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Apollo Endosurgery Inc., B.Braun SE, Becton Dickinson and Co., Boston Scientific Corp., Centenial Surgical Suture Ltd., Coloplast AS, DemeTECH Corp., Johnson and ...

Surgeries with the endoscope are exacting and require special capabilities of the surgeon. The suturing of the tissue and the setting of the knots, in particular, is very complicated due to the lack ...

NORTH HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the worldwide launch of the SILS™ Stitch articulating suturing device for ...

If you remember the MASH episode where Hawkeye and BJ got the Korean fix-it guy to build them a one-of-a-kind vein clamp, then you will understand the importance of custom-designed surgical tools – ...

LAWRENCE, Kan. Maj. Dimitri M. Thomas, Chief of Surgery and Ltc. Matthew N. Fandre, Deputy Director for Clinical Services, Munson Army Health Center (MAHC), had the opportunity to share the Army ...

The Suture Buddy supports simulation based training by providing realistic suturing simulation platforms that enable procedural skills training without direct patient involvement. Simulation based ...