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BioWorld MedTech

Aug. 20, 2010

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Study finds 'gender knees' no better than the standard

The availability of gender-specific knee implants has been a much-debated topic in orthopedic circles since Zimmer (Warsaw, Indiana) first reported in 2006 its intention to sell a knee replacement system designed specifically for women. Now, a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggests the gender-specific implants are not any better, clinically speaking, than a standard prosthesis. (Medical Device Daily) Read More

EDAP files 510(k) application for stone removal technology

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Report from Europe: SIR-Spheres may benefit colorectal cancer patients

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Washington roundup: TGA drops maintenance fees for IVDs until June of 2014

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Deals roundup: Welsh Carson becomes the majority shareholder of K2M

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MDD's food for med-tech thought

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Med-Tech Notes

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Agreements/contracts: Positron, Covidien to develop innovative distribution model

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Financings roundup: BSD's securities offering could net it nearly $2.75M

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Patent watch: Oculir shuts down after its patent found invalid

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