Endoscopy

Optical Biopsies captured with Mauna Kea Technologies’ new AQ-Flex™ 19 Miniprobe were deemed easy to interpret with short learning curve for both novice and expert endoscopists according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week 2013

It’s Digestive Disease Week(DDW) in Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. At the event, PillCam capsule endoscopy pioneer Given Imaging Ltd, has … continue reading “PillCam Starting To Look Like A Diagnostic Option Say Studies”

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging has announced the U.S. launch of the EPK-i®5010 Video Processor … continue reading “Pentax Medical Claims Industry’s Highest Res HD+ Imaging Technology For Flexible Endoscopy”

Olympus claims is fancy pants new 3D HD visualisation system improves speed, accuracy and precision of surgical procedures when compared with 2D surgical systems.

Endoscopic device company Apollo Endosurgery, Inc., has announced that its OverStitch™ Endoscopic Suturing System has gained European CE Mark approval. The company plans to immediately launch the system to select centers in several European countries.

Israeli medtech outfit GI Dynamics, Inc. has launched its EndoBarrier® in its home market. The company has announced that The Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer) at Ramat-Gan, Israel, is the first to offer the therapy, a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical treatment for type 2 diabetes and/or obesity.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery says its ENSEAL® advanced bipolar devices are strong on sealing, yet gentle on tissue. And now with a new Articulating iteration these benefits can be exploited in the most difficult-to-access anatomies.

Whatever the reasons Given Imaging had for exploring a sale, the Israeli manufacturer of the famous Pill-cam has decided the time isn’t right to progress the idea. So for now it’s back to the job of dominating its therapeutic niche through more development, more acquisitions and hopefully more regulatory approvals.

Merit Medical, Inc., has a new FDA 510(k) clearance to trumpet: Merit’s ONE Snare™ endovascular snare system will see its U.S. launch in January

Volcano Corporation a leading developer and manufacturer of precision guided therapy tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, said today it has received clearance to market its new Visions® PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheter in both the US and Europe. The new intravascular ultrasound catheter is designed to image large vessels and facilitate the use of less iodinated contrast in endovascular procedures.

Ageing population, improved screening and new treatments will drive GI Endoscopy market in U.S.A

J&J subsidiary business Ethicon Endosurgery has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of its PROXIMATE® PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories. The recall was provoked by reports of difficulty firing the device although the company seems to have no problem doing so when reloading returned devices.

Olive Medical Corporation, the self-styled low cost leader in 1080p HD surgical camera systems, has announced a contract with ROi (Resource Optimization & Innovation) in a move which the company says will help users deliver clinical excellence in the most cost-efficient manner.

Steris Corporation is to acquire United States Endoscopy Group, Inc. and in so doing significantly expand its presence in the gastrointestinal(GI) procedural market with a franchise of proprietary, single-use consumable medical devices.

Cook Medical has gained 510(k) clearance for its Evolution® Colonic Controlled-Release Stent. The new stent is used to palliate uncomfortable symptoms associated with colonic obstructions caused by malignant neoplasms and relieve large-bowel obstructions prior to colectomy procedures.

Data released on six month randomised, multi-centre trial of EndoBarrier® versus control in obese, type 2 diabetic subjects suggests the device, as well as being well tolerated does result in statistically significant reduced blood sugar levels and weight loss.