Radiology

Access Scientific announces the first non-coated intravascular catheter material–ChronoFlex®C with BioGUARD™–proven in vitro to inhibit bacterial attachment and biofilm formation

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Access Scientific, LLC today announced publication, in the journal Medical Devices: Evidence & Research, of a groundbreaking study proving the superiority of POWERWAND™ catheter material, Chronoflex®C with BioGUARD™ (as compared with the standard polyurethane) with respect to bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. Utilizing state-of-the-art fluorescent microscopy, the […]

Hitachi Medical Systems Europe Introduces the Third Generation of Non-invasive Intracardiac Blood Flow Visualization Technology, at EuroEcho Imaging 2018

ZUG, Switzerland, December 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Premium cardiac and vascular imaging rises to a new standard as Hitachi Medical Systems Europe introduces the next level of intelligent Vector Flow Mapping (iVFM) at EuroEcho Imaging 2018 in Milan, Italy, December 5, 2018. Increasing in popularity, the third generation of non-invasive intracardiac blood flow visualization technology provides unique information about the intraventricular vortex and […]

Canon Medical’s Ultrasound Detail and Industry-Leading Depth Make It Easier for Clinicians to Image a Wide Range of Patients

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. is showcasing its premium Aplio™ i-series ultrasound platform with the deepest penetration available on the market at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, November 25 – 30, 2018 (Booth #1938, South Level 3). The Aplio i-series platform, a highly advanced and scalable […]

HeartVista announces the first AI-driven, One Click ™ Autonomous MRI Solution to Enable Faster and More Efficient Scans that Benefit Patients, Technicians, and Radiologists

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — HeartVista, a pioneer in AI-driven autonomous MRI solutions, announced today its AI-driven, One-Click Autonomous MRI acquisition software for cardiac exams. Integrated with existing MRI scanners, the software uses Artificial Intelligence to guide image acquisition. With a single click, MRI technologists can perform a cardiac ischemia […]

Arterys to Demonstrate Suite of AI-Powered, Cloud-based Medical Image Analysis Solutions at RSNA 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Arterys, the leader in intelligent, 100% web-based medical imaging software, will demonstrate its wide-ranging suite of AI powered solutions that support fast, efficient and accurate analysis of medical images at RSNA 2018 (North Hall, Booth 7964), November 25-30 in Chicago. Driven by deep learning and cloud computation, the Arterys […]

Boston Scientific Announces Recommended Offer to Acquire BTG plc.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended offer to acquire BTG plc. (LSE: BTG), a company headquartered in the United Kingdom, which develops and commercializes products used in minimally-invasive procedures targeting cancer and vascular diseases, as well […]

Canon Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Premium MR System: Vantage Orian 1.5T

TUSTIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance on its new premium MRI system, Vantage Orian™ 1.5T. The Vantage Orian represents a new standard in the premium wide bore 1.5T market with new technology designed to boost productivity, enhance patient comfort and deliver diagnostic clinical confidence. The new […]

Fujifilm Earns Highest MD Buyline Ratings Across Multiple Categories And Devices In Digital Radiography And Endoscopy

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and endoscopic imaging solutions, has earned top ratings in MD Buyline’s User Satisfaction Ratings for several of its digital radiography (DR) solutions and endoscopic systems in the third quarter of 2018. These latest rankings—based directly on input from […]

Bluegrass Vascular Announces Enrollment Completion Of International Post-Market SAVE Registry With Early Positive Results

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bluegrass Vascular Technologies (Bluegrass Vascular), a private medical technology company focused on innovating lifesaving devices and methods for vascular access procedures, announced today it has successfully completed enrollment of its prospective, multicenter, post-CE Mark, international SAVE (Surfacer® System to Facilitate Access in VEnous Occlusions) Registry. In addition, the company […]

Heart Center Dresden to Be First Commercial Clinical Site for Imricor

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imricor announced today that it signed its first commercialization contract for the Advantage-MR EP Recorder/Stimulator System and supporting Vision-MR devices1 with the Heart Center Dresden in Germany. This agreement places the Heart Center Dresden at the forefront of clinical advancement for MRI-guided cardiac ablations and establishes the hospital as a […]