How do open and arthroscopic approaches compare in the first 30 days following RCR?
Findings published online in the journal Arthroscopy assess risk of adverse events and return to the operating room (OR) during the initial 30-day postoperative period for patients undergoing open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR). (Source: Orthogate - Latest News)
Source: Orthogate - Latest News - July 22, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Editors Choice News Source Type: news
FDA clears updated labeling, design for FujiFilm ED-530XT duodenoscopes
Fujifilm Medical (TSE:4901) today issued a select voluntary recall for its model ED-530XT duodenoscopes after the FDA cleared an update to the design and labeling of the device, intending to supply customers with new forceps elevator mechanism, O-ring seals, distal end caps and updated operations manuals.
The company said it won FDA clearance for the updated design and labeling today, with the intention of implanting them to reduce potential health risks during reprocessing of the device.
Duodenoscopes have been linked in the past to superbug outbreaks, with the FDA issuing specific warnings in an attempt to curb such inf...
Source: Mass Device - July 21, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Recalls Regulatory/Compliance Fujifilm Holdings Source Type: news
AAOS Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy and Related Procedures
Expand your skill set in wrist and elbow arthroscopy! This exciting, hands-on surgical skills course led by top surgeons in the field will bring you up to speed on current treatment options for a variety of wrist and elbow conditions. (Source: Orthogate - Latest News)
Source: Orthogate - Latest News - July 8, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Meetings Events Source Type: news
Pentax Medical, Aohua ink JV endoscopy deal
Hoya‘s Pentax Medical said today it inked a joint venture deal with Shanghai Aohua Photoelectricity to develop flexible medical endoscopy products.
The new JV company will look to offer endoscopy solutions with an initial focus on “needs of emerging markets,” according to Tokyo-based Pentax.
“With Pentax Medical as our partner, this joint venture provides Aohua with the immediate opportunity to reach more patients throughout the world,” Aohua CEO Dr. Xiaozhou Gu said in a prepared statement.
“We have been committed to developing innovative technology, and our employees’ hard wor...
Source: Mass Device - July 7, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Hoya Corp. Pentax shanghaiaohuaphotoelectricity Source Type: news
Long-term satisfaction noted for FAI patients treated with either arthroscopic d ébridement or labral repair
A study published in the June 21 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery examines 10-year outcomes for patients who have undergone hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). (Source: Orthogate - Latest News)
Source: Orthogate - Latest News - July 2, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Editors Choice News Source Type: news
FDA clears Custom Ultrasonics to resume manufacturing System 83 endoscope washer-disinfector
Custom Ultrasonics said yesterday that the FDA inspected and cleared its manufacturing facility in Ivyland, Penn, reinstating the manufacturing, packing and distribution of the company’s System 83 Plus washer and disinfector for use with non-duodenoscope endoscopes.
The Philadelphia-based company said that it was required to perform independent validation testing for its System 83 Plus water filtration system and its inline disc filter, which the FDA approved with no changes to the design.
New validations were also required for processing bronchoscopes and non-GI endoscopes which all met specified performance criter...
Source: Mass Device - June 27, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Sterilization / Calibration Custom Ultrasonics Source Type: news
S & S Plastics teams with StarMed on endoscopy bottle top
S&S Plastics has partnered with StarMed to develop a new endoscopy bottle top designed to reduce cross-contamination during gastroenterological investigations, according to a Medical Plastics News report.
The device, designed by StarMed, is intended to keep endoscopes lenses clean and ensure a proper diagnosis and reduce procedure times.
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Source: Mass Device - June 22, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Endoscopic / Arthroscopic S&Splastics starmed Source Type: news
How Does PRP Therapy Work
We’ve known for years that platelets are the part of your blood that’s responsible for clotting. But we’re only beginning to learn about their powerful rejuvenating power and their potential to heal.
Platelets are your body’s “first responders.” They initiate a cascade of healing that’s 10 times more powerful than any drug available today.
In fact, it’ll be centuries before Big Pharma will be able to come up with a drug that can come close to doing what platelets can do.
Platelets work in two ways. First, they contain hundreds of growth factors. These proteins are...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - June 22, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
T önnis grade 1 alone may not contraindicate hip arthroscopy for certain patients with FAI and labral tear
Findings from a study published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine suggest that Tönnis grade 1 alone should not be considered a contraindication to hip arthroscopic surgery for patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears with mild osteoarthritis (OA). (Source: Orthogate - Latest News)
Source: Orthogate - Latest News - June 18, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Editors Choice News Source Type: news
American Medical Group picks up controlling interest in Solos Endoscopy
Solos Endoscopy said last Friday that the American Medical Group has acquired a controlling interest in the company from Solos’ president, Bob Segersten.
The Boston-based company said that, in connection with the acquisition of shares, American Medical Group prez Dom Gatto will join Solos Endoscopy’s board of directors.
“I believe that American Medical Group LLC is the needed change necessary to increase the value of our company for our shareholders and provide for future growth opportunities. It is with complete confidence that we feel this move will lead to a new future for the company and increased sal...
Source: Mass Device - June 13, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Mergers & Acquisitions SOLOS Endoscopy Inc. Source Type: news
Boston Scientific to drop $19m on Irish endoscopy R & D center
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) is reportedly set to put some $19 million (€17 million) into an R&D center for its endoscopy products in Galway, Ireland.
The Marlborough, Mass.-based company yesterday cut the ribbon on its RoadRunner facility, at a site it opened in 1994 that already employs 3,000 workers, according to news reports. The idea is to bring in about 300 physicians each year to provide feedback for engineers designing stents for the bowel or biliary tract.
“Through the RoadRunner facility, our engineers will gather real-time feedback from international clinicians,” vice president Dr. Darragh Colga...
Source: Mass Device - June 9, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Research & Development Boston Scientific Source Type: news
Rotation Medical release initial results for ‘ bioinductive ’ shoulder implant
Rotation Medical touted initial data today from the Rebuild registry of its bioinductive implant at the annual meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Interim results from the 1st 200 patients demonstrated significantly less post-operative pain and use of narcotics in patients who received the bioinductive implant, as well as less sling time, faster return to function and better overall shoulder rating.
Patients in the registry reported feeling better 6 months after receiving the implant than those who received traditional treatment did at 2 years. The registry is slated to follow up to 300 patients.
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Source: Mass Device - May 18, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Clinical Trials Implants Orthopedics Rotation Medical Inc. Source Type: news
Experts Questions Use of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery - AARP
1 day ago ... International health experts recommended against the use of arthroscopic knee
surgery for treatment of degenerative knee pain or function. (Source: AARP.org News)
Source: AARP.org News - May 18, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Expert panel recommends against use of arthroscopy for most patients with degenerative knee disease
An international panel has released a guideline on arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee arthritis and meniscal tears. (Source: Orthogate - Latest News)
Source: Orthogate - Latest News - May 13, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Editors Choice News Source Type: news
Keyhole knee surgery is 'waste of time' review finds
Conclusion
This expert panel review provides compelling evidence against the use of knee arthroscopy for degenerative knee conditions/osteoarthritis. This procedure often has varied and inconsistent use in clinical practice.
As part of their review the researchers also considered what other government organisations currently recommend about the procedure.
NICE already says knee arthroscopy (with washout – flushing the joint with fluid) should not be performed for people with osteoarthritis. The only indication NICE currently gives for the procedure is people who have a clear history of mechanical locking symptoms. But i...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice Older people Source Type: news
