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New Clinical Studies Presented at the International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting Show Benefits of Masimo Noninvasive Patient Monitoring Technologies: SpHb®, RRa™, and SedLine®
May 13, 2013 8:00 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsIRVINE, Calif., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that three new clinical studies evaluating Masimo noninvasive patient monitoring technologies were presented before the world's leading anesthesia educators and investigators at the International...
Invuity® Finalist for the 2013 Red Herring Top 100 North America Award
May 13, 2013 8:00 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Invuity®, a leading developer of advanced visualization devices to optimize minimal access and minimally invasive surgeries, announced today it has been selected as a finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 North America award, a...
TriStar Wellness Solutions Acquires HemCon Medical Technologies
May 13, 2013 7:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsWESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2013--TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: TWSI), a health and wellness company that targets opportunities in the self-care and professional marketplace, has acquired HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based leading researcher and...
Lincor Solutions Launches World’s First Mobile Solution for Patient Engagement and Clinical Services
May 13, 2013 4:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2013--Lincor announces the latest addition to the MEDIVista product suite – MEDIVista MOBILE, during eHealth Week in Dublin. MEDIVista MOBILE in use by a patient to access a range of services including live TV and Movies on Demand (Photo: Business Wire) MEDIVista...
Meeting Announcement: July 18, 2013 Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee
May 13, 2013 12:00 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | News | CommentsOn July 18, 2013, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on the proposed regulatory classification for dental devices known as Endosseous Dental Implants (Blade-form), one of the remaining preamendments Class III devices. The Class III blade-form endosseous dental implant is a device placed into the maxilla or mandible and composed of biocompatible material with sufficient strength to support a dental restoration.
A Rise in the Number of the Aged in Asia-Pacific Widens the Market for Home Care Devices, Finds Frost & Sullivan
May 12, 2013 11:53 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Acknowledging the rapid aging of the population in Asia-Pacific, governments are encouraging patients to opt for home care by offering incentives, subsidies and tax cuts. While improving patients' quality of life, home care also...
Landmark Study Demonstrates Lower Rate of Inappropriate Shocks in Patients with Sorin Dual Chamber ICD Devices
May 11, 2013 10:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2013--Sorin Group (MIL:SRN), (Reuters Code: SORN.MI), a global medical company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, announced findings from the landmark OPTION study 1 demonstrating that patients with Sorin dual-chamber implantable cardioverter...
Optical Fiber Splicer with Large Diameter Fiber Splicing Capabilities
May 10, 2013 5:20 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsVytran has introduced the “LFS-4100,” a new precision optical fiber splicer designed for use on fibers as large as 1.25 mm in diameter. The company will show the LFS-4100 at the LASER World of PHOTONICS exhibition in Munich, Germany, from May 13-16, 2013.
Ultra Compact 800-Watt Programmable Power Supply
May 10, 2013 4:58 pm | by MDT Staff | Tdk - Lambda Americas | Product Releases | CommentsTDK has announced the expansion of TDK-Lambda’s Z+ Series of programmable power supplies, which now includes the new 800-watt models in addition to the previously released 200, 400 and 600-watt models. These high-density, high efficiency, 2U format, bench-top and rack mountable power supplies are designed to meet the demands of a wide variety.
Background Noise in the Operating Room Can Impair Surgical Team Communication
May 10, 2013 4:43 pm | by American College of Surgeons | News | CommentsAmbient background noise—whether it is the sound of loud surgical equipment, talkative team members, or music—is a patient and surgical safety factor that can affect auditory processing among surgeons and the members of their team in the operating room (OR), according to a new study that appears in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Advanced Medical Converting Capabilities to Exhibit at MD&M
May 10, 2013 4:42 pm | by MDT Staff | Fabrico, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsFabrico will be showcasing medical converting services in the Medical Design and Manufacturing East conference. Fabrico’s in-house test facilities ensure that the end product meets the most demanding specifications for size, weight, and durability.
New Dual Axis Positioning System for Liquid Handling
May 10, 2013 4:23 pm | by MDT Staff | Steinmeyer, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSteinmeyer has announced another exciting new positioning system that is ideal for liquid handling systems and medical dispensing applications. The series LTZ is a 2 axis system that incorporates precision composite belts and is driven by stepper motors.
External Gas: The ‘Next Generation’ Gas–Assist Technique
May 10, 2013 4:17 pm | by Michael Hansen, Ph.D., Senior Technical Development Engineer, MackMedical/Mack Molding Co. | Mackmedical/Mack Molding | Articles | CommentsThe advantages and benefits of external gas-assisted injection molding, how it compares to internal gas-assisted injection molding, and in-roads the process is making into medical device applications will be examined in this article. In addition, critical steps that form the basis of successful external gas application will be highlighted and real-life examples provided.
Data Show Medtronic-Exclusive LIA Software Detects Non-Medtronic Lead Issues at a Greater Rate Than Standard Impedance Monitoring
May 10, 2013 4:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMINNEAPOLIS and DENVER - May 10, 2013 - Data presented today at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society's 34th Annual Scientific Sessions, show that Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) Lead Integrity Alert (LIA) software detected pace/sense lead issues in non-Medtronic leads at a...
Nanostim Announces Preliminary Results from LEADLESS Study in Late-Breaking Clinical Trial at Heart Rhythm 2013
May 10, 2013 3:42 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2013--Nanostim, Inc., a privately-owned developer of miniaturized, leadless cardiac pacemakers (LCP), today announced preliminary results from its LEADLESS study during the late breaking clinical trial presentations at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm...
