Philips has unveiled the industry’s first vendorneutral, multimodality, radiology operations command center to add secure, digital, virtual scanner access to existing imaging installs across multiple systems and sites.
RheinCell Therapeutics, a developer and manufacturer of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as starting materials for cell therapies, has received Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification and Manufacturing Authorization. This marks a landmark achievement for RheinCell, which is now among a select few iPSCs manufacturers to have received the critical certification.
Bittium, a leading specialist for secure communications, connectivity, and medical technology solutions, has released a new version of Bittium Cardiac Navigator Holter ECG Analysis Software. The new Bittium Cardiac Navigator 1.4. Software version brings improvements to the P-wave detection. This will enhance the analysis accuracy of atrial fibrillation. The new version includes also minimum and […]
Swiss MedTech start-up Advanced Osteotomy Tools (AOT) has received CE certification for its patented CARLO® system which cuts bones precisely and contact-free with a specialized laser using a robot. CARLO stands for Cold Ablation Robot-guided Laser Osteotome.
The VeinViewer® from Greiner Bio-One helps doctors and healthcare workers with venous access for venipunture by providing a visualization of the veins beneath the skin.
The VeinViewer uses harmless near-infrared (NIR) light which is absorbed by haemoglobin in the blood and surrounding tissue and reflected back to the VeinViewer device, where the data is processed into an image; colour is added and the image is reflected back to the skin surface to provide a real time visualization of the blood vessels and patterns up to 10 mm below the skin. High Definition technology helps provide the clinician with clear, sharp imaging to support routine healthcare work when vein conditions are poor.
Two devices are available: VeinViewer Flex and VeinViewer Vision2
VeinViewer Flex is a portable device for use in emergency situations or in rooms with limited space. The VeinViewer Flex can be made static by using the flexible arm provided for attachment to a table or arm of a chair, for example.
The VeinViewer Vision2 is a mobile imaging unit with an arm reaching up to 135 cm. The VeinViewer Vision2 is attached to a trolley for easy transportation between beds or phlebotomy chairs.
VeinViewer is recommended for many application areas:
For more information, visit: www.gbo.com
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US-based Anomet is offering a custom composite medical clad wire that can combine up to three different materials for use with CRM, neurostimulation, vascular, and related devices.
By using different materials the medical clad wire can meet specific design requirements, performance, and cost criteria; especially where solid wire is limited. Typical configurations for implantable devices include: Platinum-iridium clad tantalum, Platinum clad MP35N®, Silver cored MP35N®, 316LVM clad tantalum, Nitinol clad platinum, and Gold clad nitinol.
Anomet’s medical clad wire is ideally suited for meeting design criteria for corrosion resistance, wear resistance, contact resistance, biocompatibility, radiopacity, strength, conductivity, solderability, formability and more.
The medical clad wire has a smooth consistent finish and can be made in sizes from 0.050 mm to 3.175 mm O.D. with 2% or more cladding thickness.
Anomet Medical Clad Wire is priced according to configuration and quantity. Samples and price quotations are available upon request.
For more information, visit: www.anometproducts.com
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Telemis, the medical imaging, archiving and transmission specialist, has released a new version of the company’s widely-deployed Telemis-Medical platform. The company says that through the tech advances within Telemis-Medical Version 4.95, physicians will be able to perform functions much quicker – leading to considerable time savings and greater convenience.
The latest version of Telemis-Medical expands the array of possible configurations of diagnostic media (DICOM images, JPG and PDF files, videos, etc.) accelerating access, analysis, and sharing of vital data.
Among the major add-ons is access to an unlimited choice of user-defined mouse button combinations, which will speed up the image manipulation process. Users will also benefit from a swift and intuitive drag-and-drop tool that facilitates export of images to multiple destinations.
In relation to the treatment of cancer patients, specifically radiotherapy, this latest upgrade also offers new features. For example, with the help of the improved Dose Volume Histograms (DVHs), radiotherapists will be able to monitor radiation intensity and localization better.
In addition, the new version of Telemis-Medical has substantially bolstered security mechanisms in order to safeguard patient data. URLs randomization adds a level of security to the image distribution platform (TM-Publisher Web) in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines. Furthermore, healthcare institutions can define their own ‘conditions of use’, which TM-Publisher Web users will be asked to accept before accessing any data.
For more information, visit: www.telemis.com
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Fujifilm has launched the Mouthpiece “B1” developed to catch and reduce the droplets emitted by the patient during endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The device helps to minimize the risk to healthcare workers and fellow patients from becoming infected with Covid-19 and various other pathogens.
The Mouthpiece “B1”, which incorporates a sponge rubber, a droplet reduction accessory and a drape shield, is placed in the patient’s mouth and fixed with a headband.
The accessory is easy to handle and does not inconvenience the patient when compared to using a standard mouthpiece. The accessory can be used with different types of endoscopes with various diameters, ensuring that there are no gaps between the endoscope and the mouthpiece.
The drape shield covers the patient’s face and shields healthcare workers from patients during peroral endoscopy, thereby reducing the risk of viral infection by way of droplet transmission.
It reduces the spread of aerosol droplets by incorporating sponges which have slits in the insertion part of the mouthpiece where the endoscope is introduced, this design ensures that there are no gaps between the endoscope and the mouthpiece.
The mouthpiece is designed with extra depth to create space between the face shield and the patient’s face to maximize air ventilation for the patient. It also reduces discomfort caused by covering the face with the shield.
For more information, visit: www.fujifilm.eu
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Fujifilm Sonosite has recently introduced the new Sonosite PX ultrasound system – a next generation point-of-care ultrasound with the most advanced image clarity ever seen in a Sonosite system, a suite of workflow efficiency features, and an adaptable form factor. Rich Fabian, President and CEO of Fujifilm Sonosite said: “Every aspect of Sonosite PX was designed specifically for the clinicians on the front lines of medicine. We designed Sonosite PX as a tool to help clinicians in all fields of medicine to treat patients more effectively where it matters most – at the point of care.
“To optimize clinician ergonomics and improve efficiency, the system has an innovative and adaptable work surface that can be used in a horizontal or vertical position based on the situational needs of the exam. The exceptional image clarity is the result of a new proprietary imaging technology – seeing anatomy more clearly with Sonosite PX provides an unparalleled level of confidence for diagnostic and procedural applications.”
The ultrasound system and the new family of transducers are drop-tested to one meter and the work surface is sealed to the edge for simplified cleaning and disinfection. When mounted on the specialized stand, Sonosite PX has an adaptable work surface position for optimal clinician ergonomics while a small footprint and adjustable height allows for closer bedside access.
Information essential to completing an exam including patient information, reports, and worksheets, is intuitively placed in one location, saving clinicians time and effort when navigating the ultrasound system user interface.
Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP, FRCPC, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Fujifilm Sonosite, said: “The system has two cardiac options that allow clinicians to choose between gathering targeted information about the heart to determine overall patient well-being, or investigate specific cardiac conditions with more comprehensive calculations that provide detailed analysis of the structure and function of the heart. This allows clinicians to select the cardiac exam type that best fits their individual workflow needs.
“Furthermore in keeping with our commitment to education, we have greatly expanded our 3D animation educational videos which are very important to new users. Sonosite PX has more than 100 onboard scan-along education tutorials; the most expansive library in any point-of-care system.”
Sonosite PX has been designed for onboard documentation of ultrasound findings at the bedside which assists in the efficient documentation to the electronic medical record.
For more information, visit: www.sonosite.com
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Stryker has launched globally the industry’s first completely wireless hospital bed, ProCuity. This intelligent bed was designed to help reduce in-hospital patient falls at all acuity levels, improve nurse workflow efficiencies and safety, as well as help lower hospital costs. It is the only bed on the market that can connect seamlessly to nurse call systems without the use of cables or wires.
“Patient safety is at the foundation of everything we do at Stryker,” said Jessica Mathieson, VP/GM of Acute Care, Stryker. “Leveraging our long history in innovation, ProCuity is the culmination of years of extensive research and feedback from nurses and other healthcare professionals to create what is truly a ‘brilliance in a bed’ solution. It was designed to improve patient outcomes and assist caregivers for years to come.”
Set at an industry low height of 11.5 inches (29.2 cm), ProCuity is ergonomically designed with the latest technologies to promote safe patient handling and help reduce fall-related injuries, including intuitive patient positioning and bed alarms as well as ergonomic side rails. Helping to address nurse call cable connectivity issues, ProCuity can be equipped with fully wireless features. Additionally, the bed’s easy-to-use touchscreens and other key components makes the job of caregivers easier and more efficient, while providing for a more enhanced patient experience.
Specific key features of ProCuity include:
Completely Wireless:
ProCuity’s Secure Connect wireless solution makes it the only bed on the market that can connect without cables to nurse call systems. Additionally, with iBed Wireless, all bed data, including bed config-uration and exit alarm activity, are wirelessly compatible with facilities’ hospital information systems. To help give caregivers increased visibility to safe bed configuration and bed exit alarm activity, ProCuity can also integrate with Stryker’s optional patient-centric clinical dashboard, iBed Vision.
Ergonomic Side Rails:
Three-position Secure Assist side rails allow for easier patient entry and exit as well as nurse-patient interaction.
Intuitive Patient and Bed Monitoring Systems:
ProCuity’s exclusive Adaptive Bed Alarm uses load cell technology to sense a patient’s weight and will alert nurses if a patient is out of position or has left the bed. With ProCuity’s iBed Watch system, all operational aspects of the bed, from side rail positioning, head of bed angle and height, are monitored to ensure that it is always in a safe position for the patient. Caregivers are alerted immediately if any components are out of position.
Zoom Motorized Drive:
To help caregivers move patients safely and more efficiently, ProCuity Z and ZM models come complete with Zoom Motorized Drive, a motorcycle throttle-like touch handle that deploys the central fifth wheel. It also comes with one-touch electric brakes.
Standard, Customizable Platform:
From MedSurg units to the ICU, the ProCuity bed series is designed to meet all patient acuity levels. This helps make standardization across hospitals easier, while reducing hospital costs associated with renting specialty beds and the need for bed transfers and extra staff.
Enhanced Patient Experience:
To provide greater flexibility for taller patients, ProCuity has an integrated bed extender, which allows the bed to stretch an additional 12 inches (30.5 cm) in length. It also comes with a USB port and holder to allow patients to charge and store personal electronic devices like phones.
Guarantee Program:
Through Stryker’s Financial Guarantee program, the company promises customers will see a 50% reduction in bed-related falls occurring on Stryker beds utilizing iBed Wireless technology (terms and conditions apply).
For more information, visit: www.stryker.com/us/en/acute-care/ products/procuity
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