Urology Archive

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Toshiba's Viamo Ultrasound Now Available in US

Toshiba won FDA approval to market the Viamo portable ultrasound, a convertible touchscreen device that the company promises provides the same image quality as premium cart systems. The package comes with a wheeled pole that can carry the Viamo and additional transducers for easy exchange.

From the product page:

Sharing its core imaging engine and transducer technology with Aplio XG, Viamo offers high-end image quality also in situations where unlimited portability is required.

Its full range of high-performance imaging functions lets you visualize minute tissue details and vascular structures with precision for a faster, more accurate diagnosis. Advanced imaging functions such as Pulse Subtraction THI come standard with Viamo.

Viamo’s built-in touch screen allows for seamless workflow and an outstandingly comfortable and intuitive operation of the system. Viamo’s monitor can be rotated to enable free positioning of the screen. When fully turned and folded flat, Viamo can be operated in tablet mode solely via its touch screen. Individual key functions on Viamo’s console and touch screen are user programmable to suit your specific diagnostic requirements or personal preferences.

A whole range of workflow automation functions is available on Viamo. One-touch QuickScan for instance helps you achieve better imaging results in less time by automatically optimizing your imaging parameters. And Viamo’s innovative SonoSet™ function alows you to carry out examinations conveniently by simply executing freely programmable protocols step by step.

The battery-powered system is operational within just a few seconds when opened, making it instantaneously available also in critical situations.

Press release: TOSHIBA RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR VIAMO ULTRASOUND SYSTEM...

Product page: Viamo...

Product brochure...

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Monday, January 4, 2010

OCTO Port Modular Laparoscopy System for Single Incision Access

dalimSurgNET Corporation out of Seoul, South Korea has announced that it received the European CE Mark of approval to sell its OCTO Port laparoscopy device. The product provides up to four ports for introducing instruments via one incision.

Flexible Instrumental Movements: Soft Silicon cover and different height of Port

Detachable Port cap: Easy to remove specimen and convenient to exchange Port cap for the surgeon's preference

Transparent Cover: Visualization of safe spot inside

Smoke Evacuation: Separate smoke evacuation channel to provide clear vision during laparoscopic surgery

Various Port Mix: Two 12mm ports allow using 10mm scope and 12mm instrument together

Self Retractor: Self round retraction and protection of incision infection covering 10 to 50mm incision by two models

Easy Removal: Easy to remove by pulling remover using surgical forceps

Product page: OCTO Port...

Flashbacks: SILS Port Approved: Going Laparoscopic With Three Holes in One ; Endorsement Shines Bright Future for Single Port Laparoscopy; Single Incision Abdominal Laparoscopy from Covidien

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Monday, November 30, 2009

ProUroScan Uses Mechanical Sensoring to Visualize Prostate

ProUroCare Medical out of Eden Prairie, MN has filed an application with the FDA to receive approval for the firm's prostate analysis tool. The ProUroScan device uses what's known as "elasticity imaging technology" to measure the stiffness of the prostate by applying pressure to the organ and feeling the physical resistance through a sensor.

Here's more from the company about its technology:

During a procedure similar in nature to the digital rectal examination for men, the clinician inserts the tip of the system's probe into the patient's rectum and palpates the prostate. Sensitive sensors on the head of the probe collect a sequence of pressure patterns when the probe is pressed against the prostate. The device consequently measures the prostate's elasticity. Each scan produces an image of the prostate and compares elasticity measurements across the gland.
Using a sophisticated positioning system and complex mathematical algorithms, the ProUroScan technology is able to assemble the individual images it generates into a composite image, or "map" of the prostate. Tissue exhibiting comparatively less elastic properties is identified by darker colors on the map, similar to how areas of precipitation are displayed on a weather radar map.

Press release: ProUroCare Medical Announces Filing of 510(k) For Prostate Imaging System... (.pdf)

Product page: ProUroScan Prostate Imaging System...

(hat tip: Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Let Draeger Polaris Be Your Guiding Light

We are continuing to profile the latest gadgets that are being showcased at the Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf. This beautiful line of cold OR light systems, appropriately dubbed Polaris, comes from Drägerwerk AG & Co., a company better known to everyone as Dräger.

Details from the press release:

Compared with conventional light sources, the smaller LEDs of the Polaris system are considerably more energy-efficient than conventional light sources. An LED light source has a life span of about 30,000 hours (corresponding to about seven to ten years of service life in the operating room), while the life span of a conventional light source is about 1,000 hours (corresponding to about four months of service life in the operating room). The slight amount of lost heat from the LEDs is dispensed through the top of the housing.
The different Polaris models are distinguished by their illuminating power. They can be used as an individual OR light or as a satellite in multiple-light systems, and can also be equipped with an integrated camera.

This new product design received the red dot design award 2008 which, according to the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, is based on criteria such as innovation, functionality, quality and ergonomics.

The 108 light-emitting diodes of the Polaris (700 model) distribute light with a color temperature of 4,600 Kelvin. "Cold light" (without long-wave infrared content) is generated by means of a phosphor layer on the semiconductor and focused via an optical system. The LEDs are installed in the reflectors in pairs.

The individual light paths form a light cylinder which has an illumination depth of about 1,100 millimeters and a variable diameter of 220 to 290 millimeters. This ensures that the light of each LED can be focused on the OR field and that several surgeons can work simultaneously on the OR field without noticeably reducing the brightness.

Press release: Precision lighting with the new Dräger Polaris...

Product brochure... (.pdf)

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

My Lab One Portable Ultrasound from Esaote Makes Debut

At the ongoing Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf, Esaote out of Genoa, Italy is releasing a new portable ultrasound system that features a 12 inch touch screen for manipulating settings without having to use buttons. The My Lab One can be worn on a shoulder strap and is designed for mobile applications such as ambulatory anesthesia, EMT, military and sports medicine.

From the press release:

The automatic rotation of the image according to the position of the system, an ergonomic probe equipped with controls, a long life battery, all add up to making this ultrasound an extraordinary innovation in the medical system arena.
MyLab One is a “dedicated” ultrasound, which reflects perfectly today’s need for diagnostic capabilities in many different fields of application: from Radiology to Cardiology, from to Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, Sports Medicine, etc… or in first-aid, emergency, vascular screening as well as in general practices.

Press release: Esaote presents “My Lab One” Innovative “wearable” ultrasound scanner ARM HELD

Product page: Esaote ultrasound...

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tru-flo Catheter Valve for a More Natural Urine Discharge

Here's something worth mentioning, even though it is not the most revolutionary tech. Protek Medical out of Hickory, NC has released a new urinary catheter valve for people who have suprapubic or indwelling foleys for urinary retention. Developed by a valve engineer, who has the same GU condition, the device is intended to let patients avoid the use of a collection bag and, hopefully, to make their lives a bit more normal.

Designed to be used in place of a bag, the valve connects to the end of the catheter tube and slides open and closed easily with one hand. With a secure, leak-free seal, a Tru-flo-equipped catheter can be drained directly into a commode at the convenience of the patient. The valve universally adapts to all Foley and Supra-pubic catheter systems.
By eliminating the bag and utilizing shorter catheter tubing, the entire catheter system is easily concealed thanks to Tru-flo - helping to restore patient comfort and dignity. And with no recessed or undercut external surfaces that can harbor bacteria, the Tru-flo valve has important design features for infection prevention.

For patients utilizing the valve, it should be opened every three-to-four hours initially. Some patients may have the urge to void and should open the valve as this occurs. The valve can be used safely overnight, or a bedside drainage bag may be attached before bed, reducing nocturia, and the valve replaced in the morning.

Contraindications include a high-pressure neurogenic bladder, a history of autonomic dysreflexia, a febrile UTI, and situations following any procedure or trauma where there is a possibility for urinary extravasation and urinary drainage is needed for optimal tissue repair, such as TURBT, bladder repair or trauma, or radical prostatectomy. Relative contraindications are gross hematuria with clot.

Press release: ProtekMed Introduces the Tru-flo(TM) Urinary Catheter Valve...

Link: Protek Medical...

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Friday, October 23, 2009

Lap-Pak, a Student Designed Abdominal Retractor, On Road to Market Realization

A device developed by clinicians and students at Johns Hopkins University to move bowels out of the way in laparotomies has been licensed to Seguro Surgical, a Columbia, Maryland company. The Lap-Pak is see-through and flexible, giving you ability to quickly displace the guts without all the towels and sponges and external retractors.

The primary goal for Lap-Pak is to reduce bowel packing time by 50%. Use of Lap-pak during laparotomies ensures interoperability with retractors, facilitates monitoring of bowels, and maintains tissue temperature and hydration.

The Lap-Pak device is a one-piece device constructed from a soft and flexible material that is easy to position. It contains a stable body support that evenly distributes pressure. Side and bottom flaps contour against the abdominal walls to prevent movement and allow for varied cavity sizes. The dual top flaps shield the bowels while maintaining visibility of the intestines as well as internal temperature and moisture. The product will be offered in three sizes designed to fit over 80% of adults.

Press release: Seguro Acquires Worldwide Rights to Johns Hopkins Abdominal Surgery Device...

Product page: Lap-pak...

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

ThumBlade Scalpel Safety System

Here's an interesting new take on improving the safety for scrub techs, nurses and surgeons. ThumBlade™ scalpel system from Precision Medical Devices Inc. (Marlboro, NJ) is a no contact, disposable safety sheath that covers blades, and allows activation of the scalpel with just one hand. So no more sharps and no more mosquito use to mount a blade.

Medgadget has obtained the following details about the device:

Featuring patent pending innovative thumb activation independent mechanisms, PMD’s ThumBlade™ safety scalpels enable one-handed activation smoothly and safely by right or left handed practitioners with no contact with the exposed blade. This activation affords an easy, natural opening motion while keeping the other fingers out of the way. The safety sheath is made from high quality ABS composite with a completely flat and smooth top, providing a stable platform for better control during the procedure. The extra sharp blades are stainless steel, pre-sterilized, and disposable after single use. The blade sheaths and packaging are color coded by size for easy counting and safe use. The stainless steel handles are pre-sterilized for first use and can be re-sterilized and re-used. These handles, available in both #3 and #4 fitments, are premium length and back-weighted for the grip and feel practitioners prefer.

Product page: ThumBlade™ safety scalpel system...

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GE's New Ultra Small Ultrasound May Become as Ubiquitous as Stethoscope

Yesterday at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, GE showed off their new handheld ultrasound device. The Vscan looks like a cross between an iPod and a cell phone, making it possibly the world's smallest ultrasound. Later today we'll be attending GE's healthymagination technology showcase in New York where further details and specs will hopefully become available.

For critical care clinicians, Vscan can offer an immediate look beyond patient vital signs with the potential to identify critical issues, like fluid around the heart, which could be a sign of congestive heart failure. And for cardiologists, Vscan provides a dependable visual evaluation of how well the heart is pumping at a glance, so they can treat patients more efficiently.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Solace Balloon Relieves Pressure When Stress Incontinence Says Go

Here's another interesting technology spotted by MassDevice at the MassMEDIC 11th Annual Medtech Investors Conference. Solace Therapeutics (Framingham, Mass.) has developed a device, essentially a small, lightweight cushion ("about the size of a quarter"), that once inserted into the bladder can absorb some of the intraabdominal pressure increases, hence thought to reduce leakages in patients suffering from stress incontinence, overactive bladder (OAB), male voiding dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), etc. The device is currently undergoing an FDA IDE approved clinical trial, and according to MassDevice , the company has received European CE Mark of approval to market the Solace Intravesical System on the continent.

The reduction in tissue elasticity, sometimes referred to as compliance, can result in significant and rapid increases in pressure within the bladder. Solace’s technology adds compliance to the bladder, reducing these rapid pressure changes.
Solace’s first product is an investigational non-surgical alternative to involuntary urinary leakage. The product is a small, lightweight device (about the size of a quarter) that floats within the urinary bladder. The balloon is designed to eliminate or reduce involuntary urinary leakage. It acts as a “shock absorber” to reduce the temporary pressure changes in the bladder that cause urinary leakage.

The Solace Balloon procedure is performed in the physician’s office. No fasting, medication or preparation is required before the procedure. The physician places the Solace Balloon into the bladder through the urethra using a soft, tube-like catheter. Pressure reduction is immediate.

MassDevice: Solace Therapeutics wins CE Mark for female incontinence device...

Press release: Solace Therapeutics, Inc. Announces CE Mark Approval...

Product page: Solace Balloon...

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LiRIS Delivers Lidocaine Drip Therapy Direct Into Bladder

MassDevice last week attended the MassMEDIC 11th Annual Medtech Investors Conference and is reporting back on some of the startups that presented innovative technologies. One interesting device that caught our attention is the LiRIS therapeutic system from TARIS Biomedical out of Lexington, MA. The non-resorbable intravesical system is designed to deliver a regular supply of lidocaine straight into the bladder for pain and urgency control related to various bladder diseases.

The TARIS therapeutic system, which was initially developed by which is based on technology developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and supported by the Deshpande Center and leading urologists, has two main features: a drug component and a retentive device component. Our approach is an innovative advancement in the field of drug delivery and has the potential to be a less invasive, more effective local treatment option that may also minimize systemic exposure and associated side effects of current therapies.
TARIS’ lidocaine-releasing intravesical system (LiRIS) is a passive non-resorbable system whose primary mode of action is the controlled release of lidocaine in the bladder. Lidocaine has been shown in clinical practice and in scientific literature to decrease symptoms such as bladder pain and urgency. The LiRIS system is designed to be inserted into the bladder via cystoscopic or catheter. Over a period of weeks, the LiRIS system will deliver therapeutic agents directly to the bladder, and can then be removed by conventional, non-surgical cystoscopic procedures.

Product page: LiRIS therapeutic system...

Hat tip: MassDevice...

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Profound Medical's MRI Guided Thermal Therapy Device for Prostate CA Treatment

Profound Medical's (Toronto, Canada) thermal coagulation therapy system is an interesting new product that MassDevice has just reported from MassMEDIC 11th Annual Medtech Investors Conference. The MRI-compatible ultrasound applicator, yet to undergo clinical trials, is designed to deliver controlled thermal ablation to prostate cancer in an MRI via via a trans-urethral approach.

Features of the device:

Complete compatibility within an MRI suite

Accurate location of the trans-urethral ultrasound applicator in the prostate

Multiple 3D treatment planning options through proprietary software

Precise heating control through unique array geometries and frequencies

Whole or segmented treatments relative to disease progression and location

Single or multiple treatments in the same session

Real-time thermometry for active monitoring and surveillance

Highest control around organs such as nerve bundles, rectum & urethra

Treatment time estimates of 30 mins (6X faster than next best)

Product page: Profound Medical Treatment System...

Monday, October 5, 2009

Tiny Portable Ultrasound from SonoSite Gets US OK

SonoSite (Bothell, Washington) just announced that the company received FDA approval to market the firm's tiny NanoMaxx ultrasound system throughout the United States. Weighing in at only 6 pounds (2.7 kilo) and with a battery life of 2 operational hours, the system is truly portable for busy clinics, ambulances, emergency rooms, and elsewhere that ultrasound is needed.

The new ultra portable and one button design of the NanoMaxx system makes high quality ultrasound available to a much broader range of clinicians. The system incorporates SonoSite’s advanced proprietary imaging algorithms, including SonoMB™ and SonoAdapt™ to deliver superior image quality in a lightweight, rugged form factor.

With a touch screen that responds easily to the tap of a finger, and one button optimization, clinicians can readily acquire high resolution images to increase clinical productivity at the point-of-care. A system boot-up time of less than 20 seconds and long battery life further enhance workflow when using the NanoMaxx system.

At introduction, the NanoMaxx tool is available with a complement of five transducers to support a wide range of examinations and procedures including thoracic assessment for pathology, vascular access, needle aspirations and injections, as well as abdominal, cardiac, nerve, OB/Gyn, musculoskeletal, small parts and vascular scanning.

For convenience and flexibility, the system can be wall mounted, placed on an exam table with kickstand attached, or used from a highly maneuverable stand. Physicians can easily carry the NanoMaxx tool from room-to-room, to a satellite office, to the operating room or to a field site for immediate use.

The NanoMaxx system’s highly integrated architecture and ruggedized design, including the industry’s first elastomeric bumper for extra durability, plus magnesium outer shell, allows it to be used in the most demanding and austere environments. Proving its reliability, the NanoMaxx system and its transducers successfully passed SonoSite’s standard three foot durability drop test.

In addition, to further reduce the risk of infection, the NanoMaxx system’s fluid-resistant user interface makes the system easy to clean and disinfect, helping to address the growing concern over infection control in the medical community.

Press release: SonoSite Announces FDA Clearance for Its New Nanomaxx Ultrasound Tool

Product page: NanoMaxx

Flashback: NanoMaxx Tiny 6 Lb. Ultrasound System Unveiled

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

A-lap Is an Innovative Laparoscopic Surgical Retractor

Israeli business newspaper Globes reports that EZ Surgical out of Yoqneam, Israel has signed a distribution deal with Medline Industries out of Mundelein, Illinois to sell some of the firm's products in the United States. One of the devices from EZ Surgical that got us interested, since we have not seen something like this before, is the A-lap retractor for pushing away organs during laparoscopic surgeries.

A-Lap™ is a pure 5mm laparoscopic innovation and first of its kind 3D retractor/displacement device. A-Lap™ comes packaged with a dedicated soft flexible port, or may be deployed through an existing skin incision. Features include an atraumatic mesh controlled by an intuitive handle design allowing the user to manipulate and lock-in the degree to which the device is opened. This accommodates for multiple applications, including intra-abdominal retraction, liver retraction, lung retraction and anyplace where atraumatic tissue or organ displacement is required. When opened, there is no volume loss as compared to traditional laparoscopic retractors, or “fan” technology and is not limited by their associated single plane retraction.

Check out this video to understand how useful this device can really be:

Product page: The A-Lap...

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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Reverse Thermosensitive Polymer Gets US OK as Assistive Tool for Kidney Stone Removal

MassDevice is reporting that Pluromed out of Woburn, MA won FDA approval for the firm's BackStop gel for lithotripsy procedures. Designed to be injected into the ureter next to the stone, the gel immediately stiffens to prevent the stone residue from moving around.

BackStop™ is a water soluble gel that is delivered above the stone in the ureter and acts to prevent retrograde stone migration during ureteroscopic lithotripsy. Once delivered, the catheter is removed, thus freeing the operating field. BackStop™ is completely atraumatic and will conform to any shape ureter. It has no mechanical parts and will not interfere with the lithotripter. BackStop™ is compatible with all forms of ureteroscopic lithotripsy, including laser and mechanical lithotripters.
When lithotripsy is complete, BackStop™ is dissolved via conventional irrigation and the ureteral occlusion is reversed.

Clinical Benefits

Prevents retrograde stone migration

Prevents scattering of all stone fragments

Does not interfere with the lithotripter

Easily used in ureteroscopy procedure

Facilitates stone removal

Available in clear or blue

Here's a video of LeGoo, a sister product, demonstrating how fast it changes state:

And here's video from a catheter during lithotripsy with the BackStop preventing migration of the stone:

Product page: BackStop for Kidney Stone Removal...

BackStop brochure...

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Fighting Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections with a Better Designed Foley Tray

Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) account for up to 40% of hospital-acquired infections. Patients who get urinary tract infections during their hospitalization often find themselves staying for longer periods of time than necessary at a high cost to the hospital, especially given that Medicare and Medicaid often don't provide additional reimbursement for CAUTI.

Reducing these infections generally involves making sure the catheter was needed in the first place, ensuring that good sterile technique is used during placement, keeping the duration of catheterization as short as possible, and keeping the catheter properly secured to the patient's leg. In an effort to reduce CAUTI, Medline Industries, developed a new Foley catheter tray that attempts to be more intuitive, better designed, and with more directions than current trays. It's only one level deep, has clear labeling guiding the practitioner step by step, and contains clearer instructions for insertion of the catheter.

It would be nice to see some data on whether the new tray's design actually promotes better aseptic technique, but for those who've used a Foley tray before and experienced the often unwieldy and unorganized contents, any step toward a better design seems to be a good one.

From the press release:

"Even though clinicians do their best to practice good aseptic techniques, infections happen due to poor technique or because the catheter is left in too long," said Alecia Cooper, RN, MBA, CNOR, Sr. Vice President, Clinical Services for Medline.
In reengineering the Foley catheter tray, Medline focused on incorporating tools and tips for improving the insertion process to help minimize CAUTI risk. For example, the tray features an innovative one-layer design that guides the clinician through the process of placing the catheter while ensuring aseptic technique. (Typical catheter trays consist of two layers, requiring additional room to perform the procedure, increasing the risk of breaking the sterile field.) Visual reminders and cues are strategically placed to guide the clinician through the correct procedure.

"The new tray design, instructions, arrangement, and labeled components are designed to help make it hard for the worker to do the wrong thing," said Sue MacInnes, Chief Marketing Officer for Medline.

Product page: CAUTI Erase Tray...

Press release...

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Sonolith I-Sys Automated Lithotripter Gets Green Light in US

The FDA has granted EDAP TMS out of Lyon, France marketing approval for the Sonolith I-Sys integrated lithotripter. The system features company's proprietary Electroconductive Technology, a touchscreen monitor for identifying stones (via X-rays or ultrasound) and, once targeted, the table automatically (robotically) adjusts to get the energy beam to precisely hit the stone.

The integrated lithotripter utilizes EDAP's unique and patented electroconductive technology, an advanced shockwave approach differentiated by its superior ability to successfully disintegrate urinary stones in association with combined x-ray or ultrasound systems.
The Sonolith I-Sys received CE mark approval in July 2007 and was launched in the E.U. in late 2007. The device's superior x-ray and ultrasound imaging systems and user friendly features have contributed to its impressive adoption, positive treatment outcomes and high standards that benefit both patients and hospitals.

Press release: EDAP Receives U.S. FDA 510(k) Approval for Sonolith I-Sys ...

Product page: Sonolith® i-sys integrated lithotripter ...

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

NanoMaxx Tiny 6 Lb. Ultrasound System Unveiled

SonoSite announced this morning the release of a new portable ultrasound NanoMaxx system that weighs only 6 pounds. The company claims that this point-of-care ultrasound produces imagery similar in quality to the firm's flagship M-Turbo model. Designed for mobile applications (such as private offices, emergency rooms or EMRs, central line accesses on the floor, etc.), the system sports battery with two hour life. For this model the company offers a comprehensive line of transducers that deliver "high resolution diagnostic imaging across a range of clinical applications to support clinical diagnosis and to guide interventional procedures." Ready to be distributed internationally, the device still needs final approval from the FDA to be marketed in the US.

Features from the announcement:

One Button Technology Optimizes Workflow
Based on SonoSite’s 4th generation Turbo technology platform, the NanoMaxx system incorporates proprietary, advanced imaging algorithm technologies, including ColorHD™ to deliver exceptional image quality in a lightweight, rugged form factor.

With a touch screen that responds easily to the tap of a finger, and one button optimization, clinicians can readily acquire high resolution images to increase clinical productivity at the point-of-care. A system boot-up time of less than 20 seconds and long battery life further enhance workflow when using the NanoMaxx system.

Designed to Help Hospitals Meet New Standards of Care
Clinical studies have proven that bedside ultrasound increases the accuracy of interventional procedures and it is now recommended by two government-based agencies1 and three US medical societies.2 At introduction, the NanoMaxx tool is available with a complement of five transducers to support a wide range of examinations and procedures including thoracic assessment for hemothorax, hydrothorax and pneumothorax, vascular access, needle aspirations and injections, as well as abdominal, cardiac, nerve, OB/Gyn, musculoskeletal, small parts and vascular scanning.

The clinical capabilities of the NanoMaxx will help eliminate the risk and cost of transporting patients to the imaging lab for many examinations and procedures.

Mount it. Carry it. Or Use it on a Stand
The small footprint of the NanoMaxx system, along with its space-saving solutions, enables seamless integration with a variety of exam-room configurations. It can be wall mounted, placed on an exam table, or used from a highly maneuverable stand. Physicians can easily carry the NanoMaxx tool from room-to-room, to a satellite office, the operating room or to a field site for immediate use.

Built to Last
The NanoMaxx system’s highly integrated architecture and ruggedized design, including the industry’s first elastomeric bumper for extra durability, allows it to be used in the most austere and demanding environments. A magnesium shell that is significantly stronger and lighter than plastic helps to protect the system against accidental droppage. As with all SonoSite systems, the NanoMaxx ultrasound tool and its transducers are built to withstand a one meter drop test.

Product page: SonoSite NanoMaxx...

Press release: SonoSite Introduces The 6 Lb. NanoMaxx - A Breakthrough Ultrasound Tool Aimed At Reducing Patient Safety Risks And Healthcare Delivery Costs...

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Improve Your Ultrasound Skills With New SonoSite iPhone App

SonoSite has released an iPhone application, called SonoAccess™, to help clinicians improve their analytical and performance skills when using ultrasound. With the help of instructional videos and an accompanying image gallery, you can improve on your echo knowledge while on your train ride to work.

Features:

Scanning Technique Videos are designed to provide expert techniques and tips for point-of-care ultrasound applications.
Video Case Studies provide an in-depth look into specific cases that you may encounter in your practice.

Clinical Image Gallery is designed to give you a look at expert ultrasound images for anatomy recognition and as a quick comparative reference for you to compare your results to.

Quick-Start Guides are abbreviated user manuals designed to give new SonoSite users a digital roadmap of their system's controls and features to help navigate the user interface.

The Reimbursement Guides are designed to provide general coverage and payment information for diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures so you have accurate coding and billing information.

The SonoAccess News Feed keeps you up-to-date on the latest SonoSite news.

Watch video here demonstrating the app...

Product page: SonoAccess™ Ultrasound iPhone App

Download link @ AppStore...

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