Cynosure Revenues Fall, Disappointing But Not Unexpected
Cynosure released preliminary fourth quarter results this week: the company expects revenues of $25 million to $26 million; in the same quarter last year, Cynosure […]
Arbios Systems’ SEPET Going to the Highest Bidder
In August, Arbios Systems suspended operations and laid-off employees as it tried – unsuccessfully – to raise capital. The company has now filed for bankruptcy […]
First CTO Crossing with Stereotaxis’ RF PowerAssert Magnetic Guidewire
The first crossing of a chronic total occlusion (CTO) using Stereotaxis’ RF PowerAssert Magnetic Guidewire occurred this week. PowerAssert, FDA cleared in 2008, is the […]
OneMedForum Now Streaming Live!
I encourage everyone to check out the live broadcast of the OneMedForum, taking place today and tomorrow, 8AM – 5PM PST! The OneMedForum highlights the […]
Insight Dx Prostate Profile: Clarient Launches Gene Expression Test for Prostate Cancer
Clarient has launched a new gene expression diagnostic for prostate cancer, the Insight Dx Prostate Profile (Insight). The test, developed in conjunction with Health Discovery […]
World Heart Submits IDE Application for Levacor VAD
World Heart Corporation has submitted an FDA Investigational Device Exemption application for a pivotal bridge-to-transplant study of its Levacor Ventricular Assist Device (VAD). Ventricular assist […]
[Quick Take] Interview with Tom Bjerg Lauritzen, President & CEO of Vivostat
The Vivostat System is an automated system for the on-site preparation and application of patient-derived fibrin sealant or platelet rich fibrin (PRF). It incorporates a […]
Endurance Rhythm Harnesses the Heart’s Kinetic Energy
Competition among makers of electronic medical implants is intense, and the pressure to differentiate products has led to decreased size and new power-hungry features. As […]
AngioDynamics: No Growth Expected in 2009
It’s been a roller coaster of a year for AngioDynamics. In the past, I’ve professed my high opinion of the company. I still like ANGO […]