Kopp Development Inc, a manufacturer of ferromagnetic detectors for MRI Safety, has announced a new partnership with the service company SteelHorse Medical LLC to accommodate a dramatic increase in sales. SteelHorse will help ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, GMPs, and factory specifications of Kopp’s ferromagnetic detectors for MRI safety.
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Good fortune, parental influence, and perfect timing have been instrumental in guiding Izabella Gieras through her professional journey in life. But don’t underestimate the role hard work, passion, and personal interest have played in boosting her career, culminating in AAMI’s 2015 HTM Leader of the Year award.
Read MoreMassachusetts General Hospital in Boston has expanded its use of the LiveData PeriOp Manager tool, deploying LiveData OR-Schedule Board throughout its operating rooms to improve patient safety. The OR-Schedule Board module provides a large-screen view of the day’s surgical caseload alongside real-time status of all rooms in the OR suite with case milestone indications and alerts.
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An April 24, 2015 FDA Warning Letter to a replacement battery supplier has raised questions about replacement manufacturer responsibilities and possibly battery quality. The manufacturer that received the letter specifically labels its batteries for medical device use.
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With hospital-acquired infections on the rise, infection control is a top concern for many facilities. But given all the challenges currently facing HTM departments—including strapped budgets, reduced head counts, and increased workloads—where do biomeds fit into the picture?
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