October 15, 2007 – iCRco Inc. will introduce its new iDR system, a sealed scanning DR system that reportedly generates high resolution and superior quality images, fully processed and delivered to a review station in 30 seconds, at RSNA 2007 in Chicago.

The new DR system can reportedly be configured to wirelessly transmit an image over an internal network or internet connection and can work over standard network connections. The company is currently looking for OEM vendors to combine the iDR module with its X-ray systems to introduce this technology as a complete package

Siemens Medical Solutions Molecular Imaging Division's Symbia E series single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) system aims to provide a cost-efficient system to the molecular imaging sector.

iCRco's new iDR system is a sealed scanning DR system that reportedly generates high resolution and superior quality images, fully processed and delivered to a review station in 30 seconds.

The new DR system can reportedly be configured to wirelessly transmit an image over an internal network or internet connection and can work over standard network connections.

Siemens Medical Solutions' ACUSON P10 pocket ultrasound system, is a little larger than a common PDA.
The device weighs 1.6 pounds, and fits easily into a lab coat pocket, the company says. It is intended for complementary initial diagnostic care and triage, particularly in cardiology, emergency care and obstetrics.

October 12, 2007 — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. recently announced that its subsidiary, Integra Radionics Inc., has entered into a strategic alliance with TomoTherapy Inc. to develop and supply the InterFix radiosurgery kit, a collection of stereotactic radiosurgery components for the TomoTherapy Hi-Art system.

October 12, 2007 — Starion Instruments, a surgical device company, recently launched the TLS3 Tissue Ligating Shears, building upon its success in the cardiovascular and otolaryngological markets to provide an essential solution for general surgical, gynecological and urological procedures.

October 12, 2007 - CompareNetworks Media Group launched its new Acuity Medical Education program Oct. 11 to aid in doctors’ continuing education.

The company says Acuity Medical Education will provide the highest standards of science and quality instruction by working with the industry’s top thought leaders to design programs for live, multimedia and print education, allowing medical professionals to fulfill their continuing education.

October 12, 2007 - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Oct. 11 it received CE Mark approval to begin marketing the Quill Self-Retaining System (SRS) MONODERM sutures in Europe.

This CE Mark approval follows Angiotech’s August clearance from the FDA to begin marketing the Quill SRS MONODERM product line in the United States.

October 12, 2007 - Langford IC Systems Inc. today introduced the Manzi Mach 1 Cleaner-Processor, a parametric release liquid chemical instrument processor that cleans, sterilizes and rinses instruments at the point of use.

The system is designed for use by hospitals, medical clinics, and in any medical setting conducting procedures involving medical instruments.

The Manzi system cleans and reprocesses instruments, at the point of use, using no connectors. The uninterrupted, three-step process takes place in a single chamber as follows:


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