Technology

Three distinct lumens in a new line of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) increases flexibility to administer medications simultaneously....

A simulation system is designed to augment traditional procedural training on laser-assisted lead extraction procedures, permitting hands-on practice with extraction tools in a virtual environment....

A vascular closure device using a single suture fitted with stainless steel rings helps quickly close femoral artery access sites and allows faster patient mobility than compression.

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A 5 French, 75 cm catheter with a primary curve and a flexible 1 cm tip makes it easier for precise and stable placement in renal, mesenteric or abdominal catheterization procedures....

The anti-coagulant Argatroban injection, 100mg/mL, is indicated as an anti-coagulant for prophylaxis or treatment of thrombosis in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia....

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Fractional flow reserve (FFR) technology from Volcano Corp. now integrates with the FFR modules of hemodynamic monitoring systems from GE, Siemens, McKesson, and Mennen.

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The Infinix VF-i biplane angiography system is now offered with two identical 12 x 12-inch flat panel detectors and the CAT 880B hybrid catheterization table.

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A rotational thrombectomy system has been indicated for mechanical declotting of occluded native vessel dialysis fistulae and synthetic dialysis access grafts.

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The Engage and Engage TR (transradial) introducers are designed to minimize trauma to the artery and set the stage for closure using a closure device.

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