Category: Patient Care Equipment

Patient Care Equipment

FDA Clears New Tool for Managing Respiratory Motion in Radiation Therapy

The newly cleared system uses a disposable sensor and software to track breathing motion in real-time during image-guided radiation therapy.

Patient Care Equipment

J&J MedTech Debuts New Ultrasound Catheter for 2D Intracardiac Imaging

The catheter is designed to offer a clearer view of the heart during procedures to treat abnormal heart rhythms.

Patient Care Equipment

Medical Mission Trips 101

As a biomed, bringing your talent to a developing world hospital that is struggling for sound medical equipment can be an intensely satisfying experience. For those who are thinking about making a medical mission trip to the developing world for the first time, partnering with an organization that can help prepare supplies and contacts is key to a successful experience.

Infusion Therapy

FDA Warns ICU Medical Over Infusion Pump Modifications

The FDA has issued a warning letter to ICU Medical, citing regulatory violations related to unapproved modifications to two of its infusion pumps.

Life-Support

Masimo’s Radius VSM Piloted at Vanderbilt for Patient Monitoring

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is piloting Masimo’s Radius VSM and Patient SafetyNet in its emergency department, offering continuous wireless monitoring in areas like waiting rooms to enhance patient safety and reduce ER congestion.

Anesthesia

Masimo SedLine’s EEG Metrics Enhance Dexmedetomidine Assessment

A study evaluated the ability of Masimo SedLine brain function monitoring to assess sedation levels during a drug-induced procedure.

Ventilators

ReNew Biomedical to Service O-Two Ventilators Under New Partnership

The partnership includes service, preventive maintenance, and recertification for key O-Two ventilation products.