Fox Packaging launched the Stand-Up Combo Bag, a poly-and-mesh produce bag with a flat bottom, sized from 1 to 10 pounds and offered in 10 mesh colors with three closure options. It is on display at United Fresh booth #1449.
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Prevention, dietary adjustment show promise in fending off joint pain in young horses
Texas A&M animal scientists report that anti-inflammatory additives mixed into daily rations can reduce joint inflammation in young quarter horses, suggesting diet may help prevent the early training damage that leads to arthritis. They induced inflammation by injecting LPS into the joint.
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SC-integrity, Inc. and Locus Traxx Join Forces to Address Supply Chain and Cargo Threats
LoJack subsidiary SC-integrity and Locus Traxx Worldwide formed an alliance to sell bundled cargo tracking services built on the disposable SmartTraxx GO device, tying together their SC-iOn and Oversight web portals and feeding data to the Supply Chain-ISAC.
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Advocate Redi-Code+ Blood Glucose Test Strips by Diabetic Supply of Suncoast: Recall- Labeling Error
Diabetic Supply of Suncoast recalled all lots of BMB-BA006A Advocate Redi-Code+ blood glucose test strips because the labeling omitted the strip model, which could lead users to pair them with the wrong meters. Falsely high or low readings could delay or misdirect treatment.
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Medtronic Submits Final Data to FDA for Novel Device to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease
Medtronic submitted the final module of its premarket approval application for the IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon. The company says IN.PACT SFA trial data at 12 months beat conventional angioplasty on both primary endpoints, and projects U.S. approval in early FY16.
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OxySure Systems' (OTCQB: OXYS) Products to be Carried in MSC Industrial's "Big Book" - Video News Alert Hosted on InvestmentPitch.com
OxySure Systems said its emergency oxygen products are now on mscdirect.com and will follow in MSC Industrial's catalog. Its Model 615, FDA cleared for over-the-counter purchase, makes oxygen from powder so bystanders can give it while waiting for paramedics.
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Speedster Bicycles, Ultra Series Boilers Recalled
CPSC posted two June 2014 recalls: SCOTT recalled about 2,000 model-year 2014 Speedster and Contessa Speedster road bikes whose front-fork steerer tube can break, and Weil-McLain recalled Ultra Series boilers over fire and explosion risk. Both remedies are repairs.
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ADVIA Centaur® HBsAgII - P110041
The FDA approved Siemens' ADVIA Centaur HBsAgII assay, which detects hepatitis B surface proteins in a blood sample, with a confirmatory test for positive results. It is used in children, adults and pregnant women as evidence of HBV infection.
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Therascreen KRAS RGQ PCR Kit - P110027
FDA approved QIAGEN's therascreen KRAS RGQ PCR Kit on May 23, 2014. The automated molecular assay detects seven mutations in the K-ras gene in colorectal cancer cells; those mutations are associated with a lack of response to treatment with Vectibix.
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James Edwards, CEO of Emergent Medical Associates named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2014 finalist in Greater Los Angeles
Ernst & Young named James Edwards, CEO of Emergent Medical Associates, a finalist in its 2014 Entrepreneur Of The Year program for Greater Los Angeles, his second year running as a finalist. Winners were to be announced June 17 at the Beverly Hilton.
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BMB-BA006A Advocate Redi-Code+ Blood Glucose Test Strips Recalled
Diabetic Supply of Suncoast is recalling all BMB-BA006A Advocate Redi-Code+ blood glucose test strips nationwide because the label omits the strip model, which could lead users to pair them with incompatible Taidoc meters and get falsely high or low readings.
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Ray Scott Appointed to eHealth Technologies' Board of Directors
eHealth Technologies appointed Ray Scott to its board and elected him chairman. Scott co-founded Axolotl Corp. in 1995 to build electronic workflow tools for provider communities, sold it to OptumInsight, and has since advised health information technology companies.
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The June 2014 MedSun Newsletter is now available
The June 2014 MedSun newsletter rounds up device safety notices: a shortage of Sterrad Cyclesure 24 biological indicators, Class I recalls of infant nasal CPAP prongs, Baxter's ABACUS TPN software, Maquet balloon pumps and Alaris pump modules, and a resuscitator bag recall.
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HIV/AIDS Update - New pediatric dosage form and label changes for Reyataz (atazanavir)
FDA approved Reyataz oral powder, taken with ritonavir, for HIV-1 treatment in patients at least 3 months old weighing 10 kg to under 25 kg. The powder must be mixed with food or a beverage, and it is not recommended for children under 10 kg or 25 kg and over.
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FDA approves the first antihemophilic factor, Fc fusion protein for patients with Hemophilia A
FDA approved Eloctate, a recombinant Factor VIII linked to an antibody Fc fragment that makes it last longer in the blood, for adults and children with Hemophilia A. A 164-patient trial comparing prophylaxis with on-demand therapy showed it treated and reduced bleeding episodes.
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Project 7 Wins ‘Most Innovative New Products’ Award at 2014 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Mint and gum brand Project 7 took the gum and mints prize in the Most Innovative New Products awards at the 2014 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, for a line of dessert gums. A panel and nearly 6,000 trade customers picked winners from 280 entries.
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New Features Enhance United Fresh Washington Conference
Registration opened for United Fresh's September 8-10 policy summit in Washington, where produce executives meet members of Congress, their staffs and regulators. Two events join the schedule, including a Rising Leaders Seminar for up-and-coming industry members.
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United Fresh and IFS Introduce Streamlined Certification Solution for Packing Houses
United Fresh and IFS launched a program letting fruit and vegetable packing houses earn GFSI-benchmarked certification against the United Fresh Harmonized Standard during an IFS Food audit, with GLOBALG.A.P. covering primary production in the same approach.
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