MedWaves Inc. received FDA 510(k) clearance in January 2008 for its patented Microwave Coagulation/Ablation System for general surgery use for the coagulation and ablation of soft tissues.

Monitoring system maker Mennen Medical recently said an additional monitor, the VitaLogik 4000 Series, will soon be available for monitoring requirements in neonatology, pediatrics, cardiology, ICU, OR, and ER.

The product is available in two versions. The noninvasive VitaLogik 4000 and the invasive VitaLogik 4500 and has FDA clearance and CE mark.

RES-Q Healthcare Systems demonstrated its Patient Waiting Room View at AONE 2008. Similar to airline flight displays at airports, it shows an abbreviated patient identifier (first two letters of the last name and first name initial), the surgeon’s name, the procedure, surgery start and completion times and current status (patient in OR, surgery in process, patient in recovery).

Cheetah Medical Inc. said this week the FDA cleared for marketing the Reliant, a portable cardiac output monitor that provides a noninvasive window to cardiac and hemodynamic function.

The Reliant monitor is powered by Cheetah�s BIOREACTANCE Technology, which has been used effectively with more than 1,000 patients in various clinical settings including hemodynamic monitoring, heart failure, perioperative care, hemodialysis and stress testing.

To help ease the hand fatigue experienced by many surgeons during electrosurgery procedures, MEGADYNE recently announced the availability of its new line of reusable suction coagulators with a larger, ergonomic handle.

The company says the devices are good for ear, nose and throat procedures. MEGADYNE's suction coagulators are available in French sizes, 8, 10 and 12 to better enable the surgeon to correctly match the coagulator to the size of the patient's anatomy and surgical procedure being performed.