
		Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Medical Device Link Exclusives

From DeviceTalk - MD&DI's Blog on MDL
Remote Monitoring May Finally Be Reimbursed
Remote monitoring has made great technological strides in recent years. But it hasn't been as widely adopted as it could be because it isn't covered under current reimbursement systems.

Expanded Online Articles from MX
The Eyes Have It
In the expanded version of this cover story interview, AMO chairman and CEO James V. Mazzo discusses the company's strategy for continued growth across all stages of the vision care life cycle.

Faster Medical Devices

Thanks to the combination of advanced design and manufacturing technologies such as 3D computer aided manufacturing, rapid injection moulding and online quoting, medical device manufacturers are now able to take advantage of automated prototype production systems to achieve shorter product development cycles. It is possible for designers to request informative, interactive web-based quotations from vendors almost instantly, followed by the shipment of their injection moulded parts the next business day.

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Feature Articles

Outsourcing Outlook: Product Design, Development, and Prototyping
When selecting vendors for design, development, and prototyping, OEMs have a lot to consider.

Business Opportunities and Commercial Challenges in Personalized Medicine
IVD manufacturers must overcome numerous challenges to develop companion diagnostics for targeted drug therapies.

Advanced PC Material Puts Blood Pump on Path to Clinical Success
A specialty compound helps prevent clot formations from adhering to pump walls.

Headlines

Natus Medical to Acquire SonaMed

J&J Profit Jumps 40 Percent on Dollar Weakness, Strong Sales

Noninvasive Glucose Monitoring: The Elusive Goose

St. Jude Medical Receives FDA and CE Mark Approvals for the World's Smallest, Longest-Lasting Rechargeable Neurostimulator to Treat Chronic Pain

AngioDynamics Sets Deal Terms: Medical Device Maker Offers $11M for Units of Diomed Holdings

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Outsourcing: A Blueprint for GMP Compliance
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Latest FDA Releases

FDA & You - News for Health Educators and Students - Spring 2008
510(k) Final Decisions - March 2008
Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2007; Foreign Small Business Qualification Certification, Form FDA 3602A
Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel Advisory Meeting, July 17, 2007 - Minutes
Radiological Devices Panel Advisory Meeting, March 4-5, 2008 - Minutes

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