St. Jude Medical Inc. recently released its EnSite System Version 8.0, software designed to intuitively visualize the anatomy of the heart to diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms.

The FDA has approved the LipiScan Coronary Imaging System, an angiography laser scanner by InfraReDx Inc., which is intended to characterize fatty deposits in coronary vessel walls using near infrared diffuse spectroscopy.

InTouch Technologies Inc. launched StrokeRESPOND, to extend the functionality of its Remote Presence robotic technology for stroke experts.

Carestream Health’s CARESTREAM Virtual 3D Solution is a 3D software package designed to deliver advanced 3D processing and comparative viewing of MR and CT studies. In addition to a full suite of diagnostic tools, it provides advanced display protocols that reduce set up time for image review and streaming technology that speeds performance even in low-bandwidth environments.

The Xcelera R2.2 upgrade is a new version of the Xcelera multimodality cardiology image management, analysis and reporting solution, designed to offer enhanced functionality and greater workflow efficiency.

AngioScore Inc. has introduced longer and larger AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheters for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. offers an in-light high-definition (HD) operating room camera, the TruVidia HD, which reportedly captures and transmits razor sharp, true-to-life images. The camera offers a 1,080-line horizontal resolution and 2 million pixels. The images are said to be more than twice as clear as those available from standard definition cameras.

MAQUET Cardiovascular launched HEARTSTRING III Proximal Seal System for coronary artery bypass surgery procedures, a proximal seal technology that allows surgeons to perform coronary artery bypass grafts without the use of a partial occlusion clamp during beating heart surgery.

Cook Medical has received approval from the FDA for its Zenith TX2 Thoracic TAA Endovascular Graft, marking the expansion of Cook Medical’s portfolio of devices to treat aortic diseases.

Boston Scientific launched its Atlantis 018 Peripheral Imaging Catheter, which reportedly brings existing 40MHz coronary standard ultrasound imaging resolution to peripheral interventions.

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