• Aethlon Medical (San Diego) said that researchers have documented that the Aethlon Hemopurifier is able to remove the immunosuppressive activity normally found in the fluid of cancer patients. Aethlon recently discovered the Hemopurifier efficiently captures tumor secreted exosomes that inhibit the ability of the immune system to combat cancer. In follow-on studies, it has now been demonstrated that the capture of exosomes by the Hemopurifier does result in reversing immunosuppressive activity. In the studies, the Hemopurifier completely removed the immunosuppressive activity normally found in the ascites fluid of ovarian cancer patients. The studies measured the expression of two biological markers required for T-cell activation. Aethlon makes devices to treat infectious disease.
  • Invivodata (Pittsburgh) reported a new version of its EPX ePRO (electronic patient reported outcomes) management system, version 5.0. This system enables sponsors, monitors and site personnel who are using invivodata's ePRO solutions to more effectively manage the ePRO activities related to their clinical studies. EPX is a web-based system for monitoring and managing key functions of every ePRO study in real time, including site performance, patient enrollment and compliance, data integrity, and solution functionality. EPX offers dozens of innovative ePRO study management features to benefit trial sponsors, monitors and site personnel. Highlights of EPX include the following capabilities: facilitate site monitoring activities through user-customizable reports and concise, workflow-driven information dashboard views; reduce site workload through a proactive e-mail alert system, which highlights items needing further investigation and indicates when an action is needed; and deliver timely resolution of data discrepancies via the industry's only electronic Data Clarification Form (eDCF) system. Invivodata specializes in ePRO clinical research.
  • LeMaitre Vascular (Burlington, Massachusetts) reported the commercial launch of the TT Tortuous Tracker Delivery System, the introducer for LeMaitre Vascular's EndoFit and UniFit Aortic Stent Graft product lines. The TT system is designed to simplify stent graft implants by requiring reduced deployment force, providing the physician with increased control over placement of the stent graft in the aorta. The TT system offers flexibility and an improved coating to increase maneuverability through blood vessels and a three-part valve system to minimize blood loss during the medical procedure. The TT system also provides better visualization during the procedure and a more ergonomic design. LeMaitre Vascular makes devices for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
  • 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. Devices are used for cell disruption, shearing DNA, creating nanoparticles, and other applications. Misonix makes therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices, and laboratory equipment.
  • 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. With Adaptive 4D Spiral, the Definition AS is able to address functional imaging (perfusion images of blood flow over time) specific to the organ being imaged. 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.