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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
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A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR START-UP MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS IN SOUTH AFRICA

South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2019
An exploratory, qualitative study was conducted to establish why local medical device manufacturing firms are not starting up in South Africa. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with local medical device manufacturers to understand the market and ...
Maharaj, Ishan , Sunjka, Bernadette Patricia   +1 more
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A look into medical innovations & medical devices in 2013-2017

, 2018
Introduction: Medical innovation has led to discoveries on how to prevent and cure many illnesses. As a result, millions of people have lived longer, healthier, and more productively.
Zhelyazkova, Desislava; Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Varna, Balgarinova, Niya; Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Varna, Stoimenova, Assena; Medical University - Sofia, Faculty of pharmacy, Department of Social Pharmacy, Bulgarian Drug Agency, Executive Director, Zaykova, Krassimira; Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Varna   +3 more
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Can Standards and Regulations Keep Up With Health Technology? [PDF]

, 2015
Technology is changing at a rapid rate, opening up new possibilities within the health care domain. Advances such as open source hardware, personal medical devices, and mobile phone apps are creating opportunities for custom-made medical devices and ...
Vincent, JC, Niezen, G, Vincent, Christopher James, O Kane, AA, Stawarz, K, Gerrit Niezen, Niezen, Gerrit, Stawarz, Katarzyna, O'Kane, Aisling Ann   +8 more
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The reimbursement coverage decisions and pricing rules for medical devices in Taiwan

, 2022
Medical technology is undergoing rapid transformations, and the classifications of medical devices have also expanded greatly; therefore, it is necessary to develop appropriate reimbursement policies and pricing mechanisms in a timely manner.
Huang, LY, Huang, YW, Lin, CJ, Lee, PC, Chang, SY, Tsai, HY   +5 more
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Effectiveness of a Novel Low‐Density Lipoprotein Apheresis Device Rheocarna in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis With Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe form of lower‐extremity artery disease characterized by distal lesions and microcirculatory impairment, limiting revascularization efficacy. Rheocarna is a direct hemoperfusion low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) adsorption device with potential rheological and anti‐inflammatory ...
Kunihiro Ishioka, Takayasu Ohtake, Kei Ohmori, Chika Shibuya, Tomoki Tsukahara, Mizuki Yamano, Yasuhiro Mochida, Machiko Oka, Kyoko Maesato, Yusuke Tsukamoto, Hidekazu Moriya, Sumi Hidaka, Shuzo Kobayashi   +12 more
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Quality analysis of manufacturer's incident reports regarding medical devices

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2023
Background Medical devices provide a great number of medical treatments and have an important role in patients’ healthcare; however, there are certain risks, sometimes even serious incidents, associated with their usage.
Antonela Simunovic, Krunoslav Kranjcec, Marija Pekas, Siniša Tomic   +3 more
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Immunotoxicity of Medical Devices☆☆☆ [PDF]

Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, 1997
Abstract Determination of the ability of a medical device to interact with the immune system currently involves assessment of the immunogenic potential and biocompatibility of the device or an extract of the device. However, implants are often in the body for extended periods of time and/or are placed by a surgical procedure that in and of itself ...
KATHLEEN RODGERS, PAAL KLYKKEN, JOSHUA JACOBS, CARMELITA FRONDOZA, VESNA TOMAZIC, JUDITH ZELIKOFF   +5 more
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Medical devices, requirements for free sale and being funded by the national health insurance fund

, 2017
Медицински изделия според Закона за лекарствата и аптеките в хуманната медицина (ЗЛАХМ) са тези изделия, използвани самостоятелно или в комбинация, включително и с необходимия за прилагането им софтуер, които не постигат основното си действие във или ...
Cvetkova, Antoaneta; Medical College, Medical University of Varna, Aleksandrova, Desislava; Medical College, Medical University of Varna   +1 more
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Prognosis of Long‐Term Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Combined Continuous Intravenous Sodium Infusion Therapy

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Patients requiring long‐term continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) generally have poor prognoses. This study evaluated whether adding continuous intravenous sodium infusion (cIVNa) is associated with improved hemodynamics and outcomes in patients undergoing long‐term CRRT for ≥ 7 days.
Akinori Yamaguchi, Atsuyoshi Mita, Kosuke Sonoda, Makoto Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
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