The Ingenuity Elite 256-slice CT scanner uses the NanoPanel Elite for low-dose, low-energy and low-noise imaging. It also uses iPatient that puts thye operator in control. Key benefits include high image quality with reduced artifacts and industry-leading low-contrast resolution. 
 
The system uses the iDose4 Premium Package to produce high image quality with reduced artifacts. iDose4 improves image quality through artifact prevention and increased spatial resolution at low dose. O-MAR reduces artifacts caused by large orthopedic implants. 
 
The Philips Ingenuity Core CT scanner offers low-dose, high-quality imaging and coverage, and the ability to personalize image quality patient by patient. In addition, it offers in-room upgradability so its capabilities can grow as your needs grow. Key benefits of the system include confidence and consistency, high image quality with reduced artifacts, and industry-leading low-contrast resolution. The system comes in both 64 and 128 slice configurations. 
 
For more information: www.usa.philips.com/healthcare-products/HCNCTD320/ct-scanners-ingenuity-core-ct-scanner

New data presented for the first time at the World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology 2014 shows a significant improvement in both patient adherence and risk factor control when patients at high risk of heart attack or stroke receive a polypill, compared to usual care. 

Kalila Medical received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Vado steerable introducer sheath used during atrial fibrillation (AF) and other procedures requiring vascular and intracardiac access.

IABP, Datascope, Maquet, FDA recall

Datascope Corp./Maquet initiated a voluntary worldwide field correction of some of its intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) due to a potential mechanical failure of the fan assembly associated with the power supply. All customers that may have an IABP affected by this field correction have been notified. The company says there are about 12,360 affected units sold globally.
MassMEDIC ACA Medical Device Tax Innovation

Medical device executives from across the region are not sure the influx of new patients using their devices and the promised sales boost expected from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will offset the costs of the ACA’s medical device tax, according to a new survey analysis presented to more than 350 medical technology leaders at UMass-Boston at the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council’s (MassMEDIC) 17th annual conference.

InspireMD Inc. initiated a Voluntary Field Action (VFA) following recent reports of MGuard Prime EPS (embolic protection systems), stent dislodgements. 

A quarter century ago, doctors treating patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers had a big problem. Their patients were outliving the complex electrical devices that gave them an acceptable quality of life.

 
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