ADM Tronics' Blood Treatment Device Approved for Distribution in Canada.NORTHVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 1998--ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADMT ADMT Active Directory Migration Tool ADMT Air Dry Metric Ton ADMT Automated Data Management Tool ) announced that its Knott Hemo-Irradiator, has been approved for distribution in Canada. The device enhances a patient's immunological response by introducing ultraviolet energy into blood. ADM See add/drop multiplexer. (language) ADM - A picture query language, extension of Sequel2. ["An Image-Oriented Database System", Y. Takao et al, in Database Techniques for Pictorial Applications, A. Blaser ed, pp. 527-538]. Tronics' newly acquired subsidiary, Precision Assembly Corp. (PAC), manufactures and distributes the device under a worldwide license. The device treats blood-borne infections by intravenously delivering a controlled amount of ultraviolet energy using a disposable irradiation chamber. The treatment uses germicidal germicidal /ger·mi·ci·dal/ (jer?mi-si´d'l) antimicrobial (1). germicidal destructive to pathogenic microorganisms. UV light waves to help stimulate the body's immune system and to increase venous oxygen levels. A measured sample of blood is drawn from the patient, mixed with anti-clotting solution, passed through the device's UV irradiation, and then returned to the patient. This technique is commonly referred to as Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation ultraviolet blood irradiation Transfusion medicine A technique for ↓ blood-borne infections by zapping packed RBCs with UV light. See Blood filter, Leukoreduction. or UBI. The approval allows the device to be marketed to physicians and those licensed to perform hematological hematological, hematologic pertaining to or emanating from blood cells. hematological tests total and differential white cell counts, hematocrit estimation, erythrocyte count. treatments in Canada. In certain provinces, local distributors, having experience with medical devices, may be sought by the company to rapidly expand distribution of the device. ADM Tronics is a technology based developer and manufacturer of a diversified line of products including patented, non-invasive therapeutic electronic medical devices; water-based, non-polluting, recyclable chemical products used in food packaging, printing and related industries; and, innovative topical dermatological products. CONTACT: ADM Tronics Unlimited Andre' Di Mino, 201/767-6040 Fax: 201/784-0620 e-mail: andre@admtronics.com |
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