Rolled Latex-Free Transducer Covers Approved
CIVCO Medical Instruments Receives FDA Approval
KALONA, IA- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(k) approval to CIVCO Medical Instruments for their rolled latex-free transducer cover, NeoFlex. Colored blue to differentiate them from latex covers, NeoFlex covers offer distortion-free scanning and will come in a variety of sizes to be used with most general purpose and endocavity transducers. NeoFlex covers combine the advantages of latex without the hazards of latex proteins. CIVCO designs and manufactures ultrasound needle guidance systems, transducer covers, and diagnostic accessory devices. For more information, contact CIVCO on the Internet at www.civcomedical.com.
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Most Harmful and Costly Hospital-Acquired Infection
February 5th 2025Nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is a deadly, overlooked infection impacting patient outcomes. With new diagnostic tools and prevention strategies, hospitals must prioritize oral hygiene to reduce risk.
Gag Order Puts Public Health at Risk, APIC Urges Immediate Action
February 4th 2025APIC warns that the HHS gag order on CDC communications endangers public health, delaying critical infection updates and weakening outbreak response amid rising tuberculosis, avian flu, Ebola, and measles threats.
