AMO To Launch New Ophthalmic Products In India

Advanced Medical Optics India Pvt. Ltd, the Indian arm of the US-based global ophthalmic medical device leader, Advanced Medical Optics Inc. (AMO), is expanding its market presence in India by launching new products and by setting up an extensive marketing and sales network.

States Ignore AERB Directive To Monitor X-Ray & Scan Centres

Despite repeated requests from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) to set up a Directorate of Radiation Safety (DRS) to monitor the safety and efficacy of the X-ray and CT scan centres operating in states, none of State Governments barring Kerala has initiated any steps in this regard.

Medtronic To Market Endeavor DES in India

Medtronic has received CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) approval fro the commercial sale of the Endeavor DE Coronary Stent with the Rapid Exchange Delivery System. Endeavor is claimed to be the first Cobalt Alloy drug eluting stent, to be launched in India and 40 other countries outside the US.

Nirma Completes Due Diligence of Core

Nirma, the soaps & detergents maker, has concluded the due diligence of Core Healthcare and is expected to file an application (acquisition scheme) with the Gujarat High Court next week for acquiring the assets of the country's biggest intravenous (IV) fluid manufacturing company.