLs out of silicone and Collamer(R), STAAR's proprietary biocompatible collagen copolymer lens material. STAAR Japan introduced the first preloaded IOL lens injector system to the international markets during 2003. STAAR...

Celsense, Inc Receives NIH Grant to Translate Cell Imaging Technology for Clinical Use

...fication in regions of interest is possible. Existing data from pre-clinical studies using human cells show that the Cell Sense reagent is highly biocompatible inside cells and does not affect their innate function. A clinical-grade version of the Cell Sense reagent has been formulated by Celsense, Inc. and i...

ForteBio Launches New Assay Capabilities for High-Sensitivity Protein Quantitation and Fragment Screening on Its Octet(R) Platform

...on and kinetic characterization by eliminating throughput limitations of traditional SPR-based systems. Octet biosensors are coated with a proprietary biocompatible matrix that is uniform, non-denaturing and has minimal non-specific binding. About ForteBio, Inc. ForteBio is a life science company that pro...

Monitoring water through a snake's eyes

...n cut millions of dollars from the cost of testing water manually." The fiber sensors developed by Prof. Katzir are made of insoluble, non-toxic, and biocompatible materials. "You can eat them and nothing will happen to you," he notes. Prof. Katzir's determination to fight terrorism through science has a perso...

Symphony Medical Announces First Patient Successfully Treated With Novel Congestive Heart Failure Therapy

...red in Orange County, California, the Company's products employ proprietary biocompatible polymers delivered into specific locations of the heart during either open ...illion Americans. Symphony's approach involves implanting a space-occupying biocompatible polymer into strategic areas of the heart's left ventricle (LV) wall to aff...