Hitachi Launches HI VISION Ascendus at ECR 2011

Hitachi has launched the new HI VISION Ascendus at the 2011 ECR meeting in Vienna. The HI VISION Ascendus offers high definition imaging, advanced technological functionality and optimised ergonomics in one all-inclusive package.  The Ascendus is the latest addition to the HI VISION series of ultrasound systems, joining the Preirus and HI VISION Avius.
The new [...]

CIVCO to Launch New Website This Summer

We’re excited to announce that we plan to launch a new CIVCO website this summer. The new site will feature an updated look along with simplified navigation to our products. The new CIVCO.com will include homepages for both our Multi-Modality Imaging and Radiation Oncology divisions. These new homepages allow us to customize your web browsing [...]

CIVCO Expands Esaote Offering with New Infiniti™ and Ultra-Pro II™ Starter Kits

CIVCO Medical Solutions has introduced the Infiniti needle guidance system for use with Esaote’s LA533 transducer. Esaote’s transducers, coupled with the Infiniti needle guidance system, are used in imaging applications to shorten procedure time and increase accuracy. Together they offer a safe, reliable and efficient tool to increase clinical confidence in ultrasound-guided procedures such as [...]

CIVCO Adds eTRAX and Sensor Compatibility with 3D Guidance medSAFE Tracker

CIVCO Medical Solutions has introduced its eTRAX™ Needle Tracking system, including a general purpose electromagnetic sensor, for use with the 3D Guidance medSAFE Tracker. eTRAX is compatible with imaging systems with navigation technology, 3D Guidance medSAFE trackers and driveBAY trackers. The general purpose EM sensors are compatible with tracking brackets, active markers and CIVCO’s VirtuTRAX™ [...]

CIVCO Promotes John Steffen to Product Line Manager for Infection Control

CIVCO Medical Solutions is pleased to announce the promotion of John Steffen to Product Line Manager for Infection Control. Steffen will work closely with the CIVCO engineering and marketing teams to develop and manage the company’s growing infection control portfolio. “We are excited that our continued growth has enabled us to add a new product [...]

CIVCO Offers Additional Gauge Sizes for Ultra-Pro e™ Variable Angle Needle Guide

CIVCO is introducing 18 and 20 gauge kits for its Ultra Pro e Variable Angle Needle Guide. The Ultra-Pro e is an open-channel needle guide which facilitates the initial needle orientation and advancement. Completely compatible with all CIVCO Ultra-Pro™ style brackets, Ultra-Pro e is designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of ultrasound-guided procedures including [...]

CIVCO Introduces Tracking Brackets for Esaote EM Sensors; Expands Esaote Guidance Offering

CIVCO has introduced tracking brackets for Esaote’s PA240, TRT33, LA332, CA541, and EC1123 transducers. CIVCO’s new tracking brackets for Esaote utilize a two-part system consisting of a custom reusable tracking bracket/cover and a reusable driveBAY™ general purpose electromagnetic sensor. The reusable bracket offers a single mounting point for placement of Esaote’s general purpose electromagnetic sensor. [...]

CIVCO Breaks Ground on New Coralville Location

CIVCO Medical Solutions, a medical technology and solutions company headquartered in Kalona, Iowa, recently announced plans to partner with a local development firm to build a new $1.1 million, 11,400 square foot office in Coralville and is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
Company representatives, along with community and regional [...]

Ultrasonix Introduces a Compact Touch Screen Ultrasound System

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation has introduced a compact touch screen ultrasound system with a large screen and sharp image quality to help clinicians place needles more precisely during interventional procedures.
“Our SonixTablet is unlike any other compact ultrasound system because it has premium image quality and a large touch screen,” said Laurent Pelissier, CEO of Ultrasonix. “It’s [...]

Doppler US May Help Identify Infant Allergies to Cow’s Milk

Doppler ultrasound may be a viable screening tool to help diagnose infants with allergies to cow’s milk, suggests an article published online in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
Approximately 2.5% to 7.5% of infants develop this allergy, but it can be difficult to diagnose due to a variety of symptoms. Infants suspected [...]

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