Archive for March, 2008

FDA Seeks Civil Penalties From Calif. Device Maker (Medical News Today)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is seeking a $2.2 million penalty against a California hearing aid manufacturer for violations of federal law, including manufacturing standards violations and the failure to notify the FDA of a change in an outside supplier or vendor, which may have exposed recipients of the devices to unnecessary health risks.

The sounds of success (Bayside Bulletin)

TWO YEARS after being diagnosed with severe deafness, Sheldon’s Lucy Vallance now has her eyes and ears set on kindergarten.

A Prosthesis for Balance (Technology Review)

Scientists are testing a device to help those with inner-ear problems.

The romance with art continues… (Express India)

His inspirations come from power equations and traditional Indian imagery. Playing with empty spaces on his canvases, renowned artist, Satish Gujral is back with a solo exhibition after five years

FDA seeks $2.2 mln fine against Advanced Bionics (AlertNet)

Source: Reuters (Recasts, adds details) WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it wants to fine Advanced Bionics LLC, a maker of cochlear implant hearing aids, $2.2 ...

FDA Seeks Civil Penalties from Calif. Device Maker (U. S. Food and Drug Administration)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is seeking a 2.2 million dollar penalty against a California hearing aid manufacturer for violations of federal law, including manufacturing standards violations and the failure to notify the FDA of a change in an outside supplier or vendor, which may have exposed recipients of the devices to unnecessary health risks.

FDA seeks $2.2 mln fine against Advanced Bionics (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it wants to fine Advanced Bionics LLC, a maker of cochlear implant hearing aids, $2.2 million for alleged manufacturing violations that put patients at risk.

Local News (The Timmins Daily Press)

Hospital treatment for older patients consistently costs more than for people under 60 who need similar procedures, says a national study that diagnoses the dollars spent.

Older patients cost more in Canada’s hospitals (The Sault Star)

OTTAWA -- Hospital treatment for older patients consistently costs more than for people under 60 who need similar procedures, says a national study that diagnoses the dollars spent. While it's no surprise this would be the case – older people may require more tests, for instance, or need more [...]

New Surgery at UNC Restores Man’s Hearing (Local Tech Wire)

Posted: Mar. 27 5:23 p.m. Updated: Mar. 27 11:26 p.m. Chapel Hill, N.C. — Cochlear implants have helped many people with severe to profound auditory loss to hear sounds and recognize speech, but there were no other options if the electronic devices didn't work.