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Current and Potential Use of Fresh Frozen Cadaver in Surgical Training and Anatomical Education
AbstractAs surgical procedures continue to be more complex, the need for more effective training in anatomy has increased. The study of anatomy plays a significant role in the understanding of the human body as well as in basic and advanced clinical training. Among the different cadaver models, fresh frozen cadavers (FFCs) are known for their realistic tissue quality. The purpose of this article was to review and summarize the preparation procedures for and reported cases involving FFCs. PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and Web of Science were searched for relevant studies. The preparation procedures were divided into five steps: ...
Source: Anatomical Sciences Education - September 21, 2021 Category: Anatomy Authors: Yong Keun Song, Dong Hyun Jo Tags: RELEVANT REVIEW Source Type: research

A Review of Simulators with Haptic Devices for Medical Training
Abstract Medical procedures often involve the use of the tactile sense to manipulate organs or tissues by using special tools. Doctors require extensive preparation in order to perform them successfully; for example, research shows that a minimum of 750 operations are needed to acquire sufficient experience to perform medical procedures correctly. Haptic devices have become an important training alternative and they have been considered to improve medical training because they let users interact with virtual environments by adding the sense of touch to the simulation. Previous articles in the field state that hap...
Source: Journal of Medical Systems - February 18, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: research

Halt Medical touts BCBS reimbursement win in South Carolina
Halt Medical said today that it won coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina for procedures using its Acessa System to remove fibroids. Acessa uses radiofrequency ablation guided by ultrasound to remove fibroids, which are benign, non-cancerous tumors that occur in women’s uteri, often during childbearing years, Halt Medical said. The Brentwood, Calif.-based company touted the reimbursement win, saying that BCBS covers nearly 1 million individuals and is the largest private insurer in South Carolina. Halt Medical said that the American Medical Association recently granted a category 1 CPT code specifically...
Source: Mass Device - December 19, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Women's Health Halt Medical Source Type: news

Life Care Medical Devices Limited Completes Share Exchange With Health In Harmony Inc.
Life Care Medical Devices Limited ("LCMD Hong Kong"), a development stage medical device company developing and commercializing its Keyhole Cup device for use in laparoscopic surgery and its EPIOS Pain Management System, is pleased to announce the closing of its share exchange and reorganization with Health In Harmony Inc., aNevadacorporation (OTCQB: HTHH). Following the share exchange and reorganization, LCMD Hong Kong became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Health In Harmony
Source: Medical Design Online News - April 2, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news

Optical Solutions for Medical Devices
Ross Optical’s medical optics experts have assisted in turn-key design engineering for ophthalmic instruments, spectrum analyzers, laparoscopic instruments, endoscopes, medical eyeglass binoculars, and instrumentation for Lasik eye surgery.
Source: Medical Design Online Products - July 9, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news

Bovie Medical launches J-Plasma Precise 360
Bovie Medical (NYSE:BVX) said today it launched its J-Plasma compatible Precise 360 hand piece designed for prostate surgery procedures. The newly released J-Plasma Precise 360 handpiece is designed with an angled and rotating tip to allow operating surgeons to access to structures that would be difficult to reach with straight laparoscopic devices, the Clearwater, Fla.-based company said. “We continue to innovate J-Plasma to address specific procedures for which it is particularly well-suited. The next J-Plasma portfolio additions will include a configuration specifically designed for use in robotic surgery, develo...
Source: Mass Device - April 20, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Surgical Bovie Medical Corp. Source Type: news

Hologic inks marketing deal with Bovie Medical for J-Plasma surgical tool
Bovie Medical (NYSE:BVX) said today it inked a sales channel partnership deal with Hologic, (NSDQ:HOLX) adding Bovie’s J-Plasma product line to its portfolio. The deal, which goes into effect immediately, will add J-Plasma to Hologic’s gynecological and gynecological/oncological surgery portfolio in 3 U.S. regions, Bovie Medical said. “We are proud to partner with a Company of Hologic’s caliber. This agreement is an important milestone in our strategy to scale J-Plasma through select sales channel partnerships across multiple specialties that represent large addressable market opportunities,” Bo...
Source: Mass Device - July 21, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Oncology Women's Health Bovie Medical Corp. Hologic Inc. Source Type: news

Halt Medical wins Medicaid coverage for Acessa treatment in 5 states
Halt Medical said today it won coverage for its Acessa System from Medicaid in Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Washington D.C. The Acessa system uses radiofrequency ablation guided by ultrasound to remove fibroids, which are benign, non-cancerous tumors that occur in women’s uteri, often during childbearing years, Brentwood, Calif.-based Halt Medical said. The company said the coverage will be supplied under Category I CPT code 58674, which became effective Jan. 1 and covers laparoscopic surgical ablation of uterine fibroids including intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring. “Medicaid of Texas, Ohi...
Source: Mass Device - February 6, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Women's Health Halt Medical Source Type: news

J & J ’ s Ethicon to buy Torax Medical
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary Ethicon agreed to buy Torax Medical and its Linx acid reflux treatment for an undisclosed amount. J&J, which got in on a $25 million funding round for Torax last year, said the deal is “consistent with Ethicon’s strategy of advancing innovation and investing in areas of unmet medical needs such as esophageal health.” It’s expected to close during the 1st quarter. The Linx system is an implant composed of interlinked titanium beads with magnetic cores that augments the esophageal sphincter’s barrier function to prevent reflux in patients with gastro...
Source: Mass Device - February 17, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions Otolaryngology Ear, Nose & Throat Wall Street Beat Ethicon Johnson & Johnson Torax Medical Inc. Source Type: news

Robotic versus conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A comparative study of medical resource utilization and clinical outcomes
This study was conducted retrospectively by assessing data of the clinical outcomes and medical resource of 78 patients receiving RC and 367 patients receiving CLC. We reviewed the data of operation times, length of hospital stay, hospital charges, outpatient department visits, outpatient department service charges, and postoperative complications, which were retrieved from the health information system (HIS) database in this hospital . Patients in both groups had similar demographic and clinical features. The RC group had longer length of hospital stay (p =0.056), significantly longer operation time (p =0.035), and much m...
Source: The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences - February 27, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research

Life Care Medical Devices Ltd Announces CE Mark And Planned Commercialization For Laparoscopic Surgery Access Device
Life Care Medical Devices Ltd (OTCBB: LCMD) today announced the issuance inAugust 2012 of CE mark for its Keyhole Cup Laparoscopic Access Device
Source: Medical Design Online News - May 1, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news

Optical Filters for Endoscopy and Medical Imaging
Iridian Spectral offers edge, notch, and band pass optical filters covering the 300nm (UV) to 10µm (LWIR) wavelength range for biomedical instrumentation, and medical devices for endoscopy and laparoscopy.
Source: Medical Design Online Products - December 17, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news

Titan Medical debuts Sport robot assisted surgery prototype
Titan Medical (CVE:TMD) yesterday introduced the prototype of its Sport robot-assisted surgery device to investors in New York as it gears up for 1st-in-human trials this year. Titan is chasing TransEnterix (NYSE:TRXC) in the race to challenge robot-assisted surgery’s dominant player, Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG), and its da Vinci system. TransEnterix’s SurgiBot is expected to hit the U.S. market during the 1st half of this year; Titan’s Sport offering is anticipated for mid-2017. Late-comers to the space include the Verb joint venture between Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Google (NSDQ:GOOG) ...
Source: Mass Device - January 21, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Robot-Assisted Surgery Wall Street Beat Intuitive Surgical Inc. Titan Medical Inc. Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Laparoscopy (Pelvic): Uses, Risks and Benefits
A pelvic laparoscopy is a commonly employed surgical procedure that can be used for diagnostic purposes and to treat certain medical conditions. Find out more with this article.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Surgery Source Type: news