Hitachi Debuts Virtual Sonography at RSNA

Hitachi Medical Systems America introduced its Real-time Virtual Sonography (RVS) tool at the 2009 RSNA meeting.
The feature allows Hitachi ultrasound systems to import volume data sets from modalities such as CT or MRI, and then correlate the data with a live ultrasound image. RVS is beneficial to diagnostic and interventional radiology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, oncology [...]

ZONARE Features z.one ultra sp™ at RSNA

Ultrasound technology developer ZONARE Medical Systems featured a new ultrasound system at RSNA.
The z.one ultra sp is designed for point-of-care markets such as emergency medicine, interventional radiology, venous ablation, anesthesiology and ob/gyn imaging. The z.one ultra sp offers superb image quality as well as a simple and intuitive user interface for a wider base of [...]

Toshiba Introduces New Premium Mid-Sized Ultrasound System, Aplio™ MX

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced the Aplio MX ultrasound system, a compact system offering premium clinical performance and high-end features at an affordable price point.
The Aplio MX is commercially available now. “Toshiba is dedicated to listening to our customers and developing comprehensive imaging systems to meet a range of customer needs and offer [...]

Hospital Financials Slowly Recovering

The median profit margin of US hospitals increased from near zero in the third quarter of 2008 to more than 8 percent in the second quarter of 2009, according to an analysis of hospital financial performance published November 9 by Thomson Reuters.
The recovery has been broad-based, with all classes of hospitals — small, medial and [...]

Philips CEO Joins Foundation Board

The Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation (FUSF) has announced the election of Steve Rusckowski to its board of directors.
Before joining the Charlottesville, Virginia based organization, Rusckowski became the executive vice president and CEO of Philips Healthcare in November 2006 and has been a member of the Philips Board of Management since April 2007. He was previously [...]

SonoSite Names Bowers As New Exec

SonoSite, developer of compact ultrasound systems, has appointed John S. Bowers, Jr., as senior vice president of strategic development and patient safety innovations.
Bowers has held a number of general management, business development and sales management leadership roles, according to the Bothell, Washington based company. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Northstar Neuroscience, [...]

ZONARE C4-1 and C9-3 Infiniti™ Starter Kits Available

CIVCO has released a new Infiniti Needle Guide starter kit for the ZONARE C4-1 and C9-3 transducers.
Each kit contains a non-sterile, single-angle bracket with the Infiniti needle guide, CIV-Flex™ cover, sterile gel packets and colored elastic bands.
The Infiniti needle guide offers multiple angle capabilities for shallow and deep access. The open channel design of the [...]

Sonosite L25 and L38 Infiniti™ Needle Guidance Starter Kit Available

CIVCO has released a new Infiniti Needle Guide starter kit for the Sonosite L25 and L38 transducers.
Each kit contains a non-sterile, single-angle bracket with the Infiniti needle guide, CIV-Flex™ cover, sterile gel packets and colored elastic bands.
The Infiniti needle guide offers multiple angle capabilities for shallow and deep access. The open channel design of the [...]

Toshiba PVT-681MV Disposable Endocavity Needle Guide Released

CIVCO has released a new disposable endocavity needle guide for the Toshiba PVT-681MV transducer.
Disposable needle guides are engineered to direct minimally invasive instruments by following on-screen guidelines. This guide offers a large funnel style insertion point for quick instrument placement in a darkened ultrasound suite. The new design provides finger grips, allowing easy assembly and [...]

Hitachi One Piece, Disposable Endocavity Solution Released

Compatible with the Hitachi EUP-CC531, EUP-V33, EUP-V33W and EUP-V53W transducers, this new single piece needle guide attaches securely to the transducer locating features, providing a secure and stable fit. The single-use design provides easy clean-up between procedures and reduces the risks associated with cross-contamination. The guide features zero needle resistance offering smooth movement and navigation [...]

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