Surgical Techniques
Karl Storz’s New Improved Blue Light System Provides Next-Level Visualization for Procedures Requiring Rigid Cystoscopy
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (Tuttlingen, Germany) has been granted approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new and improved Blue Light system to be used with Photocure ASA’s (Oslo, Norway) Cysview product in Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC) procedures for the detection of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). More...08 Feb 2022
Stryker Introduces Tornier Shoulder Arthroplasty Portfolio and Launches New Tornier Perform Humeral System in Europe
Stryker (Kalamazoo, MI, USA) has officially introduced the Tornier shoulder arthroplasty portfolio and launched its first new Tornier product, the Perform Humeral Stem, in Europe. More...08 Feb 2022
Ambu Receives FDA Clearance for Single-Use Gastroscope and Next-Generation Display Unit
Ambu (Copenhagen, Denmark) has received 510(k) regulatory clearance from the US FDA for the Ambu aScope Gastro and Ambu aBox 2, a combined solution featuring a single-use gastroscope with a reusable display and processor unit. More...07 Feb 2022
In Other News
MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound System Uses Sound Waves to Ablate Prostate Tissue without Incision
Newly Designed Surgical Sticky Tape Could Replace Sutures for Repairing Leaks and Tears in GI Tract
Surgical Fixation of Broken Wrists No Better Than Casting
First Procedure Conducted in Europe with Medtronic’s Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery System
Ingestible X-Ray Capsule Could Address Issues in Preventive Screenings for Colonoscopies
New MRI-Guided Therapy Navigates Magnetic Seed Through Brain to Heat and Destroy Tumors
Study to Improve Integration of Small-Diameter Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts into Body
New Exofin Precision Pen Wound Closure Medical Device Receives FDA Clearance
Largest-Ever Device Study Conducted in Diastolic Heart Failure Finds Patients Can Benefit From Atrial Shunt
Robot Successfully Performs First Laparoscopic Surgery Without Human Help
Advanced Endoscopic Tool Facilitates GI Tract Suturing
Laparoscopic Closure Device Seals Common Enterotomy
Intrasaccular Mesh Plug Treats Brain Aneurysms
Novel Biomaterial Aids Post-Surgical Heart Reconstruction
New Grommet Device Streamlines Pediatric Ear Surgery
Spinal Surgery System Integrates Multiple Technologies
New Biopsy Technology Analyzes Multiple Tumor Tissue Biomarkers Simultaneously
Injectable Surgical Gel Prevents Scar Tissue Formation
New Optical Biopsy System That Detects Liver Cancer Could Help Surgeons Pinpoint Best Place for Biopsy
Newly Approved Device Safely Treats Challenging Brain Aneurysms
Next Gen Laparoscopic Stapler Provides Simple, Rapid Closure for Common Enterotomy
Mini-Robot System Augments Laparoscopic Procedures
Mechanotransduction Device Treats Small Bowel Syndrome
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