The 6th Annual World Health Care Congress – Europe is taking place 19-20 May, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. This annual event is the only major international forum that convenes over 400 leaders from all sectors of health care to share the best practices and successful initiatives for improved delivery and outcomes in Europe. The 2010 [...]
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Some Sanctimonious And Some Not So Sanctimonious NHS Doctors Writing in the BMJ – British Medical Journal
Here is a thread from The BMJ where NHS physicians enter into the argument of the value (moral, ethical and commercial) of medical (pharmaceutical) sales reps. The original letter from Dr Shane O’Hanlon starts like this: It was switching to decaffeinated coffee that started it all. In a flash of lucidity I realised the dubious [...]
EDAP Receives U.S. FDA 510(k) Approval for Sonolith I-Sys – Shares Jump On News
France based EDAP has announced 510k approval for it’s new lithotripsy device. Marc Oczachowski, EDAP’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are very pleased that the U.S. FDA has granted 510(k) approval for Sonolith I-Sys, which marks a clear milestone for EDAP, further validates our technology and supports our objective to expand the Sonolith I-Sys into [...]
France Medical Market Update – Winners And Losers
The medical durables business in France continues to suffer with recently acquired Corona (operation of Paramount in Japan) announcing a plant closure, with production moving to China. This in contrast to medical device manufacturers Urgo in the Burgundy region and Vygon that have announced good results and resultant investment programs.
U.S. Ophthalmic Precision Device Manufacturer
Hampton Medical produces the Highest-Quality Corneal Trephine Blades in the Ophthalmic Industry. We specialize in machining small precision instruments and metal components: .1094” – 1.0” O.D. We use stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, copper and plastic. Our Machinery: CNC lathes, drilling machines, electro polishers, sand blasters, and marking machines. We are diverse in medical and [...]
Smartspine – Seeks International Distributors For Expandable Spinal PEEK Cages
We are manufacturing expandable spinal PEEK cages (Cervical and Lumbar TLIF) that are unique to the spine market. Our patented products stand out from other products as they are designed to simplify spinal surgery and facilitate treatment of difficult indications. Our implants are very effective at retaining or expanding a existing clinician base. In addition, [...]
From Allergan To Advanced Medical Optics To Abbott In 7 Years
Advanced Medical Optics , spun off from Allergan, Inc. in 2002, has just been acquired by Abbott. Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), specialized in corneal, refractive and cataract products, competes with industry ophthalmic heavy weights, Alcon, Bausch and Lomb and Carl Zeiss Meditec. John Capec, EVP Abbott said: “With AMO, Abbott will immediately become a global [...]
Don’t Miss Pharmapack 2009 – International Drug And Drug Delivery Packaging Conference
This conference, supported by industry opinion leaders and exhibitors will take place in Paris January 21, 22, 2009. The event provides a unique opportunity to not only update on state of the art scientific developments but also to do business with like minded people in the drug packaging and drug delivery business. The location is [...]
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