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Leica Microsystems to Incorporate Intelligent Digital Visualization Components into Surgical Products from TrueVision

Leica Microsystems and TrueVision 3D Surgical announced today that Leica will incorporate key components of TrueVision’s 3D intelligent digital visualization and guidance platform into selected Leica Microsystems surgical products.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 29 Sep 2011

Navitar Expands into New Optics Markets

Navitar, Inc., a global leader in optical technology, reports growth in revenue and bookings as they continue to expand their client-base and product offerings within the biotechnology and life sciences markets.

From Navitar Inc. 26 Sep 2011

Laser Spectroscopy and Silver Nanoparticles Identify Prostate Cancer Cells

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed a novel technology for distinguishing prostate cancer cells in bodily fluids. The technology holds potential for developing a microdevice that would help understand when metastasis of prostate cancer would occur.

21 Sep 2011

PeriOptix to Release its Novel Micro Optics Lens Technology at CDA Meeting

Perioptix, a provider of lighting and magnification solutions for doctors and dentists, will release its novel micro optics lens technology at the California Dental Association meeting to be held in San Francisco, between September 22 and 24, 2011.

14 Sep 2011

Capsulotomy + Lens Fragmentation Processes of Catalys Precision Laser System Receive CE Mark

Optimedica, a global ophthalmic company, has received CE mark to commercialize its Catalys precision laser system that is used for cataract eye surgeries in Europe.

9 Sep 2011

Research and Markets Offers Updated Medical Imaging Market Report

Research and Markets has added the "Medical Imaging Market Report: 2011 Edition" report to their catalogue.

6 Sep 2011

Health Canada Medical Device Bureau Approves Sales of BIOLASE’ Dental Laser Systems

BIOLASE Technology, a company that manufactures and distributes dental laser systems, has declared that the Health Canada-Medical Device Bureau has approved the sales of its all-tissue Waterlase i-plus dental laser equipment in Canada.

From Biolase Technology, Inc. 31 Aug 2011

Apollo Endosurgery Launches Minimally Invasive OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing Tool

Gastroenterologists from the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona have successfully carried out the full-thickness resection of a colonic polyp without using laparoscopic tools.

30 Aug 2011

The Heart Hospital, London Uses HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System from CardioFocus

Medical device manufacturer, CardioFocus has announced that the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System (EAS) developed to treat atrial fibrillation has been introduced in The Heart Hospital, London.

24 Aug 2011

Texas Instruments Introduces DAC8562 for Portable Medical Devices

Texas Instruments (TI) has launched the DAC8562 family of dual 12-, 14- and 16- bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The DACs can be used in portable medical devices, laser modules, and wireless base stations.

24 Aug 2011