Sapheon has reported one year follow-up results from a 38-patient clinical study of its VenaSeal Sapheon closure system, designed to treat saphenous vein disease. VenaSeal system, which comprises a proprietary vein sealant and custom ...
GE Healthcare has purchased U-Systems, a manufacturer of ultrasound products for breast applications. As part of the deal, GE Healthcare will acquire U-Systems' somo v Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) system, designed for screening ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to TomTec Imaging Systems' new image management solution. The Image-Com 5 software solution, which is the newest addition to TomTec's Image-Arena image management ...
United Medical Instruments has entered into a collaboration agreement to distribute Toshiba America Medical Systems' ultrasound systems to the private physician office and clinic market in the US. Toshiba ultrasound business unit director ...
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Covidien has reported final 12-month results from Determination of Effectiveness of SilverHawk / TurboHawk Peripheral Plaque Excision Systems for the Treatment of Infrainguinal Vessels/Lower Extremities (DEFINITIVE LE ) trial. The ...
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Hitachi Aloka Medical has launched a diagnostic ultrasound system with a flexible style to operate in many clinical environments. The Noblus system features the company's real-time Tissue Elastography that depicts the relative ...
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ProTron Technologies has developed a new diagnostic apparatus, Stethotron cerebral stethoscope, for detecting cerebro-vasacular diseases such as aneurysms or atherosclerotic plaque. Stethotron cerebral stethoscope inventor Leon Dondysh ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Echometrix's musculoskeletal visualization technology. The proprietary technology software, which is designed for compatibility with ultrasound equipment, generates color maps to help ...
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Teleflex Incorporated has introduced a new continuous peripheral nerve block catheter for clinicians who use ultrasound-guidance when placing nerve block catheters. The echogenic, coil-reinforced catheter, Arrow FlexBlock, is made of ...
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Siemens Healthcare has signed a definitive agreement to buy the manufacturer of integrated ultrasound imaging systems, Penrith. Siemens Healthcare ultrasound business unit CEO Jeffrey Bundy said the acquisition will enable the company to ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted investigational device exemption (IDE) to STENTYS to conduct a pivotal APPOSITION V clinical study for its Self-Apposing stent. The Self-Apposing technology, which adapts vessels with ...
ReCor Medical has presented six-month follow-up data of eight patients treated via renal denervation with the company's Paradise system. The CE-marked Paradise system for renal denervation is based on ultrasound, not radiofrequency, ...
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Ulthera has received a regulatory clearance to market and distribute its patented Ulthera system in Brazil. The system combines ultrasound imaging with focused ultrasound therapy, in a treatment known as Ultherapy, to treat the face ...
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Mammography Reporting System has entered into an agreement to distribute Sectra's MRS7 tracking and reporting system. The MRS7 tracking and reporting system is fully integrated with the company's Breast Imaging PACS solution and ...
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Beacon Endoscopic has introduced the BNX system for use in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound procedures. The BNX system includes a delivery system designed for loading and unloading fine needle aspiration ...
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