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Analogic Releases New BK Medical Ultrasounds

by Gene Ostrovsky on Feb 8, 2012 •

analogic new devices Analogic Releases New BK Medical UltrasoundsAnalogic has announced the worldwide launch of three new ultrasound systems from its subsidiary BK Medical, the Pro Focus UltraView 800, the Flex Focus 800, and the Flex Focus 500.

All three models sport the company’s “Quantum Technology” that provides high resolution visualization of the tissues.

Quantum Technology offers image quality enhancements including improved contrast resolution, as well as new gray scale maps and new image pre-sets, making it easier and quicker to obtain the highest quality images. In addition, the new technology includes a unique Vector Flow Imaging (VFI) mode*, enabling angle independent visualization of blood flow, and an advanced color Doppler mode, enabling superb spatial resolution. Key benefits also include advanced harmonic imaging when imaging all patient types, even the extremely difficult-to-image patient.

Compatible with all of BK Medical’s transducers, the fully featured, premium performance systems are ideally suited for surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery, general imaging and high-end urology imaging. The UltraView 800 system also has contrast imaging capabilities**, and both the UltraView 800 and Flex Focus 800 systems have a HistoScanning*** ready option. The Flex Focus 500 is the mid-range system in the BK Medical family incorporating Quantum Technology. This portable system is powerful and well suited for a busy practice utilizing ultrasound for urology and general imaging needs. All of the new systems also have VFI* as an option.

Press release: Analogic Launches Three New BK Medical Ultrasound Systems With Innovative Quantum Technology

Product pages: Pro Focus UltraView 800; flex Focus 800; flex Focus 500

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Bovie J-Plasma Handpiece Greenlighted in U.S.

by Gene Ostrovsky on Feb 7, 2012
Bovie J-Plasma Handpiece Greenlighted in U.S.

Bovie Medical received FDA clearance for its J-Plasma handpiece with retractable cutting feature for coagulating soft tissue during surgeries. It is available for both open and laparoscopic procedures.

The device is powered by a previously approved Bovie GS electrosurgical generator.

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Medgadget Q&A About VISIUS Surgical Theatre With Intra-Operative Imaging

by Justin Barad on Feb 7, 2012
Medgadget Q&A About VISIUS Surgical Theatre With Intra-Operative Imaging

Intra-operative imaging has been helping surgeons work on patients with greater confidence and increased precision.

We had a chance to ask Amy Boyle, Executive Vice President, Marketing at IMRIS, about the benefits of intra-operative imaging, and specifically about the company’s VISIUS Surgical Theatre that comes with either CT or MRI scanner that can quickly slide in and out of the OR to image the patient on the table as needed.

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Orthopedic Surgery / Surgery

TeDan Surgical Innovations Launches Phantom Series MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System

by Wouter Stomp on Feb 6, 2012
TeDan Surgical Innovations Launches Phantom Series MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System

TeDan Surgical Innovations has launched the Phantom Series MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System, a hip retractor that enables surgeons to perform entire anterior approach hip replacements without a fracture table or a surgical assistant.

The anterior approach for hip replacements is gaining popularity because it minimizes muscle damage, expediting patient recovery time and reduces post-operative discomfort. The Phantom MIS obviates the need for a fracture table and additional surgical assistants for this procedure as is usually necessary. It utilizes a system of adjustable surgical arms with attachable retractors that were designed for increased visibility and help decrease wound size and minimize tissue trauma.

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Cardinal Health Releases Smart-Seal Surgical Mask

by Gene Ostrovsky on Feb 2, 2012
Cardinal Health Releases Smart-Seal Surgical Mask

Cardinal Health has made available its Smart-Seal surgical mask that improves both its fit and reduces interior fogging while providing a high level of filtration and resistance to liquids.

From the announcement:

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GI / Surgery

Mini Crab-Like Robot Removes Stomach Cancer

by Stanley Darma on Feb 2, 2012
Mini Crab-Like Robot Removes Stomach Cancer

Researchers from Singapore have developed a small robot designed to remove stomach cancer in its early stages. The mini robot resembles a crab, because it incorporates a pincer and a hook to do the job. The robot is mounted on an endoscope which reaches the stomach via the patient’s mouth. Next to its size, another advantage of the robot is that it doesn’t leave an external scar.

The crab-like robot has a pincer to grab the tissue to be removed, and the hook can cut the tissue and cauterize it to stop the bleeding. The operating surgeon can see what’s happening through the little camera in the endoscope and control the robot’s movements. These movements are very precise and accurate compared to movements made directly with human hands.

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HealthStream and Laerdal Unveil New Clinical Simulator Management Tools

by Gene Ostrovsky on Jan 31, 2012
HealthStream and Laerdal Unveil New Clinical Simulator Management Tools

HealthStream and Laerdal Medical launched a couple new products for managing and studying clinical simulations.

SimView allows for recording of simulation video, audio, data logs, and how the virtual patient responds to therapy. SimManager is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that helps manage simulation routines from scheduling, to progress tracking, to delivering reports while tracking room and equipment availability.

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Anesthesiology / Cardiology / Critical Care / Medicine / Surgery

Ivera Medical’s Curos Port Protector Gets Expanded FDA Clearance

by Gene Ostrovsky on Jan 23, 2012
Ivera Medical's Curos Port Protector Gets Expanded FDA Clearance

Ivera Medical Corporation out of San Diego, CA received a new FDA 510(k) clearance for its Curos disinfecting port protector, after the company confirmed a shorter disinfection time and an increase in how long the device can be used.

According to the company, independent tests have shown that the cap disinfects IV access ports in three minutes, keeping them clean for seven days when not accessed.

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Medicine / Ob/Gyn / Surgery

Tactile Imaging Sensor Could Facilitate Early Diagnosis of Tumors

by Brian Klein on Jan 23, 2012
Tactile Imaging Sensor Could Facilitate Early Diagnosis of Tumors

A prototype device developed at Temple University emulates human tactile sensation while providing objective feedback related to the mechanical properties of what it touches. Developed by Chang-Hee Won, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, the sensor could one day be used by doctors in the diagnosis of lumps, lesions, or tumors during physical exams. The device could be used to help determine the size and shape of the lesion or tumor, as well as its elasticity and mobility. The prototype device is used in conjunction with a scoring system to help determine malignancy.

“Once a doctor feels a lesion, lump or tumor, they can use this device to actually characterize the mechanical properties of the irregularity that they have felt,” Won explained in a statement.

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