Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) said today that it launched its BD Neopak 2.25 milliliter prefillable glass syringe designed for high-volume injection of biologics. The Franklin Lakes, N.J.-based company said that its prefillable glass syringe was developed to reduce drug degradation and aggregation between the container and therapeutic. The high volume syringe is commercially available in the […]
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Baxter releases infusion pump programming software
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) launched its Sigma Spectrum Safety Management System this week at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists meeting. The infusion pump system consists of an analytics software and a suite of remote professional services for cyber-security monitoring. The Deerfield, Ill.-based company said its Sigma Spectrum system was developed to minimize infusion pump programming risks, […]
BD’s Pyxis ES drug pump adopts Internet of Things
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) said today that it adopted the Windows 10 Internet of Things operating system for its automated drug-dispensing Pyxis ES system. The new operating system features long-term support and improved cybersecurity. The Windows 10 Internet of Things operating system boasts a 10-year support package and active security patches. It also offers new features […]
Philips launches next-gen radiation dose management software
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) said today that it launched its 2nd generation DoseWise radiation dose management software platform for healthcare professionals to record and track radiation exposure in both patients and clinicians. The Dutch conglomerate said it’s 2nd generation version of DoseWise Portal has enhanced connectivity and informatics capabilities to help radiology departments address problems like […]
Report: Apple looks at iPhone for monitoring Parkinson’s patients
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) is reportedly conducting internal research into whether its iPhone and Apple Watch could be used to monitor drug dosage and wellness data for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The company hopes to show the effectiveness of mobile monitoring, sources told Fast Company. Patients who suffer from Parkinson’s disease may only visit their doctor at 6-month intervals, which […]
Seals key in new Ypsomed insulin pump
Swiss medtech company Ypsomed (SWX:YPSN) launched a portable, light-weight insulin pump with seals designed by Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. The pump, mylife YpsoPump, was introduced into the European market today. Insulin pumps, which continually transport insulin into patients, must have a very precise dosing mechanism. To facilitate a reliable measurement within the pump, there must be as […]
Smiths Medical debuts drug pump software
Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Smiths Medical division today launched an updated version of its PharmGuard interoperability software for its Medfusion 4000 wireless syringe pumps. The new version features bi-directional integration with any IHE compatible electronic medical record system, the company said. Smart pump programming allows a clinician order to be sent directly to the Medfusion pump, […]