Docinthemachine.com, First Disposable Single Use HD Endoscopic System-DITM Exclusive,
Docinthemachine.com, reports on the First Disposable Single Use HD Endoscopic System-DITM Exclusive (03/08/10): Olive Medical has developed a single use HD endoscopic camera system for surgical applications....Following the disposable razor model, they would provide the camera control
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry: An Era of Change: New Director, New Direction for FDA?
In the February 2010 issue of Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry, the Editor's write An Era of Change: New Director, New Direction for FDA? Since his [CDRH Director Jeffrey Shuren, MD] appointment to acting director, Shuren has
CTV.ca, Hospitals should resterilize more devices: researchers
CTV.ca reports that Hospitals should resterilize more devices: researchers (02/26/10): Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say that with proper sterilization, recalibration and testing, reusing some of the equipment that hospitals normally throw away
Smartplanet.com: Two Industries Way Behind in Recycling
Smartplanet.com's blog discusses Two Industries Way Behind in Recycling, the airline and healthcare industries. But there is hope, at least for the healthcare industry: According to Johns Hopkins, medical centers are the second-largest waste producers
HCPro.com, Could Reprocessed Medical Equipment be Environmentally Friendly and Keep Patients Safe?
HCPro.com asks Could reprocessed medical equipment be environmentally friendly and keep patients safe? Healthcare as an industry is looking for ways it can reduce its carbon footprint, being one of the largest environmental offenders. One
Clinica: Medical Device Reprocessing Becomes Environmental Issue in US
Clinica reports that Medical Device Reprocessing Becomes Environmental Issue in US (subscription may be required): Researchers writing in a US journal have said that hospitals should take a “greener” approach to medical equipment by reprocessing