Siemens Intracardiac AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter to be Opened for Use on Third Party Ultrasound Systems
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 14 - Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced that it would extend its strategic alliance with Biosense Webster, Inc. by opening up the ACUSON AcuNav(TM) ultrasound catheter for use on third party ultrasound systems. In 2006, the two companies announced an agreement giving Biosense Webster the exclusive worldwide rights to distribute Siemens'...
Read More »Cordis Europe Signs Agreement with Volcano Europe to Provide Access to State-of-the-Art Intravascular Imaging for Use in Drug-Eluting Stent Procedures
WATERLOO, Belgium, November 8 Collaboration Focuses on Providing the Benefits of IVUS-Guided Stenting to a Wider Array of Hospitals Cordis Europe announced today a collaboration with Volcano Europe, a developer and manufacturer of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) systems and imaging catheters, that will allow Cordis to assist hospitals in Europe to gain access to Volcano's state-of-the-art IVUS...
Read More »Oxygenation Saturation Monitor uses fiber optics.
Designed specifically for children, PediaSat Oximetry Catheter provides real-time continuous ScvO2 monitoring. Central venous catheter uses fiber optics to monitor and identify potentially life-threatening changes in oxygen-saturation of venous blood in critically ill patients. Catheter is suitable for children with congenital heart disease, complex cardiac conditions, sepsis and septic shock,...
Read More »Spectranetics Receives FDA Clearance for Expanded Labeling for TURBO Elite
Entire Catheter Line Now Cleared for Treatment of All Blockages in Leg Arteries COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 12 / / - Spectranetics Corporation (NASDAQ:SPNC) today announced it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its TURBO elite(TM) line of laser catheters for the treatment of all stenoses and occlusions within arteries of the leg. The clearance applies...
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Must-Ask Questions When Choosing a Foam Control Agent
This eBook discusses foam controlling agents and how to find the right one for your needs.
Read More »PVC Thoracic Catheters feature DEHP-free construction.
Constructed to keep in line with US FDA recommendations, soft and firm di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)-free catheters are engineered specifically to improve patient outcomes following thoracic drainage intervention. Extrusion design promotes patient comfort and surgical placement while providing favorable atraumatic insertion technique. Other features include depth markings for accurate...
Read More »Boston Scientific Purchases Prostate Treatment Technology from Celsion Corporation
Deal Follows Successful Four-Year Exclusive Distribution of Prolieve® Thermodilatation System NATICK, Mass., June 21 - Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) today announced that it has purchased technology for treating symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, often referred to as enlarged prostate) from Celsion Corporation (AMEX:CLN), following approval of the acquisition by Celsion...
Read More »New Balloon Catheter Available Worldwide for Carotid and Renal Angioplasty Procedures
AVIATOR(TM) Plus Balloon Dilatation Catheter Rapid Exchange Facilitates Procedural Speed and Efficiency BALTIMORE, June 7 // -- Today at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery, Cordis Endovascular, division of Cordis Corporation, announced the worldwide launch of the Cordis AVIATOR(TM) Plus Balloon Dilatation Catheter for use in angioplasty procedures for patients with...
Read More »Ablation Frontiers Announces CE Mark and Commercial Launch of Novel Cardiac Ablation System
Regulatory Approval Clears Path Towards European Commercialization CARLSBAD, Calif., June 7 -- Ablation Frontiers, Inc., developer and manufacturer of three-dimensional catheters for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) announced today that in December 2006, it received the CE Mark for its Cardiac Ablation System consisting of a portfolio of anatomical based catheters and a uniquely designed...
Read More »Med-Conduit Turns to Microtest for Medical Device Testing Services
AGAWAM, MASS. - June 4, 2007 - Med-Conduit, an innovative developer and marketer of central venus catheters (CVCs) has teamed with Microtest Laboratories of Agawam, Mass., a leading provider of testing services to the medical device industry. CVCs are found in use at intensive care and long term units in hospitals. When inserted into a patient, it enables that patient's skin to grow into the...
Read More »Bi-Directional Catheter helps treat irregular heart rhythms.
EZ Steer(TM) NAV Catheter allows range of motion to facilitate procedures designed to eliminate abnormal heart rhythms. Integral micro-tensioning system lets users progressively dial in precise force desired for deflection of catheter. It can hold deflection in place, eliminating need for repeated locking and unlocking of curve position. With ergonomic handle, navigational ablation catheter also...
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SpillVak Absorbs Up to 6X More Fluid Than Rock- and Clay-based Absorbents
Are you struggling to find an absorbent that doesn’t result in at least some leaching? SpillVak outperforms all rock and clay-based materials. Check out our video to learn more.
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