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Covidien Integrates RFID in Contrast Delivery System

The existing contrast delivery system from Covidien was updated to incorporate radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. The goal of adding this functionality is to reduce the potential for medical errors. more...

July 31, 2008 Related topics: Product Launches, Imaging, Quality, Safety, Errors, Nuclear Medicine, Standardization

New Orthopaedic Material Market-Ready

Plexur M biocomposite, a bone polymer manufactured by Osteotech, was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for marketing. One indication for the polymer is as a bone void filler for spinal applications. more...

July 31, 2008 Related topics: Product Approval & Certification, Orthopedic

Verispan Purchased by SDI

Verispan has been acquired by SDI. Verispan provides healthcare information and services. The combination of the two companies...

Heart Failure Diagnostic Test Cleared

The new RAMP NT-proBNP test from Response Biomedical Corporation was cleared for marketing by the FDA. The tool...

Data Indicates Utility of Catheter Cryoablation

Data newly published in the HeartRhythm Journal indicates that catheter cryoablation is an appropriate treatment approach for patients...

ClariTee Probe Cleared for Use

A new, miniature probe for transesophageal echocardiography (pdf) was cleared for marketing in the U.S. The ClariTee probe...

Asthma Assessment Completed with EBC

Researchers from Japan recently published research that validates the use of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) as a means...

Affiliated Computer Services Nets Deal with UMass

University of Massachusetts (UMass) Memorial Health Care, Incorporated signed a contract with Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), Incorporated. Under...

JNCI Compares Opportunistic and Population-Based Screening

Data recently published in the Journal of the National Institute (JNCI) compares two different approaches to screen patients...

Sleep Disorder System Cleared

The new FloChannel system, a system designed to diagnose sleep disorders, was approved by the Food and Drug...

Antek Launches System for Patient Results

The new LabDAQ Middleware system was introduced by Antek Healthware, LLC. The tool provides information on patient test...

Closed Suction System Cleared for Market

Kimberly Clark announced the availability of their new closed suction system, the Ballard Trach Care Closed Suction System....