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at Investor's Business Daily - 1 hr 8 mins ago
MEDTRONIC (MDT) said its Reveal XT Insertable Cardiac Monitor detected atrial fibrillation in stroke patients better than usual treatments. Shares rose 1%. (full story)
Final Glance: Medical Devices companies
AP - 1 hr 45 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top medical devices companies were up at the close of trading: (full story)
Midday Glance: Medical Devices companies
AP - Wed Jun 25, 12:36PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top medical devices companies are up at 1 p.m.: (full story)
Patent Infringement War Continues Between Covidien and J&J Unit - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 25, 12:15PM CDT
The lawsuit alleges that Ethicon's latest ultrasonic surgical product ??? Harmonic ACE+7 ??? infringes three Covidien plc (COV) patents. (full story)
AbbVie cites tax break as a Shire deal motivator
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Wed Jun 25, 11:50AM CDT
U.S. drugmaker AbbVie sees a compelling tax break behind its roughly $46 billion bid to buy British counterpart Shire, and it expects the deal to expand Shire's global reach as well. (full story)
What's the Big Deal With All These Big Deals?
Mark Reeth, Morgan Housel, and Michael Olsen, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 25, 9:54AM CDT
On Tuesday's MarketFoolery , host Mark Reeth, Million Dollar Portfolio analyst Michael Olsen, and Motley Fool One analyst Morgan Housel look at some of the reasons behind the plethora of big deals occurring on the market today. Mark wants to... (full story)
Global Heart-Lung Machine Industry Report 2014 with Focus on the Chinese Market
M2 - Wed Jun 25, 6:17AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3bvrwv/global_and_china) has announced the addition of the "Global and China Heart-Lung Machine Industry Report 2014" report to their offering. Global and China Heart-Lung Machine Industry Report 2014 is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the Global Heart-Lung Machine Industry with a focus on the Chinese situation. The report provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. The Heart-Lung Machine market analysis is provided for both the international and Chinese domestic situations including development trends, competitive landscape analysis, key regions development status and a comparison analysis between the international and Chinese markets. Development policies and plans are also discussed and manufacturing processes and cost structures analyzed. Heart-Lung Machine industry import/export consumption, supply and demand figures and cost price and production value gross margins are also provided. The report focuses on four industry players providing information such as company profiles, product picture and specification, capacity production, price, cost, production value and contact information. Upstream raw materials and equipment and downstream demand analysis is also carried out. The Heart-Lung Machine industry development trends and marketing channels are analyzed. Finally the feasibility of new investment projects are assessed and overall research conclusions offered. Key Topics Covered: - Heart Lung Machine Industry Overview - Heart Lung Machine international and China Market Analysis - Heart Lung Machine Development Environmental Analysis - Heart Lung Machine Development Policy and Plan - Heart Lung Machine Manufacturing Process and Cost Structure - 2009-2014 Heart Lung Machine Productions Supply Sales Demand Market Status and Forecast - Heart Lung Machine Key Manufacturers Analysis - Up and Down Stream Industry Analysis and Influence - Heart Lung Machine Industry Development Trend - Heart Lung Machine New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis - China Heart Lung Machine Industry Research Conclusions Companies Mentioned - MAQUET - Medtronic - Sorin Group - Tianjin Medical For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3b..._and_china (full story)
China Cardiac Rhythm Management Market Outlook, 2018: Pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Pacing & ICD Leads & Electrophysiology Lab Systems
M2 - Wed Jun 25, 3:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nm6zrv/china_cardiac) has announced the addition of the "China Cardiac Rhythm Management Market Outlook, 2005 - 2018" report to their offering. This research report provides key market trends, market forecasts and competitive scenario of the cardiac rhythm management (CRM) in China through 2018. The product categories covered in this report include: - Pacemaker - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - Pacing & ICD leads - Electrophysiology lab systems Scope - The report highlights historic and forecasted market size in terms of revenues & unit sales, average selling price, growth rates, and company market shares. - Highlights and compares key product categories for growth trends and revenue forecast. - Market size, annualized revenue and unit sales for each product category from 2005 to 2018. - Cross category comparison - Growth and revenue comparison for product categories, historic and forecast through 2018. - Market share of companies. - Average selling price ($) for each product type (2005 to 2018). - Recent events and developments Key Topics Covered: 1. Tables & Charts 2. Introduction 3. Scope of the Report 4. Chinese Market for Cardiac Rhythm Management, 2005-2018 - Cardiac Rhythm Management - Pacemaker - Single Chamber Pacemaker - Dual Chamber Pacemaker - Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT - P) - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - Single Chamber Defibrillator - Dual Chamber Defibrillator - Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT - D) - Pacing and ICD Leads - Electrophysiology Lab Systems 4.1 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Revenue ($ mn) by Sub-Category, 2005-2018 4.2 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Volume (Units) by Sub-Category, 2005-2018 4.3 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Average Price ($), 2005-2018 4.4 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Company Shares (%), 2012 5. Recent Events and Developments 6. Appendix Companies Mentioned - Boston Scientific Corporation - Medtronic, Inc. - Sorin Group - St. Jude Medical Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nm...na_cardiac (full story)
Covidien Launches New PED to Treat Brain Aneurysm - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 24, 12:40PM CDT
Combining Covidien Plc.'s (COV) clinically-proven braid design with a new delivery system, the new PED offers enhanced accuracy and control while performing advanced surgical procedures on the brain. (full story)
Walgreen 3Q profit jumps but misses expectations
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Tue Jun 24, 11:10AM CDT
Walgreen's fiscal third quarter earnings jumped 16 percent compared with last year, aided in part by a lower income tax rate, but the drugstore chain's performance again fell short of Wall Street's expectations. (full story)
Early Glance: Medical Devices companies
AP - Tue Jun 24, 9:52AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: (full story)
Canada Cardiovascular Surgery Market Forecast and Opportunity Assessment to 2018
M2 - Tue Jun 24, 3:52AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lkh6fv/canada) has announced the addition of the "Canada Cardiovascular Surgery Market Forecast and Opportunity Assessment, 2005 - 2018" report to their offering. This research report provides key market trends, market forecasts and competitive scenario of the cardiovascular surgery in Canada through 2018. The product categories covered in this report include: - Beating Heart Surgery Systems (BHS) - Cardiac Ablation Devices - Cardiopulmonary Bypass Equipment - Perfusion Disposables Scope - The report highlights historic and forecasted market size in terms of revenues & unit sales, average selling price, growth rates, and company market shares. - Highlights and compares key product categories for growth trends and revenue forecast. - Market size, annualized revenue and unit sales for each product category from 2005 to 2018. - Cross category comparison - Growth and revenue comparison for product categories, historic and forecast through 2018. - Market share of companies. - Average selling price ($) for each product type (2005 to 2018). - Recent events and developments. Key Topics Covered: 1. Tables & Charts 2. Introduction 3. Scope of the Report 4. Canadian Market for Cardiovascular Surgery, 2005-2018 4.1 Cardiovascular Surgery, Revenue ($ mn) by Sub-Category, 2005-2018 4.2 Cardiovascular Surgery, Volume (Units) by Sub-Category, 2005-2018 4.3 Cardiovascular Surgery, Average Price ($), 2005-2018 4.4 Cardiovascular Surgery, Company Shares (%), 2012 5. Recent Events and Developments 6. Appendix Companies Mentioned - AtriCure, Inc. - MAQUET GmbH & Co. KG - Medtronic, Inc. - Nihon Kohden Corporation - OSI Systems, Inc. - Sorin Group - Terumo Medical Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lkh6fv/canada About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. (full story)
Canada Cardiac Rhythm Management Market Forecast and Opportunity Assessment to 2018
M2 - Tue Jun 24, 3:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3rq52t/canada_cardiac) has announced the addition of the "Canada Cardiac Rhythm Management Market Forecast and Opportunity Assessment, 2005 - 2018" report to their offering. This research report provides key market trends, market forecasts and competitive scenario of the cardiac rhythm management (CRM) in Canada through 2018. The product categories covered in this report include: - Pacemaker - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - Pacing & ICD leads - Electrophysiology lab systems Scope - The report highlights historic and forecasted market size in terms of revenues & unit sales, average selling price, growth rates, and company market shares. - Highlights and compares key product categories for growth trends and revenue forecast. - Market size, annualized revenue and unit sales for each product category from 2005 to 2018. - Cross category comparison - Growth and revenue comparison for product categories, historic and forecast through 2018. - Market share of companies. - Average selling price ($) for each product type (2005 to 2018). - Recent events and developments Key Topics Covered: 1. Tables & Charts 2. Introduction 3. Scope of the Report 4. Canadian Market for Cardiac Rhythm Management, 2005-2018 4.1 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Revenue ($ mn) by Sub-Category, 2005-2018 4.2 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Volume (Units) by Sub-Category, 2005-2018 4.3 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Average Price ($), 2005-2018 4.4 Cardiac Rhythm Management, Company Shares (%), 2012 5. Recent Events and Developments 6. Appendix Companies Mentioned - Boston Scientific Corporation - Medtronic, Inc. - Sorin Group - St. Jude Medical Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3r...da_cardiac (full story)
Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market 2014-2019 - Simplified Pump Solutions and Low Cost Pens Represent Distinct Regional Growth Drivers
M2 - Tue Jun 24, 3:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6qt2hc/insulin_delivery) has announced the addition of the "Insulin Delivery Devices Market to 2019 - Simplified Pump Solutions and Low Cost Pens Represent Distinct Regional Growth Drivers" report to their offering. 'Insulin Delivery Devices Market to 2019 - Simplified Pump Solutions and Low Cost Pens Represent Distinct Regional Growth Drivers' looks at the market, competitive landscape, and trends for the four insulin delivery devices market segments: insulin pens, insulin pumps, insulin syringes and traditional insulin pump accessories. It provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting these segments, and key analytical content on the market dynamics. The report also reviews the competitive landscape, analyzes each segment's pipeline products and gives details of important M&A deals. It is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by a team of industry experts. Scope - Key geographies: the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia and Brazil. - Information on market size for the four insulin delivery devices market segments: insulin pens, insulin pumps, insulin syringes and traditional insulin pump accessories. - Annualized market revenue data forecast to 2019 and company share data for 2012. - Qualitative analysis of key trends in the insulin delivery devices market. - Information on the competitive landscape and the leading technologies of key players: Novo Nordisk A/S, Medtronic, Inc., Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Company, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Animas Corporation, Insulet Corporation, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Abbott Laboratories. - Information on reimbursement trends and market access for key countries. Reasons to buy - Develop business strategies by understanding the trends and developments driving the global insulin delivery devices market. - Design and enhance your product development, marketing, and sales strategies. - Exploit M&A opportunities by identifying the market players with the most innovative pipelines. - Develop market-entry and market-expansion strategies. - Identify the key players best positioned to take advantage of the emerging market opportunities. - Exploit in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities by identifying the products most likely to ensure a robust return. - Identify, understand and capitalize on the next big thing in the insulin delivery devices market landscape. - Make more informed business decisions from insightful and in-depth analysis of the global insulin delivery devices market and the factors shaping it. Key Topics Covered: 1 Tables & Figures 2 Introduction 3 Diabetes - Disease Overview 4 Diabetes - Epidemiology 5 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Device Overview 6 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Market Characterization 7 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Segment Analysis and Forecasts 8 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Country Analysis and Forecasts 9 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Reimbursement System 10 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Competitive Landscape 11 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Product Pipeline Analysis 12 Global Insulin Delivery Devices Market: Consolidation Landscape 13 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Abbott Laboratories - Animas - Antares Pharma - Asante Solutions - Becton, Dickinson and Company - Bioject Medical Technologies - Eli Lilly - F. Hoffmann-La Roche - Injex - Equidyne Systems - Insulet - Medtronic - Novo Nordisk (Subsidiary of Novo A/S) - Owen Mumford - Sanofi - Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical - Tandem Diabetes Care - Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical - Ypsomed For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6q...n_delivery (full story)
Stryker Momentum Continues but M&A Activities Pose Threat - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 23, 1:50PM CDT
Investors are confident about Stryker Corporation (SYK) given its continued momentum based on its potential to become a medtech company. (full story)
Stock Market News for June 23, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 23, 9:06AM CDT
Benchmarks closed Friday’s trading session with modest gains as optimism from Wednesday’s policy statement spilled over into a second successive day (full story)
These 3 Big Companies Just Raised Their Dividends
Eric Volkman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 23, 7:20AM CDT
Are the pleasant summer temperatures making companies sunny and optimistic? If the slew of dividend raises last week is any indication, the answer is a resounding "yes." By my count, over a dozen publicly traded firms lifted their distributions... (full story)
Itamar Medical Ltd. signs strategic marketing and distribution agreement for its EndoPAT(TM) device with premier medical device maker Nihon Kohden Japan
Business Wire - Mon Jun 23, 6:30AM CDT
--The EndoPAT(TM) device, employed in non-invasive assessment of arterial health, provides indications used to assess the risk of cardiovascular events (full story)