OmegaFlex announced MediTrac as the world’s first corrugated medical tubing (CMT) for distribution of medical gases. Unlike rigid copper tubing which is installed in numerous brazed sections and elbow joints to accommodate a facility layout, MediTrac semi-rigid tubing installs in a single, bendable length that can be routed around existing structures. Made from copper alloy and sold in continuous-length rolls, …

Hologic’s Cynosure division announced the launch of TempSure™ Envi – an FDA-cleared advanced radiofrequency device that minimizes facial fine lines and wrinkles, tightens skin through soft tissue coagulation, and improves the appearance of cellulite. TempSure™ Envi is a simpler way for patients to maintain beautiful skin. The device heats the deep layers of skin to regenerate collagen and improve the …

Inform Diagnostics announced that therapeutic drug monitoring is commercially available for Renflexis (infliximab-abda), a biosimilar of Remicade (infliximab). Since launching the InformTx™ therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services in June 2016, the company has expanded its TDM testing to now eight biologic drugs that treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Inform Diagnostics uses laboratory-validated ELISA technology for TDM. Testing measures the level …

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. announced two new partnerships broadening the company’s product portfolio. CSI is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of OrbusNeich balloon products. Additionally, the company has signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Integer Holdings Corporation for CSI-branded ZILIENT™ guidewires. Scott Ward, CSI’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We intend to build on our market-leading position …

International Biophysics Corporation announced they have received FDA 510k clearance for their FloPump 32 centrifugal disposable heart pump. The FloPump 32 is one of the smallest centrifugal pumps in the world at 32ml prime. The FloPump 32 is a single use, centrifugal heart pump designed and intended to be used in conjunction with the Maquet® RotaFlow™ console. International Biophysics founder …

SQI Diagnostics Inc. announced it has signed a revenue-producing agreement with a global biotechnology company to provide assay development and future sample testing and analysis services. This customer has contracted test development to SQI to create an immunogenicity assay utilizing SQI’s multiplexing technology. After completing test development, SQI anticipates it will be engaged to provide contract research services to provide …

Centric Medical announced announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) marketing clearance to the Cannulated Screw Internal Fixation System. This clearance further expands the offering of Cannulated Screws for Centric Medical, to be used in Foot & Ankle reconstruction procedures. “I am excited to add another cannulated screw option to our rapidly growing foot …

Fuse Medical announced that it signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire CPM Medical Consultants, a privately-owned nationwide distributor of medical device implants and biologics. CPM is a stocking distributor with an extensive portfolio of orthopedic implants for total joint reconstruction, sports medicine, internal and external fixation products for extremities, and full spinal implants and instrumentation. CPM also offers an …

Magellan Health announced that Accountable Cardiac Care of Mississippi (ACCOM), a venture between Magellan Health and Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi (CANM), has formed a collaboration to enhance cardiovascular health with an innovative care model driven by clinical best practices for Blue Cross & Blue Shield members in northeast Mississippi. ACCOM was formed to contract with health plans, existing accountable …

Doctors on the medical staff of Methodist Health System offer patients minimally invasive reparative surgeries for the mitral and aortic heart valves. Two of the most important valves in the circulatory system, the mitral and aortic valves work simultaneously to keep blood flowing properly through the heart and to the rest of the body. Diseased or damaged heart valves may …