Ultrasonic Device counts emboli in blood stream.August 30, 2006 -
Employing missile tracking algorithms, EDAC(TM) QUANTIFIER System uses non-invasive ultrasound technology to detect individual microemboli at rates up to 1,000/sec. Emboli can be air bubbles or solid matter that enters blood circuit during critical and invasive medical procedures, causing neurological or neuropsychological postoperative deficits.
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Luna Innovations
2851 Commerce St.
Blacksburg, VA, 24060
USA
Luna Innovations Announces Ultrasonic Medical Device for Emboli Detection
ROANOKE, Va., June 23 / -- Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) has introduced an innovative medical device that uses quantitative ultrasound technology to non-invasively count emboli in the blood stream. Emboli can be air bubbles or solid matter (i.e. lipid, blood clot) and can enter the blood circuit during critical and invasive medical procedures such as a cardio pulmonary bypass surgery. Emboli can be dangerous causing neurological or neuropsychological postoperative deficits and in some cases fatalities.
Luna's EDAC(TM) (Embolus Detection and Classification) QUANTIFIER system uses advanced ultrasound technology to detect individual microemboli at rates up to 1000 per second. Employing missile tracking algorithms originally developed for the defense industry, the system is designed to provide cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists and anesthesiologists with an accurate rate of emboli in the blood circuit.
The initial release of the EDAC(TM) QUANTIFIER system was launched in May at Outcomes 2006 in Key West, Florida and is "For Investigational Use Only." Luna is currently accepting orders for research and exploration purposes. Lead times are currently six weeks after receipt of order. For more information, see http://www.embolidetection.com/ or email support@embolidetection.com.
About Luna Innovations [LUNA]
Luna Innovations Incorporated researches, develops and commercializes innovative technologies in molecular technology and sensing solutions. Luna accelerates the process of bringing new and innovative products to market by focusing on technologies that can fulfill identified market needs and then takes these technologies from the applied research stage through commercialization. Since its inception, Luna has successfully developed products for the energy, telecommunications, life sciences and defense industries. Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, the company has research, development and manufacturing facilities in Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Hampton, and Danville, Virginia and a sales office in McLean, Virginia. Additional information can be found at http://www.lunainnovations.com/.
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