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BioWorld MedTech

May 12, 2011

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CardioFocus demonstrates notable progress for AF

SAN FRANCISCO — As discussed in Tuesday's issue of Medical Device Daily, there has been considerable progress in treating atrial fibrillation (AF) with catheter-based technologies in recent years. However, the rate of success, estimated at 57% for a single procedure, is far from satisfactory. Thus, the quest for better methods to perform AF catheter ablation continues at a strong pace. One company, which is demonstrating impressive progress, is privately-owned, venture capital-backed CardioFocus (Marlborough, Massachusetts). (Medical Device Daily) Read More

Deals roundup: PositiveID to pay up to $8.2M for MicroFluidic

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International report: Medtronic gets Health Canada okay for CryoAblation System

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Washington roundup: FDA orders 522 studies for hip implants from 21 firms

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Financings roundup: Sorin Group launches share buy-back program

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Agreements roundup: Cardinal Health to distribute VerifyNow for Accumetrics

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HIT roundup: Thoratec works with WiTricity for energy transfer technology

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People in the News

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Court Report: Boston Sci gets verdict against Cordis in stent suit

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Medtronic names Ishrak as new chairman/CEO

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AF imposes significant cost burden

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