Baxter Healthcare Corp. received FDA approval in December for the GELFOAM Plus Hemostasis Kit (absorbable gelatin sponge, USP and human thrombin).

AVT, a new advanced visualization solution from Barco, reportedly answers the demand for instant access to 3D anywhere, anytime. With AVT, doctors can read volumetric studies throughout the hospital, in a remote office or even at home.

The Philips 256-slice Brilliance iCT scanner provides 8 centimeters of coverage, covering the entire heart in two scans and including a rotation speed of 0.27 seconds with 120 kw of power.

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.

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