by
Sean Ruck, Contributing Editor | November 14, 2014
From the October 2014 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
However, the image processing powers of the Voluson E10 can be used for more than superficial look at the fetus. The technology can be used to obtain images of the baby’s blood vessels, heart, brain and other organs that show depth and structure in a way that helps provide the tiny details desired.
Electronic brachytherapy controller
iCAD recently debuted the Axxent SPX Controller. The controller features a streamlined design and features new software and an enhanced barcode scanning function that offers significant workflow benefits and improved technology support for HIPAA compliance.
Suture system
Arthrosurface introduces The KISSloc Suture System is sterile packaged with completely disposable instrumentation which minimizes the risk of infection. The small 1.2 mm bone tunnels significantly reduce the stress on the bone caused by larger holes while the low profile plates distribute the load across a larger area. Additionally, Hallux Valgus correction can be achieved with only one KISSloc construct instead of two separate suture bridges, creating an easy to use, cost effective system. Arthrosurface is on track for a commercial release of the KISSloc Suture System in Q4 of this year.
Patient apparel
Vestagen Technical Textiles, Inc. has introduced The myComfort line of patient apparel. It utilizes Vestex, an active barrier fabric that is fluid repellant, breathable and in studies done in a hospital environment, shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the fabric.
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