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Surgery

CT Scans Alter ER Decision-Making About Appendicitis

Data collected from CT scanning of the abdomen and pelvis can alter decision-making by clinicians regarding those patients who are suspected of having appendicitis. A research study evaluating such was recently published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. more...

October 8, 2008 Related topics: Diagnostic, Surgery, Emergency

Catheter for Subcutaneous Implantation Cleared

InterradMedical, Incorporated received marketing clearance from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the organization's SecureAcath PICC. The new device is a catheter that incorporates a subcutaneous securing system. more...

October 7, 2008 Related topics: Product Approval & Certification, Surgery

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...

Durability of Endologix AAA System Published

Data describing the long-term outcomes and durability of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair completed with the Powerlink System...

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...

Lung Resection Improved with CyberKnife

Newly published data validates use of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System with Synchrony to remove lung tissue in...

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...

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...

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...

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