June 2, 2008 - Abiomed Inc. received 510(k) clearance from FDA for Impella 2.5 Device Cardiac Assist Device, allowing Abiomed to sell the device in the U.S.

The Impella 2.5 is cleared for use under the 510(k) for partial circulatory support for periods up to six hours. The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) also has 510(k) clearance and approximately 110,000 are used each year in the United States. Abiomed is currently conducting two U.S. pivotal studies comparing the Impella 2.5 to the IABP.

June 2, 2008 - U.S. News & World Report published the 2008 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, published online at www.usnews.com/pediatrics and in the magazine’s June 9 issue, on newsstands as of June 2.

June 2, 2008 - Beta-blocker usage for elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair reduced in-hospital mortality by 51 percent compared to control hospitals over the same time period, according to findings published in the 2008 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery.

June 2, 2008 - Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. this week introduced a new kit for testing surgical instruments for proper sharpness.

The Sharpness Test Standards Kit includes easy-to-understand instructions, all sharpness testing materials and color photographs illustrating everything a person needs to know about testing scissors, curettes, Kerrison rongeurs, osteotomes, chisels, pin cutters, bone cutters, biopsy punches and more.

For more information: www.spectrumsurgical.com

Spacelabs Healthcare recently introduced its newest clinical application suite, the ICS G2, which is designed to improve efficiency and information flow by applying clinical logic to the presentation of the data

Braemar Inc. rolled out the DL900, a 1.75 ounce, compact digital Holter monitor with a large liquid crystal display (LCD) and extended recording time of up to seven days.

The new model includes a newly designed, custom analog IC for signal acquisition is the technology platform for the advanced capabilities of the DL900.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduced a new kit for testing surgical instruments for proper sharpness.

The Sharpness Test Standards Kit includes easy-to-understand instructions, all sharpness testing materials and color photographs illustrating everything a person needs to know about testing scissors, curettes, Kerrison rongeurs, osteotomes, chisels, pin cutters, bone cutters, biopsy punches and more.

June 2008

May 30, 2008 - Three patients with established cardiac ischemia recently became the first recipients of the vProtect Luminal Shield, a self-expanding intracoronary prosthesis designed to limit arterial injury that typically occurs when stents are deployed.

May 30, 2008 - Adroit Medical Systems Inc. this week was award a 36-month supplier agreement by Premier Purchasing Partners LP, which centers on Adroit’s Soft-Temp hypo-hyperthermia blankets, localized heat therapy and cold therapy systems, including the popular HTP-1500.

The vProtect Luminal Shield is a self-expanding intracoronary prosthesis designed to limit arterial injury that typically occurs when stents are deployed.

The Shield reportedly also provides robust biocompatible support for the vessel to ensure that the target coronary artery will remain patent after placement.

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