Class I Medical Device Recall: Atossa Genetics Mammary Aspiration Specimen Cytology Test (MASCT) System Kit and the ForeCYTE Breast Health Test - Marketing Without Approval or Clearance
Reason for Recall: The MASCT System Kits and ForeCYTE Breast Health Tests are being recalled due to concerns raised by the FDA in a warning letter sent to the company in February 2013. The FDA raised concerns about (1) the current instructions for use... (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - November 12, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Video: Remote Controlled Breast Implants
CAMPBELL, Cali. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Thirty-three percent of women choose to get breast reconstruction surgery after having a mastectomy. This low rate may come as a surprise to some, but when you consider today’s long process of using needle-based, saline expanders, you might see why some women opt out of this process. Now, a new remote controlled device is helping ease some of that pain and fear. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - October 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: deanreddington Tags: Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Flu flu season Flu Shot Paula Ebben Vaccine Source Type: news
Breast Health Test and Mammary Aspiration Specimen Cytology Test: Recall - Instructions For Use, Promotional Claims and FDA Clearance Concerns
Atossa will remove existing product from the market until concerns are addressed. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - October 5, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
ForeCYTE Breast Health Test; Mammary Aspiration Specimen Cytology Test (MASCT)
Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS) initiated a voluntary recall to remove the ForeCYTE Breast Health Test and the Mammary Aspiration Specimen Cytology Test (MASCT) device from the market. This voluntary recall includes the MASCT System Kit and Patient Sample Kit. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - October 4, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy for Breast...
A stereotactic biopsy is used take samples from a lump that cannot be felt during a breast exam, but can be seen on a mammogram or an ultrasound. Stereo mammograms are taken and sent to a computer, which guides the biopsy needle. This is a very accurate procedure. Learn more about stereotactic breast biopsy. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 6, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Fine Needle Aspiration of a Breast Cyst
Having a fine needle aspiration may seem scary, but it can give you the clearest information about the nature of the lump. If the lump turns out to be a cyst, the fluid can be drained out, relieving any pressure it may have been causing. Learn more about a fine needle aspiration biopsy. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 6, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Breast Biopsy Overview
Do you need a biopsy or an aspiration? Which kind of biopsy is used for the most accurate results? Read about four main types of breast biopsy procedures. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 21, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Metaplastic Mammary Carcinoma With Discrepant Hormone Receptor Results by IHC and RT-PCR
The Case: A 48-year-old perimenopausal woman noted a lump in her left breast. She had had a mammogram 9 months earlier without abnormality. After ultrasound imaging confirmed a solitary mass measuring about 1.5 cm, a core needle biopsy demonstrated a poorly differentiated mammary carcinoma with chondroid features. (Source: Cancer Network)
Source: Cancer Network - June 17, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Huber Needles – Getting To The Point of...
Huber needles are used for IV chemotherapy. Your chemo nurse will use a Huber needle to access your implanted port. A Huber needle is designed for patient safety and comfort. Learn about Huber needles here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - June 14, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Raman Spectroscopy Algorithm May Reduce Repeat Breast BiopsyRaman Spectroscopy Algorithm May Reduce Repeat Breast Biopsy
A Raman spectroscopy algorithm applied during stereotactic breast core needle biopsy can accurately detect microcalcifications and breast lesions, reducing the need for repeat biopsy, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Many Texas women getting more invasive breast biopsy
GALVESTON, Texas, May 21 (UPI) -- Too many women in Texas get an invasive surgical breast biopsy instead of the recommended non-invasive fine needle biopsy, a U.S. researcher says. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Unnecessary Breast Biopsy Surgery Performed On More Than One Third Of Texas Women Diagnosed With A Breast Mass
Many women in Texas who are found to have an abnormality on routine mammogram or discover a lump in one of their breasts end up having an old-fashioned surgical biopsy to find out whether the breast abnormality is malignant. Since 2001, national expert panels have recommended that the first course of action for women with breast lumps or masses should be minimally invasive biopsy. Minimally invasive biopsies are most commonly done under ultrasonographic or X-ray guidance, with either a fine needle or preferably a "core tissue extraction" needle... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: news
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the Breast(Tse et al.)
Atlas of Cyto-Histologic CorrelatesThis book provides a detailed update on all aspects of fine-needle aspiration cytology of breast lesions. It will serve readers as an up-to-date reference and atlas on both new entities in breast pathology, including borderline lesions such as flat epithelial atypia, and the classic benign and malignant lesions. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the characteristic diagnostic features as well ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)
Source: Springer Medicine titles - April 13, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Pathology Source Type: news
Hysterectomy After Childbirth – Laura’s Story
My name is Laura Boot-Handford and I recently turned 30. I grew up in the beautiful town Lewes, East Sussex. I met my Husband there whilst at college. We both went to University in Leicester and settled in Northampton nearby once we had finished.
We bought our first house and two cats. We got married and soon thought about starting a family of our own.I was 27 when we had our first son, Harry. I had a consultant led pregnancy as I have Addisons, although I rarely saw the consultant. I started to get high blood pressure and traces of protein in my urine which was indicating the onset of pre eclampsia so the registrar deci...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 13, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Post Birth Your Stories childbirth postpartum haemorrhage Womb transplant Source Type: news
