Medical Devices Could Face Cyber Threats, Warns FDA
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The conversation of cyber security has largely focused on the issue of protecting national security and the private sector. Without proper preventive measures in place, hackers, spies and...
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Properly using an FDA approved autoclave, like the Saniclave 200 is critical when preventing the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS or MRSA (the flesh eating disease). Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 New user friendly innovations in table top autoclaves, like the Saniclave 200 prevent the dangers of misuse and ineffective sterilization. Older autoclave designs have confusing features, like knobs, analog pressure gauges, hot surfaces and complex door latches. Whether one has an older...
Advanced Device Prototypes on the Way Along with FDA 510k and PMA Applications. Irvine, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 EP Global Communications, Inc. (the Company), (Stock Ticker: EPGL) EPGL Medical Sciences, is pleased to announce several new devices resulting from the TopSpin technology recently announced. Many of these devices have not been revealed before today. To Compliment the MPDD, the new MPTT will be first to become a prototype this fall and new FDA 510k and PMA Applications are...
Parker Waichman LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of an Arizona woman alleging that she was injured by the dangerous and defective design of two transvaginal mesh products, the MiniArc Sling and then Pinnacle Pelvic Floor Repair Kit. These devices were manufactured by American Medical Systems (AMS) and Boston Scientific, respectively. New York, New York (PRWEB) June 19, 2013 Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by dangerous drugs...
Philips awarded top honors by KLAS in five imaging equipment categories; recognition signifies leadership in working with customers to resolve issues and match expectations ANDOVER, Mass., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the company was named Overall Performance Leader in Imaging Equipment in the 2013 Best in KLAS Awards: Medical Equipment & Infrastructure report. Philips also received Best in KLAS and Best in Category awards for...
Includes the latest, most innovative products, images and videos from inside Unilife YORK, Pa., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilife Corporation ("Unilife" or "Company") (NASDAQ: UNIS, ASX: UNS), a U.S. based designer, developer and manufacturer of injectable drug delivery systems, today announced the launch of its new corporate website at www.unilife.com. The new site includes additional products, videos, features, blogs and other information, with updates to occur on a regular...
New image-based interface, optimized for mobile devices, makes product selection easier and faster for nurses and healthcare professionals SKILLMAN, N.J., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies, today unveiled a faster, more dynamic web ordering tool for its ostomy product portfolio. The new, enhanced ConvaTec Starter Kit(TM) has been designed to make ostomy product selection as easy as possible for...
DUBLIN, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4b8vj2/injectable_drug) has announced the addition of the "Injectable Drug Delivery Market by Formulations [Liposomes, Microspheres, & Nanoparticles], Devices [Disposables & Reusable, Fillable & Prefilled, Pen, Needle Free & Auto Injectors] & Therapeutics [Diabetes & Oncology] - Global Forecasts to 2017"...
“MyVoice” Program Communicates Critical Medical Information in Emergency Situations McLean, VA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 For those faced with life-threatening anaphylaxis, communicating the severity of a medical emergency quickly is critical. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) and the MedicAlert Foundation are pleased to announce their partnership and the “MyVoice” program, designed to help protect individuals with food allergies with life-saving services. In an...
DUBLIN, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9rwvs2/north_america) has announced the addition of the "North America Injectable Drug Delivery Market - by Formulations [Liposomes, Microspheres, & Nanoparticles], Devices [Disposables & Reusable, Fillable & Prefilled, Pen, Needle Free & Auto Injectors] & Therapeutics- Forecasts to 2017" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9rwvs2/north_america ]...
Foot & Ankle Devices Market report analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. (PRWEB) June 16, 2013 The “Foot & Ankle Devices Market (2012 - 2017) by Products, Application Area (External Fixation, Internal Fixation, Joint Replacement, Forefoot, Midfoot, Hindfoot, Prosthesis, Bracing) - Global Trends and Competitive Analysis” analyzes and studies the major market drivers,...
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Tracheal intubation (commonly known as intubation) is the placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea in order to maintain an open airway or to serve as a conduit through which to administer oxygen or other drugs. It is commonly performed in emergency situations and critically ill or injured patients, but intubation is also used in patients who will be undergoing a lengthy surgery that requires them to be under anesthesia for a significant number of hours. In order to intubate,...
Intravenous therapy, commonly known as IV therapy, is known as the administration of a liquid substance directly into a vein. It is also known as drip therapy, because most often the liquid is suspended above the IV site by an infusion pump, and runs through a drip chamber, which prevents air from entering the line. IVs are the preferred method of drug administration in hospital settings because they are the fastest known route of getting medication to the body. Intravenous therapy can also...
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, also known as ECMO, is best described as long term life support occurring outside the patient’s body. It should be noted, however, that ECMO is temporary and typically lasts three to ten days on average. ECMO is a means of oxygenating blood without it having to circulate inside the body, and thus allows time for essential recovery of the heart and lungs. ECMO comes with many serious risks and is only used in severe cases of cardiac or respiratory failure...
Oxygen therapy is known as the administration of oxygen as a medical intervention. It is indicated in patients whose oxygen supply is compromised due to both acute and chronic health conditions and can be administered in many different ways. Oxygen therapy can be administered virtually wherever the patient is. Most commonly, oxygen is delivered to patients in an ambulance, hospital, or doctor’s office. These medical facilities carry oxygen in the form of a compressed gas. It is stored...
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is the noninvasive treatment of kidney stones, stones in the gallbladder as well as calcium build ups in the liver using acoustic pulses. Procedure A lithotriptor breaks up the calcium stones without damage being done to the patient through the use of high-intensity, externally-applied, focused acoustic pulses. By laying the patient down on their back and placing a water-filled coupling device under the back at the level of the kidneys, the...
