Nova Biomedical recently announced CE mark certification for Allegro, a capillary blood analyser for point-of-care testing in primary care settings. Allegro and its StatStrip A companion meter provide 14 clinically important tests to monitor glycemic control, assess cardiac risk with a full lipids panel, and assess kidney function. All results are ready during the patient visit, simplifying clinic workflow and producing cost savings for providers, while offering clinical benefits for patients. All Allegro tests use easy capillary fingerstick sampling and disposable test cartridges or strips. To monitor glycemic control, Allegro provides HbA1c, glucose, and estimated average glucose tests. To assess cardiac risk, Allegro provides total, HDL, non-HDL, and LDL cholesterol tests, cholesterol/HDL ratio, and triglycerides tests. To assess kidney function, Allegro provides urine creatinine, urine albumin, and urine a1bumin/creatinine ratio, and blood creatinine with eGFR tests. Allegro is the only analyser that can measure HbAlc, lipids, glucose, and creatinine from a capillary sample. Its innovative design comprises dual measurement bays, which offers the unique ability to measure two cartridges simultaneously, doubling throughput and improving efficiency. Allegro’s companion meter wirelessly transmits results to the analyser, where they combine with all cartridge test results for one patient report. All results can be transmitted to electronic medical records for providers to review with patients during the visit. Having immediate results during the patient visit reduces clinic follow-up calls, letters, and patient re-visits, and improves patient satisfaction, compliance with care plans, and outcomes. Allegro provides a solution to a clear and fast-growing market need for point-of-care testing to support the management of diabetes and related comorbidities, such as kidney and cardiovascular diseases, in primary care settings. The analysers’ HbA1c accuracy is certified by the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization programme (NGSP), and total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol are certified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Network.

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The BLENDER TM is a medical device used to provide a mix of O2 and medical AIR to the patient (FiO2). It is intended to adjust the concentration of Oxygen (from 21 to 100 %) in medical AIR. It is provided with two outlets to connect a 15 or 30 l/min flowmeter and a 1.5,5 or 15 l/min flowmeter. It is connected to source of pressurized gas on the wall or to pressure regulators’quick-release connectors using two hosepipes medical AIR and O2. BLENDER TM is mainly intended for paediatric and neonatalogy low flow applications.
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The new SCOPEPILOT navigation control unit provides true 3D representation of an endoscope’s position when inside a patient’s bowel tract. It delivers a real-time representation of a colonoscope’s orientation for highly accurate insertion tracking and effective colonic loop management. This fully supports quality standards in colonoscopy and training, to ensure smooth and efficient colonoscope navigation and improve patient comfort.
The SCOPEPILOT system provides advanced orientation features to ensure the highest quality standards in colonoscopy and training. These include image rotation on both horizontal and vertical axis to improve differentiation of the insertion tube, as well as zoom functionality for improved evaluation and detection of looping. A true 3D image is generated by the endoscope’s built-in multidimensional sensors which are induced by a magnetic field generated outside of the patient. These sensors transmit to a control unit where data is processed and displayed in real-time during a procedure, enabling dynamic tracking and handling control of the endoscope. The SCOPEPILOT image responds coherently with the movement of the scope, providing smooth and stable image quality. The colour and contrast of the imagery ensures a high depth of view in order to more easily differentiate colonic loop configuration. SCOPEPILOT’s sensors are integrated into the colonoscope, thus keeping the scope’s working channel free for advanced therapeutic procedures. The system can be activated via the operation panel or remote control when needed at any time during a procedure. Pictures can be taken at the touch of a button and downloaded to a storage device via the USB port in the front panel.
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The Aplio i-series features innovative technology, outstanding image quality, intuitive ergonomics and advanced features for high diagnostic confidence and improved patient care. Giving healthcare providers the performance improvements needed to expand the clinical utility of ultrasound to meet the current and future challenges of the healthcare system, Toshiba Medical has introduced the ultra-premium Aplio i-series ultrasound platform. The Aplio i-series’ powerful performance helps increase diagnostic confidence substantially and offers a more cost-effective, less invasive and safe solution in imaging diagnostics and intervention. The Aplio i-series is a new-generation, ultra-high performance, scalable platform. Specifically the Aplio i700 and Aplio i800 are perfectly suited to radiology and shared service departments with a high patient throughput. Both systems are based on iPerformance technologies that deliver extreme processing power allowing sonographers to see more clinical detail faster and easier. A new beamforming technology – iBeam – optimizes imaging efficiency with enhanced penetration, as well as increased spatial and contrast resolution, while minimizing artifacts and clutter. The Aplio i800 offers advanced clinical applications, including Toshiba Medical’s exclusive intelligent Dynamic Micro Slice (iDMS) matrix probe technology. An ultra-high frequency transducer operating at up to 24 MHz opens a new horizon for clinicians to image anatomy and perfusion of superficial structures in the sub-millimeter range. Based on the iSense design concept, the Aplio i-series provides intuitive ergonomics to boost productivity in the daily routine and for complex exams. The systems offer an intuitive user interface, which visually guides the clinician through the exam to simplify system operation, while improving workflow efficiency. To make ultrasound exams easier and faster, the systems feature tablet-style touch screens and real-time Quick Scan, which optimizes the image quality automatically and instantaneously.
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The Acuson NX3 and Acuson NX3 Elite offer a simple, intuitive interface combined with innovative imaging solutions for examinations primarily in general medicine, obstetrics/ gynecology, pediatrics and neurology. The customizable control panel and touch screen combined with Siemens innovative workflow innovations make it possible to perform certain routine anatomical measurements up to 76 percent faster than traditional solutions. The Acuson NX3 systems are equipped with a LED monitor (21.5′) and a touch screen (10.4′) which are among the largest in their class. To make daily routine examinations easier, the Acuson NX3 systems feature advanced ultrasound innovations, including Clarify vascular enhancement technology which provides multiple levels of clarification to optimize tissue contrast resolution and definition of both tissue and vessel walls. Higher image resolution is enabled with the 16 MHz transducer, which is especially suitable for breast and musculoskeletal imaging.
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