New PICC Mimics Nature

A novel coating being used on a new peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) from r4 Vascular mimics the cell layer found on natural tissue surfaces. r4 Vascular designed the catheter to have a biomimetic surface that mimics the natural glycocalyx layer on endothelial tissues. ...

Following CMS Cuts to Reimbursement for Medical Errors, New Devices Aimed at Reducing Nosocomial Infections Emerge

...uction of the first antimicrobial-coated peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) from Cook Medical. The launch of the first antimicrobial picc is the latest development in a more widespread trend that is exemplified by the rising popularity of antimicrobial-coated CVCs and dialysis catheters....

GetWellNetwork and KidsHealth(R) Launch New Interactive Patient Education Content for Pediatric Patients and Their Families

...ous medical procedures, including the home care required after being discharged from the hospital, these packages cover G-Tube, NG-Tube, Tracheostomy, picc Line and CV Line. The first two titles, G-Tube and NG-Tube, are slated to launch this spring, with the entire library available by the end of 2009. ...

New Vascular Access Medical Devices Launched by Navilyst Medical

... from Boston Scientific. They are: 1) an Expanded picc Convenience Kit program , 2) the inudstry's only d...Injectable Ports. The two new devices and enhanced picc Convenience Kitting offerings expand Navilyst Medi...y Goals. The two new devices and enhanced picc Convenience Kitting offerings expand Navilyst Medi...

Navilyst Medical Announces Global Debut Today : Former Boston Scientific Business Units Combine to Lead Fluid Management and Vascular Access Markets

...08 from Boston Scientific's Fluid Management and Vascular Access business units. Its breakthrough products, including the PASV Valve Technology, Xcela picc and NAMIC Fluid Management devices, help hospitals create clinical and economic solutions for their patients. The Company distributes its products wor...

PICC in Medical Dictionary

Cardiac care

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