Recent Headlines
Orchid's Acquisition of Sandvik Medical Solutions is Final
Orchid MPS Holdings, LLC (Orchid), owned by Altor Fund III (Altor), is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of Sandvik Medical Solutions (SMS). - April 01, 2012 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Mexico Manufacturing Facility Start-Up Process is the Subject of Offshore Group Podcast
The time it takes to begin to manufacture in Mexico varies depending on products and processes. - March 30, 2012 - The Offshore Group
International Logistics Solutions, an Offshore Group Company, Becomes Certified C-TPAT Trade Partner
Third-party logistics company makes commitment to security. - March 30, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Lira Clinical Peels and Free Lira Training Available from Equipmed
Using the latest stem cell peel technology, Lira Clinical Peels are redefining aesthetics. Available from Equipmed, Lira Clinical Peels combine the best of nature and science, to deliver skin rejuvenation at a cellular level. Equipmed is also offering free Lira training on peel techniques to therapists. - March 29, 2012 - Equipmed
Children's Mercy Hospitals Strengthened MRI Safety Protections With Suite of SAFESCAN® Ferromagnetic Detection Products.
Children's Mercy Hospitals, with inpatient campuses in Missouri and Kansas, now offers both hand-held and pass-through ferromagnetic detection screening for all MRI patients, and accompanying family and personnel. - March 29, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
Tatt2Away: The Latest Non-Laser Tattoo Removal Device Available at Equipmed
Tatt2Away Non-Laser Tattoo Removal Device, available from Equipmed, has reinvented tattoo removal with its unique technique called Trans Epidermal Pigment Release (TEPR). TEPR is a combination of macro fractional and escharotic techniques that have huge advantages over traditional laser tattoo removal. - March 27, 2012 - Equipmed
Evans Army Community Hospital at Ft. Carson Continues Improving MRI Safety with Mednovus SAFESCAN® Ferromagnetic Detection Products
Having been an active user of the SAFESCAN® family of ferromagnetic detection MRI safety systems for years, Evans Army Community Hospital at Ft. Carson recently added the SAFESCAN® Intercept Pillar® system to their arsenal of Mednovus products. - March 26, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
Malaysia Grants Trademark for babyLance(r) Infant Heel Incision Device
Trademark registration with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia protects both the word "babyLance" and the neonatal heel stick's unique blue and green logo. - March 25, 2012 - MediPurpose
DeviceLab Names New Director of Business Development, Lloyd Roberts
Brings More Than Three Decades of Experience to Orange County Medical Product Design and Development Company. - March 24, 2012 - DeviceLab Inc.
The Spine Health Foundation to Present at the 2012 Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University
The Spine Health Foundation was selected to present a social enterprise pitch at the 2012 Global Health and Innovation Conference at Yale University in April. Dr. Morgan Lorio, Orthopedic Surgeon and Official Spokesperson for the foundation will speak on "Eliminating Disparity in Healthcare for the Disadvantaged." - March 22, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
IKOR Industries Signs Contract for Manufacturing Support Services in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Company to manufacture electrical cables, harnesses and connectors in Mexico. - March 22, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Paragon Innovations Helps Diabetics Cut the (Refrigerator) Cord, with Design of New Temperature Control Device
Say goodbye to coolers and ice packs. Available this summer from Kewl Innovations, amazing nano-technology-driven device will keep medicine temps consistent – for days. - March 19, 2012 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Commends PhRMA and We Work For Health for Showcasing the Critical Importance of Clinical Trials to Chronic Disease Sufferers in the State
Members of Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today joined with colleagues from both the public and private sectors, including Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, at a State Capitol News Conference to applaud the release of PhRMA's new report: “Research in Your Backyard.” Colorado's biopharmaceutical industry assists sufferers of chronic disease and includes approximately 300 companies employing over 5,410 with average salaries of $93,000. - March 19, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
More and More States Adopt Requirements for Ferromagnetic Detectors for MRI Safety
A quickly growing number of states are referencing recent hospital design and construction codes which, for the first time, require MRI safety protections. Among the new MRI safety requirements: MRI centers are to provide safety screening with ferromagnetic detection, a requirement met by SAFESCAN® products by Mednovus. - March 19, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
Glaucoma Eye Test DIATON Tonometer Supports World Glaucoma Week with Free Glaucoma Screening and Awareness Events
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness. BiCOM Inc. with its Non-Corneal and Through-the-Eyelid Diaton Tonometer is challenging the “Sneak Thief of Sight” through awareness and screening events. BiCOM is advising and guiding all of its distributors located in over 60 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Middle East to participate in the World Glaucoma Week through Screening and Awareness campaigns. - March 19, 2012 - BiCOM Inc.
MediPurpose Names New VP of Engineering, Bob Gremel
Seasoned Medical Device Engineer Brings More Than 30 Years of Expertise to Medical Product Company. - March 18, 2012 - MediPurpose
Cayuga Medical Center Helps Protect MRI Patients' Safety with Two New Sets of SAFESCAN® Intercept Pillar® Systems
Cayuga Medical Center, a 204-bed hospital in Ithaca, NY, has deployed two sets of SAFESCAN® Intercept Pillar® ferromagnetic detection systems to help protect MRI patients and staff, as well as to comply with new New York State requirements for enhanced MRI safety. - March 16, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Strengthens MRI Safety with SAFESCAN® Products
Mednovus SAFESCAN® Intercept Pillar® products are now helping to protect patients and staff at two MRIs at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. - March 15, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
American Student Dental Association 2012-13 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates Elected
During its Annual Session in Minneapolis, Minn., the American Student Dental Association House of Delegates – 121 dental students from across the United States – elected its 2012-13 executive committee and speaker of the House. All leaders have been involved in organized dentistry on... - March 14, 2012 - American Student Dental Association
American Student Dental Association Presents Dr. Roger Triftshauser with 2012 Paragon Award
The American Student Dental Association announced the second recipient of the ASDA Paragon Award. Dr. Roger Triftshauser of Batavia, NY, was presented the association’s highest honor at ASDA’s 42nd Annual Session on March 3 in Minneapolis, Minn. The ASDA Paragon Award recognizes... - March 14, 2012 - American Student Dental Association
Medical Development Group Announces April 4 Forum - Pre-Clinical Testing: What We Need to Know for Device Development
This session will review different scenarios for effectively using pre-clinical testing as a basis for getting regulatory approval for clinical (human) testing. - March 13, 2012 - Medical Development Group
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Releases State of the Industry Report Year End 2011
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of the Executive Search Firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the State of the Building Materials Industry – Year End 2011 Report. - March 11, 2012 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Printers Row Dentistry Speaks Out About the Importance of Regular Dental Checkups
Printers Row Dentistry addresses the importance of regular checkups to ensure dental health. - March 08, 2012 - Printers Row Dentistry
Orthodontic Treatment System: Groundbreaking Advances with SureSmile 6.0
OraMetrix unveiled the newest version of its signature orthodontic planning technology SureSmile 6.0 at its annual users conference that began yesterday in Grapevine, Texas. - March 03, 2012 - OraMetrix
HCPCS Codes Announced for MediPlus(tm) Ag Silver Foam Wound Dressings
The Announcement is the Second Tranche of HCPCS Codes for MediPurpose's Expanding Family of Advanced Wound Care Product - March 03, 2012 - MediPurpose
K2M Expands Complex Spine Product Offering with 510(k) Clearance for SANTORINI™ Corpectomy Cage Systems
K2M, Inc. announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the SANTORINI™ Corpectomy Cage Systems. - March 03, 2012 - K2M, Inc.
NantWorks Acquires Boston Life Labs
Nantworks acquires Boston Life Labs, a company specializing in the remote monitoring of patient. Boston Life Labs is now NantCare, LLC, and is relocating in Phoenix, Arizona. NantCare is building a Patient Intelligent Monitoring Center, improving patient transition care and chronic disease management. This innovative outpatient care model brings enormous opportunities to control healthcare cost. - March 02, 2012 - NantCare, LLC
FDA Evaluation Results for Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine shares results of FDA evaluation. - February 29, 2012 - Eminent Spine
Bioptigen Receives Clearance to Market Envisu SDOIS in Canada
Canada approves hand-held ophthalmic SDOCT imaging system for patient use - February 29, 2012 - Bioptigen Inc.
NatrixLab Chooses SurgiLance Safety Lancet for Capillary Fingerstick Solution
Fingerstick Device's Ease of Use, Safety and Price Among Key Factors. - February 28, 2012 - MediPurpose
Hyperbaric Options Announces New iPod Touch Product Promotion
Leading hyperbaric chamber specialists Hyperbaric Options have recently unveiled their latest promotion. Now, with every new chamber that they sell to their worldwide client base, they will be providing a free iPod Touch. This new promotional is designed to seamlessly align with the... - February 26, 2012 - Hyperbaric Options
Sandvik Medical Solutions Acquired by Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Orchid MPS Holdings, LLC (Orchid) is pleased to announce it has reached a definitive agreement with Sandvik to acquire Sandvik Medical Solutions (SMS), a major contract manufacturer of medical implants and instruments for the orthopedic and dental markets. The transaction is expected to be completed in March 2012. - February 26, 2012 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Boise Dentist Increases Standard of Care with Surgical Microscopes
Surgical microscopes have long been used in medical surgeries, but Boise dentist, Dr. David Ripplinger is quickly seeing the many benefits of using high powered microscopes in every day procedures to increase the precision and detect decay that otherwise might go unnoticed. - February 24, 2012 - Victory Dental
Brooke Chase Associates Assisted Building Industry Partners Acquire Touchstone Fine Cabinetry
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. M&A Referral Services made initial introductions and sourced industry expertise to aid in the recapitalization of Geppetto Kitchens by Building Industry Partner’s newly formed entity, United Cabinet Holdings, effective February 9, 2012. The reformed company will be known as Touchstone Fine Cabinetry and will continue to operate from its Rutherfordton, NC facility. - February 23, 2012 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
FDA Clears ASI’s GenASIs Advanced Imaging for HER-2/neu Analysis
ASI’s GenASIs automated scanning and image analysis system for detection and quantifying chromosome 17 and the HER-2/neu gene has been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing in the US. - February 22, 2012 - Applied Spectral Imaging
The Industry’s Fastest Talking Glucose Monitor Begins Successful Launch in the U.S.
Patients looking for a more convenient way to accurately check their blood glucose are finding the solution in the latest monitor by Infopia America. The Element Plus™ is the fastest talking meter available on the market today with rapid results in just 3 seconds. The auto-coding monitor... - February 19, 2012 - Infopia USA
Magnatek to Participate in the International Exhibition on Medical Equipments at Mumbai - Medical Fair India 2012
Magnatek Enterprises is participating in Medical Fair India 2012 being held at Mumbai, Bombay Exhibition & Convention Center, Mumbai on 2 - 4 March 2012. Medical Fair India 2012 will be one of the largest medical equipment trade shows in India. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sanjay Agarwal,... - February 19, 2012 - Magnatek Enterprises
Medical Development Group Announces March 14th "Nothing But Networking" Event at the British Beer Company
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, March 14, 2012 “Nothing But Networking” event at a special location – the British Beer Company on Route 9 in Framingham, across from Ken’s Steak House. Attendees have the opportunity to submit discussion points or their... - February 19, 2012 - Medical Development Group
DeviceLab Signs Affiliate Agreement with Assay Development Consultant DCN
Leverages DeviceLab’s Expertise in Medical Product Design, Engineering, Prototyping and Manufacturing for POC Diagnostics - February 18, 2012 - DeviceLab Inc.
Braun Industries Announces New Ambulance Model
Braun Industries new ambulance model, the Phil Braun Signature Series, will be unveiled at the EMS Today: JEMS Conference & Exposition. - February 18, 2012 - Braun Ambulances
Reverse Migration of Manufacturing Jobs is Subject of Offshore Group Podcast
Economic trends are driving the reverse migration of manufacturing jobs. - February 18, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Ion Channel Consortium for Ion Channel Drug Discovery Formed by Aurora, Alion Pharmaceuticals and Specs
Aurora Biomed Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Alion Pharmaceuticals and Specs to form a new Ion Channel Consortium that will provide a novel, comprehensive solution for ion channel drug discovery. - February 18, 2012 - Aurora Biomed Inc
MediPurpose Welcomes CLIAwaived Into POC Diagnostics Network
CLIAwaived to Offer Specially Packaged SurgiLance Safety Lancets - February 17, 2012 - MediPurpose
DeviceLab Signs Partnership Agreement with Microchip Technology
Reinforces DeviceLab's Proficiency in Electronic Medical Product Design - February 16, 2012 - DeviceLab Inc.
JTECH Medical Continues Commitment to Excellence in Quality Management
JTECH Medical, a medical device company developing innovative, next-generation therapeutic and evaluation products, ISO with CMDCAS certification renewed. - February 10, 2012 - JTECH Medical
Printers Row Dentistry Celebrates Children’s Dental Health Month
Chicago’s Printers Row Dentistry discusses the importance of children practicing good dental care - February 09, 2012 - Printers Row Dentistry
MediPurpose Donates 700 Safety Lancets for Successful Mission Trip to India
Fingersticks Used for Diabetes Screenings of 500 Patients. - February 07, 2012 - MediPurpose
VQ OrthoCare® Showcases Award-Winning Treatment Option for OA of the Knee at the AAOS Annual Meeting
BioniCare® Knee System Gives Hope to 27 Million; Estimated to Save Healthcare Industry $400 Million - February 05, 2012 - VQ OrthoCare
Bioptigen Envisu SDOCT Used in Rare Elephant Cataract Surgery
Surgery also marked first time SDOCT used to image an elephant. - February 04, 2012 - Bioptigen Inc.
MarketLab, Inc. Expands Its Wide Selection of Tube Racks
MarketLab has expanded its extensive line of tube racks to meet the needs of clinical and laboratory professionals. The new line of tube racks includes the Grab Rack and Grab Rack Plus – silicone gripped racks that prevent tubes from wobbling or rocking in the rack and don’t come... - February 03, 2012 - MarketLab, Inc.