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Healon D Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device – Advanced Medical Optics (AMO)

by Editor on December 11, 2008 in Asides

Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), Inc. and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a recall of Healon D Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device, Lot Number UD30654, 30 mg/mL fill size syringes. Some of the tested OVD syringes had endotoxin levels above the required limit.

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Synergetics USA Ophthalmology Business Up 16% Q1 Fiscal 2009

by Editor on December 9, 2008 in Asides

Interesting to see that Synergetics USA ophthalmology business up 16% Q1 Fiscal 2009. Of note domestic ophthalmology sales (higher vitreoretinal instrument sales and disposables) were up 7% only while international was up 34%.

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Dan Meuser – From Pride President To Full Time Politician

by Editor on December 8, 2008 in Asides

Dan Meuser, until recently President at Pride Mobility, is now focusing his time 100% on state GOP politics. More at The Bulletin. Hopefully with his experience he can help bring better quality and cost effective healthcare to those that need it – especially the 40 million uninsured Americans.

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Novartis Still On Track to Buy Majority In Alcon

by Editor on December 7, 2008 in Asides

Novartis Chief Executive Daniel Vasella confirmed that Novartis is still on track to buy a majority share in Alcon in a report December 5, 2008 in Switzerland

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