Access Scientific POWERWAND Gets FDA Clearance

Access Scientific, from San Diego, has received FDA clearance for its POWERWAND power-injectable vascular access cannula. As we reported before, the WAND cannulas can be used for central venous access, integrating everything necessary for a modified Seldinger technique into one device. The POWERWAND is purposed for extended-dwell and allows for power-injection of fluids or medication, but also for blood withdrawal.
CE mark has also recently been obtained and initial distribution will start in Britain, Australia and South Africa. Preliminary results of the first clinical trial with the device will be presented at the Infusion Nurses Society annual meeting in May 2011.
Press release: Access Scientific Gets FDA Clearance for POWERWAND…
Product page: POWERWAND…