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Surgery

Blunt Trauma to Thoracic Aorta Best Treated with Endovascular Repair

A new study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology suggests that endovascular repair may be the ideal approach to treat patients who experienced blunt trauma to the thoracic aorta. A team from Dartmouth assessed studies that compared the endovascular approach to traditional surgery. more...

August 20, 2008 Related topics: Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology

Lung Resection Improved with CyberKnife

Newly published data validates use of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System with Synchrony to remove lung tissue in patients with malignancy. Accuray noted publication of the data in a press release, which was originally published in the journal Clinical Lung Cancer. more...

August 14, 2008 Related topics: Quality, Safety, Errors, Surgery, Hematology & Oncology

Contura MLB Approved Cleared for Marketing

SenoRX, Incorporated received an additional marketing approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the company’s Contura MLB...

Gamma Detection System Introduced

An enhanced gamma detection control unit, the new Neoprobe GDS, was recently introduced (pdf) by Neoprobe Corporation. The...

MEDIHONEY Product Success Reported, OTC Approval

MEDIHONEY Wound and Burn Dressing, a product manufactured by Derma Sciences was used to treat a patient with...

Endovascular System for Vascular Clots Introduced

The EkoSonic Endovascular System with Rapid Pulse Modulation was recently launched by EKOS. The system, approved by the...

Radiofrequency Surgical Tool Ready for Market

The new MarketPEAK Surgery System, indicated for use during general surgical procedures, procured marketing clearance from the FDA....

Specialty Guidewire Introduced by Vascular Solutions

The AxisWire, a new specialty guidewire, was introduced by Vascular Solutions. The wire is indicated for percutaneous vessel...

Warfarin Sensitivity Test, New Diagnostics Platform Launched

Osmetech plc. received marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for the company’s new test to diagnose...

Soft Tissue Ablation System Cleared

A new ultrasound system that ablates soft tissue received marketing approval from the Food and Drug Administration. The...

Plug and Play Systems Support Device Interoperability

The Technology Review includes an article that describes new plug-and-play systems under development at Massachusetts General Hospital. Creation...

Masimo PVI Tool Validated

A study published in last month’s issue of the British Journal of Anaesthesia indicates that that the new...

New Data Supports Safety of Blood Substitute

Biopure Corporation recently completed a Phase III trial of their new substitute product, HBOC-201. Findings from the trial...

Skytron and Philips Commence Partnership for OR Systems

Skytron and Royal Philips Electronics have entered into an partnership whereby the two will collaborate to develop hybrid...

Enterovirus Test Introduced by ViraCor

A new test that rapidly identifies the presence of enterovirus (pdf) was recently launched by ViraCor Laboratories. Enteroviruses...

SpineAssist Device Receives Expanded Approval

The SpineAssist system, manufactured by Mazor Surgical Technologies, Incorporated, received an expanded indication from the Food and Drug...

Vertebral Implant Launched

A new partial vertebral body replacement device manufactured by LDR that supports a transforaminal approach for implantation was...

eHealth Global Nets New Contracts

The University of Arkansas, the University of Michigan Health System, and Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System all...

Arbios Gains IDE for Chronic Liver Disease

Arbios Systems received an investigational device exemption (IDE) from the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a clinical...

Spectranetics Purchases Endovascular Business from Kensey Nash

Kensey Nash Corporation announced that they will be selling their endovascular business to the Spectranetics Corporation. The deal...

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