Cepheid is cleared by the FDA to market the Xpert MRSA test, which runs on the GeneXpert System, for the rapid detection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Xpert MRSA results, delivered in a little over one hour, identify carriers of the potential pathogen and enable healthcare organizations to implement the proper infection control measures, leading to lower hospital-acquired infection rates while improving patient care.

The CAREt Vital Signs Collection (VSC) System electronically captures and documents patient vital signs at the point of care and is designed to complement IntelliDOT's existing suite of patient safety solutions. The system utilizes the same wireless handheld device and can populate the eMAR, or electronic flow sheets, and/or print on separate patient-specific flow sheets.
The CAREt System also eliminates a significant amount of time required for charting of patient records at the end of a shift, because it captures information electronically during the course of the day.

DocuSys Inc. is releasing its second-generation DocuJect, a point-of-care safety device for monitoring drug deliveries in the OR.
DocuJect combines digital imaging and bar code scanning technologies to enable instant interaction with patient and drug databases to provide alerts to the clinician before an impending adverse drug reaction or medication error can occur. The device also automates documentation of drug delivery in real time.

The Interpretive ECG Algorithm is used for the assessment of heart arrhythmias using ambulatory ECG data, providing a comprehensive arrhythmia analysis and interpretation in a multiuse algorithm.

June 11, 2007 - Verathon Inc. recently introduced the GlideScope Cobalt, a single-use video laryngoscope that provides a clear, real-time view of the patient's airway, enabling quick intubation.

Optimized for demanding operating room (OR), emergency department (ED) and intensive care unit (ICU) applications, the GlideScope Cobalt single use design, which eliminates the need for disinfecting the "blade," is ideal for fast-paced intubation settings.

June 11, 2007 – Konica Minolta Medical Imaging announced the launch of its new single bay CR system, the REGIUS Nano CR. The new system, designed for speed and maximum uptime, is an affordable solution for low-procedure volume facilities and ancillary departments transitioning to digital radiography. According to the company, the REGIUS Nano CR also complements the REGIUS Xpress CR in busier departments by delivering customized, enhanced workflow and providing cost-effective redundancy.

June 11, 2007 – CoActiv Medical will supply New York City’s Project Renewal ScanVan program with complete digital imaging solutions this summer. Delivering both mammography and X-ray imaging, the ScanVan mobile clinic will visit homeless shelters in the city’s five boroughs providing digital X-ray imaging for people with positive TB skin tests, and offering film-based mammograms. In the future, when the program converts to full-field digital mammography, the company says it will also support acquisition, analysis, distribution and archiving for these exams.

June 11, 2007 - Neurostar debuted enhancements to its Virtual Radiology Network (VRN) at SIIM. The new, optional Virtual Practice Management (VPM) module features: complete radiology reporting tools, including Web-based transcription, digital recording, voice recognition and customizable report templates; customizable result distribution functionality, physician routing of studies based on resource allocation and optimization; custom management reporting tools; and more.

June 11, 2007 - The MACH ONE from AFC Industries is a mobile adjustable cassette holder that reportedly provides maximum flexibility with minimum effort. The electronically height-adjustable mobile X-ray cassette stand is for scoliosis, long-leg or standard examinations.

Other features of the MACH ONE include: separate holder for cassette and grid; portrait or landscape positioning of the cassette; high-grade steel and aluminum construction; and a small footprint with 4-inch locking casters.

June 12, 2007 — Matrox Graphics Inc., a manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, featured at SIIM its new Matrox Equinox Series of graphics extension technology for Operating Room (OR) planning, control and education. Matrox Equinox Series is designed to bring high quality images from a single PC computing station to remote displays, allowing hospitals to replicate OR displays and distribute medical information to various locations, providing operator access to data, audio/video and imagery.

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