• Bruker AXS (Madison, Wisconsin) reported its new Microstar Ultra II, the newest version of the Microstar Ultra ultra-bright X-ray source for structural biology. Its new Ultra Focus electron optics give an enhancement in intensity equivalent to a doubling of the anode rotation frequency and thus produce an extremely high intensity X-ray beam, more than 30 times brighter than a conventional rotating-anode generator. Bruker AXS makes life science, materials research and industrial X-ray analysis products.
  • Masimo (Irvine, California) reported that a new independent and objective clinical study demonstrates the ability of Masimo SET Perfusion Index (PI) to improve detection of congenital heart defects (CHD) in newborns with duct-dependent systemic circulation. PI is a measurement featured in the Masimo Rainbow SET technology platform that reflects the real-time changes in peripheral blood flow at the monitored site and the strength of the plethysmographic signal displayed on the pulse oximeter. Masimo makes Pulse Co-Oximetry and read-through motion and low perfusion pulse oximetry.
  • Misonix (Farmingdale, New York) reported the introduction of the Sonicator 4000, its new digital sonicating product, which is an ultrasonic liquid processor. The latest product from Misonix's laboratory and scientific segment, the S4000 introduces additional features from the previous sonicator, the S3000. It comes with an on-screen, self-diagnostic help program along with other technologically enhanced digital features for ease of use and technician interface. The ultrasonic processing capabilities of sonicators are used to enable research of cellular mechanisms, properties and genetic code. Misonix makes therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices, and laboratory equipment.
  • Pinyons Medical Technology (Park City, Utah) said it received FDA clearance to market the PowrSyringe Monitor for use in discography procedures. Discography is a diagnostic tool to physiologically determine if a diseased, herniated, or abnormal vertebral disc in the spine is causing discogenic back pain prior to treatment. The PowrSyringe Monitor is a one-piece disposable hand-held device designed to deliver ergonomic and mechanical advantages to a high-pressure syringe for use in diagnostic discography. With the PowrSyringe Monitor, the clinician can control pressure with one-hand allowing their second hand to control catheters, needles, imaging, or other devices with tactile feel for the injection. Pinyons Medical Technology makes products to help clinicians inject & aspirate fluids, monitor pressure of fluids, inflate balloons, perform discography, biopsy, remove thrombus, drain fluid, and perform other medical procedures.
  • Siemens Medical Solutions (Malvern, Pennsylvania) said it has expanded the SOMATOM Definition family of computed tomography scanners (CT) with the first CT that adapts to patients with the most challenging clinical situations. The SOMATOM Definition family consists of the SOMATOM Definition Dual Source and the new SOMATOM Definition AS, an adaptive scanner. The Definition AS technology couples multiple components in a dynamic manner: a large-volume coverage area with a 200-cm scan range, 78-cm gantry bore and the ability to add a high-capacity 650-lb patient table. The Definition AS will be available in 40-slice, 64-slice and 128-slice configurations. The SOMATOM Definition Dual Source has a dual X-ray tube and dual-detector design, the Definition routinely provides images at twice the temporal resolution, twice the speed and twice the power of single-source systems.
  • SunTech Medical (Morrisville, North Carolina) reported the release of the SunTech 247 diagnostic station. The company said the device "bridges the gap in price and capability between manual blood pressure gauges and vital signs monitors." It is available in the U.S. exclusively through IMCO and NDC members and worldwide through SunTech authorized distributors. The SunTech 247's modular design allows the addition of temperature and SpO2 modules and is available in a variety of mounting configurations, including wall, table or mobile stand. SunTech Medical makes blood pressure technology equipment.