Report: SonoSite wooing Samsung

SonoSite is reportedly up for bid and Samsung is among the potential candidates to acquire the compact-ultrasound developer, according to an article from Bloomberg.

The company is asking for second-round bids and aims to reach a sale agreement by mid-December, according to an anonymous source in the article. Bloomberg also reported that SonoSite [...]

Mindray achieves prosperous Q3

Strong sales growth in China powered medical equipment manufacturer Mindray Medical International to a double-digit increase in total revenues in the third quarter (end-September 30).

Third-quarter net revenues increased 30% to $218.4 million, compared with $168.3 million in the third quarter of 2010. International sales rose 26%, contributing $124.9 million in total revenues, [...]

Esaote debuts new MyLabSeven scanner

Ultrasound vendor Esaote North America has introduced its new Productivity-Oriented Platform (POP) with the release of MyLabSeven, an addition to the MyLab portfolio.
MyLabSeven features a wide LCD high-definition screen that displays an enlarged image, as well as Esaote’s e-touch, which allows users to customize personal settings, functions, annotations, and measurements to be [...]

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. [...]

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