April 4, 2008 - SurgiQuest Inc. today announced the first true single port laparoscopic procedure utilizing the AirSeal access system.

April 4, 2008 - Atlas Spine Inc. launched the Back-PAK Discectomy Set, an advanced instrument system designed to make discectomy procedures and implant site preparation more efficient for surgeons.

The Back-PAK instruments are specifically designed to maximize proficiency and provide the optimum weight, balance, feel and control for the surgeon. This design further allows reduced invasiveness through accommodation of compromised disc space and preservation of bone, said the company.

For more information: www.atlasspine.com

April 4, 2008 - The Harmony LED Surgical Lighting and Visualization System, showcased at AORN 2008, features pure white light from the system’s single-color, phosphor-coated LED, according to STERIS, which ensures a consistent spot of clear light that won’t cause color fringing or rainbow effects of multi-colored bulbs.

The Harmony reportedly delivers 150,000 lux of white light. The system’s Surgeon Control feature allows for the light intensity, spot size and position to be adjusted. The Harmony is designed with a color-rendering index (CRI) of 97, and an R9 value of 96.

April 4, 2008 - TruSystem 7500 surgical table by TRUMPF promises to facilitate work for personnel, increase security for patients and improve efficiency for the hospital.

The TruSystem 7500 combines modularity and compatibility with all TRUMPF components and accessories with new features, including extreme adjustment angles and an intuitive operating concept, as well as ergonomic and secure handling of all components.

April 4, 2008 - Hitachi’s HI VISION 5500 ultrasound system can also be configured to apply its high resolution imaging to prostate brachytherapy planning and guidance.

The system was on display at AORN 2008. Hi Vision’s advanced imaging features work in concert with its bi-plane brachytherapy probe to create detailed images of the prostate.

April 4, 2008 – Cardiac Science Corp. completed certification for its HeartCentrix ECG informatics software with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, looking to connect diagnostic devices and EMR systems together for office-wide efficiencies, and a greater ROI on the EMR investment.

April 4, 2008 – Philips entered into a seven-year research partnership with West China Hospital, an affiliate of the Sichuan University in Chengdu, China to develop new medical imaging procedures for the diagnosis and monitoring of certain types of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, one of the major diseases in China, as well as cancer and mental diseases.

April 4, 2008 - Cardiac Science will begin establishing Heartcentrix ECG connectivity with the Misys MyWay electronic medical record (EMR) system from Misys Healthcare, to better connect diagnostic cardiology products with EMR solution providers.

Misys MyWay integrates EMR, practice management and claims management to offer a complete solution for physicians and clinicians. The HeartCentrix solution aims to bring patient history, clinical charting, e-prescribing, lab orders, results and patient follow-up information together into a single EMR application.

Carestream Health’s DIRECTVIEW DR 9500 system has a ceiling-mounted U-arm, containing both a tube and detector to deliver mobility and operational flexibility.

This system moves around the patient to facilitate positioning and comfort, while reportedly enhancing technologist convenience and productivity. The DR system allows technologists to capture images of the left and right side of the body without moving the patient.

Carestream Health’s new turnkey CARESTREAM Virtual 3D Solution provides the same advanced 3D processing, comparative viewing of MR and CT studies and other functionality that is currently integrated with its KODAK CARESTREAM PACS platform, but also features advanced display protocols that work to reduce setup time for image review and streaming technology that speeds performance even in low-bandwidth environments.

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