Medical
Scientists find gene variant link to aging cells
February 9, 2010 8:32 am | News | CommentsScientists have found specific genetic variants which may explain why some people age earlier than others and say their findings have important implications for understanding cancer and age-related diseases. Dutch and British researchers analyzed more than 500,000 genetic variations from human gene maps and found that people with particular variants near a gene called TERC were likely to be biologically older by 3 to 4 years.
Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Postmarket Surveillance
February 8, 2010 9:51 am | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsThe FDA is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency.
Tysabri (Natalizumab): Update of Healthcare Professional Information
February 5, 2010 7:51 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsRisk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) increases with increasing duration of exposure to Tysabri.
Safesheath CSG Coronary Sinus Guide Hemostatic Introducer System with Infusion Sideport by Thomas Medical
February 4, 2010 12:51 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsSheath tip may break off and separate while the sheath is inside a blood vessel, leading to serious injury or death.
Thomas Medical Products Initiates Worldwide Recall Of Safesheath® CSG® Sheath Introducer
February 3, 2010 11:52 pm | by General Electric | News | CommentsSOURCE
GE Healthcare Expands Portfolio of ecomagination Products
February 3, 2010 11:52 pm | by General Electric | News | CommentsNewly approved ecomagination products help hospitals reduce costs and waste, delivering positive benefits to the environment
GE Healthcare showcases innovations and healthymagination at the SMFM 30th Annual Meeting
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by General Electric | News | CommentsVoluson E8, Voluson i and ViewPoint highlight company focus on women’s healthcare
Federal Register: Strengthening the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's 510(k) Review Process; Public Meeting; Request for Comments
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsThe purpose of the public meeting is to identify actions that CDRH can consider taking to strengthen the premarket notification process for review of medical devices, also known as the 510(k) process. FDA is seeking input on a number of identified...
Federal Register: The Neurological Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsOn March 12, 2010, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for the Deep Brain Stimulation System for Epilepsy sponsored by Medtronic, Inc.
Federal Register: Workshop on Pediatric Neurological and Neurocognitive Assessments for Cardiovascular Devices; Public Workshop
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsThe purpose of the public workshop is to solicit information from clinicians, academia, professional societies, other government agencies, and industry on various neurological and neurocognitive assessments for pediatric patients implanted with...
Infrared Emitter Includes Built-in Drive Electronics
February 3, 2010 1:49 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCal Sensors announced the launch of PIREPlus, a high-output, high-pulse rate emitter that can be pulsed as a source of blackbody radiation for near-to-far infrared applications at 180 Hz with 50 percent modulation depth. With a pulsing speed that is asserted to be 18 times faster than alternative technologies, the emitter
External Switching Power Supplies are Factory-configurable
February 2, 2010 12:52 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBEAR Power Supplies has introduced its BE Series external AC/DC power adapters. The units are Energy Star qualified and factory-configurable for commercial, industrial and medical instruments. The BE Series includes wall-mount converters from 5 W to 30 W, and desktop converters from 15 W to 60 W. All have
Blind Mateable Connectors Can be Cleaned More Than 2500 Times
February 1, 2010 4:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsITT Interconnect Solutions has expanded its family of sealed, miniature, lightweight connectors for modern and "future soldier" applications with a "Super Clean" version. Also suitable for medical use, the Nemesis SC connectors are
Zyprexa (olanzapine): Use in Adolescents
January 29, 2010 7:51 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsClinicians should consider the potential long-term risks when prescribing to adolescents.
Videx/Videx EC (didanosine): Labeling Revision - Risk of Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension
January 29, 2010 11:51 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsRisk information added to Warnings/Precautions section and data summary provided
Resistor Networks Are Configured in Isolated and Bussed Circuits
January 29, 2010 6:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsTT electronics BI Technologies has developed two SON (aka QFN or DFN) eight-pad packaged sample kits. Designated SFN08AKIT and SFN08BKIT, the sample kits include four or seven ultra-stable thin film resistors configured in isolated and bussed circuits, respectively. Each sample kit contains
Hettich Centrifuges with 2050 and 2076 Plastic Rotors: Recall
January 28, 2010 6:51 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPlastic centrifuge rotor may crack, break apart and be forcefully ejected.
Edwards Lifesciences Aquarius Hemodialysis System: Recall
January 28, 2010 6:51 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsReports of clinically significant fluid imbalance and the potential for users to repeatedly override the fluid imbalance alarm.
UV LEDs Feature Long Lifespan, Tight Beam Angle
January 27, 2010 12:02 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLumex announces the launch of its QuasarBrite UV family of LED technologies. The company asserts the UV LEDs provide a 10 times longer lifespan, tight beam angle, enhanced durability and up to 50 percent cost savings compared to alternative technologies. The family is available in 385 nm, 405 nm and 415 nm wavelengths at
Address evolution in ever-changing medical devices market
January 27, 2010 5:21 am | by Rajesh Verma, Srikanth (Srik) Gurrapu, & Fei Gao, Texas Instruments, www.ti.com | Articles | CommentsIn today’s rapidly growing healthcare marketplace, portability and functionality are the name of the game when it comes to medical devices. Healthcare is steadily moving away from hospitals to the point of incident and into the patient’s home. Around the globe, physicians and patients are turning to low-cost telemedicine solutions that give patients the ability to safely and effectively monitor their own health.
Capacitive Touch Switch Has Pressure-less Sensor
January 26, 2010 11:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsOptrex America Inc. has developed capacitive touch switch technology that detects variations in position and command, eliminates air gaps and reduces the number of layers required. Optrex says that this technology offers the highest standards of optical performance with exceptional ease of design for human machine interfaces, handheld terminals, gaming, medical equipment, and point-of-sale and mobile applications.
Infusion Set Needles [Manufactured by Nipro for Exelint]: Recall
January 26, 2010 8:51 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsClass I recall due to "coring" or dislodging of silicone cores or slivers from the ports into which they are inserted.
Velcade (bortezomib): Starting Dose Adjustments for Patients with Hepatic Impairment
January 26, 2010 7:52 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPatients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment should be treated with reduced starting doses and closely monitored.
Quartz Crystal Said to be World’s Smallest
January 25, 2010 12:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsStatek Corporation announced the release of its ultra-miniature, low-profile CX18 crystal. With overall dimensions of 1.55 mm x 0.95 mm x 0.35 mm, and a typical weight of 1.8 mg, Statek’s CX18 is asserted to be the smallest and lightest surface-mount crystal in the world. The CX18 has a
Power Entry Module Provides Added Seal Protection
January 25, 2010 10:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsSchurter’s Series 5707 power entry module offers IP 54 protection at the power input, in addition to IP 65 protection to the equipment. The sealed module is appropriate for use in medical equipment exposed to leaks, drips and spills, as well as equipment subject to routine washing. The compact module combines
