FDA Approves Vermillion’s Ovarian Cancer Test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to detect ovarian cancer and help physicians decide what kind of surgery should be done and by whom.
gynecology
Microline PENTAX Acquires Starion Instruments
Two strong players in the surgical-instrument field have joined forces. Microline PENTAX, a leading manufacturer of reposable surgical instruments for laparoscopic procedures, has acquired California-based Starion Instruments, a developer of instruments to arrest bleeding during surgical procedures.