Frost & Sullivan Honors Datascope with 2004 Product Leadership of the Year Award for Interventional Cardiology.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 2004 Frost & Sullivan recognized Datascope Corp. with the 2004 Interventional Cardiology interventional cardiology Cardiology The subspecialty of cardiology dedicated to the diagnosis, medical and mechanical therapy, pre- and post-procedure management of adult patients with acute and chronic forms of cardiovascular disease amenable to catheter-based Product Leadership of the Year Award at last night's Global Excellence in Medical Devices Awards Banquet. Datascope receives the award for its CS100(TM) automatic, intra-aortic balloon pump intra-aortic balloon pump n. A pump connected to a balloon device that is inserted into the descending aorta to provide temporary assistance to the heart in the management of left ventricular failure. , a device that aids heart patients and radically improves their quality of life. Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has distinguished itself by developing revolutionary products that have significantly impacted the medical devices industry. This award commends the Datascope's creation and addition of a new technology to its already extensive and well developed product portfolio. The CS100(TM) is the latest innovation in Datascope's line of balloon pump therapy -- or counterpulsation -- products that essentially provide temporary assistance to heart patients while undergoing critical care procedures. As the first fully automatic pump to be designed by Datascope, the CS100 illustrates the company's constant commitment to providing patients with a higher standard of intra-aortic balloon care. "Operators simply press a button to activate the pump, saving valuable time in cardiac emergencies and freeing medical personnel from time-consuming pump management so that they can devote their time to the patient," says Frost & Sullivan research analyst Mike Valenti Mike Valenti (born October 24, 1980) is the co-host of The Sports Inferno, a radio talk show heard weekday afternoons from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on WXYT-FM FM 97.1/WXYT-AM 1270 in Detroit, Michigan. . These automated functions are powered by the pump's IntelliSync software package, which enables it to automatically adapt to changing patient conditions. This software allows the pump to assess and choose the optimum trigger source and lead. Additionally, IntelliSync sets balloon inflation at the dicrotic notch dicrotic notch n. The notch in a pulse tracing that precedes the dicrotic wave. -- the notch separating the systolic Systolic The phase of blood circulation in which the heart's pumping chambers (ventricles) are actively pumping blood. The ventricles are squeezing (contracting) forcefully, and the pressure against the walls of the arteries is at its highest. from the diastolic Diastolic The phase of blood circulation in which the heart's pumping chambers (ventricles) are being filled with blood. During this phase, the ventricles are at their most relaxed, and the pressure against the walls of the arteries is at its lowest. part of the pressure wave -- and deflates the balloon at the start of systole systole /sys·to·le/ (sis´to-le) the contraction, or period of contraction, of the heart, especially of the ventricles.systol´ic aborted systole , enabling it to respond to variations in signal quality by choosing a new trigger source. To ensure optimized timing, Datascope developed innovative, efficient and precise algorithms for IntelliSync, which consistently monitors key waveform landmarks on both assisted and unassisted heartbeats. This helps the pump react promptly to any changes in rate or rhythm. In Auto Operation mode, therefore, the CS100 eliminates the need for a human operator by effectively managing any timing or trigger changes. The automation of timing and trigger source further reduces the need for user intervention as well as the number of alarms. Another unique feature of the CS100 is its ability to adapt to multiple therapeutic settings, providing substantial benefits in areas as varied as catheterization catheterization Threading of a flexible tube (catheter) through a channel in the body to inject drugs or a contrast medium, measure and record flow and pressures, inspect structures, take samples, diagnose disorders, or clear blockages. laboratories, critical care units and operating rooms. "Datascope's reliable automatic balloon technology, which includes products such as the CS100, is likely to be a highly lucrative area for years to come, particularly in the growing community hospital sector where the device's simplicity will open up new opportunities," states Valenti. Apart from the CS100, which is a relatively recent invention, Datascope's Cardiac Assist Division earlier introduced noteworthy products such as the Fidelity(TM) 8 Fr balloon catheter balloon catheter n. A catheter with an inflatable balloon at its tip, used especially to expand a partially obstructed blood vessel or bodily passage and to measure blood pressure in a blood vessel. Also called balloon-tip catheter. . This catheter proved to be a huge success in the medical community, accounting for more than 60 percent of Datascope's balloon catheter sales. Held in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Calif., the Frost & Sullivan banquet honored world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in the medical devices industry. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of these distinguished companies. About Datascope Corp. Datascope Corp. is a diversified medical device company that manufactures and markets proprietary products for clinical health care markets in interventional cardiology and radiology, cardiovascular and vascular surgery Vascular surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed, largely via surgical intervention. The vascular surgeon is trained in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting all parts of the vascular , anesthesiology anesthesiology (ăn'ĭsthē'zēŏl`əjē), branch of medicine concerned primarily with procedures for rendering patients insensitive to pain, and for supporting life systems under the strains of anesthesia and surgery. , emergency medicine and critical care. About Frost & Sullivan Founded in 1961, Frost & Sullivan is recognized as a global leader in growth consulting. Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in their industry, commending the diligence, commitment and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine award recipients in a vast variety of market industries and landscapes. For further information, visit www.frost.com. |
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