Women's Board raises $2 million for Wolfson Jun 4, 2008
Money will buy surgical equipment for children's emergency center ... New surgical equipment is on the way for doctors at Wolfson Children's Hospital after its fundraising arm announced Tuesday it raised $2 million last year ... Last year was surgical equipment. (Florida Times-Union)
New Low-Cost Spay And Neuter Clinic Opens Today Jun 3, 2008
We have to buy surgical equipment, sutures, cleaning supplies, all the things a surgical suite has to have to operate. Sumner said donations of surgical supplies and essential items for the clinic would have a tremendous impact toward the clinic s continued success. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Rudd cuts at surgery backlog May 25, 2008
"This funding could be used to buy new state-of-the-art surgical equipment and construct dedicated elective surgery units.". NSW will receive $50. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rudd gives health $150 million boost May 24, 2008
"This funding could be used to buy new state-of-the-art surgical equipment and construct dedicated elective surgery units.". Mr Rudd told delegates Victoria's $36. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Evasive Maneuvers May 24, 2008
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Scripps, UCSD hospitals hit with fines for errors May 23, 2008
Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla improper sterilization of surgical equipment ... Stanziano also said Scripps has improved its dispensing of medications and verifying that surgical equipment has been sterilized. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Direct Relief Checking In With Partners In China Following 7.9-Magnitude Quake May 13, 2008
The two partner facilities - Rema Clinic and Yushu Hospital - have previously received packages of surgical equipment specifically tailored to address the needs of mothers and children. Reports estimate that nearly 10,000 people died in the earthquake, and search and rescue workers are working to save those who may still be trapped underneath collapsed structures. (AlertNet)
Talk of the Town: Swiss Army knife to the rescue! May 8, 2008
In 1891, Karl Elsener, then-owner of a company that made surgical equipment, discovered to his dismay that the pocket knives supplied to the Swiss army were in fact made in Germany. In that age of nationalism, Elsener set out to manufacture the knives in Switzerland itself. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hospital touts new treatment May 6, 2008
David Lowry, the director of surgical services, estimates Bingham Memorial has spent more than 3 million to acquire new surgical equipment from Minneapolis-based Medtronic. It's exciting,'' he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
FIRST QUARTER REPORTS: Stryker profit jumps 20% Apr 19, 2008
Stryker's other main product category -- medical and surgical equipment -- showed strong sales growth of 18 percent. We continue to feel good about our ability to deliver an eighth-straight year of double-digit sales growth and 20 percent EPS (earnings per share) growth,'' MacMillan said of the company's full-year outlook. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
/R E P E A T -- The fifth Annual Caring For Kids Radiothon: $2 601 518 for The Children's Young Patients/ Apr 14, 2008
All funds raised will go towards meeting the most urgent needs of the Hospital, which includes medical and surgical equipment and funding for innovative projects. The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation thanks Astral Media's radio stations MIX 96, CJAD 800 and CHOM 97. (Canada Newswire)
Old Keokuk fire truck destined for third-world country Apr 11, 2008
FAMSCO ships out four to five sea containers a year of medical equipment, including items such as portable x-ray machines, walkers, wheel chairs, surgical equipment and trays all still sterilized, some new and unwrapped. Ockenfels said University of Iowa Hospitals donated 150 beds after a remodeling project. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
/R E P E A T -- Media invitation - The fifth Annual Caring For Kids Radiothon: Making Miracles Happen live from The Children's/ Apr 9, 2008
All funds raised will go towards meeting the most urgent needs of the Hospital, which includes medical and surgical equipment and funding for innovative projects. Donations can be made by calling the Dormez-vous. (Canada Newswire)
Novartis to buy stake in Alcon from Nestle Apr 8, 2008
Alcon manufactures pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment and devices, contact lens care solutions and other vision care products. Web site. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Novartis buys stake in Alcon, eyes full takeover Apr 8, 2008
Alcon also makes Systane eye drops along with surgical equipment and implantable lenses. Novartis shares closed 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
Olympus to Bolster Medical Biz thru M&As: President Mar 19, 2008
Olympus to Bolster Medical Biz thru Mesident. intends to bolster its medical business through mergers and acquisitions, President Tsuyoshi Kikukawa has indicated. (JCN Network, Japan)
SIERRA LEONE: "If you are really sick you either die or go to Freetown" Mar 8, 2008
There is no surgical equipment and a medical cabinet that is almost empty. He serves a community of over 10,000 people and the state-run clinic 17 km along unpaved roads is not much better. (AlertNet)
Japanese robots enter daily life Mar 2, 2008
" Meanwhile, localities looking to boost regional industry clusters have seized on robotics technology as a way to spur advances in other fields. Robotic technology is used to build more complex cars, for instance, and surgical equipment. The logical next step is robots in everyday life. At a hospital in Aizu Wakamatsu, 190 miles north of Tokyo, a child-sized white and blue robot wheels across the floor, guiding patients to and from the outpatients' surgery area. The robot, made by start-up... (USA Today)
Integra LifeSciences Announces 2007 Revenues Feb 29, 2008
Integra LifeSciences presents its revenues in two categories: a) Medical Surgical Equipment and b) Neurosurgical and Orthopedic Implants ... Three Months Twelve Months Ended December 31, Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 -------- -------- -------- -------- Revenue($ in thousands): Medical Surgical Equipment and other $95,504 $78,145 $342,945 $252,865 Neurosurgical and Orthopedic Implants $62,062 $47,250 $207,435 $166,432 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total Revenue $157,566 $125,395... (Primezone Releases)
Mugabe compares rival for the presidency to a frog Feb 25, 2008
But outside the ruling party and its associates, the rest of Zimbabwean society is in financial turmoil, with inflation officially more than 100,000 per cent and Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare, the country's biggest, unable to operate for lack of drugs, anaesthetics and surgical equipment. Nonetheless Mr Mugabe, punching the air, predicted Zanu-PF would win the polls "resoundingly" and insisted he was not responsible for Zimbabwe's woes. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Zim hospitals run out of drugs Feb 25, 2008
"There is a critical shortage of items ranging from anaesthetics to surgical equipment at Parirenyatwa hospital," Douglas Gwatidzo, chairperson of Zimbabwe Doctors for Human Rights told AFP.. "Surgeons can carry out operations but they are saying they cannot risk their profession and increase the risk on the lives of the patient. "They are not prepared to be blamed for an operation which goes wrong because it was done without the necessary equipment, and operating on a patient when there are no... (iAfrica.com)
Cuba ready to lend a helping hand Feb 21, 2008
" Cuba was indeed quick to send aid during the aftermath of the 2006 earthquake that devastated Yogyakarta. As many as 135 Cuban doctors were dispatched together with 60 tons of medicine and surgical equipment, which was used to set up two field hospitals in Prasmanan and Gantiwarno, near Yogyakarta. During the 4 months they spent in Indonesia, the team attended to more than 200,000 patients and performed more than 2,000 surgical operations. While there are already promising signs for strong... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Swab left after Caesarean Feb 18, 2008
Two inspections in January also found poor decontamination procedures for surgical equipment. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Regent of Dagbon calls for increased support Feb 12, 2008
BBF is operating in about 48 countries in areas of education, healthcare support and other humanitarian services and helped the NOGAID with funds last year to supply surgical equipment to the Tamale Teaching Hospital and the Wa and Bolgatanga Regional hospitals. Na Yakubu Andani said contributions of NGOs to the development of the north could not be quantified and that the only legacy that NGOs could leave as landmark in their operational areas was permanent income-generating ventures. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Injury changes how one man sees the world around him Feb 11, 2008
" In the bustling Florida metropolis, he found a majority of his patients at his private practice suffered from macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness that mainly affects older people. The couple identified a slightly broader health need in Athens, similar to the cases Iyer also routinely dealt with as an affiliate professor at the University of South Florida. While serviced by specialists from other metro areas such as Augusta and Atlanta, Iyer's move to Athens was bolstered by... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Brampton man arrested in alleged organ trade scam Feb 9, 2008
According to reports, police raids on guest houses in January found sophisticated surgical equipment. Indian police also allege potential donors were assessed using blood-testing machines installed in luxury cars. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Nepal police arrest alleged mastermind in illegal kidney trade Feb 8, 2008
Authorities said the scam, centered in Gurgaon -- a posh suburb of New Delhi -- used luxury cars outfitted with blood-testing machines to test donors on the fly as well as sophisticated surgical equipment hidden inside a residential neighborhood. Kumar, who has several aliases, and has been accused in past organ transplant schemes elsewhere in India. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
NHS trust warned over hygiene lapses Feb 5, 2008
They also discovered soiled commodes marked as clean and ready for use, thick layers of dust on the wards and evidence of poor decontamination procedures for surgical equipment. Following the unannounced inspections at the hospital on January 21 and 22, the watchdog declared the trust was "failing in its duty to provide and maintain a clean and appropriate environment for healthcare". (Guardian Unlimited)
Brampton tied to kidney kingpin Feb 4, 2008
Subsequent raids on a number of hospitals and guest houses unearthed sophisticated surgical equipment concealed in residential neighbourhoods and so far, four doctors, five nurses, 20 paramedics, three private hospitals, 10 pathology clinics and five diagnostic centres have been implicated. But Kumar, who police say has at least six aliases with matching phony passports, managed to escape, leading some outraged media outlets in India to claim he was tipped off about the raids in advance. (Canada.com)
Indian police look to Canada for suspect in transplant ring Feb 3, 2008
The ring was discovered after police raids on hospitals and guest houses unearthed sophisticated surgical equipment concealed in residential neighbourhoods. Police also allege that potential donors were assessed using blood-testing machines installed in luxury cars. (Globe and Mail)
Police bust illegal kidney transplant ring Jan 29, 2008
The scam, centered in Gurgaon a posh suburb of New Delhi used luxury cars outfitted with blood-testing machines to test donors on the fly as well as sophisticated surgical equipment hidden inside a residential neighborhood. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Police in India break kidney transplant ring Jan 29, 2008
The scheme, centred on Gurgaon, a wealthy suburb of New Delhi, used luxury cars fitted with blood-testing machines to test donors, as well as surgical equipment hidden inside a residential neighbourhood. The investigation is continuing and police are raiding hospitals' offices and guest houses, Gurgaon's police commissioner, Mohinder Lal, told reporters in Gurgaon. (Guardian Unlimited)
High-tech tracking heading for hospitals Jan 25, 2008
Track surgical equipment, instruments and sponges to ensure that nothing is forgotten inside a patient. Track specimens and lab results to ensure they arenot misplaced. (CBC.ca)
Board opposes hospital tariff hikes Jan 25, 2008
The hikes were intended to make up for losses brought about by charging medical scheme members at the net acquisition price for surgical equipment and medical devices. The proposed legal action also related to hospitals "charging incorrectly" for anaesthetic gases. (iAfrica.com)
Stryker Q4 earnings rise Jan 24, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stryker Corp , which this week said it was recalling some of its artificial hip products, on Wednesday reported higher fourth-quarter profit on increased sales of its orthopedic implants and surgical equipment. The Kalamazoo, Michigan-based orthopedic device maker posted a net profit of $276. (ABC News -- Wire)
Privacy Commissioner backs RFID in health care Jan 24, 2008
In some U.S. hospitals, tiny RFID tags are being used to track surgical equipment and sponges during procedures to ensure they aren't left inside patients following surgery. Others are using the tags as a means of keeping track of medications while more than 400 U.S. hospitals are now using the technology to create "baby-and-mother matching systems" designed to prevent newborn mix-ups and abductions. (Globe and Mail)
Letter from India Jan 18, 2008
During the two-year inquiry, investigators found that because the credentials of suppliers were not properly checked, faulty "neonatal equipment that lacked adequate electrical grounding, potentially exposing babies and their medical staff to electrical shocks" was supplied to hospitals in the impoverished eastern state of Orissa, along with badly manufactured surgical equipment that was liable to explode. Today in Asia - Pacific. (International Herald Tribune)
Cats line up for Op Around the Clock Jan 6, 2008
Next time, officials will double-check that the oxygen hose fittings match the surgical equipment borrowed from local vets. They also learned that they'll need smaller pole syringes to get at feral cats through cages. (The Palm Beach Post)
Helping foreigners crack N.C. market Jan 5, 2008
A medical-device powerhouse long known for cutting-edge technology, Germany is home to more than 1,000 companies making anything from surgical equipment to prostheses. So far, TCG has brought one company to Durham and expects to bring in two others, possibly as soon as this year. (News & Observer)
Medical disasters kill 38 patients Dec 21, 2007
Operations on the wrong patient or body part, overdoses and surgical equipment sewn into patients harmed scores more. But the report, released late yesterday, more than two months later than expected, holds few details of events that led to loss of life. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
World's only airborne eye hospital visits Macao Dec 6, 2007
With advanced eye surgical equipment and professional medical teams, the DC-10-jet-turned flying hospital is able to provide ophthalmic surgery and extensive educational programs for doctors in underdeveloped regions. The plane houses a 48-seat classroom where local doctors, via a two-way visual and audio system, can watch and discuss the surgeries live broadcast in the operation room on board the plane. (Xinhuanet, China)
New CT Scanner Clearer and Safer Nov 27, 2007
The primary material used is the garnet gem -- which also is used in the surgical equipment for Lasik eye procedures -- and represents the first time in 20 years that the detector material has been reformulated, the company said. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, can obtain high-quality images by using a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce pictures. (Newsmax)
Clients get energy savings, H2O shares the benefit Nov 26, 2007
Temperature gauges to regulate the flow of water used in high-temperature autoclaves that sterilize medical and surgical equipment are saving about $30,000 a year in water and electricity costs. A new filtration system eliminates impurities from water recirculating through the heating and air conditioning system, improving efficiency and cutting water and electricity costs by more than $20,000 a year. (Boston Globe)
Gyrus Group Says Scalpel Patent Suit Brought by ArthroCare `Without Merit' Nov 16, 2007
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Gyrus Group Plc, the Reading, England-based maker of surgical instruments, said a patent dispute brought by U.S. surgical equipment maker ArthroCare Corp. is `without merit. . (Bloomberg -- UK)
Emergent Group Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and EPS of $0.08 Nov 14, 2007
Nov. 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Emergent Group Inc. (OTC BB: - ), a leading provider of mobile medical lasers and surgical equipment, announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 ... Emergent Group Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary, PRI Medical Technologies, Inc. (``PRI Medical'') provides mobile laser and surgical equipment on a per procedure basis to hospitals, out-patient surgery centers, and physicians' offices ... Surgical equipment is provided to customers... (Primezone Releases)
Residents told factory's toxic gases did not cause cluster Nov 1, 2007
It is used by Unomedical to sterilise the surgical equipment it produces for operating theatres. But a public health physician from Northern Sydney-Central Coast area health service, Michael Staff, told the meeting that an expert advisory panel "did not support the view that the plant has caused an increase in cancer rates". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Flagler Hospital upgrading surgery rooms Oct 26, 2007
Touch screens allow physicians to control surgical equipment and send information with ease. Physicians can also document surgeries digitally through several cameras mounted around the room. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Nestles Brabeck notes that Alcon is not strategic; banker says Johnson & Johnson has already shown interest Oct 20, 2007
Alcon researches, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment and devices, contact lens care solutions and other vision care products that treat diseases, disorders and other conditions of the eye. . (FT.com -- Markets)
City of Troy applies for grants Oct 19, 2007
ew surgical equipment, surgical suites, personnel and physicians are the keys to accomplishing our goals in surgery, Crosby said. here will be almost immediate changes in our area of the hospital. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Family friend of John Gummer is killed by CJD aged 23 Oct 13, 2007
The disease has also been transmitted by blood transfusion and infected surgical equipment. Mr Gummer was not available for comment yesterday. (Daily Mail)
Hong Kong trade commissioner visits Denver Oct 6, 2007
Top exports from Colorado to Hong Kong included aircraft parts, semiconductors, optical and surgical equipment, computer related products and telecommunications equipment. "But we still see huge potential for growth," said Commissioner Margaret Fong, who is based in Washington, D.C. "There is room for huge expansion, especially if we are looking at bringing you into Asia.". (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Surviving prostate cancer: one man's journey Oct 2, 2007
He jokingly referred to the robotic surgical equipment as "R2-D2 from the movie Star Wars.". Frank went into surgery at 6:30 a.m. and was back home by mid-afternoon the next day. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
DEMOfall 07 Conference Looks at Social Influence Sep 26, 2007
Louis, products: novel surgical equipment The DEMOfall program continues this evening with a "DEMO After Dark" cocktail party and throughout the day tomorrow with more product introductions, more engaging entrepreneurs, and more excitement. DEMOfall 07 Sponsors Global Communications is the underwriter of DEMOfall 07. (PR Newswire)
The dormant but ongoing threat of vCJD Sep 25, 2007
" The threat from the previous outbreak is also far from over. While cases of vCJD are declining, Ironside and others have raised fears that many people may be harbouring the infection without developing symptoms. This means they might pass it on through blood donations or on contaminated surgical equipment. Long incubation periods for the disease may mean that due to genetic influences, some people may not develop vCJD symptoms for many years to come. It is hoped that a rapid screening test... (Scotsman)
Q&A: Bluetongue disease Sep 23, 2007
However, Defra says it cannot rule out transmission of the virus between livestock by unhygienic practices, such as using contaminated surgical equipment or hypodermic needles. How far can the midges travel. (BBC News -- UK)
Sperm Ban Leaves U.S. Supply Low Sep 21, 2007
In rare cases, the disease has been spread by contaminated surgical equipment or in transplants of brain tissue. There has never been a documented case of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob being passed on after a sperm donation. (Fox News)
KDMC opens new surgical suite Sep 11, 2007
Renovations in the suite, which cost approximately $700,000, include more flexible lighting and video visibility and provide greater utility from other surgical equipment by the use of a Skytron device. "Skytron provides state-of-the-art medical equipment and is recognized across North America for the highest quality products," said Cathy Davis, surgery nurse manager. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Ferrell Hospital fund-raiser opens week of festivities Sep 11, 2007
Money from the fund-raiser will go toward additional defibrillators and surgical equipment for the hospital, Janie Jackson of Planned Development said. "We had a wonderful time, had a good crowd," Jackson said. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Healthcare Workers Ratify Contract by a 98% Vote Sep 8, 2007
" "It was a long road but in the end we have a contract that puts patients first," said Rhonda Flannery, registered nurse at the hospital. After several months of negotiations, bargaining came to a halt in June when healthcare workers voted to strike but then called off their strike after agreeing to a 30-day cooling-off period brokered by Los Angeles City Councilmember Richard Alarcon. The SEIU bargaining team then continued their drive for key improvements and "in the end we won for our... (PR Newswire)
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Caregivers Reach Agreement on a Union Contract Aug 31, 2007
"I feel good about the settlement. It was a beautiful ending for a process that involved a lot of hard work from a lot of dedicated people," says Randy Arruda, a surgical equipment technician at the hospital. "Getting the administration to renounce their right to subcontract work currently done by employees is satisfying. We believe we saved a lot of jobs for people who may have eventually found themselves out of work." "This settlement opens the door to a more productive working relationship... (PR Newswire)
Germany to jail, at ease with knife Aug 29, 2007
He was brought to Delhi from Munich on Monday by a team consisting of CBI officials, two surgeons and an anaesthetist equipped with medicines and surgical equipment on a special aircraft in connection with a series of bank frauds to the tune of Rs 27. 69 crore. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Knife-swallowing Indian 'fraudster' finally in the dock Aug 29, 2007
Accompanying Mr Ghosh on the flight were three CBI officers, two surgeons and an anaesthetist equipped with medicines and surgical equipment. The team had flown to Munich to collect Mr Ghosh and escort him back to India. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Southwest General welcomes new 'BirthPlace' into the world Aug 27, 2007
The expansion also included equipping the hospital with three new high-tech digital operating suites that feature touch-screen and voice-activated controls, boom technology that suspends surgical equipment and monitors from the ceiling, and equipment to videotape surgical procedures and stream live broadcasts. Southwest General is located at 7400 Barlite Blvd. The hospital is a 289-bed acute care facility owned by Franklin, Tenn. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hospital changes sterilization procedure Aug 24, 2007
"As an added precaution, the hospital cancelled minor outpatient procedures for several days and shipped all surgical equipment to the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current to be cleaned and sterilized.As of Tuesday, the health region is now sterilizing all medical instruments from the smaller hospitals and health-care facilities in the region at the new state-of-the-art sterile processing department at the regional hospital in Swift Current. The StarPhoenix (Saskatoon) 2007 Ads by Google... (StarPhoenix)
Ghana exceeds global prostate cancer records Aug 8, 2007
Dr Kyei mentioned the inadequate number of urologists, absence of skilled professionals to perform prostate surgery and the absence of sophisticated surgical equipment, as some challenges hampering management of the disease. He appealed to government to include the disease in the list of those covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme to make its management more efficient. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
