RSNA News - August 2005

Product News

Patent, FDA Approval
Hormone Peptide Patent Approved, Labeling Expanded

Bracco Diagnostics Inc. (bracco.com) has received patent approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new formulation of Kinevac ® (Sincalide for Injection).

Kinevac is a cholecystopancreatic-gastrointestinal hormone peptide for parenteral administration. Its main use is to stimulate gallbladder contraction during diagnostic imaging examinations to help evaluate gallbladder function.

Bracco also received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to implement a labeling change to expand Kinevac usage under all imaging modalities. Originally, Kinevac was approved only for use with cholecytography or ultrasonography. The new labeling covers more widely used hepatobiliary imaging techniques including cholescintigraphy.

New Product
Interactive Desk Improves PACS Reading Room Environment

Biomorph ® (biomorph.com) has unveiled its Level 3 desks featuring a linear design that supports multiple LCD monitors. Level 3 desks include corner and floating designs to maximize space planning, and are available with either crank or electric-driven height adjustment, capable of instant sit-to-stand adjustment for increased comfort and compatibility.

“The key to good ergonomics is adjustment for each individual,” said Stephen Barlow-Lawson, president of Biomorph. “Our desks improve efficiency in PACS reading rooms by dealing with the physical challenges radiologists face on a daily basis, mainly reading image files for up to 10 or more hours a day.”

 

New Product
New Digital Color Medical Imager

Eastman Kodak Company (kodak.com) has released its new KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 that prints high-quality diagnostic color images for nuclear medicine, ultrasound, 3D imaging and other digital medical imaging systems.

The networked, desktop digital imager includes an integrated DICOM interface to provide maximum functionality with a minimal footprint. It also supports 13 languages and features a touch screen interface that enhances operator productivity.

Every image is protected with a durable laminate overcoat that resists fingerprints, water and fading.

New Product
New Radiology Reporting Solutions

StructuRad LLC (structurad.com) has unveiled two radiology reporting solutions—FastFindings Reporter ™ and FastFindings Reporter Pro ™—that include a powerful macro management feature allowing for the creation, modification and management of standard and custom macros.

Fast Findings Reporter is designed for radiologists and transcriptionists who want to create reports directly using macros and knowledge base selections via keyboard and mouse. FastFindings Pro contains powerful command and control voice recognition features to recall commonly used macros and or voice recognition for hands free reporting.

Both products create final reports and can be easily exported into a variety of RIS or HIS systems.

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