Physio-Control Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Medtronic Inc., offers the LUCAS Chest Compression System in the U.S. through an exclusive distribution partnership with JOLIFE AB, expanding the reach of its emergency medicine device portfolio.

Pinyons Medical Technology Inc. received FDA clearance to market its PowrSyringe Aspirator, a disposable hand-held large barrel syringe that incorporates ergonomic and mechanical advantages for single-hand fluid aspiration during a variety of medi-cal procedures.

Point-of-care blood analysis systems company Abaxis Inc. said the FDA granted waived status for its comprehensive metabolic panel, basic metabolic panel and electrolyte panel, allowing lab-accurate comprehensive health screenings in nearly any environment.

Power Medical Interventions Inc. said the FDA cleared its intelligent iDrive surgical devices, which includes a suite of reusable, self-contained, hand-held devices that can be used to power and control PMI's existing suite of Digital Loading Units. The Digital Loading Units include a linear cutter, right-angle linear cutter and circular staplers. The company's first generation of technology, the SurgASSIST, required the use of an external power console, flexible drive shaft and separate remote control unit.

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc.'s dynamic volume computed tomography (CT) system, the Aquilion ONE, is an advanced diagnostic imaging system that can image an entire organ in a single rotation or over multiple rotations, showing real-time dynamic movement.

Skytron�s new patented wireless RFID Asset Tracking Manager, powered by Awarepoint, is specifically designed for hospital facilities to deliver instant return on investment (ROI) within a fully managed service. The system delivers 1-3 meter real-time location accuracy via patented "plug and track" sensors that permit simple installation in a few days.

RES-Q Perioperative Resource Management assesses and confirms surgeons� procedure-specific preferences, staff and equipment requirements, supply lists and inventory and operating room availability, and then sets surgery schedules that aim to diminish resource conflicts and boost productivity.

The Pro Focus OR ultrasound system is a fully featured OR suite that works as an integrated part of the operating room. The system is designed to be a permanent part of the OR, mounted on the OR boom. The scanner's flat-screen monitor and control panel are mounted on flexible arms that can be positioned for optimal utility. Surgeons can access the ultrasound capabilities they need during surgery.

To assist facilities with the transfer of patient images and/or medical records into an electronic information management system, eHealth Global Technologies will introduce its new service at HIMSS for migrating film or paper into a digital format.

Picis will display its CareSuite Extelligence OR, a Web-based business intelligence (BI) solution designed specifically for analyzing and managing the business performance of the surgical care environment.

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