FDA approves TGM's hip and knee systems and related surgical instruments
China Kanghui Holdings, a leading domestic developer, manufacturer and marketer of orthopedic implants in China, today announced that the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, TGM Medical, Inc., has received approvals from the Food and Drug Administration of the United States for its Helicon Hip System ("HHS"), Milestone Knee System ("MKS") and related surgical instruments.

Reviewing the drug class of 2011
The drug class of 2011 was larger than the past few graduating classes. We count over 30 new innovative drugs found among the list of FDA approvals last year. This is in contrast to the 20-something range of the past few years. On the list are some clear breakthrough treatments and a few glimpses of the future of biotech . The specific drugs are listed further below, but first a big picture ...

Drug Approvals Up for 2011
The FDA approved 30 drugs last year, the highest number in the last 7 years.