Merit Medical Systems Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology and radiology procedures, offers its 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its new Sea Dragon torque device.

The Sea Dragon torque device is used specifically with hydrophilic guidewires.

The SonoSite Inc. M-Turbo is a hand-carried ultrasound system for use in the full range of clinical applications at the point of care, reportedly delivering an increase in raw processing power for improved image clarity across all exam types.

Nonin Medical Inc. recently announced the worldwide introduction of Model 7500, a portable table-top oximeter. It features Nonin’s proprietary PureSAT oximetry technology. PureSAT’s fast pulse-by pulse measurement of oxygen saturation and pulse rate is clinically tested and has received FDA clearance and European CE Mark.

The 7500 meets ISO 9919 requirements as well as accuracy with motion and low perfusion claims. The reportedly simple-to-use device boasts a sleek design, long battery life and a quick battery re-charge rate, according to the company.

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The MedAir AB OxyCheck fingertip pulse oximeter is a medical monitoring device that reportedly performs fast and accurate measurement of oxygen saturation and pulse rate.

The Instrument Systems Division of Konica Minolta Sensing, which markets the Pulsox series of pulse oximeters, has published an informative guide called How to Read SpO2, explaining how to correctly read pulse oximeters.


Common sense is probably the biggest factor to use as a guide when looking to buy new medical technology and equipment. However, sometimes emotions, territorial department heads, old-school resistance to change and personal preferences influence or override the decision-making process in any profession.

When diagnosing trauma patients, speed and accuracy is essential. As a result, there is a movement away from traditional film to digital X-ray to make images immediately available to doctors anywhere in the hospital, or even on computers outside the hospital

Today’s patients present to the emergency department (ED) with a slew of complaints and injuries ranging from a chronic cough to a sudden life-threatening head trauma. As such, the ED is no longer reserved for those patients with dire life or death circumstances, as the standards of emergency care apply to all patients and handle a larger caseload. With this changing dynamic, physicians rely heavily on imaging modalities to quickly triage patients and uphold emergency standards of care in providing an accurate, complete and immediate diagnoses.

December 19, 2007 - Toshiba Medical Systems Europe recently announced the company’s newest product, the Artida ultrasound system, designed to meet the demands of the growing cardiac 4D market.

With Artida’s real-time multi-planar reformatting capabilities, physicians can reportedly quantify global and regional LV function, including LV ejection fraction, volume and severity of regurgitation. Arbitrary views of the heart not available in 2D imaging are also obtained that can help with surgical planning, according to the company.

December 19, 2007 - Volcano Corp., provider of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and functional measurement (FM) products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of vascular and structural heart disease, has completed its acquisition of CardioSpectra Inc.

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