Teleflex Inc. has announced that its Arrow FlexTip Plus Closed Tip, Multi-Port epidural catheter has received FDA 510(k) clearance, bringing claimed reduced complications to epidural catheter insertion.
Anaesthesia
Medical Device Alert: Neonatal Endotracheal Tube SCP Clamp/Holder Manufactured By Capatex Medical
UK Competent Authority on Medical Devices, the MHRA has issued a medical device alert relating to Nottingham-based Capatex Medical’s Endotracheal tube clamps which it says may result in a risk of airway loss due to slippage or airway obstruction, as a result of over-tightening of the clamp/holder.
Covidien And GE Healthcare Form Five-Year Collaboration
Covidien and GE Healthcare will both benefit from their newly formalised alliance, which looks like another example of a device market which is employing what we could call pragmatic synergies to future proof itself.
Smiths Medical Launches New Ambulatory Pain Management System
Smiths Medical’s new version of its CADD®-Solis system now combines PCA and Programmed Intermittent Bolus (PIB) deliveries to labour analgesia and post-operative pain management.
SCTS Meeting This Month
The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland welcomes Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists Society (ACTA) to join its annual meeting and Cardiothoracic forum in Manchester later this month.
Post-Operative Antiemetic Device Wins FDA 510(k) Clearance
FDA approval for non-invasive pressure device prevents Post-op nausea. Acupuncture without needles.
Deltex CardioQ Oesophageal Doppler Monitoring Endorsed By UK Department Of Health
Deltex Medical Group has announced that Department of Health initiatives will see wider adoption of its CardioQ Oesophageal Doppler Monitoring technology.
Anaesthetists Prefer Green Light To Darkness
By bathing the operating room in a dim green light, surgeons can still see the monitors while others avoid the hazards of cables and can continue to read labels.
Medical Device Alert: Smiths Medical Bivona® Neonatal, Pediatric and Flextend Tracheostomy Tubes
UK MHRA has issued a Medical Device Alert relating to Bivona® Neonatal, Pediatric and Flextend Tracheostomy Tubes manufactured by Smiths Medical.
Covidien Updates Voluntary Recall of BIS™ Bilateral Sensors.
Covidien has reinforced implementation of its voluntary recall of BIS bilateral Sensors, undertaken last November, with a reminder in the form of an update, that use of affected iterations of the product could result in what the company refers to as inaccurate calucation and presentation of key data.
More Key Endorsements For Oesophageal Doppler Monitoring
Recent news flow from both sides of the Atlantic has reinforced the case for speeding up the rate which UK Medtech company Deltex Medical Group’s CardioQ-ODM device is adopted, according to research house Equity Development.
Medical Device Alert: Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet on Aestiva, Aisys, Aespire and Avance Anaesthetic Machinesed by Lifecare Hospital Supplies Ltd
UK MHRA has issued a Medical Devices Alert(MDA) relating to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) on all Aestiva, Aisys, Aespire and Avance anaesthetic machines manufactured by GE Healthcare.
AIM Float for Sphere Medical Brings Near Real-Time Accurate Blood Gas Analysis Closer
Sphere Medical, a UK based developer of blood monitoring and diagnostic products, has issued a press release in which it has announced its flotation and new product plans.
Medical Device Alert on Crystal® Metal Disposable Laryngoscope Blades
Medical Device Alert: Crystal® Metal disposable laryngoscope blades (size Mac 4) manufactured by Penlon Ltd (MDA/2011/101)
Aircraft Medical Signs Multinational Distribution Agreement with Covidien for McGRATH® MAC Video Laryngoscope
Aircraft Medical has announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Covidien to market and distribute Aircraft’s proprietary McGRATH® MAC video laryngoscope in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand
Surgery in the news. RCS(Eng) report suggests higher risk general surgery patients get second rate care
Report: The Royal College of Surgeons of England and Department of Health Working Group on
Peri-operative Care of the Higher Risk General Surgical Patient