April 1, 2008 - Encision Inc. this week is launching its new disposable hand-activated fixed-tip electrode line of laparoscopic instruments to give surgeons precise fingertip power control during laparoscopic procedures.

The new disposable fixed-tip electrode line features hand activation for surgeons who prefer to energize the electrode via a fingertip switch rather than pressing their foot on a foot pedal.

The new, disposable, fixed-tip electrodes feature an easy to reach rotation knob with a locking feature and a comfort grip handle.

April 1, 2008 - Infection control systems maker Belimed Inc. and 3M Sterilization Assurance have formed a collaboration to jointly promote best practices in sterile processing in the U.S. and will provide objective educational resources to customers on sterilization monitoring practices.

The partnership was announced March 31 at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA.

April 1, 2008 - Physio-Control featured its LifePak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor, a multi-parameter device combining semi-automated and manual defibrillation with capnography, external pacing, 12-lead electrocardiology, at ACC 2008.

The unit is available with ADAPTIV biphasic technology and comes with a choice of standard, pediatric and/or sterlizable internal and external paddles. It’s compatible with QUIK-COMBO pacing/defibrillation/ECG electrodes.

March 31, 2008 – At ACC 2008, GE Healthcare launched its new mobile Vivid S5 cardiovascular ultrasound system, created for multiple care areas, featuring a full sized 17-inch LCD monitor, four active transducer connectors and room for on-board peripherals retained in a miniaturized console weighing less than 160 pounds.

March 31, 2008 – Toshiba featured its AquilionONE at ACC 2008, an advanced diagnostic imaging system that can image an entire organ in a single rotation or over multiple rotations, showing real-time dynamic movement. With this system, it is possible to image an entire organ in a single rotation, for the first time, ensuring greater accuracy and diagnostic confidence and covering up to 16 centimeters of anatomy using 320 ultra high resolution 0.5-millimeter detector elements.

March 31, 2008 – Toshiba brought to ACC its Advanced Image Processing (AIP) technology for its Infinix X-ray product line, created to help users better visualize even the smallest interventional devices, featuring a programmable image display that reportedly gives clinicians the ability to optimize image viewing based on clinical preferences.

Philips brought to ACC its Xper Information Management, a personalized cardiovascular workflow solution that presents a variety of new features for reporting, image review, scheduling, inventory and intelligent data management.

Toshiba featured its AquilionONE at ACC 2008, an advanced diagnostic imaging system that can image an entire organ in a single rotation or over multiple rotations, showing real-time dynamic movement.

Toshiba America Medical Systems presented the FDA 510(k) cleared Artida ultrasound system, designed to meet the demands of the growing cardiac 4D market, today at the American College of Cardiology's 57th Annual Scientific Session in Chicago, IL.

With Artida's real-time multi-planar reformatting capabilities, physicians should be able to quantify global and regional LV function, including LV ejection fraction, volume and severity of regurgitation. Arbitrary views of the heart not available in 2D imaging are also obtained that can help with surgical planning.

March 31, 2008 - Toshiba brought to ACC its Advanced Image Processing (AIP) technology for its Infinix X-ray product line, created to help users better visualize even the smallest interventional devices, featuring a programmable image display that reportedly gives clinicians the ability to optimize image viewing based on clinical preferences.

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