Launched at RSNA 2005, the Aurora 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI System has new UltraRODEO Plus fat and normal ductal tissue suppression technique, AuroraCAD integrated diagnostic software, Aurora SUPERSHIM and fully integrated and easy-to-use MRI-guided AuroraBIOPSY functionality. It is the only FDA-cleared dedicated breast MRI system on the market. This device utilizes a specialized breast-coil design which provides an elliptical “sweet spot” that images both breasts, chest wall and axillae in a single bilateral scan, without compromise in image contrast or resolution.

Combining a surgical C-arm and an optical 2-D/3-D navigation unit into a common platform, Siemens and BrainLAB introduced NaviVision. This new system allows more room for the operating room (OR) team and helps to facilitate workflow.

Toshiba America Medical Systems has announced FDA clearance of its dedicated vascular system, the Infinix VC-i with Large Field of View (LFOV) Flat Panel Detector (FPD).
The system’s new LFOV FPD technology streamlines workflow through an all-digital system for clear imaging and highly efficient vascular exams. The system provides distortion-free imaging with uniform brightness plus advanced technologies, including a powerful digital acquisition, processing and storage system — providing immediate access to images and cost-effective archiving.

NeuroLogica Corp. has received the ETL product safety mark from Intertek Testing Serices, Inc., allowing entry of the NL3000 CereTom into medical facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Neurologica can now apply for the European CE mark and the medical CB mark.

Respironics Inc. announced the FDA clearance of the I-neb Adaptive Aerosol Delivery (AAD) System for the aerosolization of liquid medication approved for use with the I-neb AAD System.
The device is cleared for use by the patient in the home care, nursing home, sub-acute institution or hospital environment.

Fully compatible with most standard electrosurgical generators, the Integra BUZZ nonstick bipolar forceps prevent tissue from sticking to forceps tips while still coagulating delicate structures in fine detail. The forceps come in a variety of lengths and tip sizes and can be used for most neurosurgical procedures.

A silver nanotechnology that can render existing medical devices impervious to infection-causing bacteria has been cleared by the FDA.
SilvaGard, by AcryMed Inc., can be used to treat many medical devices, and its use does not alter the device’s original properties. It is expected to have a significant impact on the battle against hospital-related infections.

The Cmax General Surgical Table has features that enhance its safety, clinical versatility, efficiency, reliability and ease of use. An 18-inch powered longitudinal slide provides full-body C-arm access without having to reverse patient orientation on the table. Eleven hundred-pound supine and prone positioning and 600-pound patient articulation capacities add bariatric capabilities to the table’s clinical versatility.

CompView Medical announced the premier installation of NuBoom, the next generation OR equipment management solution, at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).

Hospitals and surgical centers may be able to save thousands of dollars in disposal costs and help preserve the environment with the Megadyne Mega 2000 Soft Patient Return Electrode pad.

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