The FDA sent Johnson & Johnson a letter of warning because the company improperly marketed two products under the DePuy Orthopaedics unit, according to a redOrbit.com report.
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After lowering profit forecasts for defibrillators and spinal products, Medtronic's share prices fell more than they had in the past 21 months, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek report.
Kinetic Concepts, a medical device company, launched the Prevena Incision Management System in the United States, according to a company news release.
Kensey Nash, a medical device company focused on regenerative medicine, reported all-time revenue high for the fourth quarter of 2010 at $21.9 million, according to a company news release.
Aesculap Implant Systems of Center Valley, Penn., received FDA 510k clearance for the A-FIX Spinal System, a stand-alone interbody spinal fusion device, according to a company news release.
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DePuy Orthopaedics issued a recall of two DePuy ASR hip replacement products after reports found the metal-on-metal implant has a higher failure rate than similar devices, according to a Gregg J Borri Law Offices news release.
Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, Calif., are conducting a study using the electronic knee artificial joint to test the new antigravity treadmill for use during rehabilitation, according to a Scripps news release.
Hospitals, physicians and surgery centers are all preparing for the immediate impact of the Healthcare Reform Act on the healthcare industry. As these changes occur, medical device companies should also prepare for market and industry changes. Kristian Werling, JD, MBA,…
Binder Biomedical launched the NEWTON Invertebral Body Fusion Spinal Spacer System, which allows for anterior, posterior and lateral insertion angles to reach the invertebral disc space, according to a company news release.
Integra LifeSciences opened a new facility for spine surgery research, education and training using Integra's products in Irvine, Calif., according to a company news release.