By Joe Jancsurak, Editor
R&D spending in the US is projected to rise 2.1% to $436 billion this year, according to data released by Battelle and reported on at www.WSJ.com. European R&D is forecast to grow by about 3.5% to $338.1 billion, while Asia's should increase 8.6% to $514.4 billion, according to the report.
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FDA and Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA) have entered into a groundbreaking collaboration to support and develop regulatory science for the safe and effective use of biomaterials in medical devices.
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The iBGStar blood glucometer uses the Apple iPhone and iPod as a visualization tool to keep track of glucose readings, carbohydrate and insulin intake, and exercise. The device also can be used independently to take readings, and data are transformed to the iPhone once the two are connected again. Test results are color-coded so that high- and low-blood glucose results can be more easily identified. This application can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store.
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Lumax 740 implantable cardiac defibrillators by Biotronik are the first ICDs eligible for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The devices include an MR conditional feature and extended longevities up to 11 years.
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New legislation introduced by Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) to improve the de novo classification process for medical technology received kudos from AdvaMed as did the “Medical Device Patient Safety Act” by Sens. Grassley (R-Iowa), Kohl (D-Wis.), and Blumenthal (D-Conn.).
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Medical device and biotechnology product manufacturers seeking best match leak test solutions can now opt for no-cost videoconferencing consultations by link to Uson.
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The F563x and F663x microcontrollers by Texas Instruments Inc (TI) are for portable measurement applications, including blood glucose meters, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, electrocardiograms (ECG), activity monitors, and sensor hubs.
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MEVOPUR masterbatches and compounds by Clariant provide catheter manufacturers with options for improving the functionality, visualization, and performance of their devices while meeting US and EU regulations. The compounds are available as single or as combination of additives using polymer specific carriers in a range of medically approved plastics.
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