Nanosonics appoints ex-Cochlear senior as CEO

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 28 Aug, 2013

Singapore: Australia-based medical device company Nanosonics has appointed Cochlear senior executive Mr Michael Kavanagh as CEO to drive its new stage of growth and expansion. Mr Kavanagh,...Read more

Fibrosis diagnosis takes a new turn

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 26 Mar, 2012

So far, biopsy has been the technology for diagnosis of fibrosis in patients. It has its limitation, and many times it fails to provide critical information about the severity of the diseas...Read more

Stretchable ROM leg Immobilizer Pro

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 14 Jun, 2012

Company: I-Ming Sanitary Materials Dimension: 20x57-72 cmWeight: 1.07kg OH-752 adjustable length knee ROM splint is designed to provide effective immobilization for postoperative knee. Th...Read more

Mindray and HealthTrust renew agreement

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 18 May, 2012

Singapore: The HealthTrust Purchasing Group is renewing its agreement for the entire range of physiological patient monitoring equipments with China-based Mindray Medical. According to thi...Read more

China medtech firm gets ISO and CE for PET systems

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 20 Aug, 2012

Singapore: Neusoft Positron Medical Systems, which is a joint venture between Neusoft Medical Systems and Positron Corporation for the development and manufacturing of positron emission tom...Read more

Singapore is Asia's innovation capital

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 15 May, 2013

Singapore: Singapore has received recognition in five global tracking studies in the area of innovation and research and development (R&D). After 20 years of long term commitment to sci...Read more

Shanghai Fosun buys 50% stake in Guangzhou Nanyang Tumour Hospital

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 16 Oct, 2013

Singapore: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical has purchased a 50 percent stake in Guangzhou Nanyang Tumour Hospital. Fosun Pharma is on the spree of developing medical services and has purchase...Read more

HeartWare ventricular assist system trial results positive

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 24 May, 2012

Singapore: HeartWare International, a leading innovator of less invasive, miniaturized circulatory support technologies that are revolutionizing the treatment of advanced heart failure, re...Read more

Japan medtech firm signs $9 mn deal with A*Star

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 27 May, 2013

Singapore: Japan's technology company, Arkray is investing $9.1 million over a five-year period in a research venture and collaboration with A*Star's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotec...Read more

India: Policy reforms enables bioscience sector

MedTech |  Analysis | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 14 May, 2013

Leveraging on the back of increasing sales of generic medicines, continued growth in chronic therapies and a greater penetration in rural markets, the Indian pharmaceutical market is expect...Read more

BD launches Cell Analyzer to enhance drug discovery

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 11 Jul, 2013

Singapore: BD Biosciences, a global medical technology company, has launched BD LSRFortessa X-20 Cell Analyzer, to deliver high-performance multicolor analysis with compact footprint in its...Read more

Fujifilm opens new lens factory in Philippines

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 17 Jul, 2013

Singapore: Fujifilm Corporation has started full-scale operation of Fujifilm Optics Philippines in Laguna. The new company will become the core production base for high-performance lenses u...Read more

Trivitron acquires Ani Labsystem

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 27 Nov, 2012

Bangalore: Indian company Trivitron Healthcare acquired Finland-based Ani Labsystem, a leader in the in vitro diagnostics space with unique global position in the fast growing neonatal scr...Read more

Mouser Electronics focuses on medical imaging

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 05 Jul, 2013

Singapore: Mouser Electronics has released an enhanced version of its Medical Applications site. New features focus on medical imaging solutions including MRI, portable ultrasound, and digi...Read more

Century Medical gets Japanese nod for Glider catheter

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 22 Apr, 2013

‎Singapore: TriReme Medical's Japanese partner, Century Medical, has received Shonin approval for Glider PTCA catheter, which is indicated for treating the stenotic portion of coronar...Read more

US researchers develop transparent skull implant

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 04 Sep, 2013

Singapore: A team of University of California, Riverside, researchers have developed a novel transparent skull implant that literally provides a 'window to the brain', which they hope will ...Read more

Medtronic opens facility to support R&D in China

MedTech |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 04 Sep, 2012

Singapore: Medtronic, a medical technology company, officially opened its innovation center in Shanghai, China. The new facility, located in the company's China headquarters and the first o...Read more

Singapore gets medical device regulatory curriculum

MedTech |  Regulatory | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 17 Jun, 2014

Singapore: With the objective to enhance regulatory ecosystem in Singapore, Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have jointly launched ...Read more