Regulatory: Page 240

GE gets FDA nod on Senographe Essential

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its new Senographe Essential digital mammography product.

April 19, 2006

Boston Scientific, Abbott receive FTC OK on Guidant

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Interventional device developers Boston Scientific and Abbott Laboratories reported that they have received antitrust clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for their proposed acquisition of Indianapolis-based Guidant.

April 19, 2006

Contrast-enhanced US picture shows signs of brightening

By Wayne Forrest

Around the world, contrast-enhanced ultrasound is available for a myriad of applications. In the U.S., however, the FDA has limited its use. But U.S. researchers and practitioners, along with the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, are hoping to gain some ground with the FDA by addressing the concerns surrounding contrast-enhanced ultrasound and highlighting its economic benefits, safety advantages, and future potential.

April 17, 2006

BrainLab gets FDA nod for iPlan Flow

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Image-guided surgery firm BrainLab has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its iPlan Flow software.

April 16, 2006

DOBI to bring ComfortScan to Russia

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Optical imaging developer DOBI Medical International has received clearance by the Russian Federal Service of Health Care and Social Development Control for the use of its ComfortScan system in connection with the diagnosis of breast cancer.

April 16, 2006

MQSA reauthorization: What to expect and how to prepare

In September 2007, the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) will be reauthorized, a process that could bring many changes for your facility. Although 2007 may sound like a long way off, your facility should start preparing for reauthorization by tuning in to the discussions and watching for signs of what may come.

April 12, 2006