Medical equipment

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Turns to the Crowd for More Options in Supplemental Oxygen Technology

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Oxygen, Diving medicine, Industrial gases, Medical equipment, Respiratory therapy, Oxygen therapy, Portable oxygen concentrator, Breathing, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

The Challenge seeks to develop more portable, easy-to-use options for outpatients on supplemental oxygen.

Key Points: 
  • The Challenge seeks to develop more portable, easy-to-use options for outpatients on supplemental oxygen.
  • Yet current options for the use of home oxygen do not fully address the needs of people who rely on this resource.
  • "The demographic of those needing supplemental oxygen is much broader than many people may think," said Josh Fessel, MD, PhD, Program Director at the NHLBI.
  • They might need long-term supplemental oxygen because they're living with chronic lung disease, a heart condition, or sleep-related breathing issues.

Europe Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Report 2020-2027 - Covid-19 Impact and Analysis by Continuous Flow, Pulse Flow, COPD, Asthma, Respiratory Distress Syndrome - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Medical devices, Health, Chemistry, Medicine, Physical sciences, Oxygen, Industrial gases, Respiratory therapy, Medical equipment, Chronic lower respiratory diseases, Oxygen concentrator, Oxygen therapy, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asthma

The Europe portable oxygen concentrators market is projected to reach US$ 710.25 million by 2027 from US$ 381.70 million in 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The Europe portable oxygen concentrators market is projected to reach US$ 710.25 million by 2027 from US$ 381.70 million in 2019.
  • The growth of the Europe portable oxygen concentrators market is attributed to the growing prevalence of respiratory disorders, rise in geriatric population and increasing demand for the portable oxygen concentrators as alternative breathing equipment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Europe portable oxygen concentrators market, based on product, is further segmented into continuous flow and pulse flow.
  • The Europe portable oxygen concentrators market, based on application, is segmented into COPD, asthma, respiratory distress syndrome and others.

Caresfield Announces Next Evolution in Disposable Phlebotomy Tourniquets with the Versaquet

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Medical equipment, Bleeding, Tourniquet, Disposable product, Articles, Consumables, Natural environment

LAKEVILLE, Minn., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Caresfield, LLC, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of healthcare consumable products such as labels, patient ID wristbands, and disposable phlebotomy tourniquets, announces the introduction of a patent-pending design for single-use tourniquets, the Versaquet Multi-Texture Disposable Tourniquet.

Key Points: 
  • LAKEVILLE, Minn., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Caresfield, LLC, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of healthcare consumable products such as labels, patient ID wristbands, and disposable phlebotomy tourniquets, announces the introduction of a patent-pending design for single-use tourniquets, the Versaquet Multi-Texture Disposable Tourniquet.
  • The Caresfield Versaquet is designed with one smooth side and one textured side, combining these benefits into one product.
  • While Caresfield is incredibly excited to bring Versaquet to the market, the company will continue to offer all of its existing disposable tourniquets in the widest variety of colors, sizes, textures, and packaging options available from a supplier today.
  • For three decades, Caresfield has provided people-first support along with identification and specimen collection products for the healthcare industry.

New Zealand $6.4 Million Air Purifiers Markets to 2030: Prefilter + HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA, and Other Air Purifiers

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Chemistry, Air filters, Physical sciences, Separation processes, Filters, Medical equipment, Air purifier, HEPA, Purifier, Filtration

The New Zealand Air Purifiers Market was valued USD 6.40 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at an increasing rate of over 7% during the 2021E-2030F forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The New Zealand Air Purifiers Market was valued USD 6.40 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at an increasing rate of over 7% during the 2021E-2030F forecast period.
  • The New Zealand Air Purifiers Market is segmented into filter type, price segment, sales channel, region, and company.
  • Based on filter type, the New Zealand Air Purifiers Market is further fragmented into Prefilter + HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA, and other air purifiers.
  • Based on the price segment, the New Zealand Air Purifiers Market is categorized into low, medium, and high prices.

Patent Issued to IRISYS, LLC for a New Liposomal Anticancer Drug Delivery System

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Drug delivery, Medical equipment, Liposome, Branches of biology, Life sciences, Biology

Previous formulations of medications designed to attack cancerous cells often indiscriminately destroy normal healthy cells due to lack of targeting and specificity.

Key Points: 
  • Previous formulations of medications designed to attack cancerous cells often indiscriminately destroy normal healthy cells due to lack of targeting and specificity.
  • However, the efficacy of these formulations remains hindered by either the limited or non-specific release of the active drug.
  • Gerald Yakatan, Ph.D., (IRISYS CEO and Founder) commented "The issuance of a United States patent on the liposomal drug delivery system developed at IRISYS is consequential for several reasons.
  • This dedication and creativity is what makes me proud to have led and worked with these scientists over the years."

Yardi Supports India Hospitals and Direct Relief International During COVID-19 Fight

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Articles, Ethics, Academic disciplines, Industrial gases, Oxygen, Medical equipment, Oxygen concentrator, Direct Relief, Oxygen therapy, Corporate social responsibility, CSR

Yardi Software India Private Limited (YSIPL), the India division of the global real estate technology company, has worked on corporate social responsibility (CSR) measures consistently since its inception in 2004.

Key Points: 
  • Yardi Software India Private Limited (YSIPL), the India division of the global real estate technology company, has worked on corporate social responsibility (CSR) measures consistently since its inception in 2004.
  • Yardi also financially supported the India response efforts of Direct Relief International, a Santa Barbara-based global medical aid non-profit.
  • "India is experiencing severe shortages of medical oxygen and oxygen concentrators," said Bhupi Singh, executive vice president of Direct Relief, during the recent surge.
  • Yardi develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies.

Study Finds Carrier Air Purifiers Can Create Healthier Classrooms

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Environmental health, Articles, Filters, Medical equipment, Air purifier, Purifier, Natural environment, Healthy building, Indoor air quality

Carrier air purifiers respectively set to provide air flows of 500, 750 or 1,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) were placed in three "old wing" classrooms.

Key Points: 
  • Carrier air purifiers respectively set to provide air flows of 500, 750 or 1,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) were placed in three "old wing" classrooms.
  • "As part of the layered strategy for improving classroom air quality, the technology deployed in Carrier air purifiers is highly effective and remarkably quiet," said Justin Keppy, President, NA Residential & Light Commercial, Carrier.
  • "This independent study proves that the addition of Carrier air purifiers can significantly improve the air quality in classrooms and provide a healthier environment for students, teachers and staff."
  • The Carrier air purifier , a product offered through Carrier's Healthy Buildings Program, combines three different filtration technologies to create healthier indoor air.

United States Air Purifier Market Report 2021-2026

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Chemistry, Filters, Physical sciences, Air filters, Medical equipment, Air purifier, HEPA, IQAir, Water filter, Sharp Corporation, Purifier, Filtration

The United States Air Purifier Market is divided into the following segments such as filter type, end-user, distribution channel, region, and company.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Air Purifier Market is divided into the following segments such as filter type, end-user, distribution channel, region, and company.
  • In terms of filter type segment, the United States Air Purifier Market is divided into HEPA + Activated Carbon, Pre-Filter + HEPA, HEPA and Others.
  • Among them, HEPA + Activated Carbon dominated the United States Air Purifier Market with a market share of around 31% in 2020.
  • Some of the major players operating in the United States Air Purifier Market are Austin Air Systems Ltd., IQAir North America, Inc., Blueair Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Whirlpool Corporation, Alen Corporation, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Rabbit Air, Winix America Inc. and Coway USA Inc.
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New Zealand Air Purifiers Markets, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Specialty, Retail, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Filters, Air filters, Separation processes, Medical equipment, Air purifier, HEPA, Filtration, Purifiers, Activated carbon

The "New Zealand Air Purifiers Market, By Filter Type (Prefilter + HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA, and Other Air Purifiers), By Price Segment (Low, Medium, High), By Sales Channel, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "New Zealand Air Purifiers Market, By Filter Type (Prefilter + HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA, and Other Air Purifiers), By Price Segment (Low, Medium, High), By Sales Channel, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The New Zealand Air Purifiers Market was valued USD 6.40 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at an increasing rate of over 7% during the 2021E-2030F forecast period.
  • Based on filter type, the New Zealand Air Purifiers Market is further fragmented into Prefilter + HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA + Activated Carbon, HEPA, and other air purifiers.
  • Based on the price segment, the New Zealand Air Purifiers Market is categorized into low, medium, and high prices.

Smiths Medical Issues Worldwide Notification Regarding the Recall of Jelco® Hypodermic Needle-Pro® Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe With Skewed Graduation Markings

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Managed care, Other Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Medical devices, Hospitals, Biotechnology, Nursing, Medical Supplies, FDA, Practice Management, Health, Diabetes, Branches of biology, Academic disciplines, Biology, Human development, Drug paraphernalia, Medical equipment, Syringe, The Smiths, Quarantine, Attachment theory, Recall, Smiths Medical, Smiths Group, SMITHS MEDICAL, SMITHS GROUP

Please reference the attachment for an illustration of the skewed graduation marking on the syringe barrel.

Key Points: 
  • Please reference the attachment for an illustration of the skewed graduation marking on the syringe barrel.
  • Smiths Medical has received no reports of death or serious injury related to this issue.
  • Smiths Medical is issuing Recall Notices and Response Forms to consignees of Affected Models and Lot Numbers to instruct them that they must quarantine and return the product.
  • Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Smiths Medical via telephone at 1-(800)-258-5361.