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Over 500 Medtech Startup Companies Identified in Database from MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Over 500 medical technology companies that have been founded in recent years, many not identified by any other source, have been identified by MedMarket Diligence, an information and insight source on the medical technology industry. The companies are accessible via a new "Medtech Startup Companies Database." - August 21, 2007 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Ophthalmology Devices, Drugs, Diagnostics Market Report with Country-Specific Forecasts, Segment-Specific Market Share Forecasts to 2012 (from MMD, LLC)
One of the most detailed market reports from MedMarket Diligence (MMD), this report presents the current state of the ophthalmic diagnostic, drug and device markets and reveals the trends and opportunities in ophthalmology products by segment, country and competitor worldwide. Drawn from insider expertise, and completed through extensive research of primary and secondary sources, the report is an invaluable resource to understand current and evolving markets for ophthalmology products. - August 21, 2007 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Baxa Announces 2008 Dates for STAR Center Professional Pharmacy and Cleanroom Training
Baxa Corporation announces the future 2008 training schedule for its professional Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for pharmacy and cleanroom skills training. Classes through the remainder of 2007 have been sold out since June. The first class in 2008 will be held January 22-24, with subsequent 2008 program dates: March 18-20, April 22-24 and June 17-19. - August 20, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
"Overview of USP 797" Technical Paper by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst Now Accessible on Expert411.com for Media and Professional Reference
The “Overview of USP 797” technical paper, authored by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst, RPh, MBA, is now accessible at Expert411.com for media and professional reference. Most hospital pharmacists simply want to comply with the basic requirements of USP 797 and get on with the business of patient care. This paper is intended to help pharmacies get started in that direction. It also discusses USP 797 from several unique angles not necessarily considered in the initial literature. - August 15, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Quatro Composites OptiPart™ Design Process Validates Revolutionary Chassis Design for DiMora Motorcar $2 Million Automobile
Carbon fiber leaders join DiMora Motorcar as the newest Natalia SLS 2 Technology Partner - August 15, 2007 - Quatro Composites
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc., a recognized global leader of plumbing technology solutions. Mr. Hillman brings more than 20 years of... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA; the Southeast’s leading builder of semi-custom homes. Mr. Harper has... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Vatche Markarian as Information Technology Director for Cal Door
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Vatche Markarian as Information Technology Director for Cal Door in Morgan Hill, CA; a wholesale manufacturer of specialty cabinet doors. Mr. Markarian has been working in... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Spellman China Relocates to Larger Facility
New Location Facilitates Expansion of Manufacturing Operations in Suzhou - August 03, 2007 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
Modern Marvel Recognizes Dental Air Force®
A brushless dental cleaning system powered by a compressor to clean teeth and gums in the home receives a 2007 award in the Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge. - August 02, 2007 - Dental Air Force
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc. in Parker, Colorado; an environmentally friendly custom cabinetry company. Ms. Odell has been working in... - July 28, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates Inc., Presents Information on Interior Design Careers at K/BIS in Las Vegas
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., presented information to kitchen and bath industry executives and educators on Interior Design hiring trends and compensation during the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference (K/BIS) held this past May in Las Vegas,... - July 27, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
PMI & APP Release New Websites
Porous Materials, Inc. and Advanced Pressure Products release new websites, concentrating on coding in web standards and making the site more "visitor friendly." - July 20, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces Sale of Flex TriumphTM Multi-Modality Pre-Clinical Imaging System to Université de Rouen
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), a leader in providing next-generation medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, announced today that Université de Rouen in France has placed an order for a dual-modality Flex TriumphTM pre-clinical platform – including its... - July 19, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
“Premix vs. Custom TPN” Technical Paper Sponsored by Baxa Corporation Now Posted on Expert411.com for Media Access
The “Premix vs. Custom TPN” technical paper, sponsored by Baxa Corporation, is now available at Expert411.com for media and professional access. The paper, which provides a history of nutritional best practice and an examination of the use of premixed solutions for parenteral nutrition, is authored by Louis S. Diorio, RPh, and David L. Thomas, RPh MBA, both with Certified Consultant Pharmacists Healthcare Associates , Inc of Chatham, NJ. - July 18, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Named One of Best Companies to Work for in Colorado
For the second year in a row, Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been selected as one of Colorado’s best companies to work for; based on results from employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Best Company finalists promote the best employment opportunities in the state – attracting new workers and promoting their retention. - July 16, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Spa Business Clinic Makes Its Debut in the Mid-West of the US
One of the major missions of The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association is to provide business education. “Any industry whose owners and facilities come and go gets a bad reputation”, states Hannelore R. Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of the... - July 01, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Spa Industry Unites to Help Those In Need
SpaCare, Charitable Organized Giving announced today that its Hearts for a Cure Cruise will take place September 9th, 2007, immediately following the Spa and Resort/Medical Spa Expo and Conference, aboard the SS Temptress in New York, NY. Jointly supported by the Day Spa Association and the... - June 30, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Baxa Corporation Features Pharmacy Training Programs, Abacus™ Software and ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at the ASHP Summer Meeting
Baxa Corporation is promoting its industry-leading STAR Center pharmacy training facility, CriticalPoint™ online sterile compounding certification training, Abacus TPN ordering and calculation software and the ValiMed System for medication validation at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2007 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. - June 25, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces First Sale of a Dual-Head LumaGEM® Molecular Breast Imaging System
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), a leader in providing next-generation medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, announced today the sale of a dual-headed LumaGEM® system for applications such as Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI). This dual head system is the first of its... - June 22, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Baxa Corporation and Health Robotics Announce Strategic Alliance to Automate IV Admixture Preparation
Baxa Corporation and Health Robotics announce a strategic alliance to use the Baxa Two-Fer™ Needles with Health Robotics’ CytoCare™ Robot in order to safely and accurately automate the preparation of patient-specific chemotherapy IV admixtures. This alliance combines state-of-the-art technologies to achieve the accuracy and sterility that providers require. The resulting technology is the only totally automated system for handling hazardous IV admixtures available in the market. - June 18, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
University of Kuopio’s A.I. Virtanen Institute Uses Gamma Medica-Ideas’ FLEX Multi-Modality System to Image Baculovirus Biodistribution in Pre-Clinical Subjects
A team of researchers at University of Kuopio’s A.I Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences in Finland is conducting studies in non-invasive imaging with Gamma Medica-Ideas’ MicroSPECT/CT system to provide essential information on biodistribution of gene therapy vectors in rats. The... - June 17, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Gamma Medica-Ideas Introduces High Resolution CT Subsystem
Gamma Medica-Ideas (GM-I) announced today the addition of a new High Resolution CT subsystem to the company’s FLEX Triumph™ Pre-clinical Imaging Platform that produces striking improvements in CT imaging. The new CT subsystem contains a variable focal spot x-ray source which provides... - June 17, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
ValiMed™ Medication Validation System And Related Information From Baxa Corporation Are Now Available At PublicRelationsNewsroom.com
The ValiMed Medication Validation System and related information are now available at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com. The ValiMed System, distributed by Baxa Corporation, offers clinicians a simple and cost-effective tool to ensure medication safety by verifying that medications are correctly compounded. Its patented technology validates compounded doses of high risk medications prior to dispensing. - June 15, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Recognized by Medical Device & Design Industry Magazine for World-Class Quality Team
Baxa Corporation is profiled as one of eight world-class quality and regulatory teams in the June 2007 issue of Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry magazine. The June article was the first time MD&DI recognized the accomplishments of the quality and regulatory teams that ensure medical products are safe and ready for market. - June 13, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Porous Materials, Inc Announces October 2007 Short Course
Porous Materials, Inc. announces its second short course of 2007. - June 04, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
DRE Veterinary Makes Finding Veterinary Medical Equipment Easier
DRE, Inc. announces the release of a new and upgraded website for its Veterinary Division located at www.dreveterinary.com Veterinary professionals can now download a full equipment catalog, request quotes on capital equipment, and purchase veterinary supplies and accessories with a credit... - May 31, 2007 - DRE Medical
The First Roof Box that Stores a Wheelchair from Both Sides of the Car
The Swedish producer of products for disabled - Autoadapt - introduces a new way of storing the wheelchair. The roof box Roofspider automatically hoists the wheelchair inside the car-top carrier. The first roof box ever that loads from either side of the vehicle. - May 26, 2007 - Autoadapt AB
Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Governor Ritter’s Signing of HB 1060 As Critical To Future Growth of The State’s Bioscience Industry
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed House Bill 1060 into law Wednesday afternoon, with the bill sponsors present to acknowledge the importance of the legislation to the bioscience industry in Colorado. Rep. Jim Riesberg (D-Weld) and Sen. Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont) were thanked for their efforts... - May 25, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Ltd, Subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations in Switzerland
Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct sales and marketing model for the Swiss market. The company provides systems and devices for simplifying the handling, mixing and administration of fluid medications. Direct operations will provide Baxa Ltd with improved customer access for product development and continuous improvement, while continuing their excellent customer service. - May 21, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Just in Time for Allergy Season: New BreathePure® Nasal Air Filters Stop Sneezing and Itchy, Watery Eyes by Filtering Out Pollen, Dust and Other Irritants
Laboratory Tests Show Inexpensive, Disposable Nasal Filters Remove Up to 97 Percent of Most Airborne Particulates that Can Cause Reactions - May 20, 2007 - BreathePure Healthcare LLC
Porous Materials, Inc Announce New Machine
Porous Materials, Inc (PMI) is happy to announce the production of the Automated Filter Cartridge Tester, which will replace the current Complete Filter Cartridge Analyzer. - May 20, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Names Jack Wheeler Chairperson, Announces 2007 Sponsors and Appoints Eight New Board Members
Jack Wheeler, CEO of MicroPhage, Inc., Longmont, is the new chairperson of the board of directors for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). He was appointed at the association’s 2007 annual meeting April 24th. Wheeler assumes chairperson responsibilities from Ed Wood, ArcScan, Inc. In other action, eight new board members were appointed to three-year terms. - May 18, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation Wins BMA Colorado 2007 Gold Key Award
Baxa Corporation's direct marketing campaign for the Rapid-Fill™ Automated Syringe Filler was awarded a Business Marketing Association Gold Key in the Colorado Chapter’s 2007 competition. Three messages: Safety is Automatic, Technology that Fits and Designed for Speed emphasized the key attributes that differentiate the Baxa product from competitive products and processes. - May 16, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Oil-Free X-Ray Generator
Spellman’s XRV Series Specifically Developed for Inspection Requirements - May 12, 2007 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will Focus on Health Tourism
IMSA President Eric Light to Address the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will focus on Health Tourism - May 09, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Baxa Corporation Signs Co-Marketing Agreement with CriticalPoint for Interactive Web-Based Training
Baxa Corporation announces its agreement with CriticalPoint LLC to co-market a Web-based sterile compounding curriculum authored by internationally recognized subject matter experts. This comprehensive, ACPE-approved program consists of 32 modules that meet USP Chapter 797’s competency assessment requirements. Modules are self-paced and part of CriticalPoint’s Learning Management System (LMS), offering access from any Web connection and providing administrative reporting for tracking. - May 07, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
InstaTest, Inc., SWFL's Drug Test Consultant, Begins Operations in the Lee, Collier and Charlotee County Areas of Florida
InstaTest Inc. provides highly reliable home drug testing programs to parents who are concerned that their teens are using drugs. The drug tests identify the presence of the ten most commonly used drugs among teens today. InstaTest Inc. provide step by step instructions on how to administer the drug testing program. All of their tests are urine or saliva based and FDA approved. The program provided by InstaTest, Inc. is a complete approach to educating the family and preventing drug abuse. - May 06, 2007 - InstaTest, Inc.
2007-08 Bioscience Colorado Magazine Debuts at BIO International Convention in Boston
Colorado Bioscience Association is releasing the new edition of Bioscience Colorado Magazine at the 2007 BIO International Convention, May 6-9, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. This year’s magazine has expanded to 80 pages and includes an updated directory of the Colorado Bioscience industry: Medical Device and Related Companies; Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Related Companies; Biofuels and Related Companies; Research & Education Institutions; Foundations; & Service Providers. - May 06, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Research Presented by MD Anderson and University of Utah Verifies Dry Connections with PhaSeal
New evidence-based research was presented at ONS Congress by MD Anderson and the University of Utah which concluded only the PhaSeal System confined the drug, thus proving the prevention of drug exposure from preparation through administration of hazardous drugs. - May 05, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
“Premature Infants Safer Because Of New Feeding System,” Case Study Now Accessible at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com
“Premature Infants Safer Because Of New Feeding System,” a case study from Premier, Inc., and its member hospitals, in collaboration with Baxa Corporation and VIASYS MedSystems, is now accessible at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com. According to the case, thanks to the collaboration, tiny infants receiving nutrition through feeding tubes now face far less danger from the risk of IV lines and feeding tubes being accidentally connected. - May 03, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Carmel Pharma, Inc. Launches New PhaSeal Preparation Component
Carmel Pharma, Inc. launches their new Protector 28 (P28). This preparation component is the latest advancement of the PhaSeal System and is available now. - May 03, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Baxa Corporation Announces Enteral Syringes Now on Contract with AmeriNet, MedAssets, Novation and Premier Group Purchasing Organizations
Baxa Corporation announces its new syringes, designed for enteral feeding only, have been accepted on contract with key group purchasing organizations to facilitate hospital compliance with patient safety goals and to prevent wrong-route errors. Contracts for enteral syringes have been made between Baxa and these top US group purchasing organizations: AmeriNet, MedAssets, Novation and Premier. - April 30, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Artificial Sun for Cell Culture Heating
The LAMBDA MINIFOR fermenter / bioreactor provides a new heating system for precise, fast and economic heating of the culture medium in fermentation and cell culture processes - April 29, 2007 - LAMBDA Laboratory Instruments
Unique Eyelid Tonometer – Diaton Transpalpebral Tonometry is Featured at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and Congress ASCRS by BiCOM Inc.
BiCOM is showcasing its unique Transpalpebral (through the Eyelid) Tonometer Diaton to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and Congress, hosted by the city of San Diego. Diaton tonometer is the only device on the market that can be used shortly after LASIK or PRK surgeries. Three speakers with presentations on the advantages of through the Eyelid tonometery will present at the ASCRS. - April 28, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC Announces FDA 501(k) Market Clearance of ThermaCor 1200 Thermal Infusion System
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC (SCB) announced today U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market clearance of their ThermaCor 1200 Infusion System, the first full range, portable normothermic infusion system funded in part by the U.S. Military. - April 25, 2007 - Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical
Carmel Pharma Offers New Continuing Education Program
Carmel Pharma, manufacturers and distributors of PhaSeal, announced today that they are now offering an accredited continuing education (CE) program developed by STAT Educational Services, an accredited provider of continuing education for various healthcare professionals. - April 25, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Baxa Corporation Features Pharmacy Automation and Dedicated Oral Dispensers at the Interphex 2007 Exhibition
Baxa Corporation is promoting its industry-leading products for automating pharmacy filling operations and safe dispensing of oral liquid medications at the annual Interphex Conference and Exhibition beginning today at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The annual Interphex Conference brings together global companies serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries. - April 24, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Introducing the Crickett, the First Combination Booklight and Reading Glass System
Rocco Originals, a manufacturer of Fashion Reading Galsses since 1981 is set to release the CRICKETT, the world's first BookLight and Reading Glass system aimed at the book loving "over 40" population who are increasingly finding themselves in need of Reading Glasses. - April 20, 2007 - Rocco Originals
BiCOM Reports Better-Than-Expected Results Due to Unique Tonometer Diaton Launch – Tonometry Through Eyelid / Glaucoma Detection Device
BiCOM Inc. at a recent conference call, reported better than expected results due to a successful launch and unexpected increase in sales of its recently introduced transpalpebral (through the eyelid) tonometer Diaton, a device used for Glaucoma detection. Diaton to be revealed in over 30 countries. The company has increased its outlook for 2007 - April 19, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.