Automated Core Biopsy Device
April 25, 2007 6:45 am | Boston Scientific/Microvasive | Product Releases | CommentsThe Easy Core Biopsy System offers excellent performance in automated core biopsy, while offering ergonomics and increased notch size. The lightweight, ergonomic handle enhances dexterity, and an underside grip facilitates multiple hand position options. The single arming thumb tab simplifies system preparation, and is designed to remain stationary during firing to enhance stability.
LISTED UNDER: Biopsy SystemsHigh Definition Recording System
April 25, 2007 6:41 am | Med X Change, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMed X Change’s DRSHD is a simple to use High Definition Recording System designed to record live HD video and still images for patient files, academia and presentations. The system allows video and images to be burned to CD, DVD, USB, Network or External hard drives. It connects with virtually any type of camera in any type of surgical procedure including Neuro, Endo, Spine, Plastics, Ophthalmic and more.
LISTED UNDER: Video RecordersDigital Video Recorder
April 25, 2007 6:41 am | Integra Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sony® DVO Digital Video Recorder allows surgeons to capture movie-quality MPEG2 video. It records videos on DVD+RW discs. Using the convenient remote or footswitch, only the parts of the procedure that are required can be recorded, eliminating hours of reviewing video tapes. And, because it is a DVD, it can be played back on a computer or DVD player.
LISTED UNDER: Video RecordersImage Management System
April 25, 2007 6:41 am | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe high definition 660HD Image Management System can digitally capture, edit, export and print endoscopic surgical images and patient information. The system enables the clinicians to select the most significant and useful images captured during any type of surgical procedure, export the images to DVD, CD or USB and integrate them into the hospital’s information technology architecture, where they can be stored with the patients’ electronic medical record.
LISTED UNDER: Video RecordersImage Capture System
April 25, 2007 6:41 am | Medicapture | Product Releases | CommentsThe MediCap USB150 instantly captures digital images from virtually any video source including ultrasounds, endoscopes, arthroscopes, surgical cameras and C-Arms. Images are saved to a removable flash drive. When the imaging session is complete, the flash drive can be inserted in the USB connector of any Windows® computer where the images can be easily archived, emailed or enhanced.
LISTED UNDER: Video RecordersFilm Imager
April 25, 2007 6:41 am | Sony Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sony FilmStation Dry Film Imager provides users an installation choice of horizontal or vertical. Its compact size and vertical adaptability make this imager easily integrated into any radiology environment particularly where space is at a premium. The FilmStation features flexible installation capability, seamless mobility, easy-to-read LCD front panel and simple-to-load film.
LISTED UNDER: PrintersNeurovascular Fluorescence Device
April 25, 2007 6:40 am | Leica Microsystems, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe FL800 integrated neurovascular fluorescence device is used in conjunction with an ICG (Indocyanine Green) fluorescence agent to view cerebrovascular blood flow. Designed to provide video angiography in the cerebrovascular area, this vascular fluorescence procedure is very straightforward. Once the ICG agent is injected intravenously into the patient, the surgeon presses one button.
LISTED UNDER: FluoroscopesUltrasound Transducer Cleaning System
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Civco Medical Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsCIVCO has introduced a 3D/4D funnel to accompany the standard, smaller funnel that is sold with its endocavity soaking system. The newly designed funnel is contoured to prevent transducers from hitting the bottom of the cup, preventing costly damage to the lens. The 2.7 cm wide funnel is colored blue for easy identification.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasound Supplies & AccessoriesIntraoperative Ultrasound Probes
March 20, 2007 12:30 pm | Bk Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThese surgical probes are ergonomically designed for intraoperative examinations. The 8814 is a surgical biplane transducer with precise needle guidance for biopsies, RF ablation and other interventional procedures. The 8815 probe offers compact size, easy handling and a multi-angled needle guide for easier access to difficult to reach areas.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasound Supplies & AccessoriesUltrasonic Bronchofibervideoscope
March 20, 2007 12:30 pm | Olympus | Product Releases | CommentsUnlike conventional transbronchial needle aspiration biopsies, endobronchial ultrasound-guided TBNA’s breakthrough combination of maximum reliability and minimum invasiveness is expected to make it the biopsy method of choice for more accurate diagnosis and staging in the lung. Olympus’s BF-UC160F-OL8 endobronchial ultrasound-guided TBNA system features an innovative ultrasonic “hybrid scope” with linear-scanning ultrasound capability and a dedicated aspiration needle.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasound SystemsUltrasound & Imaging Table
March 20, 2007 12:30 pm | Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBiodex Medical Systems has completely redesigned the popular Ultra Pro and Echo Pro tables to create a new concept in imaging tables: the Sound Pro. The Sound Pro table incorporates the imaging features of both the ultrasound and echocardiography tables combined. Fully loaded with ultrasound and echocardiography capabilities, the Sound Pro Combination Table offers a 30-inch width, 500-pound patient weight capacity and a height range from 23 inches to 39 inches; ideal for the bariatric market.
LISTED UNDER: Imaging TablesBreast Ultrasound System
March 20, 2007 12:30 pm | Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSiemens Medical Solutions recently introduced new capabilities in breast imaging for the ACUSON Antares ultrasound system. The new system’s premium editionl offers a breakthrough in breast ultrasound technology with a revolutionary elasticity imaging technology package, which is expected to enable physicians to accurately distinguish characteristics of breast lesions, more clearly demonstrating relative tissue stiffness or hardness, infiltration, and cystic regions.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasound SystemsIntraoperative 3D Imaging System
February 15, 2007 7:16 am | TRUMPF | Product Releases | CommentsThe BrainLAB BrainSUITE® iCT is an integrated intraoperative 3D imaging solution combining technologies from TRUMPF Medical Systems, BrainLAB and Siemens. The system integrates BrainLAB’s VectorVision® sky navigation system, the radiolucent TRUMPF JUPITER surgical table and Siemens SOMATOM CT scanning system.
LISTED UNDER: 3D Imaging SystemsHigh-Definition Video Recorder
January 12, 2007 9:52 am | Sony Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe PDW-70MD XDCAM HD is an optical HD recorder designed to capture and store high-definition video of medical procedures in 1440 x 1080i resolution. The device can record and store up to two hours on a 23 GB PFD-23 XDCAM® disc, which is sealed to help prevent scratches and preserve data with minimal degradation for more than 50 years.
LISTED UNDER: Video RecordersMobile X-Ray System
January 12, 2007 9:52 am | Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MOBILETT XP CR mobile X-ray unit features an integrated computed radiography (CR) reader. The unit was designed to meet the complicated challenges facing today’s healthcare providers and to help facilities optimize workflow by enabling bedside imaging. The integrated monitor provides high quality image display for first image review and image archiving right at the patient’s bedside.
LISTED UNDER: X-Ray Machines

