Micrus Endovascular Corp. initiated its worldwide launch of Neuropath guide catheter line, designed with a highly flexible and visible tip so neurointerventionalists can gain better vessel access and greater vessel selection in treating patients with complex anatomies.

Physio-Control's LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor is an enhancement of the LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor, offering a more powerful Lithium-ion battery that doubles ECG monitoring time and the run time of other parameters such as noninvasive pacing and pulse oximetry.

Stereotaxis Inc. said the FDA cleared its magnetically tipped PowerAssert radiofrequency (RF) guide wire to cross chronic total occlusions (CTOs) in the peripheral vasculature.

Cook Medical said the FDA approved its improved Zenith Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Iliac Flex Legs and Z-Trak Introduction System, made for use with the Zenith Flex AAA Endovascular Graft.

The Piccolo Xpress is designed to enable cardiologists to quickly run CLIA-waived Creatinine and BUN tests via the kidney check panel to assess renal function prior to administering contrast agents for a cardiac MRI or CT scans.

The nSPEED reconstruction software from Digirad Corp. is for use in its imaging systems for SPECT procedures at either half-time and/or half count densities with parallel and nonparallel hole collimators, reportedly resulting in quicker exams, improved image quality and less radiation exposure.

Vascular Solutions Inc. offers the EXPRO Elite Snare, a one-piece medical device designed for the retrieval and manipulation of objects located in the cardiovascular system, including coils, balloons, catheters and guide wires.

St. Jude Medical said the FDA cleared its SJM Confirm implantable cardiac monitor (ICM), a compact device designed to help physicians diagnose abnormal heart rhythms.

GE Healthcare’s recently released Vivid E9 ultrasound features Accelerated Volume Architecture (AVA), which not only makes single beat acquisition possible but, working alongside Extended Signal transducer technology in each probe, it reportedly delivers a leap in 2D, 4D and shared service image quality across the entire patient population.


There have been numerous new products released in the past year to enhance implantable pacing and defibrillation devices, but new advances in remote monitoring seem to be paving the way of the future.
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