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Kyphon recently received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for a bone cement used to treat spinal fractures resulting from osteoporosis using a balloon kyphoplasty procedure. Balloon kyphoplasty is a less invasive technology for the treatment of spinal fractures resulting from osteoporosis. The annual number of osteoporosis-related spinal fractures (700,000) is twice the annual number of hip fractures (actually, more than in the hip and wrist combined), according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. One in two women and one in four men older than 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime, with bone loss in women occurring as early as age 25.

ConMed’s Linvatec subsidiary announces its IM3300 Autoclavable Camera System with progressive scan and EDTV technologies. Linvatec redesigned their entire camera system for a completely new look, feel and enhanced performance. Advancements include a progressive scan output, which brings a new level of clarity and increased resolution to the surgical environment. In addition to progressive scan, Linvatec’s new camera system also provides outputs for DVI, SDI, RGBS and S-Video. The IM3300 also provides four distinct surgical presets using the factory settings, or users can create custom settings. The new ergonomic design of the 3CCD camera head has been significantly reduced in size and weight, and provides three times the light sensitivity of previous generations of camera heads. From the sterile field surgeons can operate almost all of the camera functions with a simple push of a button.

Omron Healthcare, Inc., has developed a monitor (model HEM- 780) with an extended cuff length to fit arms 9 inches to 17 inches in diameter, the first of its kind to help physicians and patients prevent and combat obesity, as well as other cardiovascular diseases that require constant observation. In addition, the monitor is equipped with a pre-formed cuff tube that allows for patients to apply the cuff without assistance.

Your OR table is only as strong as your accessories when it comes to positioning large patients. Allen Medical® Systems announces the launch of a comprehensive line of new accessories to support your large patient positioning needs. The new line includes arm-boards, table width extenders, foot boards, security straps and Nissen straps rated for patients up to 1,000 lbs in weight. In addition, Allen Medical Systems provides the Ultrafin™ Stirrups, rated for patients up to 800 pounds in weight, and large pad sets for the table and the accessories.

DeRoyal’s is now marketing IonFusion™ Blades, each technologically engineered with modified molecular surface structure to improve physical properties. These stainless steel blades are treated with an ion annealing process to reduce brittleness, creating a highly resilient, atomically sharpened cutting edge with superior function of unprecedented levels. Consistent quality, sharpness and functionality of the metal have been tested to endure extreme bending force that drastically diminishes possible snapping, breaking and chipping. The signature “champagne gold” edge indicates the blades’ edge-retention longevity, with one IonFusion Blade replacing multiple conventional blades per procedure. This reduction in the number of blades needed for an operation lowers costs, simplifies disposal, decreases operating room time and protects personnel due to less blade handling.

Quality Medical Professionals (QMP) is a medical staffing organization. QMP provides per diem, permanent, and travel staffing solutions in nursing, rehabilitation therapy, medical imaging, pharmaceutical, allied healthcare and advanced practice specialties across the country. All the professionals enjoy a wide variety of healthcare settings and reimbursement packages aimed at improving individual lifestyles. QMP offers customers an extensive network of medical professionals uniquely positioned to provide staffing solutions for any facility setting.

Arizant Healthcare Inc. announces the addition of two pediatric/ neonate blood and fluid warming disposable sets for use with its Ranger blood/fluid warming system. The unique design of the pediatric/neonate sets’ heat exchanger makes the Ranger system the first dry heat IV blood and fluid warming system to fully address pediatric fluid warming needs. The sets are designed for low flow, maintenance fluid delivery and aliquot fluid administration where measured fluid volumes are infused via syringe. In addition, the priming volume of these sets is 20cc. Blood and IV fluids can be warmed up to six liters per hour. The 24400 Ranger Pediatric/Neonate fluid warming sets are available in 10-count cases.

NK Medical Products introduces its new MM110 Multi-purpose stretcher. The multi-purpose hydraulic stretcher features a retractable fifth wheel for easy traction and cornering, collapsible, retractable side rails with full-length bumpers, push handles, a permanent IV pole, knee Gatch and radio-transparent platform. NK also offers a complete line of cribs, bassinets, healthcare carts, medical recliners and chairs.

New from Derungs Medical Lighting, a subsidiary of Waldmann Lighting Company: the portable DL-122 hand-held ring magnifier, developed specifically for dermatologists. The DL-122 is part of Derungs’ line of medical task lighting for examination and procedures, and indirect/direct wall lighting for healthcare environments. The DL-122 is a portable, ring-shaped magnifying light that facilitates visual assessment during diagnosis. The 22-watt vitalite ring lamp emits a 5300K color temperature, which corresponds to the spectrum of natural, average daylight. This enables the magnifier to brightly and uniformly illuminate the examined area and aids in easily diagnosing normal or diseased skin. The 4.5-inch diameter, 4-diopter biconvex magnifier lens enlarges the examined area to two times its original size and the 1-1/4-inch bubble lens magnifies the viewed area four times for close-up evaluation. An electronic ballast for flicker-free illumination and increased energy efficiency is available.