Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Sialo Dilatation Balloons Given Green Light in US

Filed under: ENT

Sialo Technology, a company out of Ashkelon, Israel, has been given approval by the FDA to market its balloons for salivary gland endoscopy when removing gland stones. Aren't you gland?

Features of the device from the product page:

  • Emphasis is on the balloon's pushability, in contrast to other balloons, where emphasis is on flexibility.
  • Available in high pressure levels, 16 bar.
  • Available in 6 balloon lengths.
  • Maximum comfort for the patient: The presence of the drain is barely felt.
  • The balloon is inserted into the instrument channel of the set manufactured by:Polydiagnost Germany, Karl Storz Germany, and Millennium Devices U.S.A
  • The device already received the CE Mark in Europe.

    More at Globes...

    Product page: Sialo Dilatation Balloon ...

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