Dehaier gains on 2015 prelims
Share prices for China’s Dehaier Medical Systems (NSDQ:DHRM) jumped today after it released preliminary numbers for last year, despite massive losses incurred as it sheds unprofitable medical device businesses.
Beijing-based Dehaier said in February that it plans to ditch the medtech units to focus on its wearable sleep respiratory business. Today the company reported preliminary losses of -$36 million, or -$6.13 per share, on sales of $1.32 million for 2015, compared with profits of $1 million last year. Sales are slated to be off by -67.6% compared with 2014, Dehaier said.
Full results are due to drop some time this...
Source: Mass Device - April 8, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: MassDevice Earnings Roundup Wall Street Beat Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd. Source Type: news
Intubating Ebola PatientsIntubating Ebola Patients
Video-assisted laryngoscopy is preferred over the direct method for intubating an Ebola patient while wearing personal protective equipment. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - March 19, 2016 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
FDA: Verathon recall of video laryngoscope is Class I
The FDA today labeled a recall notice from Verathon for its GlideScope Titanium single-use video laryngoscope due to issues with potential video feed disruption.
Class I recall designations, the agency’s most serious classification of recall, are used when there is a reasonable probability that product use could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The GlideScope laryngoscope is designed to visualize the vocal cords and assist in the insertion of a tracheal tube used during other medical procedures.
The device is being recalled due to a potential disruption in the video feed which may lead to delayed trach...
Source: Mass Device - March 18, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Recalls Verathon Inc. Source Type: news
Class I Medical Device Recall: Verathon Inc. Recalls GlideScope Titanium Single-Use Video Laryngoscope Due to Potential Video Feed Disruption
Verathon Incorporated is recalling the GlideScope Titanium Single-Use Video Laryngoscope because of a potential disruption in the video feed from the camera in the laryngoscope blades to the monitor. A disrupted or unstable video image may lead to... (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 18, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Central EMS Adds Cutting-Edge Intubation Technology to Forsyth County Ambulances
Central EMS has added video laryngoscopes to its ambulances to make it easier to open and maintain a patient’s airway in an emergency. The Intubrite devices have been placed in the seven ambulances that serve Forsyth County with 911 service through a partnership with the Forsyth County Fire Department.
“In February, we held training with our paramedics and EMTs, and our team has been impressed with how the devices have increased visualization and can help improve intubation in the field,” Central EMS President Gary Coker said. “We are committed to serving the Forsyth County community with the most advanced technolo...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - March 15, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Airway & Respiratory Industry News Source Type: news
Study Shows Video Laryngoscopes Improve Intubation Success Rates
This study represents an EMS system’s intubation experience before and after implementing a video laryngoscope. Prior to the implementation, while using only direct laryngoscopy (DL), their first pass success (FPS) rate was 44% and their overall intubation success rate was 64%.
The service recognized their performance was below their goal, and with close medical director oversight, attempted to improve by switching from DL to video laryngoscopy (VL).
They chose King Vision because of the quality of view it provided of the cords and usability as measured by paramedic preference during a cadaver lab.
VL proficiency was acc...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - March 1, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP Tags: Airway & Respiratory Columns Patient Care Source Type: news
Videolaryngoscope in Teaching Neonatal Endotracheal IntubationVideolaryngoscope in Teaching Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation
Residents learning neonatal endotracheal intubation (ETI) had higher success rates but longer duration to successful intubation with a videolaryngoscope (VL) rather than a classic laryngoscope, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - February 16, 2016 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Single-Use Laryngoscope has one-piece, all-in-one design.
SURE-SCOPE® is made from reinforced nylon and comes out of its package sterile and ready to use; no additional parts or assembly is required. All-in-one design, featuring built-in LED light source, eliminates reprocessing time and reduces cross-contamination risk in medical settings, while one-piece construction promotes safety and reliability. Offered in various sizes, blades support >40 lb of force. Disposable product also has ergonomically designed handle (width and grip).<br />
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Source: Industrial Newsroom - Health, Medical and Dental Supplies - January 14, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Can Ultrasound Replace Laryngology for Assessing Vocal Fold Function?Can Ultrasound Replace Laryngology for Assessing Vocal Fold Function?
Transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography (TLUSG) should not be considered an alternative to flexible fiber optic laryngoscopy when assessing vocal fold function before and after thyroid or parathyroid surgery, according to new research. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - December 10, 2015 Category: Radiology Tags: Radiology News Source Type: news
Medtronic Acquires Aircraft Medical For $110M
In a move to expand its portfolio of respiratory care products, Medtronic announced the acquisition of Edinburgh, Scotland-based Aircraft Medical in a $110 million cash-only deal. Aircraft Medical specializes in the manufacture of video laryngoscopes, a device that simplifies challenging intubations. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - November 19, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
MassDevice.com +3 | The top 3 medtech stories for November 18, 2015
Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
3. Gynesonics tops off $46m round
Gynesonics said the $2.9 million it just added to its coffers closed out a funding round totaling $46 million.
The round was led by USP Group’s Novit Ventures and included Endeavour Vision, Abingworth, HealthCrest, InterWest Partners, Advanced Technology Ve...
Source: Mass Device - November 18, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: Blog News Well Plus 3 Source Type: news
Medtronic buys Aircraft Medical for $110m
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it paid $110 million in cash to acquire video laryngoscope maker Aircraft Medical.
Edinburgh-based Aircraft’s handheld McGrath laryngoscopes are designed to facilitate intubation by anesthesiologists and critical care providers, Medtronic said.
“Aircraft Medical’s offerings complement our portfolio, helping us further our commitment to reducing incidents and potential complications from respiratory compromise globally. The company’s laryngoscopes will play an important role in our airways portfolio as we develop and provide meaningful innovations that improve p...
Source: Mass Device - November 18, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Mergers & Acquisitions Aircraft Medical Anesthesia Medtronic Source Type: news
An In-Depth Guide to Video Laryngoscopes
Video laryngoscopy is no longer a luxury. An increasing number of services are deploying the devices due to a closer scrutiny on prehospital airway management and the cost of video laryngoscopes becoming more affordable. But, with the variety of devices now available, how can you choose a model that meets your needs?
All video laryngoscopes aren’t the same—each comes with different strengths and weaknesses. Plus, some require providers to use a different technique during intubation than they would use with a traditional laryngoscope.
Individual providers should be prepared to use these devices in case of airway emergen...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - November 2, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Steuerwald, MD Tags: Product Reviews Airway & Respiratory Operations Equipment Gear Special Topics Patient Care Source Type: news
An In-Depth Guide to Video Laryngoscopes
Video laryngoscopy is no longer a luxury. An increasing number of services are deploying the devices due to a closer scrutiny on prehospital airway management and the cost of video laryngoscopes becoming more affordable. But, with the variety of devices now available, how can you choose a model that meets your needs?
All video laryngoscopes aren’t the same—each comes with different strengths and weaknesses. Plus, some require providers to use a different technique during intubation than they would use with a traditional laryngoscope.
Individual providers should be prepared to use these devices in case of airway emergen...
Source: JEMS Special Topics - November 2, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Steuerwald, MD Tags: Product Reviews Airway & Respiratory Operations Equipment Gear Special Topics Patient Care Source Type: news
