Technology

Advanced Arrhythmia Heart Monitor Offers Easier Use, Fewer Leads
May 26, 2011 – Cinterion, a cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules company, and TZ Medical, a manufacturer of critical-care medical products, announced Aera-CT, a lightweight and cost...
Boston Scientific Launches 2.25 mm Promus Coronary Stent
Boston Scientific released its 2.25 mm Promus everolimus-eluting coronary stent system for use in vessels as small as 2.25 mm in diameter....
FDA Approves Xience Nano Stent to Treat Small Coronary Vessels
The Xience nano everolimus-eluting coronary stent system is designed to treat coronary artery disease in vessels as small as 2.25 mm in diameter....
Aptus EndoStapling System
The innovative helical staple technology enables independent endograft fixation, and is designed to mimic the hand suturing performed during open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms....
Medrad Intego PET Infusion System Offers Power Drive System
A second-generation version of the Intego PET Infusion System features a new design that is 38 percent smaller, power-driven and includes enhancements to technologist workflow....
FDA Expands Indication for CrossBoss, Stingray to Treat CTOs
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Femoral Access Device Requires Less Compression Following Procedures
The Axera Device enhances insertability into the femoral artery and overall procedural usage while continuing to deliver the clinical benefits of the implant-free arstaotomy procedure. The device q...
IVUS Integrated With Atherectomy Device
Volcano's intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) system is being combined with ev3's plaque excision systems....
Warranty Program for Boston Scientific CRT-D Covers Phrenic Nerve Stimulation
A warranty program is available in the United States that covers Boston Scientific’s cardiac resynchronization defibrillator (CRT-D) devices and leads in the event of chronic phrenic nerve stimulation...
Lead Removal Locking Stylet Offers Enhanced Opacity
A new version of the Liberator Locking Stylet with Beacon Tip Technology, a distinct radiopaque tip marker, was unveiled at Heart Rhythm 2011....
Portable Heart-Lung Support System can be Used for up to Six Hours
Maquet Cardiovascular’s Cardiohelp system is a cardiac and/or respiratory assist device that can be used for up to six hours....
AED Includes External Power, Temp Monitoring for Therapeutic Hypothermia
A new version of the Lifepak 15 monitor/defibrillator is designed to help hospital, as well as pre-hospital, teams provide more effective patient care....
Ion Stent Offers Strength, Deliverability and Visibility.

Boston Scientific’s thrid-generation drug-eluting stent, the Ion paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system, features a platinum chromium (PtCr) alloy designed specifically for coronary stenting and ...

Artificial Valve Mimics Flow of a Natural, Healthy Heart

The Trifecta valve, by St. Jude Medical, is a clinically-proven replacement for diseased, damaged or malfunctioning aortic heart valves, mimics the flow of a natural, healthy heart....

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Offered as Standalone or Combination Hypertension Therapy

Edarbi is a once-daily oral therapy for use alone or in combination with other antihypertensive medications to treat hypertension....

Fully Upgradeable PET/CT Scanner Offers Patient-Friendly Exam

A new PET/CT scanner has been introduced that helps address the increasing cost pressures faced by healthcare providers....

Hitachi CT Scanner Features Advanced Dose-Reduction Technologies

Hitachi’s Scenaria 64-slice CT scanner is designed to be ergonomic and increase patient comfort while also delivering sophisticated dose-reduction technologies....

Ultrasound Upgrades Enhance Imaging, Workflow

The features available on the Aplio XG, Aplio MX, Xario XG and Viamo systems include Auto IMT, 4-D imaging improvements and workflow protocol enhancements....

Portable Imaging Device Bring Automated Arterial Imaging to Clinicians

The portable Panasonic CardioHealth Station is an automated and portable cardiovascular imaging device that aims to complement traditional blood pressure and cholesterol measurement and helps detect t...

Cath Lab Radiation Protection Without the Weight
To prevent physician fatigue and back pain associated with wearing protective lead aprons in the cath lab, the ZeroGravity Radiation Protection System offers increased radiation protection without wei...
SPECT Cardiac Imaging System Incorporates CZT Modules

Spectrum Dynamics' D-SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) system uses a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) nuclear imaging detector, which enable high resolution, low-dose nuclear imaging.
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Esaote, Pie Medical Imaging Acquire 3mensio

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Digital Broadband MRI Increases Throughput

The Ingenia MRI system, from Philips, is the first digital broadband magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner introduced in the United States.

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Siemens Highlights Ultrasound Enhancements

The Siemens Acuson SC2000 system is the only system that delivers the same detail resolution across the entire image without sacrificing frame rates....

Mobile App Lets Clinicians View Current ECG Data on iPads, iPhones

Data from the GE Healthcare MUSE Cardiology Information System is available on iPhones and iPads via AirStrip Cardiology, and enables a continuous flow of electrocardiograph (ECG) data and interact...

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