Is a Lateral Suction Port Effective in Subglottic Tracheostomy Tubes?
Researchers tested the secretion clearing effectiveness of Medtronic's new subglottic tracheostomy tube equipped with a lateral suction port.
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Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator Recall
Covidien, LP (part of Medtronic) is recalling its Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator due to a capacitor manufacturing assembly error that may cause the ventilator to become inoperable or stop working as intended, according to an FDA alert.
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FDA Authorizes Medtronic PB560 Ventilator
The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for the PB560 ventilator and Medtronic says the devices will be available in the US in May.
RT Products 2014 – Ventilation & Humidification
Information on 8 of the leading ventilation devices on the market, from manufacturers like Covidien, Dräger, Hamilton Medical, and Impact Instrumentation.
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RT Products 2014 – Patient Monitoring & Pulse Oximetry
RT Magazine takes a closer look at 7 patient monitoring and pulse oximetry devices from leading manufacturers like Covidien, Masimo, and Nonin Medical.
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Medtronic Buys Covidien for $42.9B
Medtronic Inc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Covidien plc in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $93.22 per Covidien share, or a total of approximately $42.9 billion, according to a joint press release.
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Market Analysis: Pulse Oximetry
Technological influences from industry and consumer products are helping to evolve the functionality of pulse oximetry.
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Intubation and VAP: A Complex Condition Requires Bundled Solutions
Clinicians and manufacturers are looking to a combination of technology, research, and best practices to fight ventilator-associated pneumonia, which, despite progress, continues to afflict thousands of patients every year.
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Covidien PB980 Ventilator Approved by FDA
Covidien has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Puritan Bennett 980 acute care ventilator, according to a company announcement. The device is designed for use with neonatal to adult patients.
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Technology Advances in IT Patient Monitoring and Ventilator Analytics
New monitoring systems are improving the ability of respiratory care teams to remotely track vital signs for multiple ventilated patients while strengthening safety practices, VAE/VAP reporting, and hospital data integration.
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