Tissue Dissection Device
April 12, 2010 6:29 am | Peak Surgical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPEAK Surgical, Inc. offers the PEAK® PlasmaBlade TnA (Tonsil and Adenoid) tissue dissection device, indicated for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue during otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat [ENT]) surgery, including removal of the tonsils and adenoids. The PEAK PlasmaBlade™ is a family of disposable, low-temperature surgical cutting and coagulation devices that offer: The exacting control of a scalpel and the bleeding control of traditional electrosurgery without the extensive collateral damage to surrounding tissue.
LISTED UNDER: Electrocautery InstrumentsRF Cutting And Sealing Instruments
April 12, 2010 6:27 am | Aragon Surgical, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsAragon Surgical, Inc. introduces Lektrafuse TELEO, the newest addition to its Lektrafuse platform. The expansion of the Lektrafuse Platform of radio-frequency (RF) based Tissue Sealing and Cutting Instruments allows surgeons to utilize the unique advantages of the Lektrafuse platform in a broader range of applications.
LISTED UNDER: Electrocautery InstrumentsFull-Volume 3D Imaging
April 9, 2010 7:47 am | Siemens Medical Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsSiemens Healthcare introduces a new gold standard in cchocardiography: non-stitched, real-time full-volume 3D images of the heart acquired in one single heart cycle with the ACUSON SC2000™ volume imaging ultrasound system. The latest release of the system features: Unique technologies and applications that improve diagnostic confidence and workflow in echocardiography.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsDeflectable Tip Video Laparoscopes
April 9, 2010 7:46 am | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus’ EndoEYE is a deflectable video laparoscope that combines a distally mounted video chip and with an advanced flexible tip design, providing a complete 100° field of view from multiple angles to visually capture the desired location head-on, from above, or even from behind.
LISTED UNDER: LaparoscopesHD Display
April 7, 2010 6:31 am | Barco | Product Releases | CommentsThe MD-4221, a 42" full HD, flat display for the operating room, is the next generation of Barco’s HD-42 display which has been further optimized for use in the digital operating room. Equipped with the latest high-quality LCD panel, the MD-4221 delivers bright, crisp images even in highly illuminated OR environments.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsHDTV Gastroscope With Auxiliary Water Channel
April 7, 2010 6:30 am | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus introduces a 9.9-millimeter gastroscope that delivers HDTV image quality and Narrow Band Imaging (NBI). The new scope, the GIF-H180J model, is intended for upper gastrointestinal screening, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Features include: An auxiliary water channel, flushes away blood, mucus and other debris inside the upper gastrointestinal tract, helping to ensure a clear view at all times.
LISTED UNDER: GastroscopesWidescreen Display With Full HD
April 6, 2010 7:08 am | Sony Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsSony introduces model LMD-3250MD, a new 32-in. (viewable area, measured diagonally) widescreen LCD display with full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution for use as a primary display in hospital operating rooms. According to the company, the display exhibits: Multi-picture technology, enabling images from 2 modalities to be simultaneously viewed in either a side-by-side or picture-in-picture display.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsHD Zoom Flat Panel Displays
April 6, 2010 7:06 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsUse of a patent-pending TAS (Target Acquisition System) that allows clinicians to zoom and pan any image directly from the touchpad control screen. Availability in 19”, 24”, 26” and 42” sizes. For more information, visit www.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsInteractive Pen Displays
March 11, 2010 2:11 pm | Wacom Technology Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsWacom® introduces the DTU-2231 and DTU-1631 interactive pen displays. The new DTU models' direct pen-on-screen input is designed to allow healthcare professionals to draw diagrams, write notes or annotate directly on digital images. According to the company, the DTU-2231 is an HD interactive pen display with a 21.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display Systems5 MegaPixel Grayscale Display
March 5, 2010 6:10 am | Barco | Product Releases | CommentsBarco introduces a new generation of its Nio 5MP diagnostic display system. The new display system offers several technological advancements that lead to higher optical performance, more efficient workflow and a longer product lifetime. According to the company, the new system features: Integration of a brand-new LCD panel based on IPS (In-plane switching) technology, so grayscale images are presented with more brightness, improved contrast and better black uniformity, under any ambient light condition.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsFiber Optic DVI Extender
March 5, 2010 6:08 am | Cp Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsCP Technologies announces it has received UL medical certification for 60601-1 and 60601-1-2 compliance for its ClearLinks OR brand of fiber optic DVI extender products. Features include: The ability to send 1080p video and 1920x1200 graphic signals via a 4-channel fiber optic cable.
LISTED UNDER: CablesHDTV Surgical Display And Transmitter
March 3, 2010 6:31 am | Stryker Endoscopy | Product Releases | CommentsStryker Endoscopy offers the WiSe™ HDTV Flat Panel Monitor, a wireless 1080p flat panel for the medical field. The 26” monitor, combined with the WiSe™ HDTV Transmitter, exhibits: Uncompressed 1080p transmitted wirelessly to eliminate cable clutter and potential costly repairs to flat panels.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsRadiance® Full MMI™
March 1, 2010 5:52 am | NDS Surgical Imaging | Product Releases | CommentsThe Radiance with full multi-modality imaging (MMI) from NDS Surgical Imaging is built with capabilities that allow any two input sources to be viewed simultaneously on the same display in a variety of split-screen or picture-in-picture configurations. It is the first of its kind to support two DVI inputs as well as two HD-SDI inputs, ensuring unprecedented flexibility for HD digital video connectivity, plus protection against technology obsolescence for many years to come.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsTrocars For Single-Incision Laparoscopy
January 27, 2010 6:03 am | Surgiquest, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 5mm AnchorPort® disposable trocar from Surgiquest is available in a Bladeless, Optical Tip configuration which accommodates a 5mm laparoscope within the clear tip obturator channel to provide surgeons with visualization during abdominal access. The AnchorPort® disposable cannulas are also available for use with the same disposable obturator during a surgical procedure on the same patient when multiple cannula applications is desired.
LISTED UNDER: TrocarsDeflectable Tip Video Laparoscope
January 27, 2010 6:01 am | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA deflectable video laparoscope provides the maneuverability and access required for laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery January 27, 2010 Olympus’ EndoEYE is a deflectable video laparoscope that combines a distally mounted video chip and with an advanced flexible tip design, providing a complete 100° field of view from multiple angles to visually capture the desired location head-on, from above, or even from behind.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopes
