Insufflation

Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Among First Hospitals in the World To Acquire and Use the Da Vinci 5 Multiport Robotic Surgical System

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

HACKENSACK, N.J., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, a center of excellence and an international leader in robotic-assisted surgery, was selected to be one of only 14 centers in the world, and the only in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, to acquire the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 5 multiport surgical system. With more than 10,000 times the computing power and the first-of-its-kind force-sensing technology, the da Vinci 5 is the most advanced surgical technology available.

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  • The Hackensack University Medical Center team performed the first procedures ever using the new system to treat the four patients on Monday, April 1, 2024.
  • Da Vinci 5 builds on Intuitive's da Vinci Xi's highly functional design, which surgeons and care teams around the world have used in more than 7 million procedures to date.
  • Expanded computing power and advanced data capabilities: Da Vinci 5 has more than 10,000 times the computing power of da Vinci Xi.
  • Robotic surgery innovations and "firsts" include:
    Robotic surgery began at Hackensack University Medical Center in 2000 with two da Vinci™ robots.

Intuitive Announces FDA Clearance of Fifth-Generation Robotic System, da Vinci 5

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

“We are pleased to receive FDA clearance for our fifth-generation robotic system, da Vinci 5,” said Gary Guthart, CEO.

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  • “We are pleased to receive FDA clearance for our fifth-generation robotic system, da Vinci 5,” said Gary Guthart, CEO.
  • Expanded computing power and advanced data capabilities: Da Vinci 5 has more than 10,000 times the computing power of da Vinci Xi.
  • Da Vinci 5 will initially be available to a small number of customers in the U.S. who collaborated with Intuitive during the development period and those with mature robotic surgery programs.
  • “We intend to launch da Vinci 5 more broadly in the U.S. and globally after we learn from and work with an initial smaller number of customers directly.”
    Da Vinci 5 is the latest addition to the da Vinci family, which includes multiport systems da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi, and the single-port system da Vinci SP.

Opioid Qui Tam False Claims Act Case filed by Young Law Group, P.C. Part of $475 Million Department of Justice Settlement Against Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric L. Young of Young Law Group , P.C.

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric L. Young of Young Law Group , P.C.
  • Both the United States' and YLG's whistleblower complaints alleged that Endo fraudulently billed Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and other federal healthcare programs for its role in fueling the ongoing opioid epidemic.
  • "Today's announcement serves as clear notice that the pharmaceutical industry's questionable, and often illegal, practices will not be tolerated," said Eric L. Young.
  • "This settlement is another important step in pushing back against Big Pharma's efforts to increase the use of deadly drugs by unsuspecting patients."

Global Industrial Gases Market to Reach $161.8 Billion by 2030: Growing Need for Surgical and Respiratory Applications Fuels the Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Global Industrial Gases Market is segmented based on the Product Type, Distribution Channel, End User, and region.

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  • Global Industrial Gases Market is segmented based on the Product Type, Distribution Channel, End User, and region.
  • Based on the Type, the Global Industrial Gases Market is segmented as Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon Dioxide.
  • Based on End User, the Global Industrial Gases Market is segmented as Energy, Residential and Commercial, Transport, and Industry.
  • The increase in demand for various industrial gases is mainly driven by the growing need for surgical and respiratory applications.

U.S. FDA Grants 510(k) Expanded Indication for Palliare’s EVA15 Insufflation Technology to Accommodate Higher Pressure Range

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

This increased pressure range represents the highest-performing robotic insufflator on the market to offer continuous pressure insufflation, with integrated smoke evacuation, and is designed for surgical, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries.

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  • This increased pressure range represents the highest-performing robotic insufflator on the market to offer continuous pressure insufflation, with integrated smoke evacuation, and is designed for surgical, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries.
  • “The company continues to develop a strong intellectual property portfolio, and we are pleased to have recently received U.S. and E.U.
  • EVA15 maintains continuous 7-25mmHg pressure and automatically compensates for leaks and suctioning.
  • The insufflator instantaneously sees a pressure drop and adds extra flow, regardless of why there is flow out of the cavity.

Global Needles Market Report 2022: Expanding Injectables Market Presents Lucrative Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Bevel Needles accounted for the largest market share in the Conventional Needle Market, during the forecast period.

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  • The Bevel Needles accounted for the largest market share in the Conventional Needle Market, during the forecast period.
  • The Conventional Needle Market is segmented into Bevel Needles, Blunt Fill Needles, Vented Needles, and Filter Needles.
  • Based on type, the safety Needles market is segmented into Active Needles and Passive Needles.
  • The global needles market is divided into four regions: North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

IACTA Pharmaceuticals and TALLC Corporation Announce Strategic Collaboration to Utilize Novel SmartCelle Topical Delivery Technology

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The agreement grants IACTA the use of TALLCs proprietary SmartCelle micellar technology, a novel platform for pan-ocular drug delivery, for future clinical development.

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  • The agreement grants IACTA the use of TALLCs proprietary SmartCelle micellar technology, a novel platform for pan-ocular drug delivery, for future clinical development.
  • IACTA plans to utilize TALLCs SmartCelle technology to deliver one or more of its novel ophthalmic therapeutics, as well as co-develop new ophthalmology therapeutic candidates that leverage IACTAs formulation and clinical expertise with TALLCs novel delivery technology.
  • TALLCs proprietary SmartCelle pan-ocular drug delivery technology employs 30nm micelles that enable delivery of difficult to formulate drugs into corneal and retinal tissues after topical delivery.
  • IACTA is a registered trademark of Iacta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SmartCelle is a trademark of Altus Formulation licensed to TALLC Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

Sharp Fluidics® Announces More Than 100,000 Surgical Procedures Performed With Neoclose®

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

HAYWARD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sharp Fluidics, Inc. announced today that its NeoCloseRobotic and Laparoscopic Closure Systemhas now been used in more than 100,000 surgical procedures around the world.

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  • HAYWARD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sharp Fluidics, Inc. announced today that its NeoCloseRobotic and Laparoscopic Closure Systemhas now been used in more than 100,000 surgical procedures around the world.
  • "This is a tremendous milestone," said Douglas Rimer, President of Sharp Fluidics.
  • Following the acquisition of NeoClose by Sharp Fluidics in March 2020, the company launched NeClose AnchorGuard, which enables clinicians to safely close laparoscopic and robotic port sites without insufflation.
  • Sharp Fluidics, Inc. is a leader in the development and marketing of innovative medical technologies and devices to improve surgical closure efficiency and safety.

Palliare announces US FDA 510(k) clearance to extend the indications of its EVA15 insufflation technology for use in endoscopic surgery

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Palliare, an emerging company with the vision to create a safer operating room, today announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its END-200 tubeset, which extends the capabilities of its EVA15 continuous pressure insufflation technology from laparoscopic surgery to endoscopic and endoluminal surgery.

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  • Palliare, an emerging company with the vision to create a safer operating room, today announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its END-200 tubeset, which extends the capabilities of its EVA15 continuous pressure insufflation technology from laparoscopic surgery to endoscopic and endoluminal surgery.
  • EVA15 is the first insufflator of its kind to be brought to market which will allow intelligent leak-tolerant constant pressure insufflation during endoscopic surgery, features that EVA15 currently offers for laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
  • For complex, long or high leak therapeutic endoscopy procedures, current insufflation requires careful ongoing management by the endoscopist.
  • Palliare was founded in 2018 as a spinout from Irish gastro-diagnostic company Crospon, which was acquired by Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) in 2017.

Palliare Announces New Board Appointment

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Palliare, an emerging company with the vision to create a safer operating room, is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Bonano to the Board of Directors.

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  • Palliare, an emerging company with the vision to create a safer operating room, is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Bonano to the Board of Directors.
  • Commenting on the new Board appointment, Scott Flora, Chairman, said, We are pleased to welcome Samantha Bonano to the Board.
  • With the pending US commercial release of our EVA15 insufflation and smoke evacuation system, her previous experience in developing a world leader in smoke evacuation will bring a valued mindset to the Board.
  • Palliare Ltd was founded in 2018 as a spinout from Irish gastro-diagnostic company Crospon, which was acquired by Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) in 2017.