November 13, 2007 — Arterial Remodeling Technologies (ART) will receive $7.8 million from investors to pursue CE Mark clearance for a bioresorbable stent that reportedly dismantles in vivo over a specific time horizon.

The stents are designed to be both hemocompatible and biocompatible, to reduce thrombus or inflammation, while disappearing over time.

November 8, 2007 – Cordis Europe has signed a deal with Volcano Europe, a developer and manufacturer of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) systems and imaging catheters, to allow Cordis to assist hospitals in Europe to gain access to Volcano’s IVUS technology to provide IVUS-guided stenting to a wider array of hospitals.

IVUS is a catheter-based imaging system that allows physicians to acquire very high-resolution images of diseased vessels from inside the artery and facilitates more accurate stent placement.

Siemens Medical Solutions has launched its new pocket ultrasound system, the ACUSON P10, which is a little larger than a common PDA, intended for complementary initial diagnostic care and triage.

November 12, 2007 - American hospitals are making measurable strides in the quality of care provided for patients with heart attacks, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical conditions, according to the Joint Commission’s recently released second annual report on healthcare quality and patient safety in the nation’s hospitals.

The detailed report portrays the aggregate performance of accredited hospitals against the Joint Commission’s standardized national performance measures and its National Patient Safety Goals.

Toshiba’s upgraded Xario XG scanner reportedly allows for clearer image quality, expanded field-of-view imaging and directional blood flow information with features such as XBT Transducer Technology, Aplipure, Trapezoid imaging, Advanced Dynamic view, Low MI Pulse Subtraction, Panoramic view and Fast Fusion 3D. The scanner also boasts easy user application settings and a 19-inch monitor.

Toshiba will also highlight its 4D volume imaging applications for ultrasound that were designed to improve transvaginal/ob, small parts and abdominal imaging procedures.

Novemeber 2007

The Terason t3000 Ultrasound System reportedly offers image quality, networking and workflow benefits not previously possible in a small system.

By leveraging the power of the Fusion Processor and a high-performance laptop computer, the t3000 is said to deliver world-class performance. The familiar Windows graphical user interface makes the system intuitive and easy to use, and its flexible design allows it be easily converted from a portable unit to a cart-based system.

November 2007

The SDU-2200Pro ultrasound scanner from Shimadzu is said to deliver higher quality ultrasound images due to a digital beam former that uses advanced digital technology. The full-digital color diagnostic ultrasound system reportedly records a large amount of diagnostic information and provides the high frame rates, accurate focus, wide dynamic range and high frequencies demanded for ultrasound diagnosis.

The MyLab 70XVG from Esaote reportedly leverages the latest electronic components and architectural solutions to deliver a premium ultrasound scanner for multiple medical applications. Image quality and performance features are included as well as Xview real-time algorithms that reportedly offer high SNR, reduced speckle-noise contribution and increased diagnostic confidence. The ergonomic scanner features an adjustable LCD arm that can be positioned at the touch of a button.

The Ultra Pro Ultrasound Table is a dedicated table for all general ultrasound procedures with features such as optional retractable stirrups that reportedly make it ideal for OB/GYN pelvic studies as well. The table also boasts a 500-lb patient capacity and power Fowler back while Trendelenburg motion allows for easy patient positioning for pelvic anatomy studies.

The compact ProSound Alpha 7 ultrasound system from Aloka features Directional eFLOW, which visualizes blood flow dynamics from low to high velocity flow reportedly without overlapping and with a high degree of accuracy. Also included are basic imaging performance enhancements with Broadband Harmonics, ExPHD (Extended Pure Harmonic Detection) and high temporal resolution to aid in the diagnoses of fetal heart conditions.

November 2007

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