CRITIKON's DINAMAP PRO 1000 Given FDA Clearance.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers TAMPA, Fla.--(BW HealthWire)--Nov. 2, 2000 CRITIKON, L.L.C. announced today that the 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. ) has cleared for market its latest product - the DINAMAP(R) PRO 1000 featuring electrocardiogram electrocardiogram /elec·tro·car·dio·gram/ (-kahr´de-o-gram?) a graphic tracing of the variations in electrical potential caused by the excitation of the heart muscle and detected at the body surface. (ECG ECG electrocardiogram. ECG abbr. 1. electrocardiogram 2. electrocardiograph ECG Also called an electrocardiogram, it records the electrical activity of the heart. ) capabilities. This marks two major accomplishments for CRITIKON. First, FDA clearance was received in only 59 days - the fastest product clearance in the company's history. Second, the PRO 1000 is one of two new products introduced by CRITIKON since January 2000, making the PRO Series one of the company's most successful launches. Designed specifically for the growing sub-acute care market, the DINAMAP PRO 1000 combines ECG with three market-leading technologies. In addition to 3-lead ECG capabilities, the monitor utilizes Nellcor(TM) pulse oximetry by Mallinckrodt, IVAC IVAC Islington Voluntary Action Council (England, UK) IVAC Insert Valid Access Card (satellite TV hacking) IVAC International Video & Audio Convention IVAC Idle Air Control Valve (R) predictive thermometry thermometry Science of measuring the temperature of a system or the ability of a system to transfer heat to another system. Temperature measurement is important to a wide range of activities, including manufacturing, scientific research, and medicine. by ALARIS Medical Systems(TM) and DINAMAP ASAP (chat) asap - As soon as possible. (R) by CRITIKON(R). This intelligent NIBP NIBP Non-Invasive Blood Pressure technology automatically adjusts for lower inflation pressures on blood pressure readings. The results are faster determination times and greater patient comfort levels along with unparalleled DINAMAP accuracy. All of which minimizes margins for human error and maximizes time spent on actual care giving. Said CRITIKON Vice President Global Marketing and Business Development Scott Eibel, "We are dedicated to designing the highest-caliber monitors for the lower acuity areas of the hospital. The PRO 1000 is a prime example of delivering on this commitment. By partnering with other industry leaders, we can offer the finest technology available in a user-friendly monitor. The PRO 1000 is a natural extension of the highly successful DINAMAP(R) PRO Series line which was launched in January of 2000." CRITIKON is a global leader in non-invasive patient monitoring of vital physiological parameters with the DINAMAP brand. Its offerings include connectivity software for patient information systems and the most complete blood pressure cuff assortment in the industry. In addition to its Tampa world headquarters and operations center, CRITIKON also operates facilities in Juarez, Mexico and Basingstoke, UK. Additional information on CRITIKON can be found at www.critikon.com. Download image of the DINAMAP PRO 1000 at http://www.critikon.com/press_room.html |
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