- AgaMatrix (Salem, New Hampshire) reported the launch of the WaveSense presto and WaveSense KeyNote Pro blood glucose monitoring systems (BGMS). The Presto is a no-code meter that consumers can buy at a value price. The Pro is designed for use in institutional settings. The Presto has all the features of AgaMatrix's first product, the WaveSense KeyNote, but does not require coding and is priced considerably less than no-code products from the major brands, accrding to the company. The system also has improved ergonomics and a brighter backlit display. Like the KeyNote, it requires a small sample size (0.5 microliters) and has alternate-site testing. AgaMatrix makes diabetes care products.
- Covidien (Boulder, Colorado) said that two new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, the Sandman Info and the Sandman Auto, are now available in the U.S. They are the latest additions to the company's Sandman portfolio of sleep diagnostic and therapy devices that feature integrated heated humidification and adaptive pressure stability technology. The Sandman devices include integrated heated humidification which minimizes tubing condensation, thus decreasing air resistance in the tube and preventing water droplets from flowing back into the patient's mask. Sandman CPAPs will automatically remind patients to perform routine service and change disposable parts. Ergonomic and aesthetic enhancements include forward-facing controls and a backlit display.
