A new, hand-held creatinine monitoring system, Nova StatSensor Creatinine, was released in January by Nova Biomedical and enables simple, rapid and accurate assessment of renal function by finger prick capillary blood sampling at the point of care.
Incorporating new Multi-Well test strip technology adapted from Nova�s hospital glucose monitoring system, Nova StatSensor Creatinine allows creatinine to be measured with a simple 30-second test.

Siemens Healthcare MAMMOMAT Novation S was created to help detect, diagnose and treat breast cancer earlier, faster and with greater precision, and designed as a cost-effective solution for facilities that are making the transition to digital breast imaging but do not have the need for the advanced functionality of state-of-the-art systems.


February 2008 - The traditional hospital cleaning methods of wiping down surfaces and mopping floors are now being outclassed by new systems for whole-room sterilization, which can kill all bacteria, viruses and spores, even under tables, on ceilings and in small crevasses anywhere in a room. In 2007, two new systems came onto the market; STERIS Corp. released the VaproSure system and Biomist Inc. introduced the NAV-CO2 system.

February 20, 2008 - At HIMSS 2008, Siemens Healthcare will emphasize its image data management solutions for radiology and cardiology and Soarian Quality Measures decision support software, as it strives to offer products to assist healthcare organizations in innovating workflows and delivering higher quality patient care at reduced costs.

February 20, 2008 - Philips Medical Systems features at HIMSS 2008 enhancements to its speech recognition solution, SpeechMagic, with an integrated evidence-based reference material system designed for better decision support and reduced medical errors.

The ACUSON X300 works to provide compact, portable color Doppler solutions for adult, pediatric, OR, EP and interventional cardiology applications.

The system features a compact design and a console that reportedly helps to reduce arm and hand movement, designed to provide small, lightweight transducers.

January 2008

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that the FDA granted approval for the use of GORE HELEX Septal Occluder with a modified catheter delivery system indicated for the transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD), providing a percutaneous ASD closure solution for very young patients.

Siemens Medical Solutions received FDA 510(k) clearance for a 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that is reportedly more affordable, allowing providers to upgrade from low-field MRI systems or to add an MRI system for the first time.
The cost of the new 1.5T MAGNETOM Essenza can reportedly be as much as $500,000 less than other 1.5T systems, making it possible for small hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers to offer a new range of imaging services. The magnet is lightweight (approximately 3.5 tons) and has an ultra-short bore length of 145 centimeters.

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. recently introduced its Infinix VF-i/SP X-ray system, a universal cardiovascular system designed to accommodate diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Based on the Infinix-i series platform, the new floor-mounted, single plane system features a multi-axis positioner with versatile movement for better patient access and anatomical coverage, including head-to-toe, finger tip-to-finger tip coverage. A high-resolution 12-by-16-inch flat panel detector also provides uniform, distortion-free images.

February 19, 2008 – Clinicians implanted the BioMatrix drug-eluting stent system into the first European patients in a live broadcast during the Joint Interventional Meeting (JIM), held in Rome, Italy, from February 13-15.

The BioMatrix drug-eluting stent system, by Biosensors International Group Ltd., combines a biodegradable PLA and the company’s proprietary limus drug, Biolimus A9.

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