Ascent Healthcare Solutions Receives 510(k) Clearances for Compression Sleeves.PHOENIX -- Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (Ascent), the industry's leading reprocessor of single-use medical devices (SUDs), today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) clearance of the Kendall SCD ScD [L.] Scien´tiae Doc´tor (Doctor of Science). SCD 1 Sickle cell disease, see there 2 Subacute combined degeneration, see there 3 Sudden cardiac death, see there Express Sleeves, Hill-Rom Active Care Sleeves, Hill-Rom DVT See deep vein thrombosis. compression devices and Medline Sleeves. "Compression sleeves are one of the most commonly used devices in our partners' health facilities. We continue to work to ensure that we are providing the most diverse product choices and the greatest savings opportunities possible," said Don Selvey, vice president Regulatory Affairs Regulatory Affairs (RA), also called Government Affairs, is a profession within regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and banking. Regulatory Affairs professionals usually have responsibility for the following general areas: Compression sleeves increase patient comfort and accelerate recovery by relieving pain caused by vein disease, lymphedema and diabetes. Following surgery, compression sleeves are used to increase circulation, decrease swelling, reduce the build up of potential harmful fluids and accelerate the healing process. These devices come in all shapes and sizes according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. what body part it is used for. Regulated by the FDA, reprocessing Reprocessing may refer to:
tr.v. ster·il·ized, ster·il·iz·ing, ster·il·iz·es 1. To make free from live bacteria or other microorganisms. 2. according to all of the requirements currently applicable to original equipment manufacturers. In the coming year, Ascent expects to help its customers save in excess of $92 million in supply expenses, which may be redirected to patient services. Ascent remains focused on providing its customers with unparalleled opportunities to promote environmental stewardship The integration and application of environmental values into the military mission in order to sustain readiness, improve quality of life, strengthen civil relations, and preserve valuable natural resources. and expects to eliminate over 7,000 tons from the nation's landfills annually. About Ascent Healthcare Solutions Ascent Healthcare Solutions is the leading independent third-party reprocessor of specific single-use medical devices (SUDs) and has reprocessed more than 40 million SUDs for over 1,700 healthcare facilities nationwide. The company's home office is in Phoenix, Ariz. with additional reprocessing centers in both Phoenix and Lakeland, Fla. Ascent holds agreements with all leading national group purchasing organizations as well as numerous nationally recognized hospital integrated delivery networks that collectively represent more than 5,000 healthcare facilities. For more information about Ascent Healthcare Solutions, visit www.ascenthealthcaresolutions.com. |
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