CardioVations EndoClamp Aortic Catheter, marketed by Edwards Lifesciences has been recalled in US because of the danger of spontaneous rupture of the balloon catheters.

Florbetaben imaging may differentiate patients with probable Alzheimer's disease from healthy

Prodesse ProFlu-ST, a laboratory test kit to quickly diagnose 2009 H1N1 pandemic swine flu, granted emergency approval in US, its maker Gen-Probe Inc said in a new release.

Accusure insulin syringes supplied by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals have been recalled from market in US, due to a mechanical snag which causes the needles detach from the synringe.

An assay for anti-CCP to test rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by Axis-Shield plc has been granted marketing approval in US.

Diatherix H1N1-09 Influenza Test can accurately confirm the H1N1 virus in six hours or less

Vascular Solutions Inc's Guardian II hemostasis valve has been given approval for marketing by US FDA.

Captivia Delivery System for the Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft, a minimally invasive treatment for aneurysms and other lesions of the thoracic aorta, from Medtronic Inc has launched in markets outside united states.

Mirena, an intrauterine device to control heavy menstrual bleeding in women, from Bayer has been given approval by US FDA.

Drug coated stent (paclitaxel) is safer and more effective than a bare-metal stents, report studies.