iDose4 Premium Package
December 17, 2012 10:31 am | by Philips | Product Releases | CommentsPhilips offers the iDose4 Premium Package, a new CT offering that includes two leading technologies that improve image quality – iDose4 and metal artifact reduction for orthopedic implants (O-MAR). iDose4 improves image quality through reduced artifact prevention and increased spatial resolution at low dose.
LISTED UNDER: CT Fixed/Mobile UnitsEndoscopy Overused In Treatment
December 4, 2012 11:09 am | News | CommentsHeartburn is one of the most common reasons for people to see a doctor, and some physicians often use upper endoscopy to diagnose and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, most patients do not require the procedure unless other serious symptoms are present, according to the American College of Physicians (ACP) Clinical Guidelines Committee.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Cameras | Endoscopic CamerasToo Much Or Too Little Activity Can Lead To Knee Surgery
November 26, 2012 10:46 am | News | CommentsBoth very high and very low levels of physical activity can accelerate the degeneration of knee cartilage in middle-aged adults, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
LISTED UNDER: MRI | Knee SystemsBreast Screening Technology Increases Accuracy
November 21, 2012 10:29 am | News | CommentsThe addition of three-dimensional breast imaging—a technology called tomosynthesis—to standard digital mammography significantly increases radiologists' diagnostic accuracy while reducing false positive recall rates, according to the results of a multi-center study published in Radiology.
LISTED UNDER: Biopsy Systems | Mammogram Units | Breast Biopsy EquipmentD-H.E.L.P.
October 17, 2012 6:42 am | New Wave Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsNew Wave Surgical’s Defogging Heated Endoscopic Lens Protector system (D-H.E.L.P ™) provides optimum visualization during laparoscopic or robotic surgery. The compact unit affixes to patient drapes allowing quick access to the defogging/cleaning system using only one hand. In just 5 minutes, anti-fogging solution warms to approximately 120°F to warm endoscopic camera lens–during the case D-H.
LISTED UNDER: CamerasDigiview 250
September 19, 2012 6:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsKubtec announces the Digiview 250®, a flat panel detector. This low dose, high-resolution detector is ideal for neonatal, pediatric and extremity imaging. The Digiview 250 weighs less than seven lbs., has a high resolution - 96µ pixel size, 14 bit contrast with a 20 cm x 25 cm active imaging area and integrates with any existing X-ray source.
LISTED UNDER: X-Ray AccessoriesTrue HD Surgical Camera
September 10, 2012 7:15 am | Olive Medical Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsOlive Medical offers the True HD Medical Camera. The complete camera system includes the TCK1 HD camera head and 24mm coupler, OVB1 camera control unit, and OHD1 surgical display and is compatible with all other systems on the market. The camera head has a full 1080p video acquisition, three fully programmable buttons and a lightweight, ergonomic design.
LISTED UNDER: CamerasC-MAC Pocket Monitor
September 7, 2012 6:21 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKARL STORZ’s C-MAC® Pocket Monitor incorporates a small LCD monitor right on the laryngoscope handle, and remains small enough to fit in a pocket. It can be used with all current KARL STORZ stainless-steel C-MAC laryngoscope blades and the adjustable screen folds to the side of the laryngoscope for ease of transport and storage.
LISTED UNDER: Endoscopic CamerasBNX Fine Needle Aspiration Platform
June 11, 2012 6:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsBeacon Endoscopic Inc. has announced the limited market launch of the BNX™ System, its novel fine needle aspiration platform for use in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound. The BNX™ System incorporates a delivery system that easily loads and unloads low cost, high performance FNA needles of varying sizes.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasound Systems5514 Endocam Performance HD
May 18, 2012 8:12 am | Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsRichard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. has launched the 5514 Endocam Performance HD. Although its applications aren't limited to urology, the 5514 Endocam Performance HD allows OB-Gyn's, ENTs, oncologists, spine surgeons and other specialists to guide their office procedures with the kind of sophisticated imagery previously available only in hospitals.
LISTED UNDER: Endoscopic CamerasFull HD In-Light Camera
May 11, 2012 6:40 am | Berchtold Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBERCHTOLD Corp. offers the first wireless in-light camera for the OR to offer native HD signal quality. Unlike conventional light suspensions which are prone to signal interruptions, BERCHTOLD’s true HD Wireless system produces continual 1080 image quality. From the source, the 2-megapixel camera, to the destination, the digital system signal output, the data stream is never degraded or converted, providing an image consistent with the best HD endoscopic cameras.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical CamerasCardiovascular Ulatrasound System
April 25, 2012 7:05 am | Ge Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsGE Healthcare has announced the FDA clearance and availability of the latest version of its Vivid E9™ cardiovascular ultrasound system. The Vivid E9 Breakthrough 2012 (BT12) includes a 4D transducer for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and also provides innovative tools designed to help improve workflow efficiency through simplified image acquisition, intuitive navigation and advanced, yet easy to use quantification.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasound SystemsVascular Technologies Discusses Its Disposible Doppler Probes
February 22, 2012 6:11 am | Vascular Technology | Product Releases | CommentsSurgical Products asked Vascular Technoloiges a few questions about its Disposible Doppler Probes 1. How was the idea for this product developed? What needs were you looking to meet with this product? Surgeons have long had the desire to use a Doppler system in the operating suite.
LISTED UNDER: Dopplers, GeneralRobotic Doppler Probe
February 16, 2012 6:20 am | Videos | CommentsDr Craig G Rogers at the Vattikuti Urology Institute performs a robotic partial nephrectomy using a robotic Doppler probe (Vascular Technology) for identification of hilar vessels and confirmation of parenchymal ischemia.
LISTED UNDER: Dopplers, GeneralDisposable Doppler Probes
February 15, 2012 6:16 am | Vascular Technology | Product Releases | CommentsVTI specializes in intraoperative Doppler systems that meet all unique surgical needs. The company's single-patient use probes are available for vascular, microvascular and laparoscopic procedures and eliminate the problem of missing or broken probes. VTI's new Drop-In probe for Robotic renal procedures minimizes risk of significant bleeding while significantly reducing hilar dissection time.
LISTED UNDER: Dopplers, General
