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US-based Group donates medical equipment to Nigerian hospital
Friday, February 1st, 2008
US-based Ugbaio Itsekiri Incorporated has donated medical equipment to Central Hospital, Warri. The donated equipment has an estimated value of over N120 million. The hospital equipment donated included anesthesia ventilators, pulse oximeters, NIBP monitors, laryngoscopes and patient vital signs monitors,
Medtronic Expands Chinese Footprint
Friday, January 25th, 2008
US-based Medtronic Inc., manufacturer of a well-known line of defibrillators and AEDs including the popular Medtronic Physio-Control Lifepak 500 AED, has announced a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Shandong Weigao Group. Medtronic, which will own a 51% interest in this
Medical Supplies Network Donates Needed Medical Equipment to Public Hospital in the Philippines
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
The Medical Supplies Network of the Tulsa Oklahoma Rotary District donated much needed medical equipment to the Provincial Hospital of Silay City in the Philippines.The items delivered to the hospital in a 40-foot container van included surgical equipment, anesthesia equipment,
New research indicates the need for more AEDs in hospitals
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
A research study published in a recent issue of The New England Journal of Medicine reports that Americans stand a better chance of surviving a heart attack if they have it in a public place, such as a casino or
Skytron Joins Forces with Clinical Engineering
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Skytron, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art medical equipment including surgical tables and surgical lights, has teamed with Clinical Engineering Consultants (CEC), located in Erlanger, Kentucky, to form Helios Technology Management. The new Helios team will perform high-level management functions such as
Philips in $5 billion health equipment push
Thursday, December 27th, 2007
Philips Electronics continues to increase its presence in the medical equipment market by acquiring Respironics, a major player in the respiratory medical device industry. Two years ago Philips launched a big restructuring project, Vision 2010, intended to reshape the company
Medical equipment granted to Na Ri hospital
Thursday, December 27th, 2007
A Vietnam hospital that was struggling to provide medical services due to poor medical facilities has received a much-needed donation of medical equipment. The hospital of Na Ri district in Bac Kan province received a donation of an anesthesia machine
Philips Electronics Makes Bid to Take Over Visicu, Inc.
Thursday, December 20th, 2007
Philips Electronics, a leading manufacturer of portable defibrillators, is reorganizing its business to focus on medical equipment products and consumer electronics. This follows the company’s decision to last year to sell its semi-conductor business. As part of its commitment to
Baxter International Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Ireland
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
Baxter International Inc., a global leader in medical products, will invest more than E75 million over a six year period of time to introduce new technologies and higher value products to its manufacturing plants in Ireland. Baxter International Inc. currently
SciCan Offer $2450 Trade In Rebate With Statim 5000
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
SciCan is offering a $2450 discount towards a new Statim 5000 with the trade in of a pre-owned autoclave – any make, any model, any condition. This offer is available through December 31, 2007.The Statim 5000 is the fastest, most