December 21, 2007 - Cardiac monitoring, defibrillation and rehabilitative products maker Cardiac Science Corp. said today it completed the connectivity of its HeartCentrix ECG informatics software with Greenway Medical Technology’s PrimeSuite electronic medical record (EMR) solution.

December 21, 2007 - BG Medicine, on behalf of the HRP Initiative, today announced the launch of the BioImage Study, designed to discover new blood tests and to optimize non-invasive imaging of atherosclerosis in order to identify and characterize individuals that are at high-risk for coronary heart disease or stroke.

December 21, 2007 - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. this week submitted a 510(k) application to the FDA for its new anti-infective 5-Fluorouracil-coated (5-FU) Central Venous Catheter (CVC).

Pending the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, Angiotech anticipates launching the commercial 5-FU CVC product line in 2008.

The LifeScience PLUS Inc. BloodSTOP product is a high-tech bandage that interacts with platelets to form a clear gel that instantaneously stops bleeding, according to its manufacturer.

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.
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