Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) said today it won FDA premarket approval for its ReLEx Smile laser system intended for ophthalmological use. The German company said that with the approval, its ReLEx Smile system is now cleared for patients with astigmatism. The approval also allows for a small entry incision to be made, allowing the company’s Smile […]
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Carl Zeiss acquires cataract surgery planning software dev Veracity Innovations
Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) said today it is acquiring cloud-based ophthalmological tech developer Veracity Innovations for an undisclosed amount. Veracity Innovations developed and produces a cloud-based surgical planning platform for cataract surgeries, covering initial planning, management and analysis of the procedures. The system is designed to interface directly with multiple electronic medical records and diagnostic devices, […]
Carl Zeiss joins ASML in patent countersuit against Nikon over lithography tech
European semiconductor manufacturer ASML and its strategic partner Carl Zeiss (ETR:AFX) today filed a patent infringement countersuit against Nikon (TYO:7731) in response to legal action taken by Nikon against the companies. The suits involve semiconductor manufacturing equipment, flat panel display manufacturing equipment and digital cameras. On Monday, Nikon filed its own patent case against ASML and Zeiss […]
Carl Zeiss claims win over VSY Biotechnology in intraocular lens patent case
Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) last week claimed a win in an intraocular lens patent spat with VSY Biotechnology and its distribution partner Fritz Ruck Ophthalmologische Systeme. The case relates to patents for special aphakic intraocular lenses, trifocal lenses designed to reduce the impact of pupil shrinkage and lens eccentricity, Carl Zeiss Meditec said. The District Court of […]
Analogic CEO Green steps away | Personnel Moves Nov 4, 2016
Analogic (NSDQ:ALOG) said late last month its prez and CEO James Green has stepped away from his position to pursue other opportunities. Company director and former Enovate Medical exec chair and CEO Dr. Fred Parks has been named to take over Green’s position. “Jim Green led Analogic during a period of meaningful development and growth, and […]
FDA approves Carl Zeiss Meditec’s VisuMax femtosecond laser
Updated with comments from Carl Zeiss Meditec The FDA today granted premarket approval to Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) for its VisuMax femtosecond Laser, with indications for small incision lenticule extraction procedures to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness in patients 22 or older. The newly cleared laser is designed to incise the cornea to create a disc-shaped piece of tissue […]
Former AcuFocus CEO Mazzo moves to head Ophthamology at Zeiss | Personnel Moves, July 28, 2016
Former AcuFocus CEO Mazzo moves to head Ophthamology at Zeiss Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) said this week it tapped ex-AcuFocus CEO James Mazzo as the global president of its ophthalmology business as well as managing the entire company’s U.S. sales and service center. Mazzo comes from a 3-year run as president and CEO at AcuFocus, where […]
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China fines J&J and other contact lens makers for anti-trust violations
Chinese regulators slapped a string of contact lens and eyeglass makers with more than $3 million (19 million yuan) in fines after accusing them of violating the country’s anti-trust laws.
Carl Zeiss expands lens portfolio with $70M Aaren Scientific buy
Optical lenses maker Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) paid $70 million to acquire 100% of the assets of intraocular lens manufacturer Aaren Scientific, the companies announced this week.