Channel Medsystems, announced that it has earned CE Mark approval, allowing the Company to initiate marketing efforts and commercialization of its Cerene Cryotherapy Device (Cerene device) in Europe.  The Cerene device is intended for endometrial cryoablation in premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding due to benign causes in whom childbearing is complete. Current endometrial ablation procedures can be painful and …

Cerveau Technologies Inc. announced a research collaboration with the NYU Langone Medical Center to support various research projects studying the stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and other Neurodegenerative diseases. These research projects will utilize an investigational imaging agent (MK-6240) to be used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans for assessing the status and progression of neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in the brain. …

Paragon 28 launches the PHANTOM™ Lapidus Intramedullary Nail, the first dedicated intramedullary nail designed specifically for use in correction of arthrodesis of the first TMT joint. Surgeons face a variety of challenges and complications in bunion correction with a Lapidus procedure: •  Prominence of hardware creating patient discomfort •  Generation and maintenance of compression at fusion site to allow for proper healing …

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, have expanded their efforts to co-develop and test solutions to help improve patient care and wellness while lowering healthcare spending. In 2016, Merck and Premier agreed to collaborate to develop and assess solutions that promote wellness and better care for specific groups …

Aetna announced a new collaborative agreement with Community Care Physician Network, LLC (CCPN), to develop innovative ways to transform how health care is delivered in North Carolina. Beginning in January 2018, Aetna will combine its expertise in alternative value-based delivery models with CCPN independent physicians’ advanced medical homes in association with the care management expertise of Community Care of North …

Optim LLC announced it has released a new, next generation LED-based illumination system in its ENTity line of flexible laryngoscopes. “We are happy to announce this key enhancement to our ENTity series of products,” stated Paul Joyce, President and CEO of Optim. “Our innovative flexible laryngoscopes for the ENT provider not only offers the best in health care portability and …

BD announced that its new line of Snowden-Pencer™ 3.0mm laparoscopic ergonomic take-apart instruments received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for use in laparoscopic surgery. The new line of Snowden-Pencer 3.0mm laparoscopic ergonomic take-apart instruments are designed for micro-laparoscopic surgery and function like 5.0mm instruments. The jaw lengths of the devices mirror those of standard laparoscopic instruments, providing …

RoundTable Healthcare Partners announced that it has made an investment in Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics is a leading developer, formulator, and manufacturer of enzyme- and probiotic-based dietary supplements. The Company is based in Kennesaw, Georgia, where it operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, including a new, 30,000 square foot …

Stryker Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire NOVADAQ Technologies Inc. for US$11.75 per share, or US$701 million with a net purchase price of US$654 million, reflecting net cash of approximately US$47 million. NOVADAQ is a leading developer of fluorescence imaging technology that provides surgeons with visualization of blood flow in vessels, and related tissue perfusion in cardiac, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, …

Expanding Orthopedics Inc. is proud to announce that Dr. Claudio Feler of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Group has adopted the FLXfit™ 3D Expandable TLIF Cage as his implant of choice for his MIS TLIF procedures. Dr. Feler noted that “Large bodies of clinical evidence show that lordotic restoration is crucial in addressing sagittal alignment. FLXfit’s™ unique articulating design allows for …