Stryker Medical provides an innovative line of stretchers that safely accommodate patients, including the growing portion suffering from obesity. The design of the stretchers focuses on ergonomics, safe patient handling and ease of use. M-Series stretchers are equipped with numerous only-in-class features including a 700-pound weight capacity, Zoom motorized transport technology, a lift-assist backrest, low height, a 30-inch wide patient surface and an integrated scale system.

The 30-inch wide Action G2 Bariatric Pad is tested clinically effective to 500 pounds. The Shear Smart surface of Akton dry polymer protects skin integrity by reducing shear while the high-density viscofoam base immerses the patient to improve pressure reduction. The low-profile design also improves patient stability and surgeon access. Three-, five- and six-piece sets are sold with a one-year warranty.

Maxislide sheets are for bed boosting and lateral transfers. Maxislide products virtually eliminate physical strain on staff when performing in-bed transfer and movement tasks. The sheets are designed to prevent skin irritation, friction and shear since the patient remains on the same surface throughout the transfer, with movement occurring between two layers of the sheets.

Clearview Exact Influenza A & B is a rapid, simple and accurate test to detect influenza A & B viral antigens. The test is an immunochromatographic membrane assay that utilizes sandwich immunoassay technology and consists of a dipstick device containing a membrane strip that has separate regions with immobilized influenza A and B specific monoclonal antibodies and a colored gold conjugate that also consists of specific influenza A and B antibodies.

The new Ambit PreSet ambulatory infusion pump for management of postoperative pain has received FDA approval. The pump allows the physician to select from four preset infusion protocols for delivery of local anesthetic directly to the patient's surgical site. They are about the size of a TV remote, housed in a belt pack and run on two AA batteries.

The MiniMed Paradigm real-time insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system is a therapy available for patients who use insulin to treat diabetes. The pump integrates with real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). This new technology will help patients take immediate corrective or preventive action to maintain healthy glucose levels and delay or prevent diabetes-related complications, including coma, blindness, kidney failure, amputation, impotence and heart disease.

CardiArc recently released a cardiac SPECT system with reportedly twice the resolution of existing devices designed to render sharper images of blood flow and function of their patients’ hearts – in reportedly half the time previously required. Specifically designed for use in outpatient settings and emergency rooms, the system fits easily in a 6-by-7-foot exam room without remodeling and runs on 110 Volts AC. The device uses solid-state CZT technology (cadmium zinc telluride).

GE Healthcare has introduced the Lunar Prodigy Primo, a new performance bone mineral density (BMD) system designed to help doctors detect and diagnose osteoporosis.

CIVCO Medical Solutions is introducing a newly re-designed bracket compatible with the S317 transducers on the GE Healthcare LOGIQ 500 and LOGIQ 200 ultrasound systems. The bracket offers a more secure fit onto the transducer, providing added safety and accuracy for the imaging professional. The multiangle bracket has biopsy depths of 4, 6 and 8 cm.

Both the AXIOM Wireless Footswitch and AXIOM Voice Control are FDA 510k cleared and commercially available in the U.S. The wireless footswitch technology eliminates the hazard of excess cables often found in the examination room and reduces the risk of tripping so physicians can concentrate on the patient during examinations.

Bringing hands-free operation to the interventional suite, AXIOM Voice Control allows physicians to command the image processing of an AXIOM Artis system directly via voice control signals.

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