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State Senator Brandon Shaffer Receives National BIO Legislator of the Year Award at Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award at the Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. The award was presented by Amgen Colorado’s Eric Bergenson. Senator Shaffer was singled out nationally for his ongoing and extensive support of the bioscience industry in the state. - April 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation Wins National Design Awards from Graphic Design USA Magazine
Two campaigns designed and executed by the Baxa in-house design team have been selected for 2006 American Inhouse Design Awards for creative work on a recent direct mail campaign (‘right equipment’) and a national customer promotion (‘real pharmacy’). Graphic Design USA – a national magazine for design professionals – has sponsored design competitions for four decades. The 2006 winners were chosen from nearly 3,500 submissions, less than 20% of which received awards. - April 13, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Announces Its UK Subsidiary, Baxa Ltd, to Expand into New Facilities, More than Doubling in Size from the Present Location
International healthcare-product manufacturer, Baxa Ltd, UK subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, announces the relocation of its sales and marketing operations to Bracknell, Berkshire, as of the end of April. The new 10,000-square foot facility includes state-of-the-art demonstration rooms and enhanced training areas. Baxa Corporation’s investment in Baxa Ltd’s new Berkshire location provides a foundation for rapid sales expansion in the UK and across Europe. - April 05, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
U-Cannula Launched to Reduce Number of Attempts to Cannulate Successfully and Prevent the Spreading of Hospital Acquired Infections Like MRSA, MSSA, HIV, Clostridium
Medifix introduces medical technologies and medical products designed to reduce disposable product wastage, environmental pollution and limit the spread of hospital acquired infections - March 21, 2006 - Medifix
Medifix Limited Established by Two UK Doctors to Make Common Surgical Procedures Simple, Easy to Perform and Less Traumatic for Patients
Medifix improves medical technologies used in common surgical procedures to reduce costs associated with medical wastage and hospital acquired infections such as MRSA, MSSA, HIV, Clostridium, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. - March 21, 2006 - Medifix
Baxa to Feature ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at Interphex 2006
Baxa Corporation features the innovative ValiMed System technology for rapid validation of high-risk medications at the Interphex 2006 trade show March 20-23, 2006, at Booth # C302. This new system provides the only effective means for preventing med errors, detecting narcotic abuse and ensuring the quality of batch compounds. - March 20, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation’s Jeff Baldwin Honored as a Top Business Leader by the Denver Business Journal
In an awards ceremony held Friday at the Denver Marriott City Center, Baxa President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Baldwin was recognized as one of the top 40 business and community leaders in the Denver area. The 2006 winners were chosen on three criteria: business leadership, personal accomplishment and community involvement. - March 18, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Automated Pharmacy Production Equipment on Show at the European Association of Hospital Pharmacist’s Congress
UK-based pharmacy products supplier, Baxa Ltd will feature its proprietary systems for automating pharmacy fluid handling and streamlining multi-source mixing applications at the 11th annual Congress of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) in Geneva from 22nd to 24th March 2006. The EAHP Congress, entitled ‘Quality and Medication Safety Hand in Hand,’ will focus on quality and safety improvements within the pharmacy and reducing patient risk. - March 02, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Announces the release of New Adapta-Cap™ Bottle Adapter
New cap fits sterile water bottles, expanding the line of Baxa accessories that facilitate easy access with Exacta-Med® Oral Dispensers. Designed to ensure dose accuracy while preventing med errors and wrong-route administration of IV drugs, oral dispensers and accessories are recommended by the Institute for Safe Medication Practice (ISMP) for use in oral and enteral fluid drug delivery. - February 09, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Entrepreneuriat Laval Inc, University Laval, Quebec, Canada, Awards First Prize to Rahul Shetty M.D in the Ideas Contest
Rahul Shetty has been awarded the first prize under the faculty of Medicine, University Laval, Quebec, Canada for his idea at the 4th Edition of Ideas contest. This prestigious contest was conducted by the Entrepreneuriat Laval Inc University Laval. A Total of 126 ideas from different faculties of University and from 12 countries were submitted. - February 04, 2006 - Mezocore Technologies
Rascal® Insurance Services has added Pennsylvania Medicaid to its list of Medicaid affiliations
Rascal® Insurance Services, a division of Electric Mobility Corporation, distributor of the world famous Rascal® powerchair and scooter, announced today that it has added Pennsylvania Medicaid to its list of Medicaid affiliations. With Pennsylvania Medicaid, Rascal® Insurance Services... - February 02, 2006 - Rascal Insurance Services
Sensor Controlled Bottled Fresh Air a Reality 2006
Billions have been spent on awareness of harmful effects from breathing polluted air? Nothing actually protects us. Here is the device which can provide fresh air when required. - January 16, 2006 - R2 Innovations
New Desang Kitbags Make Living with Diabetes Easier
At last, a properly designed carry case in which diabetics can keep their equipment. - January 14, 2006 - Desang Ltd
Neuromuscular Occlusion Seminar Offered
Come and discover the power of one of the fastest growing areas of dentistry - Or, for the experienced NMD, learn practical updates from leading authorities and outstanding clinicians in the science of neuromuscular dentistry. - January 13, 2006 - Myotronics-Noromed, Inc.
Baxa Ltd Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations in France and Benelux
Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct sales and marketing model for the French and Benelux markets. 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. - January 03, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
“Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs” Technical Paper from Baxa Corporation Now Posted on PublicRelationsNewsroom.com For Media Access
Discussions from a scientific advisory board on the impact of USP 797 and the NIOSH Alert for guiding the safe handling of hazardous drugs in healthcare settings are the topics of a new technical paper posted at the Public Relations Newsroom Web site. This posting joins a related page at the Expert Information for Journalists Web site (Expert411.com) featuring James Jorgenson, RPh, MS, and Martha Polovich, MN, RN, AOCN, industry experts on the subject of safe handling. - December 22, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Ronco Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certification - Enhancing Our Quality Management System to Include Medical Grade Gloves
National supplier of industrial & medical gloves and protective apparel receives ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 certification. Benefits to customers include enhanced promptness in replying to queries and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. - December 12, 2005 - RONCO
Christine Shapard To Leave Governor’s Office In January To Join Colorado BioScience Association
Christine Shapard, Director of Biosciences and Emerging Technologies for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) for the past two years, will join the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) in January as the association’s Director of Marketing and Communications. During 2006, Shapard will maintain a 25% appointment with OEDIT tracking and completing major efforts currently in progress. - December 09, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation Signs Agreement to Market SMARTPAK® Sterile Bulk Bag for Prescription Compounding
Baxa Corporation, Denver-based provider of systems for automated compounding of sterile medications, announces a co-marketing agreement with Samson Medical Technologies LLC for the promotion of the SmartPak Bags. SmartPak provides a closed system for sterile compounding that complements the Baxa Rapid-Fill™ Automated Syringe Filling System and Repeater™ Pump for fast and accurate production of sterile IV syringes. - December 05, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Launches Specialty Electronic Users Group (eBug)
Baxa Corporation, manufacturer of systems for automated compounding and syringe filling, launches its first electronic users group for hospital pharmacies. The “eBug” will be launched at a reception during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. on December 4, 2005. - December 04, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Selects Neenan Company for Design/Construction of New Headquarters
New Baxa world headquarters to be built in Englewood, Colo., by The Neenan Company of Fort Collins, Colo. Baxa chose Neenan after an extensive search for a design-build partner that focused on collaboration and shared values. - December 02, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: “What’s Next with USP 797?” at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas. The speaker will discuss the proposed changes to the USP 797 guidelines for sterile compounding and their impact on pharmacy practice. - December 02, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
AmniSure Test for ROM (Rupture of Fetal Membranes) Featured in Contemporary OB/GYN Magazine
AmniSure, a product available from Sepal Reproductive Devices, has recently been featured in a variety of medical magazines including a recent piece in Contemporary OB/GYN. This article discusses the new AmniSure technology in depth and highlights its clinical benefits. - November 30, 2005 - Sepal Reproductive Devices
Baxa to Launch ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at ASHP Midyear Meeting
Baxa Corporation announces its launch of the ValiMed System for medication safety at booth no. 2221 at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting to be held December 4 – 8, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nev. The innovative ValiMed Technology offers validation of medication to ensure the type and strength of high-risk medications. The technology also validates narcotic returns and identifies counterfeit medications. - November 29, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Rascal® Insurance Services Exhibits at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter’s 2005 Annual Meeting
Rascal® Insurance Services, a division of Electric Mobility Corporation, distributor of the world famous Rascal® powerchair and scooter, announced today that it will serve as a participating exhibitor at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter’s 2005 Annual Meeting. The event will be held November 29 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. - November 23, 2005 - Rascal Insurance Services
UL Certification for Multi-Contact Robotic Connectors
MC Robotic Connectors TSB150 and TSS150 Now UL Recognized - November 22, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
Baxa Corporation and Carmel Pharma ab End Exclusive Distribution Agreement for PhaSeal®
Carmel Pharma elects to end Baxa distribution and establishes a US headquarters: Baxa Corporation announced today that its exclusive US distribution rights for the PhaSeal Products will end on December 31, 2005. The products’ Swedish manufacturer, Carmel Pharma ab, has elected not to continue the agreement. Over the course of the agreement, Baxa more than tripled annual PhaSeal product sales. Today, PhaSeal is used in more than 300 leading cancer treatment facilities nationwide. - November 14, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
InViragen Wins The First Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2005
Fort Collins-based InViragen LLC has won the first annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2005 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held earlier this evening. - November 09, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Names Baxa Corporation 2005 Company of the Year
CBSA awarded Baxa Corporation its Company of the Year designation during BioWest 2005 in Denver, acknowledging operational excellence and commitment to giving back to the community as key to the recognition. Chairman and CEO Greg Baldwin accepted the award for Baxa at the Colorado Convention Center last evening. - November 09, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
2005 Colorado BioScience Association Awards Honor The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) is announcing winners of its 2005 Awards Program at a banquet currently underway at the Colorado Convention Center. Held in conjunction with the 2005 BioWest conference, the annual awards program honors the best of Colorado’s bioscience industry. - November 08, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Rascal Insurance Services Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
Electric Mobility Corporation, distributor of the world famous Rascal powerchair and scooter, announced today that its Rascal Insurance Services division has earned the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' (JCAHO) Gold Seal of Approval™. - October 31, 2005 - Rascal Insurance Services
Process Changes at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Result in Safer and More Efficient Nutrition Compounding
The introduction of the Baxa automated compounder and Monterey Medical Software allows a leading children’s hospital to minimize med errors, reduce man hours and improve clinical efficacy. - October 31, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association Features Replidyne, iBalance Medical, BioWest 2005 and the Recent Bioscience Forum in the Fall 2005 Edition of The CBSA FOCUS
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has published the third issue of its quarterly newsletter, “The CBSA FOCUS.” Featured articles in the Fall 2005 publication cover BioWest 2005, Coming Events, Executive Report, iBalance Medical, Regulatory Update, Replidyne, Bioscience Forum, and News Briefs. The newsletter helps further share the many success stories and highlights of Colorado’s medical device and biotechnology industries. - October 28, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation Receives Design Award from Art Directors Club of Denver
The Graphic Design team at Baxa Corporation received a 2005 Environmental Design award for their “right equipment” trade show graphic. The award, sponsored by the Art Directors Club of Denver, recognizes design excellence from Denver metro area agencies and in-house graphics teams and was one of several presented at the ADCD Annual Show. - October 03, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Introduces New Oral and Enteral Liquid Dispensers with Purple Plungers to Increase Patient Safety
Specialized Baxa oral dispensers now have a purple plunger for immediate visual differentiation from IV syringes to prevent wrong-route administration errors. Oral dispensers are syringe-like devices with a unique tip configuration that cannot accommodate a hypodermic needle or actuate a needleless IV access port. - September 12, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Honored as Colorado Top Company
Baxa Corporation was recognized as a Top Company in an award ceremony held today at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. The annual competition, established by Colorado Biz magazine in 1988, highlights the best of Colorado businesses – those demonstrating financial and operational excellence as well as a commitment to giving back to their communities. - September 08, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Repeater™ Pump Validated in Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour Sterilisation Tests
Baxa Ltd announces that their pharmacy peristaltic filling pump – the Repeater Pump (099E) – tested successfully through 26 gas sterilisation cycles at one cycle per day with hydrogen peroxide vapour. Bioquell (UK) Ltd, manufacturers of the Clarus® hydrogen peroxide gas generator system, performed the tests for Baxa at their Andover laboratory. The Repeater Pump exhibited no adverse effects on performance or accuracy of operations during the third-party testing. - September 07, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Dr.Sofa -The Furniture surgeon
Over the last year, Dr. Sofa has disassembled over 1000 sofas that were stuck in elevators, hallways, stairwells, doorways, streets, and living rooms across New York City. Dr. Sofa offers 24 hours a day service, a well trained staff, and a quality guarantee. Dr. Sofa also offers disassembly and reassembly service for wallunits, armoires, beds, etc. - September 06, 2005 - Dr.Sofa-The Furniture Surgeon
Exacta-Med® Oral Dispensers Eliminate Wrong-Route Errors And Inappropriate Clinical Line Connections
Baxa Corporation, a Denver-based manufacturer of medical devices and systems, offers the Exacta-Med Oral Dispenser specifically designed for safe oral liquid delivery. The Exacta-Med Dispenser’s design prevents the attachment of a luer needle hub and from engaging with a needleless connector, eliminating potential error from wrong-route oral liquid medication administration. Additionally, the dispenser is labeled “Oral Use Only,” further promoting patient safety. - August 31, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Nutrition Therapy and Continuous Infusion Case Studies From Baxa Corporation Now Available for Media Access at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com
Two case studies produced by Baxa Corporation are now posted on the Public Relations Newsroom Web site for media access. The first case details how a new Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) process minimizes medical errors and reduces man hours at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH). The second case focuses on the therapeutic benefits of continuous infusion of β-lactam antibiotics at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, West Virginia. - August 31, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Named As Colorado Top Company Finalist
Baxa Corporation has been recognized as a finalist in coloradobiz magazine’s annual competition for Top Company. Established in 1988 by Colorado Business magazine (now coloradobiz), the Top Company competition recognizes Colorado’s most outstanding businesses in nine business categories. - August 25, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Announces Compliance To The European Directive On Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment
Baxa Corporation, a Denver-based manufacturer of equipment that automates fluid dispensing for hospital pharmacies, announces its compliance to the European Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Directive, or WEEE. The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the quantity of waste resulting from used electrical and electronic equipment and increase its re-use, recovery and recycling. Baxa is the 2005 recipient of two excellence in exporting awards. - August 15, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Two Colorado Companies to Present at Midwest’s Largest Biotech and Medical Device Event
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has selected two private companies from Colorado to present at the BIO Mid-America VentureForum – Longmont-based MicroPhage Incorporated and Aurora-based Thinc Pharmaceuticals. The conference takes place at the Minneapolis Hilton, September 21-23. - August 15, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
BioWest 2005 Expands to Feature Venture Capital Award
The Rocky Mountain Region's premier networking event and trade show for the biotechnology and medical devices industries has expanded to include the first annual $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, to be presented to the winning emerging biosciences company at the Venture Capital program on November 8, 2005. The award, sponsored by the law firm Faegre & Benson, is designed to help support growing biotech companies. - August 15, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Multi-Contact USA Announces Dr. Springmann as Product Management Fuel Cell Connectors North America
Multi-Contact USA is very pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Springmann, Ph.D., head of engineering, will also assume the role of Product Management Fuel Cell Connectors North America. Dr. Springmann is tasked with exploring new opportunities for connector solutions in this field. His expertise and... - August 09, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
Multi-Contact USA Announces Solar Connector Rated at 30A
Multi-Contact USA is very pleased to announce that our PV-KBT3II and PV-KST3II UL-recognized connectors are now rated at 30A when using 10AWG wire. Additionally, all sizes of this style PV connector are now UL-accepted for field assembly and installation. Our Head of Engineering, Dr. Peter... - August 08, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
Baxa Corporation’s CEO Greg Baldwin Tours Gregg Moss of 9News Through The Company’s Sterile Medical Device Manufacturing Facilities on “Where In The Town Is Gregg Moss”
As anchors say during the widely viewed 9News Denver regional broadcasts, “Gregg Moss took his Rambler on the road today.” This time to Englewood, Colorado, on the morning of July 22, 2005. He took viewers to the world headquarters of Baxa Corporation and toured the company’s state-of-the art, sterile medical device manufacturing facilities. CEO Greg Baldwin served as tour guide for Gregg Moss during three, early-morning business news segments on Denver’s NBC affiliate, 9News. - July 22, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association Announces The Second Annual Issue of Bioscience Colorado Magazine
Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) has released the 2005 edition of its annual four-color magazine, Bioscience Colorado. Published in collaboration with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the magazine is distributed at international conferences, such as BIO and AdvaMed, to national site selectors and throughout the local community. The magazine includes articles on the Colorado bioscience industry, plus a directory of all Colorado life science companies. - July 21, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
CBSA’s Denise Brown Is Now Profiled at the Expert Information for Journalists Website
Denise Brown, Executive Director of Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), is now profiled on the Expert Information For Journalists website – Expert411.com. Brown provides expert perspective on the Colorado Bioscience Industry, including backgrounding regarding Colorado's biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and agricultural biotech initiatives. She is also able to connect reporters to other individuals throughout the state for additional relevant information and expert commentary. - July 19, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Endorses Referendums C & D In Its Summer 2005 Edition of The CBSA FOCUS
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has published the second issue of its quarterly newsletter, “The CBSA FOCUS.” Featured articles in the Summer 2005 publication cover Referendums C & D; PR Pharmaceuticals based in Fort Collins; and William W. Cimino, Ph.D., President of Sound Surgical in Louisville. Other topics covered include upcoming CBSA events, executive report, CBSA’s public policy process, regulatory update on compliance as a competitive advantage, and news briefs. - July 19, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association