Surgical instrument reuse and repair is potentially important in the decarbonising of medical device use. With a shifting focus on … continue reading “Surgical Instrument Reuse and Repair Education for Healthcare Professionals”
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App Boost for BioTech Businesses
Berlin-based Biotech networking company A-LabInsider has created an app that is a resource listing all academic life science labs in … continue reading “App Boost for BioTech Businesses”
ABHI to Host UK Healthcare Providers at Arab Health 2018
Clinicians will again be standing alongside device companies at Middle East’s biggest medical trade show in January
Support Surfaces Highlighted in New U.S. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Standards
U.S. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel approves new standards tests to prevent pressure injuries
Scalp Cooling Masterclass for Clinical Staff in London
8% of patients refuse chemotherapy because they don’t want to lose their hair, despite evidence that scalp cooling offers a potential alternative.
First Time Showcase for UK Healthcare Hub at Arab Health 2017
UK’s Edgbaston Medical Quarter healthcare and life sciences centre is becoming “go to” centre for clinical trials
World First for Endoscopy as Pentax Combines Digital and Optical Enhancement Combo
Pentax Medical Launches OPTIVISTA-EPK-i7010 Video Processor which it says delivers more accurate endoscopic in vivo diagnosis
Consulting Firm Shines Spotlight on Post Market Surveillance
Maetrics reveals how to navigate post market surveillance requirements in free whitepaper
DePuy Synthes and AO Sign Five Year Cooperation Agreement
55 years and counting: the old Synthes/AO collaboration is cemented for the future
Ethicon Reminds us of its Commitment to Thoracic Surgery
Ethicon’s recognizes its about more than just the product as it launches thoracic “procedural focus” to ensure users of its products do the job right
Covidien Sponsors American LUNG FORCE Initiative in Cancer Awareness Drive
Covidien supports publicity initiative to drive earlier diagnosis of lung cancer, opening up treatment options and improved patient outcomes
Broadcast Showing Same Day Knee Surgery Next Week
BroadcastMed, Inc. is preparing to present the first ever LIVE surgical webcast on Same Day Surgery featuring VISIONAIRE™ Cutting Guides and the JOURNEY II Total Knee System.
Specialists Advocate Using SynCardia Total Artificial Heart in a Variety of Conditions
SynCardia Systems, Inc., supplier of the Total Artificial Heart, has issued a press release to tell us what other people are saying about the system, most specifically how and when to use it.
Light with Integrated Camera Sets Brandon Medical’s Symposia® Telemedicine System Apart
UK-based Brandon Medical is touting its Symposia® Telemedicine System, an audio-visual communications platform connecting medical professionals to a range of AV resources which can be accessed immediately from any location.
Newly Cleared eZono 4000 tablet Ultrasound System Takes Guesswork out of Ultrasound-Guided Techniques
German ultrasound expert, eZono AG has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its eZono 4000 dedicated procedural guidance system with eZGuide technology, providing “any plane” freehand navigation.
Thoratec Says Switches from Older HeartMate EPC System Controller to Pocket Controller Highest Risk
Thoratec has issued updated information regarding the problems highlighted in its device correction letter of two weeks ago. It’s reinforcing the guidance that patients should visit their doctor for retraining on how to use the Heartmate II device in the light of new evidence that the process of changing from older controllers presents the highest risk of problems.