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UroToday.com, known for reporting evidence-based advances in urology health, is expanding content about urologic catheters, bridging knowledge about different types of catheters and materials and how professionals are responding to emerging urologic treatments, from urinary leakage to bladder infections including CAUTI. New content is being posted daily specifically on indwelling urinary catheters and includes abstracts, in-servicing programs and tools for urologic nurses and physicians....
STEWARTVILLE, Minn., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rochester Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:ROCM) today announced its decision to cease manufacturing and marketing its line of Foley Catheters, including its StrataSI(TM) and StrataNF(TM) advanced silicone Foley Catheters. The Company will continue to fulfill orders for up to 90 days, during which time it expects to deplete the majority of its Foley inventory. The Company will focus on its core product lines of Intermittent Catheters...
BILLERICA, Mass., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SRS Medical announces the acquisition of The Spanner Temporary Prostatic Stent from AbbeyMoor Medical of Parkers Prairie, MN. The Spanner is FDA cleared, CE-marked, has a dedicated CPT code and is protected by patents worldwide. SRS is manufacturing The Spanner in the United States and distributing it worldwide through a hybrid distribution model of employed and brokerage representation. "The Spanner is a synergistic addition to our...
Closed Circuit Foley Catheter Tray - For Safe, Simple Catheterization all in One Kit Orangeburg, NY (PRWEB) October 05, 2012 Dynarex Corporation, a leading manufacturer of a broad range of medical products located in Orangeburg, NY, is pleased to introduce a Closed Circuit Foley Catheter Tray for the medical market. The Closed Circuit Foley Catheter Tray provides a method for safe, simple catheterization designed to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTI’s). The Closed...
TEQUESTA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Poiesis Medical has unveiled the first urinary catheter designed to address the risks associated with urinary catheterization. The traditional Foley catheters used today are clinically proven to cause trauma to the bladder; creating significant complications such as cystitis, hematuria, CAUTI (catheter associated urinary tract infections), and in long term catheter users, an increased risk of bladder cancer. The CDC estimates CAUTI...
A novel antimicrobial catheter that remains infection-free for up to twelve weeks could dramatically improve the lives of long-term catheter users. The scientists who have developed the new technology are presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick. Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a catheter that can kill most urinary bacteria, including most strains of Proteus bacteria – the most common cause...
FLORIDA, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Poiesis Medical has unveiled the first urinary catheter designed to address the risks associated with urinary catheterization. The traditional Foley catheters used today are clinically proven to cause trauma to the bladder; creating significant complications such as cystitis, hematuria, CAUTI (catheter associated urinary tract infections), and in long term catheter users, an increased risk of bladder cancer. The CDC estimates CAUTI alone...
BOTHELL, Wash., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verathon(®) Inc. announced today new free, online CAUTI prevention educational materials for healthcare providers at http://verathon.com/products/bladderscan/cauti-zero. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20061011/SFW044LOGO) These comprehensive materials include an easy-to-remember CAUTI bundle in poster and animated form, instructional videos with Diane Newman, a renowned expert on urinary issues, an interactive timeline with...
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced it will be showcasing its advanced medical coating capabilities, including its SilverCoat(TM) Antimicrobial Silicone Foley Catheter as well as its recently FDA cleared IV Clear(TM) antimicrobial silicone adhesive film dressing from May 19(th) to May 23(rd) at the American Urological Association 2012 Annual...
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Buying medical supplies and equipment has never been more difficult. With hundreds of online markets calling for the best deals on medical products, it has become unreal to identify real value. The need for something innovative, comfortable, a positive experience - everything the online world can deliver today, was unmet for far too long. Bright Medical is exactly the specialized online marketplace to fill the gap. Just because of its unique...
