The first-in-man use of the Coherex WaveCrest left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder system was successfully performed recently in New Zealand, launching the WAVECREST 1 trial to evaluate the device's effectiveness. The trial is being carried out in New Zealand, Australia and several European countries and will be used to seek CE mark approval for the device.

October 29, 2010 – Site enrollment has been completed for the 50-site CITADEL and CENTURION clinical studies to evaluate the Tyrx AigisRx Antibacterial Envelope. The device is designed to help reduce surgical-site infections (SSIs) associated with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).

October 29, 2010 – An automated anastomosis system to minimize operating time and enable minimally-invasive and robot-assisted coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is being featured today in several demonstrations and wet lab presentations at the Advances in Robotic and Hybrid Coronary Revascularization conference.

October 29, 2010 – A new patient-friendly environment for radiology will be on display at RSNA 2010. The Philips Ambient Experience, first unveiled in the medical imaging department of Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.

A new Eclipse Probe Cover designed to fit 3-D/4-D probes/transducers is made of pliable, latex-free polyethylene film and is pregelled inside with Aquasonic100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel.

The Eclipse 3-D Probe Cover slips easily over the 3-D/4-D probe/transducers. Each disposable probe cover is ready for immediate use.

For more information: www.parkerlabs.com

October 29, 2010 – A range of enhancements to an advanced visualization suite will be shown at RSNA 2010. Shina Systems will display its virtual 3Di suite, which delivers imaging data, reformatting and viewing tools and powerful computer processing in a cloud environment.

The CX50 integrated ultrasound system, by Philips, provides premium ultrasound image quality for enhanced guidance and confident decisions. It fits seamlessly with Allura Xper cardiovascular X-ray products. The system offers several advantages: • Easy remote operation of ultrasound at the tableside using the Xper module during interventional procedures. • New levels of diagnostic confidence with premium ultrasound imaging side-by-side with X-ray. • Improved workflow efficiency with integrated patient images and data.

XperGuide, by Philips, offers live 3-D image needle guidance by overlaying live fluoroscopy and 3-D soft tissue imaging data from previously-acquired CT or MR scans. The system can be used in numerous clinical procedures, from biopsies and drainages to RF ablations. It also shows progress of the needle in real-time based on a user-defined trajectory.

Two Thermasonic gel warmers, by Parker Laboratories, will be introduced at RSNA 2010.

The first, a three-bottle gel warmer, features an adjustable thermostat control and heat indicator lamp, and an illuminated power switch. It warms three dispenser size couplant bottles simultaneously and comes complete with a two-year warranty. The single-bottle gel warmer also has a heat indicator lamp and comes with a warranty.

October 28, 2010 – A new medical appropriateness decision support solution will be on display at RSNA 2010. OrderRight 2.0, by MedCurrent, gives primary care and specialty physicians the information they need at the time of the radiologic test so the appropriate tests can be ordered.

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