RALEIGH, N.C., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Pioneer Surgical Technology today announces the market launch of their new portfolio of biologic products, designed to be used in extremities and pelvis. The new portfolio will be showcased during the 2011 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) convention in Fort Lauderdale this week. Pioneer Surgical Technologys newest Biologics product, [...]

Last week MicroAire Surgical Instruments, of Charlottesville, Virginia, announced that management has launched the next-generation of its devices for endoscopic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Called the SlimLine, the instrument is a narrow cannula and blade assembly that allows surgeons to treat carpal tunnel syndrome through a tiny incision in the patient’s wrist. According to [...]

In a possible sign of things to come for device makers, Medtronic has cancelled five contracts with Novation LLC, one of the largest contracting companies in the nation. The contracts cover orthopedic and cardiovascular products. “With an eye on removing costs from the health care system, Medtronic believes that we will be best able to [...]

Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:BSX) reportedly plans to cut more jobs in its cardiology, rhythm and vascular unit, its biggest business, according to Thomson Reuters News, citing a source close to the medical device maker. If true, the Natick, Mass.-based firm would be the second cardiac company in a week to announce layoffs. Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:MDT) [...]

(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson, which has been plagued by repeated recalls of its consumer medicines and medical devices over the past year, on Wednesday said it recalled 107 batches of surgical sutures in December due to potential sterility problems. The recall came to light on Wednesday after the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products [...]

SOURCE Boston Scientific CorporationNATICK, Mass., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Atritech, Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota. The completion of the transaction follows the signing of a definitive merger agreement announced on January 19, 2011. Atritech’s WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Technology gives Boston Scientific an innovative product [...]