W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced that the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis has received U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treatment of de novo or restenotic lesions found in iliac arteries, including lesions at the aortic bifurcation. This marks the availability of the only balloon expandable stent graft with an indication for the iliac …

In response to hospitals’ need to equip operating rooms with quality medical devices at a reasonable cost, Hill-Rom designed and developed the new TruSystem™ 3000 Mobile Operating Table. The introduction of this surgical table enhances the Hill-Rom Surgical Solutions product portfolio by providing a cost-effective, reliable and flexible operating table. The TruSystem™ 3000 Mobile Operating Table is now available in …

Wipro Limited and PATH today announced a partnership. Wipro and PATH will partner to improve health outcomes in developing countries in Africa and Asia Pacific by collaborating on information and technology systems that accelerate progress on health innovations in low-resource environments. As part of the engagement, PATH and Wipro will co-create a platform for PATH’s global health programs that makes …

Sonic Healthcare Limited is pleased to announce that it has signed binding agreements to acquire Medical Laboratory Bremen (“MLB”), a well-known and highly respected laboratory practice in the North-West of Germany. MLB operates two laboratories, in the cities of Bremen and Celle, and is managed by its five pathologist partners who will remain with Sonic. The Bremen operation is one …

The Valley Hospital will build a new, state-of-the-art hospital in Paramus, announced Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System.  Meyers, who was joined by members of Valley’s Board of Trustees, elected officials, and community leaders in making the announcement, said the new facility will allow Valley to meet the long-term healthcare needs of northern …

Neural Analytics Inc. announced that it received CE Mark for its next generation ultrasound device, the Lucid M1 Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound System™ (Lucid System). The Lucid System, which received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2016, is a portable all-in-one ultrasound system designed for rapid triaging and monitoring of patients with brain disorders. Neural Analytics …

Conifer Health Solutions announced that Alameda Health System (AHS) has engaged the company to provide Managed Care services to support HealthPAC, a comprehensive health access program for eligible enrollees of Alameda County, California. Conifer Health will provide managed care support services, financial risk management, population health management and nurse consulting services to help the four-hospital system better serve a population …

Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics (GEO) announced it received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the GEO™ Bone Screw System, which can be used for bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis, osteochondritis, and tendon reattachments. As the first offering in the company’s product line, this marks a major milestone for Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics. The GEO™ Bone Screw System offers a …

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW) announced that it has closed its acquisition of Valtech Cardio Ltd., a privately held company based in Israel and developer of the Cardioband System for transcatheter repair of the mitral and tricuspid valves.  Edwards announced in November that it had signed an agreement to acquire Valtech. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Edwards paid $340 …

McLaren Health Plan announced that it has signed an agreement with Spectrum Health System that will bring new HMO, POS and Medicare options to the marketplace in West Michigan.  The arrangement adds Spectrum’s 12 hospitals and 1,400 providers to McLaren Health Plan’s network of over 44,000 providers. “This expanded partnership with Spectrum Health allows McLaren Health Plan to better serve …