Saleh, Mahdi; Spence, John Nathan; Nayak, Sanjeev; Pearce, Gillian; Tennuci, Christopher; Roffe, Christine
2012-01-01
There are a limited number of studies comparing the Aperio mechanical thrombectomy device to other stent-based devices. In this paper, we compared the Aperio thrombectomy device to the Solitaire AB, FR and Revive devices in a model of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) within a modified pulsatile flow system. Thrombi made of lamb's blood were placed into a pulsatile flow system perfused with Hartmann's solution at 80 bpm with a mean pressure of 90 mm Hg. 30 experiments were run with each device. Recanalization rates were similar for all three devices (90% with the Solitaire AB, FR, 80% with the Revive, and 90% with the Aperio). The mean number of attempts to retrieve the thrombus was also similar for all three devices (1.7 with the Solitaire AB, FR, 2.1 with the Revive, 1.6 with the Aperio). Clot fragmentation and embolization rates revealed no statistical significance but there was a trend towards lower embolization rates with the Aperio (23% compared to 40% with the Solitaire AB, FR and 47% with the Revive). The Aperio was the fastest to recanalize the MCA (mean of 66 seconds compared to 186 seconds for the Solitaire AB, FR and 169 seconds for the Revive). In this in vitro setting, the Aperio device seems to be an efficacious and safe device when compared to other similar clinically used mechanical thrombectomy devices. Larger clinical trials are warranted.
Saleh, Mahdi; Spence, John Nathan; Nayak, Sanjeev; Pearce, Gillian; Tennuci, Christopher; Roffe, Christine
2012-01-01
Background and Purpose: There are a limited number of studies comparing the Aperio mechanical thrombectomy device to other stent-based devices. In this paper, we compared the Aperio thrombectomy device to the Solitaire AB, FR and Revive devices in a model of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) within a modified pulsatile flow system. Methods: Thrombi made of lamb’s blood were placed into a pulsatile flow system perfused with Hartmann’s solution at 80 bpm with a mean pressure of 90 mm Hg. 30 experiments were run with each device. Results: Recanalization rates were similar for all three devices (90% with the Solitaire AB, FR, 80% with the Revive, and 90% with the Aperio). The mean number of attempts to retrieve the thrombus was also similar for all three devices (1.7 with the Solitaire AB, FR, 2.1 with the Revive, 1.6 with the Aperio). Clot fragmentation and embolization rates revealed no statistical significance but there was a trend towards lower embolization rates with the Aperio (23% compared to 40% with the Solitaire AB, FR and 47% with the Revive). The Aperio was the fastest to recanalize the MCA (mean of 66 seconds compared to 186 seconds for the Solitaire AB, FR and 169 seconds for the Revive). Conclusions: In this in vitro setting, the Aperio device seems to be an efficacious and safe device when compared to other similar clinically used mechanical thrombectomy devices. Larger clinical trials are warranted. PMID:23173104
Zaidat, Osama O; Castonguay, Alicia C; Gupta, Rishi; Sun, Chung-Huan J; Martin, Coleman; Holloway, William E; Mueller-Kronast, Nils; English, Joey D; Linfante, Italo; Dabus, Guilherme; Malisch, Tim W; Marden, Franklin A; Bozorgchami, Hormozd; Xavier, Andrew; Rai, Ansaar T; Froehler, Michael T; Badruddin, Aamir; Nguyen, Thanh N; Taqi, M Asif; Abraham, Michael G; Janardhan, Vallabh; Shaltoni, Hashem; Novakovic, Roberta; Yoo, Albert J; Abou-Chebl, Alex; Chen, Peng R; Britz, Gavin W; Kaushal, Ritesh; Nanda, Ashish; Issa, Mohammad A; Nogueira, Raul G
2014-10-01
Limited post-marketing data exist on the use of the Solitaire FR device in clinical practice. The North American Solitaire Stent Retriever Acute Stroke (NASA) registry aimed to assess the real world performance of the Solitaire FR device in contrast with the results from the SWIFT (Solitaire with the Intention for Thrombectomy) and TREVO 2 (Trevo versus Merci retrievers for thrombectomy revascularization of large vessel occlusions in acute ischemic stroke) trials. The investigator initiated NASA registry recruited North American sites to submit retrospective angiographic and clinical outcome data on consecutive acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients treated with the Solitaire FR between March 2012 and February 2013. The primary outcome was a Thrombolysis in Myocardial Ischemia (TIMI) score of ≥2 or a Treatment in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) score of ≥2a. Secondary outcomes were 90 day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score, mortality, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. 354 patients underwent treatment for AIS using the Solitaire FR device in 24 centers. Mean time from onset to groin puncture was 363.4±239 min, mean fluoroscopy time was 32.9±25.7 min, and mean procedure time was 100.9±57.8 min. Recanalization outcome: TIMI ≥2 rate of 83.3% (315/354) and TICI ≥2a rate of 87.5% (310/354) compared with the operator reported TIMI ≥2 rate of 83% in SWIFT and TICI ≥2a rate of 85% in TREVO 2. 42% (132/315) of NASA patients demonstrated a 90 day mRS ≤2 compared with 37% (SWIFT) and 40% (TREVO 2). 90 day mortality was 30.2% (95/315) versus 17.2% (SWIFT) and 29% (TREVO 2). The NASA registry demonstrated that the Solitaire FR device performance in clinical practice is comparable with the SWIFT and TREVO 2 trial results. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.
Clarençon, Frédéric; Wyse, Gerald; Fanning, Noel; Di Maria, Federico; Gaston, André; Chiras, Jacques; Sourour, Nader
2013-06-01
The use of flow-diverting stents has gained acceptance during the past few years for the treatment of numerous intracranial aneurysms, especially large or giant ones. However, successful catheterization of the distal parent artery in giant intracranial aneurysms with a microcatheter can be extremely challenging. Forming a microcatheter loop in the aneurysm sac can aid distal catheterization. We report the use of a Solitaire FR stent as an adjunctive tool in the successful treatment of 2 giant intracranial unruptured aneurysms with a Pipeline Embolization Device. After having formed a loop inside the aneurysm sac, the microcatheter was anchored distally by a Solitaire FR stent. With the Solitaire FR device opened, the loop in the giant aneurysm sac was completely reduced without loss of the microcatheter position in the distal parent artery. A Pipeline Embolization Device could be delivered in both cases without any difficulty. There were no complications. The technique described results in ideal microcatheter alignment with a secure distal position before deployment of a flow-diverting stent.
Safety and Efficacy of Solitaire Stent Thrombectomy
Campbell, Bruce C.V.; Hill, Michael D.; Rubiera, Marta; Menon, Bijoy K.; Demchuk, Andrew; Donnan, Geoffrey A.; Roy, Daniel; Thornton, John; Dorado, Laura; Bonafe, Alain; Levy, Elad I.; Diener, Hans-Christoph; Hernández-Pérez, María; Pereira, Vitor Mendes; Blasco, Jordi; Quesada, Helena; Rempel, Jeremy; Jahan, Reza; Davis, Stephen M.; Stouch, Bruce C.; Mitchell, Peter J.; Jovin, Tudor G.; Saver, Jeffrey L.
2016-01-01
Background and Purpose— Recent positive randomized trials of endovascular therapy for ischemic stroke used predominantly stent retrievers. We pooled data to investigate the efficacy and safety of stent thrombectomy using the Solitaire device in anterior circulation ischemic stroke. Methods— Patient-level data were pooled from trials in which the Solitaire was the only or the predominant device used in a prespecified meta-analysis (SEER Collaboration): Solitaire FR With the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment (SWIFT PRIME), Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Anterior Circulation Proximal Occlusion With Emphasis on Minimizing CT to Recanalization Times (ESCAPE), Extending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits—Intra-Arterial (EXTEND-IA), and Randomized Trial of Revascularization With Solitaire FR Device Versus Best Medical Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Stroke Due to Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Presenting Within Eight Hours of Symptom Onset (REVASCAT). The primary outcome was ordinal analysis of modified Rankin Score at 90 days. The primary analysis included all patients in the 4 trials with 2 sensitivity analyses: (1) excluding patients in whom Solitaire was not the first device used and (2) including the 3 Solitaire-only trials (excluding ESCAPE). Secondary outcomes included functional independence (modified Rankin Score 0–2), symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and mortality. Results— The primary analysis included 787 patients: 401 randomized to endovascular thrombectomy and 386 to standard care, and 82.6% received intravenous thrombolysis. The common odds ratio for modified Rankin Score improvement was 2.7 (2.0–3.5) with no heterogeneity in effect by age, sex, baseline stroke severity, extent of computed tomography changes, site of occlusion, or pretreatment with alteplase. The number needed to treat to reduce disability was 2.5 and for an extra patient to achieve independent outcome was 4.25 (3.29–5.99). Successful revascularization occurred in 77% treated with Solitaire device. The rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage and overall mortality did not differ between treatment groups. Conclusions— Solitaire thrombectomy for large vessel ischemic stroke was safe and highly effective with substantially reduced disability. Benefits were consistent in all prespecified subgroups. PMID:26888532
Campbell, Bruce C V; Hill, Michael D; Rubiera, Marta; Menon, Bijoy K; Demchuk, Andrew; Donnan, Geoffrey A; Roy, Daniel; Thornton, John; Dorado, Laura; Bonafe, Alain; Levy, Elad I; Diener, Hans-Christoph; Hernández-Pérez, María; Pereira, Vitor Mendes; Blasco, Jordi; Quesada, Helena; Rempel, Jeremy; Jahan, Reza; Davis, Stephen M; Stouch, Bruce C; Mitchell, Peter J; Jovin, Tudor G; Saver, Jeffrey L; Goyal, Mayank
2016-03-01
Recent positive randomized trials of endovascular therapy for ischemic stroke used predominantly stent retrievers. We pooled data to investigate the efficacy and safety of stent thrombectomy using the Solitaire device in anterior circulation ischemic stroke. Patient-level data were pooled from trials in which the Solitaire was the only or the predominant device used in a prespecified meta-analysis (SEER Collaboration): Solitaire FR With the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment (SWIFT PRIME), Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Anterior Circulation Proximal Occlusion With Emphasis on Minimizing CT to Recanalization Times (ESCAPE), Extending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits-Intra-Arterial (EXTEND-IA), and Randomized Trial of Revascularization With Solitaire FR Device Versus Best Medical Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Stroke Due to Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Presenting Within Eight Hours of Symptom Onset (REVASCAT). The primary outcome was ordinal analysis of modified Rankin Score at 90 days. The primary analysis included all patients in the 4 trials with 2 sensitivity analyses: (1) excluding patients in whom Solitaire was not the first device used and (2) including the 3 Solitaire-only trials (excluding ESCAPE). Secondary outcomes included functional independence (modified Rankin Score 0-2), symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and mortality. The primary analysis included 787 patients: 401 randomized to endovascular thrombectomy and 386 to standard care, and 82.6% received intravenous thrombolysis. The common odds ratio for modified Rankin Score improvement was 2.7 (2.0-3.5) with no heterogeneity in effect by age, sex, baseline stroke severity, extent of computed tomography changes, site of occlusion, or pretreatment with alteplase. The number needed to treat to reduce disability was 2.5 and for an extra patient to achieve independent outcome was 4.25 (3.29-5.99). Successful revascularization occurred in 77% treated with Solitaire device. The rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage and overall mortality did not differ between treatment groups. Solitaire thrombectomy for large vessel ischemic stroke was safe and highly effective with substantially reduced disability. Benefits were consistent in all prespecified subgroups. © 2016 The Authors.
Pereira, Vitor M; Gralla, Jan; Davalos, Antoni; Bonafé, Alain; Castaño, Carlos; Chapot, Rene; Liebeskind, David S; Nogueira, Raul G; Arnold, Marcel; Sztajzel, Roman; Liebig, Thomas; Goyal, Mayank; Besselmann, Michael; Moreno, Alfredo; Schroth, Gerhard
2013-01-01
Background and Purpose Mechanical thrombectomy using stent retriever devices have been advocated to increase revascularization in intracranial vessel occlusion. We present the results of a large prospective study on the use of the Solitaire FR in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Methods STAR was an international, multicenter, prospective, single-arm study of Solitaire FR thrombectomy in patients with large vessel anterior circulation strokes treated within 8 hours of symptom onset. Strict criteria for site selection were applied. The primary endpoint was the revascularization rate (3TICI 2b) of the occluded vessel as determined by an independent core lab. The secondary endpoint was the rate of good functional outcome (defined as 90-day modified Rankin scale (mRS) 0–2). Results A total of 202 patients were enrolled across 14 comprehensive stroke centers in Europe, Canada and Australia. The median age was 72 years, 60% were female patients. The median National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was 17. Most proximal intracranial occlusion was the internal carotid artery in 18%, the middle cerebral artery in 82%. Successful revascularization was achieved in 79.2% of patients. Device and/or procedure related severe adverse events were found in 7.4%. Favorable neurological outcome was found in 57.9%. The mortality rate was 6.9%. Any intracranial hemorrhagic transformation was found in 18.8% of patients, 1.5% were symptomatic. Conclusions In this single arm study, treatment with the Solitaire™ FR device in intracranial anterior circulation occlusions results in high rates of revascularization, low risk of clinically relevant procedural complications, and good clinical outcomes in combination with low mortality at 90 days. Clinical Trial Registration This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT01327989. PMID:23908066
Saber, Hamidreza; Rajah, Gary B; Kherallah, Riyad Y; Jadhav, Ashutosh P; Narayanan, Sandra
2017-12-15
Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is increasingly used for large-vessel occlusions (LVO), but randomized clinical trial (RCT) level data with regard to differences in clinical outcomes of MT devices are limited. We conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) that enables comparison of modern MT devices (Trevo, Solitaire, Aspiration) and strategies (stent retriever vs aspiration) across trials. Relevant RCTs were identified by a systematic review. The efficacy outcome was 90-day functional independence (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score 0-2). Safety outcomes were 90-day catastrophic outcome (mRS 5-6) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). Fixed-effect Bayesian NMA was performed to calculate risk estimates and the rank probabilities. In a NMA of six relevant RCTs (SWIFT, TREVO2, EXTEND-IA, SWIFT-PRIME, REVASCAT, THERAPY; total of 871 patients, 472 Solitaire vs medical-only, 108 Aspiration vs medical-only, 178 Trevo vs Merci, and 113 Solitaire vs Merci) with medical-only arm as the reference, Trevo had the greatest functional independence (OR 4.14, 95% credible interval (CrI) 1.41-11.80; top rank probability 92%) followed by Solitaire (OR 2.55, 95% CrI 1.75-3.74; top rank probability 72%). Solitaire and Aspiration devices had the greatest top rank probability with respect to low sICH and catastrophic outcomes (76% and 91%, respectively), but without significant differences between each other. In a separate network of seven RCTs (MR-CLEAN, ESCAPE, EXTEND-IA, SWIFT-PRIME, REVASCAT, THERAPY, ASTER; 1737 patients), first-line stent retriever was associated with a higher top rank probability of functional independence than aspiration (95% vs 54%), with comparable safety outcomes. These findings suggest that Trevo and Solitaire devices are associated with a greater likelihood of functional independence whereas Solitaire and Aspiration devices appear to be safer. © Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.
Fahed, Robert; Clarençon, Frédéric; Sourour, Nader-Antoine; Chauvet, Dorian; Le Jean, Lise; Chiras, Jacques; Di Maria, Federico
2016-07-01
One of the procedural risks in arteriovenous malformation (AVM) embolization is possible migration of the embolic agent into the venous drainage with an incomplete nidus occlusion, which may lead to severe hemorrhagic complications. This report presents the case of a 29-year-old man who presented with a deep intraparenchymal hematoma on the left side secondary to the spontaneous rupture of a claustral AVM. Upon resorption of the hematoma, the patient underwent an initial therapeutic session of N-butyl-2 cyanoacrylate endovascular embolization, with the purpose of reducing the AVM volume and flow before performing Gamma Knife radiosurgery. After glue injection into one of the arterial feeders, the control angiography showed a partial migration of the glue cast into the straight sinus, with most of the nidus still visible. Because of the bleeding risk due to possible venous hypertension, it was decided to try to retrieve the glue from the vein by using a stent retriever via jugular access. This maneuver allowed a nearly complete removal of the glue cast, thereby restoring normal venous flow drainage. The patient showed no clinical worsening after the procedure. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of the use of the Solitaire FR device as a rescue glue retriever. This method should be considered by physicians in cases of unintended glue migration into the venous circulation during AVM embolization.
Saver, J L; Jahan, R; Levy, E I; Jovin, T G; Baxter, B; Nogueira, R; Clark, W; Budzik, R; Zaidat, O O
2014-07-01
Self-expanding stent retrievers are a promising new device class designed for rapid flow restoration in acute cerebral ischaemia. The SOLITAIRE™ Flow Restoration device (SOLITAIRE) has shown high rates of recanalization in preclinical models and in uncontrolled clinical series. (1) To demonstrate non-inferiority of SOLITAIRE compared with a legally marketed device, the MERCI Retrieval System®; (2) To demonstrate safety, feasibility, and efficacy of SOLITAIRE in subjects requiring mechanical thrombectomy diagnosed with acute ischaemic stroke. DESIGN : Multicenter, randomized, prospective, controlled trial with blinded primary end-point ascertainment. Key entry criteria include: age 22-85; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) ≥8 and <30; clinical and imaging findings consistent with acute ischaemic stroke; patient ineligible or failed intravenous tissue plasminogen activator; accessible occlusion in M1 or M2 middle cerebral artery, internal carotid artery, basilar artery, or vertebral artery; and patient able to be treated within 8 h of onset. Sites first participate in a roll-in phase, treating two patients with the SOLITAIRE device, before proceeding to the randomized phase. In patients unresponsive to the initially assigned therapy, after the angiographic component of the primary end-point is ascertained (reperfusion with the initial assigned device), rescue therapy with other reperfusion techniques is permitted. The primary efficacy end-point is successful recanalization with the assigned study device (no use of rescue therapy) and with no symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage. Successful recanalization is defined as achieving Thrombolysis In Myocardial Ischemia 2 or 3 flow in all treatable vessels. The primary safety end-point is the incidence of device-related and procedure-related serious adverse events. A major secondary efficacy end-point is time to achieve initial recanalization. Additional secondary end-points include clinical outcomes at 90 days and radiologic haemorrhagic transformation. © 2012 The Authors. International Journal of Stroke © 2012 World Stroke Organization.
Saver, Jeffrey L; Goyal, Mayank; Bonafe, Alain; Diener, Hans-Christoph; Levy, Elad I; Pereira, Vitor M; Albers, Gregory W; Cognard, Christophe; Cohen, David J; Hacke, Werner; Jansen, Olav; Jovin, Tudor G; Mattle, Heinrich P; Nogueira, Raul G; Siddiqui, Adnan H; Yavagal, Dileep R; Devlin, Thomas G; Lopes, Demetrius K; Reddy, Vivek; du Mesnil de Rochemont, Richard; Jahan, Reza
2015-04-01
Early reperfusion in patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke is critical, especially for patients with large vessel occlusion who have poor prognosis without revascularization. Solitaire™ stent retriever devices have been shown to immediately restore vascular perfusion safely, rapidly, and effectively in acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusions. The aim of the study was to demonstrate that, among patients with large vessel, anterior circulation occlusion who have received intravenous tissue plasminogen activator, treatment with Solitaire revascularization devices reduces degree of disability 3 months post stroke. The study is a global multicenter, two-arm, prospective, randomized, open, blinded end-point trial comparing functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients who are treated with either intravenous tissue plasminogen activator alone or intravenous tissue plasminogen activator in combination with the Solitaire device. Up to 833 patients will be enrolled. Patients who have received intravenous tissue plasminogen activator are randomized to either continue with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator alone or additionally proceed to neurothrombectomy using the Solitaire device within six-hours of symptom onset. The primary end-point is 90-day global disability, assessed with the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Secondary outcomes include mortality at 90 days, functional independence (mRS ≤ 2) at 90 days, change in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale at 27 h, reperfusion at 27 h, and thrombolysis in cerebral infarction 2b/3 flow at the end of the procedure. Statistical analysis will be conducted using simultaneous success criteria on the overall distribution of modified Rankin Scale (Rankin shift) and proportions of subjects achieving functional independence (mRS 0-2). © 2015 The Authors. International Journal of Stroke published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of World Stroke Organization.
Gungor, Dilara; Oğuz, Şükrü; Dinc, Hasan
2017-06-01
Onyx reflux into the parent artery is a rare and sometimes significant complication in the treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). We report a patient who presented with Onyx reflux into the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) during embolization of a right temporal AVM. The refluxed Onyx cast was successfully removed by a mechanical thrombectomy device using a self-expandable and fully retrievable Solitaire AB stent.
Oğuz, Şükrü; Dinc, Hasan
2017-01-01
Onyx reflux into the parent artery is a rare and sometimes significant complication in the treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). We report a patient who presented with Onyx reflux into the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) during embolization of a right temporal AVM. The refluxed Onyx cast was successfully removed by a mechanical thrombectomy device using a self-expandable and fully retrievable Solitaire AB stent. PMID:28604186
Solitaire salvage: a stent retriever-assisted catheter reduction technical report.
Parry, Phillip Vaughan; Morales, Alejandro; Jankowitz, Brian Thomas
2016-07-01
The endovascular management of giant aneurysms often proves difficult with standard techniques. Obtaining distal access to allow catheter reduction is often key to approaching these aneurysms, but several anatomic challenges make this task unsafe and not feasible. Obtaining distal anchor points and performing catheter reduction maneuvers using adjunctive devices is not a novel concept, however using the Solitaire in order to do so may have some distinct advantages compared with previously described methods. Here we describe our novel Solitaire salvage technique, which allowed successful reduction of a looped catheter within an aneurysm in three cases. While this technique is expensive and therefore best performed after standard maneuvers have failed, in our experience it was effective, safe, and more efficient than other methods. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/
North American SOLITAIRE Stent-Retriever Acute Stroke Registry: choice of anesthesia and outcomes.
Abou-Chebl, Alex; Zaidat, Ossama O; Castonguay, Alicia C; Gupta, Rishi; Sun, Chung-Huan J; Martin, Coleman O; Holloway, William E; Mueller-Kronast, Nils; English, Joey D; Linfante, Italo; Dabus, Guilherme; Malisch, Timothy W; Marden, Franklin A; Bozorgchami, Hormozd; Xavier, Andrew; Rai, Ansaar T; Froehler, Micahel T; Badruddin, Aamir; Nguyen, Thanh N; Taqi, Muhammad; Abraham, Michael G; Janardhan, Vallabh; Shaltoni, Hashem; Novakovic, Roberta; Yoo, Albert J; Chen, Peng R; Britz, Gavin W; Kaushal, Ritesh; Nanda, Ashish; Issa, Mohammad A; Nogueira, Raul G
2014-05-01
Previous work that predated the availability of the safer stent-retriever devices has suggested that general anesthesia (GA) may have a negative impact on outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke undergoing endovascular therapy. We reviewed demographic, clinical, procedural (GA versus local anesthesia [LA], etc), and site-adjudicated angiographic and clinical outcomes data from consecutive patients treated with the Solitaire FR device in the investigator-initiated North American SOLITAIRE Stent-Retriever Acute Stroke (NASA) Registry. The primary outcomes were 90-day modified Rankin Scale, mortality, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. A total of 281 patients from 18 centers were enrolled. GA was used in 69.8% (196/281) of patients. Baseline demographic and procedural factors were comparable between the LA and GA groups, except the former demonstrated longer time-to-groin puncture (395.4±254 versus 337.4±208 min; P=0.04), lower National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS; 16.2±5.8 versus 18.8±6.9; P=0.002), lower balloon-guide catheter usage (22.4% versus 49.2%; P=0.0001), and longer fluoroscopy times (39.5±33 versus 28±22.8 min; P=0.008). Recanalization (thrombolysis in cerebral infarction ≥2b; 72.94% versus 73.6%; P=0.9) and rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (7.1% versus 11.2%; P=0.4) were similar but modified Rankin Scale ≤2 was achieved in more LA patients, 52.6% versus 35.6% (odds ratio, 1.4 [1.1-1.8]; P=0.01). In multivariate analysis, hypertension, NIHSS, unsuccessful revascularization, and GA use (odds ratio, 3.3 [1.6-7.1]; P=0.001) were associated with death. When only anterior circulation and elective GA patients were included, there was a persistent difference in good outcomes in favor of LA patients (50.7% versus 35.5%; odds ratio, 1.3 [1.01-1.6]; P=0.04). The NASA Registry has demonstrated that clinical outcomes and survival are significantly better in patients treated with LA, without increased symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage risk. Future trials should prospectively evaluate the effect of GA on outcomes.
Mourand, I; Machi, P; Nogué, E; Arquizan, C; Costalat, V; Picot, M-C; Bonafé, A; Milhaud, D
2014-06-01
The prognosis for ischemic stroke due to acute basilar artery occlusion is very poor: Early recanalization remains the main factor that can improve outcomes. The baseline extent of brain stem ischemic damage can also influence outcomes. We evaluated the validity of an easy-to-use DWI score to predict clinical outcome in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion treated by mechanical thrombectomy. We analyzed the baseline clinical and DWI parameters of 31 patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, treated within 24 hours of symptom onset by using a Solitaire FR device. The DWI score of the brain stem was assessed with a 12-point semiquantitative score that separately considered each side of the medulla, pons, and midbrain. Clinical outcome was assessed at 180 days by using the mRS. According to receiver operating characteristic analyses, the cutoff score determined the optimal positive predictive value for outcome. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient assessed the correlation between the DWI brain stem score and baseline characteristics. Successful recanalization (Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction 3-2b) was achieved in 23 patients (74%). A favorable outcome (mRS ≤ 2) was observed in 11 patients (35%). An optimal DWI brain stem score of <3 predicted a favorable outcome. The probability of a very poor outcome (mRS ≥ 5) if the DWI brain stem score was ≥5 reached 80% (positive predictive value) and 100% if this score was ≥6. Interobserver reliability of the DWI brain stem score was excellent, with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.97 (95% CI, 0.96-0.99). The DWI brain stem score was significantly associated with baseline tetraplegia (P = .001) and coma (P = .005). In patients with acute basilar artery occlusion treated by mechanical thrombectomy, the baseline DWI brain lesion score seems to predict clinical outcome. © 2014 by American Journal of Neuroradiology.
Agrillo, Christian; Parrish, Audrey E; Beran, Michael J
2014-11-01
An important question in comparative psychology is whether human and nonhuman animals share similar principles of perceptual organization. Despite much empirical research, no firm conclusion has been drawn. The Solitaire illusion is a numerosity illusion in humans that occurs when one misperceives the relative number of 2 types of items presented in intermingled sets. To date, no study has investigated whether nonhuman animals perceive the Solitaire illusion as humans do. Here, we compared the perception of the Solitaire illusion in human and nonhuman primates in 3 experiments. We first observed (Experiment 1) the spontaneous behavior of chimpanzees when presented with 2 arrays composed of a different number of preferred and nonpreferred food items. In probe trials, preferred items were presented in the Solitaire pattern in 2 different spatial arrangements (either clustered centrally or distributed on the perimeter). Chimpanzees did not show any misperception of quantity in the Solitaire pattern. Next, humans, chimpanzees, rhesus monkeys, and capuchin monkeys underwent the same testing of relative quantity judgments in a computerized task that also presented the Solitaire illusion (Experiments 2 and 3). Unlike humans, chimpanzees did not appear to perceive the illusion, in agreement with Experiment 1. The performance of rhesus monkeys and capuchin monkeys was also different from that of humans, but was slightly more indicative of a potential Solitaire illusion. On the whole, our results suggest a potential discontinuity in the visual mechanisms underlying the Solitaire illusion between human and nonhuman primates. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved).
First Pass Effect: A New Measure for Stroke Thrombectomy Devices.
Zaidat, Osama O; Castonguay, Alicia C; Linfante, Italo; Gupta, Rishi; Martin, Coleman O; Holloway, William E; Mueller-Kronast, Nils; English, Joey D; Dabus, Guilherme; Malisch, Tim W; Marden, Franklin A; Bozorgchami, Hormozd; Xavier, Andrew; Rai, Ansaar T; Froehler, Michael T; Badruddin, Aamir; Nguyen, Thanh N; Taqi, M Asif; Abraham, Michael G; Yoo, Albert J; Janardhan, Vallabh; Shaltoni, Hashem; Novakovic, Roberta; Abou-Chebl, Alex; Chen, Peng R; Britz, Gavin W; Sun, Chung-Huan J; Bansal, Vibhav; Kaushal, Ritesh; Nanda, Ashish; Nogueira, Raul G
2018-03-01
In acute ischemic stroke, fast and complete recanalization of the occluded vessel is associated with improved outcomes. We describe a novel measure for newer generation devices: the first pass effect (FPE). FPE is defined as achieving a complete recanalization with a single thrombectomy device pass. The North American Solitaire Acute Stroke Registry database was used to identify a FPE subgroup. Their baseline features and clinical outcomes were compared with non-FPE patients. Clinical outcome measures included 90-days modified Rankin Scale score, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, mortality, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. Multivariate analyses were performed to determine whether FPE independently resulted in improved outcomes and to identify predictors of FPE. A total of 354 acute ischemic stroke patients underwent thrombectomy in the North American Solitaire Acute Stroke registry. FPE was achieved in 89 out of 354 (25.1%). More middle cerebral artery occlusions (64% versus 52.5%) and fewer internal carotid artery occlusions (10.1% versus 27.7%) were present in the FPE group. Balloon guide catheters were used more frequently with FPE (64.0% versus 34.7%). Median time to revascularization was significantly faster in the FPE group (median 34 versus 60 minutes; P =0.0003). FPE was an independent predictor of good clinical outcome (modified Rankin Scale score ≤2 was seen in 61.3% in FPE versus 35.3% in non-FPE cohort; P =0.013; odds ratio, 1.7; 95% confidence interval, 1.1-2.7). The independent predictors of achieving FPE were use of balloon guide catheters and non-internal carotid artery terminus occlusion. The achievement of complete revascularization from a single Solitaire thrombectomy device pass (FPE) is associated with significantly higher rates of good clinical outcome. The FPE is more frequently associated with the use of balloon guide catheters and less likely to be achieved with internal carotid artery terminus occlusion. © 2018 American Heart Association, Inc.
Major deepwater pipelay vessel starts work in North Sea
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Heerema, E.P.
1998-05-04
Industry`s deepwater pipelaying capability has received a boost this year with the entry into the world`s fleet of Solitaire, a dynamically positioned pipelay vessel of about 350 m including stinger. The converted bulk carrier, formerly the Trentwood, will arrive on station in the North Sea and begin laying pipe this month on Statoil`s Europipe II project, a 600-km, 42-in. OD gas pipeline from Norway to Germany. Next year, the vessel will install pipe for the Exxon U.S.A.`s Gulf of Mexico South Diana development (East Breaks Block 945) in a water depth of 1,643 m and for Mobil Oil Canada asmore » part of the Sable Island Offshore and Energy Project offshore Nova Scotia. Using the S-lay mode, Solitaire is particularly well-suited for laying large lines economically, including the deepwater projects anticipated for the US Gulf of Mexico. Table 1 presents Solitaire`s technical specifications. The design, construction, pipelaying, and justification for building vessels such as the Solitaire are discussed.« less
Do You Hear More Piano or Drum Sounds? An Auditory Version of the Solitaire Illusion.
Prpic, Valter; Luccio, Riccardo
2016-10-03
The solitaire illusion is an illusion of numerosity proposed by Frith and Frith. In the original version, an apparent number of elements was determined by the spatial arrangement of two kinds of elements (black and white marbles). In our study, an auditory version of the solitaire illusion was demonstrated. Participants were asked to judge if they perceived more drum or piano sounds. When half of the piano tones were perceived as lower in pitch than a drum sound and the other half higher, piano tones appeared to be arranged in small units, leading to numerosity underestimation. Conversely, when all piano tones were perceived to be higher in pitch than the drum sounds, they appeared to be arranged in a single large unit, leading to numerosity overestimation. Comparable to the visual version of the solitaire illusion, the clustering seems to be determined by Gestalt principles. In our auditory version, a clear reversal of the illusion (numerosity overestimation or underestimation) was observed when piano tones appeared to be arranged in a single large cluster or in several small clusters, respectively. © The Author(s) 2016.
Inertial Manifolds for Navier-Stokes Equations and Related Dynamical Systems
1991-05-31
Graphics IRIS (SGI). The RLE files for the animation are loaded to an Abekas and recorded to tape by Betacam . This computational work was done by using the...scripts and comments, are loaded to the Abekas-A60 digital image storage device, and then recorded to the Betacam BVW-75 analog tape recorder. Static...interfacing, huge data files are output to the Data Vault parallelly with little cost. In addition to the SGIs, Abekas, Betacam and Solitaire, the
Fahed, Robert; Di Maria, Federico; Rosso, Charlotte; Sourour, Nader; Degos, Vincent; Deltour, Sandrine; Baronnet-Chauvet, Flore; Léger, Anne; Crozier, Sophie; Gabrieli, Joseph; Samson, Yves; Chiras, Jacques; Clarençon, Frédéric
2017-05-01
OBJECTIVE Contrary to acute ischemic stroke involving the anterior circulation, no randomized trial has yet demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of endovascular management in acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO). Recently developed thrombectomy devices, such as stentrievers and aspiration systems, have helped in improving the endovascular management of acute ischemic stroke. The authors sought to assess the impact of these devices in the endovascular treatment of acute BAO. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 34 consecutive patients treated in Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital for acute BAO was carried out. All patients had undergone an endovascular procedure. In addition to the global results in terms of safety and effectiveness (recanalization rate and 3-month clinical outcome based on the modified Rankin Scale [mRS]), the authors aimed to determine if the patients treated with the most recently developed devices (i.e., the Solitaire stentriever or the ADAPT catheter) had better angiographic and clinical outcomes than those treated with older endovascular strategies. RESULTS The overall successful recanalization rate (thrombolysis in cerebral infarction score 2b-3) was 50% (17 of 34 patients). A good clinical outcome (mRS score 0-2 at 3-month follow-up) was achieved in 11 (32.3%) of 34 patients. The mortality rate at 3-month follow-up was 29.4% (10 of 34 patients). Patients treated with the Solitaire stentriever and the ADAPT catheter had a higher recanalization rate (12 [92.3%] of 13 patients vs 5 [23.8%] of 21 patients, p = 0.0002) and a shorter mean (± SD) procedure duration (88 ± 31 minutes vs 126 ± 58 minutes, p = 0.04) than patients treated with older devices. CONCLUSIONS The latest devices have improved the effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy in acute BAO. Their use in further studies may help demonstrate a benefit in the endovascular management of acute BAO.
Madjidyar, Jawid; Hermes, Julian; Freitag-Wolf, Sandra; Jansen, Olav
2015-08-01
Different devices and techniques are available for endovascular treatment of ischemic stroke. In this in vitro study, we examined the stent-thrombus interaction and the influence of additional aspiration on the efficiency of mechanical thrombectomy with established stent retrievers. Human blood thrombi were made in a Chandler loop. The thrombi were placed into the middle cerebral artery of a vascular silicon phantom. A programmable piston pump was used to acquire physiological flow in the model. Resistances were interposed to gain physiological pressure. The stent retrievers Trevo, Solitaire FR, Separator 3D, and Aperio were used to perform thrombectomy under direct visual control. For the additional aspiration, we used intermediate catheters. Ten attempts per device were made with and without aspiration under standardized conditions, a total of n = 80. For all thrombectomy maneuvers, it was demonstrated that the thrombus was pushed by the stent struts against the vessel wall and was retracted along it. The stent-thrombus interaction was only superficial for all devices. Using additional distal aspiration, the amount of distal embolism and rate of embolism in new territories was significantly lower than without. Moreover, additional aspiration reduced the number of recanalization maneuvers and the recanalization time. Distal aspiration with intermediate catheters increases the efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy with stent retrievers significantly. In contrary to earlier suggestions, the interaction between the thrombus and the stent retriever is only superficial, rather than an integration of the thrombus into the retriever. No significant differences between the proven devices could be shown in our model.
Falling PC Solitaire Cards: An Open-Inquiry Approach
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Gonzalez-Espada, Wilson J.
2012-01-01
Many of us have played the PC Solitaire game that comes as standard software in many computers. Although I am not a great player, occasionally I win a game or two. The game celebrates my accomplishment by pushing the cards forward, one at a time, falling gracefully in what appears to look like a parabolic path in a drag-free environment. One day,…
Macrofaunal communites at newly discovered hydrothermal fields in Central Indian Ridge
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Miyazaki, J.; Takai, K.; Nakamura, K.; Watanabe, H.; Noguchi, T.; Matsuzaki, T.; Watsuji, T.; Nemoto, S.; Kawagucci, S.; Shibuya, T.; Okamura, K.; Mochizuki, M.; Orihashi, Y.; Marie, D.; Koonjul, M.; Singh, M.; Beedessee, G.; Bhikajee, M.; Tamaki, K.
2010-12-01
In YK09-13 Leg1 cruise targeted on the segment 15 and 16 in Central Indian Ridge (CIR), we have successfully discovered two hydrothermal fields, DODO field and Solitaire field. We expected that there were unique macrofaunal communities in these hydrothermal fields, because there was in Kairei field on the segment 1 in CIR. Particularly, a gastropod, “scaly-foot”, which has sclerites covered with iron-sulfide has only discovered in Kairei field. Therefore, it was interesting whether this unique scaly-foot only exists in Kairei fields or widely expands in CIR. In DODO fields, there were 10 to 15 active chimneys. However, very few hydrothermal vent-endemic faunas were observed. We observed only crabs and shrimps but we did not found shells. As opposed to in the Dodo field, biomass and composition of macrofaunal communities were highly prosperous in the Solitaire field, being equal to Kairei field. Although we have an only one dive to explore the Solitaire field, many predominant taxa were sampled and observed, for example, Alviniconcha, mussels, vanacles and so on. However, the most outstanding feature was the presence of a new morphotype of ‘scaly-foot’ gastropod. Discovery of this new-morphytpe ‘scary-foot” disproved our knowledge. In this conference, I will present these observations. Especially characterization of two types of scaly-foot (Kairei-type and Solitaire-type) will be focused.
Comparative study of the wear behavior of composites for posterior restorations.
Turssi, Cecilia P; Faraoni-Romano, Juliana J; de Menezes, Márcio; Serra, Mônica C
2007-01-01
This investigation sought to compare the abrasive wear rates of resin composites designed for posterior applications. Seventy-five specimens were fabricated with conventional hybrid (Charisma and Filtek Z250) or packable composites (Filtek P60, Solitaire II and Tetric Ceram HB), according to a randomized complete block design (n = 15). Specimens were finished and polished metallographically and subjected to abrasive wear which was performed under a normal load of 13N at a frequency of 2 Hz using a pneumatic device (MSM/Elquip) in the presence of a mucin-containing artificial saliva. Wear was quantified profilometrically in five different locations of each specimen after 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000 and after every each 50,000 through 250,000 cycles. A split-plot ANOVA showed a significant difference between the wear resistance of composites (alpha = 0.05). Tukey's test ascertained that while the composites Filtek Z250 and Charisma wore significantly less than any other of the materials tested, Tetric Ceram HB experienced the greatest wear rates. Filtek P60 and Solitaire II showed intermediate rates of material removal. The wear pattern of composites proved to be biphasic with the primary phase having the faster wear rate. In conclusion, packable resin composites may not have superior wear compared to conventional hybrid composites.
Menjot de Champfleur, Nicolas; Saver, Jeffrey L; Goyal, Mayank; Jahan, Reza; Diener, Hans-Christoph; Bonafe, Alain; Levy, Elad I; Pereira, Vitor M; Cognard, Christophe; Yavagal, Dileep R; Albers, Gregory W
2017-06-01
The majority of patients enrolled in SWIFT PRIME trial (Solitaire FR With the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke) had computed tomographic perfusion (CTP) imaging before randomization; 34 patients were randomized after magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients with middle cerebral artery and distal carotid occlusions were randomized to treatment with tPA (tissue-type plasminogen activator) alone or tPA+stentriever thrombectomy. The primary outcome was the distribution of the modified Rankin Scale score at 90 days. Patients with the target mismatch profile for enrollment were identified on MRI and CTP. MRI selection was performed in 34 patients; CTP in 139 patients. Baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score was 17 in both groups. Target mismatch profile was present in 95% (MRI) versus 83% (CTP). A higher percentage of the MRI group was transferred from an outside hospital ( P =0.02), and therefore, the time from stroke onset to randomization was longer in the MRI group ( P =0.003). Time from emergency room arrival to randomization did not differ in CTP versus MRI-selected patients. Baseline ischemic core volumes were similar in both groups. Reperfusion rates (>90%/TICI [Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction] score 3) did not differ in the stentriever-treated patients in the MRI versus CTP groups. The primary efficacy analysis (90-day mRS score) demonstrated a statistically significant benefit in both subgroups (MRI, P =0.02; CTP, P =0.01). Infarct growth was reduced in the stentriever-treated group in both MRI and CTP groups. Time to randomization was significantly longer in MRI-selected patients; however, site arrival to randomization times were not prolonged, and the benefits of endovascular therapy were similar. URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01657461. © 2017 American Heart Association, Inc.
Kunz, Wolfgang G; Hunink, M G Myriam; Sommer, Wieland H; Beyer, Sebastian E; Meinel, Felix G; Dorn, Franziska; Wirth, Stefan; Reiser, Maximilian F; Ertl-Wagner, Birgit; Thierfelder, Kolja M
2016-11-01
Endovascular therapy in addition to standard care (EVT+SC) has been demonstrated to be more effective than SC in acute ischemic large vessel occlusion stroke. Our aim was to determine the cost-effectiveness of EVT+SC depending on patients' initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, time from symptom onset, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS), and occlusion location. A decision model based on Markov simulations estimated lifetime costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) associated with both strategies applied in a US setting. Model input parameters were obtained from the literature, including recently pooled outcome data of 5 randomized controlled trials (ESCAPE [Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Proximal Occlusion Ischemic Stroke], EXTEND-IA [Extending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits-Intra-Arterial], MR CLEAN [Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Netherlands], REVASCAT [Randomized Trial of Revascularization With Solitaire FR Device Versus Best Medical Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Stroke Due to Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Presenting Within 8 Hours of Symptom Onset], and SWIFT PRIME [Solitaire With the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment]). Probabilistic sensitivity analysis was performed to estimate uncertainty of the model results. Net monetary benefits, incremental costs, incremental effectiveness, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios were derived from the probabilistic sensitivity analysis. The willingness-to-pay was set to $50 000/QALY. Overall, EVT+SC was cost-effective compared with SC (incremental cost: $4938, incremental effectiveness: 1.59 QALYs, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio: $3110/QALY) in 100% of simulations. In all patient subgroups, EVT+SC led to gained QALYs (range: 0.47-2.12), and mean incremental cost-effectiveness ratios were considered cost-effective. However, subgroups with ASPECTS ≤5 or with M2 occlusions showed considerably higher incremental cost-effectiveness ratios ($14 273/QALY and $28 812/QALY, respectively) and only reached suboptimal acceptability in the probabilistic sensitivity analysis (75.5% and 59.4%, respectively). All other subgroups had acceptability rates of 90% to 100%. EVT+SC is cost-effective in most subgroups. In patients with ASPECTS ≤5 or with M2 occlusions, cost-effectiveness remains uncertain based on current data. © 2016 American Heart Association, Inc.
Sanal, Bekir; Nas, Omer Fatih; Hacikurt, Kadir; Hakyemez, Bahattin; Erdogan, Cuneyt
2016-02-01
True aneurysm of pancreaticoduodenal arcade (PDA) is usually accompanied by stenosis or occlusion of celiac trunk (CeT). The up-to-date and first choice treatment modality of PDA aneurysm is the endovascular approach in nearly all cases except few selected ones necessitating surgery. The main approach in endovascular treatment is embolization of the aneurysm by preserving the parent artery. A case with concomitant CeT occlusion and PDA aneurysm was treated with coil embolization by preserving inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery with retrievable Solitaire(®) stent. In our knowledge, this is the first case with PDA aneurysm treated with this technique. © The Author(s) 2016.
Wear and microhardness of different resin composite materials.
Say, Esra Can; Civelek, Arzu; Nobecourt, Alain; Ersoy, Mustafa; Guleryuz, Canan
2003-01-01
This study determined the three-body abrasive wear resistance of two packable composites (P-60; Solitaire 2), an ion-releasing composite (Ariston AT), a hybrid composite (Tetric Ceram) and an ormocer (Admira). The study also looked at the correlation between wear resistance and hardness of the composites. Three-body wear testing was performed using an ACTA wear machine with 15 N contact force using millet seed as the third body. Wear depth (microm) was measured by profilometry after 200,000 cycles. The hardness test was performed using a digital microhardness tester (load: 500 g; dwell time: 15 seconds). The data were analyzed by using Kruskal Wallis (p < 0.05). There were statistically significant differences among the three body abrasive wear of the composites. The ranking from least to most were as follows: Filtek P-60 < Solitaire 2 < Ariston AT < Tetric Ceram < Admira. Filtek P-60 showed the highest microhardness value. No other significant differences in hardness were observed among the different resin composites (P-60 > AristonAT = Tetric Ceram = Solitaire 2 = Admira). The results of this study indicate that there are significant differences in the wear resistance of the resin composites. The correlation between hardness and wear was significant with a correlation coefficient of r:-0.91. A significant negative correlation exists between hardness and three-body wear of resin composites.
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Wenger, Katharina, E-mail: kwenger@stud.uni-frankfurt.de; Nagl, Frank, E-mail: fnagl@acandis.com; Wagner, Marlies, E-mail: Marlies.Wagner@kgu.de
In vitro experiments were performed to evaluate the efficacy of mechanical intracranial thrombectomy comparing the newly developed Aperio stent retriever and standard devices for stroke treatment. The Aperio (A), with an increased working length of 4 cm and a special cell design for capturing and withholding clots, was compared to three benchmark devices: the Solitaire retrievable stent (B), the Merci X6 (C), and the Merci L5 retriever (D). In a vascular glass model with pulsatile flow, reminiscent of the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery, we repeatedly induced occlusion by generating thrombi via a modified Chandler loop system. Themore » numbers of recanalization attempts, peripheral embolizations, and recanalizations at the site of occlusion were recorded during 10 retrieval experiments with each device. Eleven devices were able to remove the blood clots from the occluded branch. In 34 of 40 experiments, restoration of flow was obtained in 1-3 attempts. The main differences between the study devices were observed in terms of clot withholding and fragmentation during retrieval. Although there was only one fragmentation recorded for device A, disengagement of the whole clot or peripheral embolization of fragments occurred more frequently (5-7 times) with devices B, C, and D. In a vascular model, the design of device A was best at capturing and withholding thrombi during retrieval. Further study will be necessary to see whether this holds true in clinical applications.« less
Endovascular vs medical management of acute ischemic stroke
Ding, Dale; Starke, Robert M.; Mehndiratta, Prachi; Crowley, R. Webster; Liu, Kenneth C.; Southerland, Andrew M.; Worrall, Bradford B.
2015-01-01
Objective: To compare the outcomes between endovascular and medical management of acute ischemic stroke in recent randomized controlled trials (RCT). Methods: A systematic literature review was performed, and multicenter, prospective RCTs published from January 1, 2013, to May 1, 2015, directly comparing endovascular therapy to medical management for patients with acute ischemic stroke were included. Meta-analyses of modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and mortality at 90 days and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) for endovascular therapy and medical management were performed. Results: Eight multicenter, prospective RCTs (Interventional Management of Stroke [IMS] III, Local Versus Systemic Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke [SYNTHESIS] Expansion, Mechanical Retrieval and Recanalization of Stroke Clots Using Embolectomy [MR RESCUE], Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Netherlands [MR CLEAN], Evaluation Study of Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Artery Catheterization Effectiveness [ESCAPE], Extending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits–Intra-Arterial [EXTEND-IA], Solitaire With the Intention For Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment [SWIFT PRIME], and Endovascular Revascularization With Solitaire Device Versus Best Medical Therapy in Anterior Circulation Stroke Within 8 Hours [REVASCAT]) comprising 2,423 patients were included. Meta-analysis of pooled data demonstrated functional independence (mRS 0–2) at 90 days in favor of endovascular therapy (odds ratio [OR] = 1.71; p = 0.005). Subgroup analysis of the 6 trials with large vessel occlusion (LVO) criteria also demonstrated functional independence at 90 days in favor of endovascular therapy (OR = 2.23; p < 0.00001). Subgroup analysis of the 5 trials that primarily utilized stent retriever devices (≥70%) in the intervention arm demonstrated functional independence at 90 days in favor of endovascular therapy (OR = 2.39; p < 0.00001). No difference was found for mortality at 90 days and sICH between endovascular therapy and medical management in all analyses and subgroup analyses. Conclusions: This meta-analysis provides strong evidence that endovascular intervention combined with medical management, including IV tissue plasminogen activator for eligible patients, improves the outcomes of appropriately selected patients with acute ischemic stroke in the setting of LVO. PMID:26537058
Parrish, Audrey E; Agrillo, Christian; Perdue, Bonnie M; Beran, Michael J
2016-02-01
One approach to gaining a better understanding of how we perceive the world is to assess the errors that human and nonhuman animals make in perceptual processing. Developmental and comparative perspectives can contribute to identifying the mechanisms that underlie systematic perceptual errors often referred to as perceptual illusions. In the visual domain, some illusions appear to remain constant across the lifespan, whereas others change with age. From a comparative perspective, many of the illusions observed in humans appear to be shared with nonhuman primates. Numerosity illusions are a subset of visual illusions and occur when the spatial arrangement of stimuli within a set influences the perception of quantity. Previous research has found one such illusion that readily occurs in human adults, the Solitaire illusion. This illusion appears to be less robust in two monkey species, rhesus macaques and capuchin monkeys. We attempted to clarify the ontogeny of this illusion from a developmental and comparative perspective by testing human children and task-naïve capuchin monkeys in a computerized quantity judgment task. The overall performance of the monkeys suggested that they perceived the numerosity illusion, although there were large differences among individuals. Younger children performed similarly to the monkeys, whereas older children more consistently perceived the illusion. These findings suggest that human-unique perceptual experiences with the world might play an important role in the emergence of the Solitaire illusion in human adults, although other factors also may contribute. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Rabellino, Martin, E-mail: jmrabellino@hotmail.com; Garcia-Nielsen, Luis, E-mail: luisgarcia@hospiten.es; Zander, Tobias, E-mail: tobiaszander@hospiten.es
2011-02-15
Mycotic aneurysms are uncommon, especially those located in visceral arteries. We present a case of a patient with two visceral mycotic aneurysms due to bacterial endocarditis, one located in right upper pole renal artery and the second in the splenic artery. Both aneurysms were treated as endovascular embolization using microcoils. In the aneurysm located at the renal artery, the technique of stent-assisted coils embolization was preferred to avoid coils migration due to its wide neck. The stent used was the Solitaire AB, which was designed for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms and was used recently in acute stroke as amore » mechanical thrombectomy device. Complete embolization of the aneurysm was achieved, preserving all the arterial branches without nephrogram defects in the final angiogram.« less
Trippoli, Sabrina; Caccese, Erminia; Marinai, Claudio; Messori, Andrea
2018-03-01
In the acute ischemic stroke, endovascular devices have shown promising clinical results and are also likely to represent value for money, as several modeling studies have shown. Pharmacoeconomic evaluations in this field, however, have little impact on the procurement of these devices. The present study explored how complex pharmacoeconomic models that evaluate effectiveness and cost can be incorporated into the in-hospital procurement of thrombectomy devices. As regards clinical modeling, we extracted outcomes at three months from randomized trials conducted for four thrombectomy devices, and we projected long-term results using standard Markov modeling. In estimating QALYs, the same model was run for the four devices. As regards economic modeling, we firstly estimated for each device the net monetary benefit (NMB) per patient (threshold = $60,000 per QALY); then, we simulated a competitive tender across the four products by determining the tender-based score (on a 0-to-100 scale). Prices of individual devices were obtained from manufacturers. Extensive sensitivity testing was applied to our analyses. For the four devices (Solitaire, Trevo, Penumbra, Solumbra), QALYs were 1.86, 1.52, 1,79, 1.35, NMB was $101,824, $83,546, $101,923, $69,440, and tender-based scores were 99.70, 43.43, 100, 0, respectively. Sensitivity analysis confirmed findings from base-case. Our results indicate that, in the field of thrombectomy devices, incorporating the typical tools of cost-effectiveness into the processes of tenders and procurement is feasible. Bridging the methodology of cost-effectiveness with the every-day practice of in-hospital procurement can contribute to maximizing the health returns that are generated by in-hospital expenditures for medical devices. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Effect of endovascular reperfusion in relation to site of arterial occlusion.
Lemmens, Robin; Hamilton, Scott A; Liebeskind, David S; Tomsick, Tom A; Demchuk, Andrew M; Nogueira, Raul G; Marks, Michael P; Jahan, Reza; Gralla, Jan; Yoo, Albert J; Yeatts, Sharon D; Palesch, Yuko Y; Saver, Jeffrey L; Pereira, Vitor M; Broderick, Joseph P; Albers, Gregory W; Lansberg, Maarten G
2016-02-23
To assess whether the association between reperfusion and improved clinical outcomes after stroke differs depending on the site of the arterial occlusive lesion (AOL). We pooled data from Solitaire With the Intention for Thrombectomy (SWIFT), Solitaire FR Thrombectomy for Acute Revascularisation (STAR), Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging Evaluation for Understanding Stroke Evolution Study 2 (DEFUSE 2), and Interventional Management of Stroke Trial (IMS III) to compare the strength of the associations between reperfusion and clinical outcomes in patients with internal carotid artery (ICA), proximal middle cerebral artery (MCA) (M1), and distal MCA (M2/3/4) occlusions. Among 710 included patients, the site of the AOL was the ICA in 161, the proximal MCA in 389, and the distal MCA in 160 patients (M2 = 131, M3 = 23, and M4 = 6). Reperfusion was associated with an increase in the rate of good functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] score 0-2) in patients with ICA (odds ratio [OR] 3.5, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.7-7.2) and proximal MCA occlusions (OR 6.2, 95% CI 3.8-10.2), but not in patients with distal MCA occlusions (OR 1.4, 95% CI 0.8-2.6). Among patients with M2 occlusions, a subset of the distal MCA cohort, reperfusion was associated with excellent functional outcome (mRS 0-1; OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.0-4.7). The association between endovascular reperfusion and better clinical outcomes is more profound in patients with ICA and proximal MCA occlusions compared to patients with distal MCA occlusions. Because there are limited data from randomized controlled trials on the effect of endovascular therapy in patients with distal MCA occlusions, these results underscore the need for inclusion of this subgroup in future endovascular therapy trials. © 2016 American Academy of Neurology.
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Mathematics Teaching, 1973
1973-01-01
This column includes the description of a game involving addition and subtraction of integers represented by colored bricks, a general formula for an enlargement in the Cartesian plane, an analysis of the possibilities for certain games of board Solitaire, and a BASIC program for a recreational mathematics problem. (DT)
Nakamura, Kentaro; Watanabe, Hiromi; Miyazaki, Junichi; Takai, Ken; Kawagucci, Shinsuke; Noguchi, Takuro; Nemoto, Suguru; Watsuji, Tomo-o; Matsuzaki, Takuya; Shibuya, Takazo; Okamura, Kei; Mochizuki, Masashi; Orihashi, Yuji; Ura, Tamaki; Asada, Akira; Marie, Daniel; Koonjul, Meera; Singh, Manvendra; Beedessee, Girish; Bhikajee, Mitrasen; Tamaki, Kensaku
2012-01-01
Indian Ocean hydrothermal vents are believed to represent a novel biogeographic province, and are host to many novel genera and families of animals, potentially indigenous to Indian Ocean hydrothermal systems. In particular, since its discovery in 2001, much attention has been paid to a so-called ‘scaly-foot’ gastropod because of its unique iron-sulfide-coated dermal sclerites and the chemosynthetic symbioses in its various tissues. Despite increasing interest in the faunal assemblages at Indian Ocean hydrothermal vents, only two hydrothermal vent fields have been investigated in the Indian Ocean. Here we report two newly discovered hydrothermal vent fields, the Dodo and Solitaire fields, which are located in the Central Indian Ridge (CIR) segments 16 and 15, respectively. Chemosynthetic faunal communities at the Dodo field are emaciated in size and composition. In contrast, at the Solitaire field, we observed faunal communities that potentially contained almost all genera found at CIR hydrothermal environments to date, and even identified previously unreported taxa. Moreover, a new morphotype of ‘scaly-foot’ gastropod has been found at the Solitaire field. The newly discovered ‘scaly-foot’ gastropod has similar morphological and anatomical features to the previously reported type that inhabits the Kairei field, and both types of ‘scaly-foot’ gastropods genetically belong to the same species according to analyses of their COI gene and nuclear SSU rRNA gene sequences. However, the new morphotype completely lacks an iron-sulfide coating on the sclerites, which had been believed to be a novel feature restricted to ‘scaly-foot’ gastropods. Our new findings at the two newly discovered hydrothermal vent sites provide important insights into the biodiversity and biogeography of vent-endemic ecosystems in the Indian Ocean. PMID:22431990
Toxicity testing of restorative dental materials using brine shrimp larvae (Artemia salina).
Milhem, Manar M; Al-Hiyasat, Ahmad S; Darmani, Homa
2008-01-01
This study investigated the effect of extracts of different composites, glass ionomer cement (GIC)s and compomers on the viability of brine shrimp larvae. Ethanolic extracts of four dental composites (Z-100; Solitaire 2; Filtek P60 and Synergy), a conventional GIC (Ketac-Fil), a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (Vitremer), two compomers (F2000; Dyract AP), and a flowable compomer (Dyract Flow) were prepared from each material. Following evaporation of the ethanol, the extracts were resuspended in distilled water, which was then used to test the effects on the viability of brine shrimp larvae. For the composites, the extract of Synergy was the least toxic (88% viability) followed by the extracts of Solitaire 2, Z100 and P60 (75%, 67.5% and 50% viability, respectively). One-way ANOVA revealed highly significant differences between the resin composite materials (p<0.001). Follow-up comparison between the composite groups by Tukey's pairwise multiple-comparison test (alpha =0.05) showed that the extract of Synergy was significantly less toxic than the extracts of all the other materials except that of Solitaire 2. The compomers showed 100% lethality, while the percentage of viable larvae for the extracts of Ketac-Fil, and Vitremer were 32.3%, and 37.0%, respectively. One-way ANOVA revealed highly significant differences between the groups of materials (p<0.001). Follow-up comparison between the groups by Tukey's test (alpha = 0.05) showed that the toxic effect of the extracts of the compomers were significantly greater than that of Ketac-Fil, and Vitremer. The differences in the toxic effects of Vitremer and Ketac-Fil were not statistically significant. In conclusion, the toxicity of composite materials varied according to their chemical composition. Compomers were the most lethal materials to brine shrimp larvae followed by GICs and then composites.
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Philippof, Joanna; Seraphin, Kanesa Duncan; Seki, Jennifer; Kaupp, Lauren
2015-01-01
The periodic table does more than provide information about the elements. The periodic table also helps us make predictions about how the elements behave. Understanding the atomic structure of matter and periodic properties of the elements, as shown in the periodic table, is fundamental to many scientific disciplines. Unfortunately, high school…
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2011-01-01
An open-access, Web-based mnemonic game is described whereby introductory chemistry knowledge is tested using mahjong solitaire game play. Several tile sets and board layouts are included that are themed upon different chemical topics. Introductory tile sets can be selected that prompt the player to match element names to symbols and metric…
Editorial: What Use Is Astronomy?
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Percy, J. R.
2018-06-01
Why do people such as AAVSOers observe or analyze variable stars? A few readers may simply say that observing is a relaxing, outdoor pastime, like fishing, and that analysis is a way to keep the mind occupied, like solitaire. But most will say "to advance the science of astronomy." But what use is astronomy?
The Math Explorer: Games and Activities for Middle School Youth Groups.
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Murphy, Pat; Lambertson, Lori; Tesler, Pearl
This book offers games and mathematics activities using a hands-on approach for middle school students and features games, puzzles, experiments, and projects. Contents include: (1) "Boxed In!"; (2) "Oddball"; (3) "Pig"; (4) "Madagascar Solitaire"; (5) "Fantastic Four"; (6) "Eratosthenes' Sieve"; (7) "Hopping Hundred"; (8) "Tic-Tac-Toe Times"; (9)…
TOXICITY TESTING OF RESTORATIVE DENTAL MATERIALS USING BRINE SHRIMP LARVAE (ARTEMIA SALINA)
Milhem, Manar M.; Al-Hiyasat, Ahmad S.; Darmani, Homa
2008-01-01
This study investigated the effect of extracts of different composites, glass ionomer cement (GIC)s and compomers on the viability of brine shrimp larvae. Ethanolic extracts of four dental composites (Z-100; Solitaire 2; Filtek P60 and Synergy), a conventional GIC (Ketac-Fil), a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (Vitremer), two compomers (F2000; Dyract AP), and a flowable compomer (Dyract Flow) were prepared from each material. Following evaporation of the ethanol, the extracts were resuspended in distilled water, which was then used to test the effects on the viability of brine shrimp larvae. For the composites, the extract of Synergy was the least toxic (88% viability) followed by the extracts of Solitaire 2, Z100 and P60 (75%, 67.5% and 50% viability, respectively). One-way ANOVA revealed highly significant differences between the resin composite materials (p<0.001). Follow-up comparison between the composite groups by Tukey's pairwise multiple-comparison test (α =0.05) showed that the extract of Synergy was significantly less toxic than the extracts of all the other materials except that of Solitaire 2. The compomers showed 100% lethality, while the percentage of viable larvae for the extracts of Ketac-Fil, and Vitremer were 32.3%, and 37.0%, respectively. One-way ANOVA revealed highly significant differences between the groups of materials (p<0.001). Follow-up comparison between the groups by Tukey's test (α = 0.05) showed that the toxic effect of the extracts of the compomers were significantly greater than that of Ketac-Fil, and Vitremer. The differences in the toxic effects of Vitremer and Ketac-Fil were not statistically significant. In conclusion, the toxicity of composite materials varied according to their chemical composition. Compomers were the most lethal materials to brine shrimp larvae followed by GICs and then composites. PMID:19089264
A new screening test for toxicity testing of dental materials.
Pelka, M; Danzl, C; Distler, W; Petschelt, A
2000-07-01
The development of a micro plate assay for cytotoxicity testing of dental materials based on a bioassay using brine shrimp larvae (artemia salina) as sensitive organisms. Brine shrimp larvae are commonly used for cytotoxicity assays in pharmacology. These larvae are sensitive to toxic substances. The ratio between dead larvae (no motility) and living larvae (high motility) in comparison to a control without any toxic substances is used to estimate the toxicity of the test solutions. The test materials (Arabesk((R)), Solitaire((R)), Pertac((R)) II, Tetric((R)), Herculite((R)) and the compomer materials Dyract((R)), Hytac((R)), Compoglass((R))) were polymerized and consecutively milled. After incubation of 1g in 4ml distilled water at 37 degrees C for 48h, the solid materials were separated by centrifugation. The solutions were equibrilated with NaCl to a salt content of 25g/l. Aliquots of 200microl were distributed in eight micro wells and 50microl of a artemia salina containing (n=8-14) solution were added to each well. As controls eight wells with 250microl salt solution containing a comparable number of brine shrimp were used. At baseline, after 2, 5, 24 and 48h, the dead shrimp were counted using a stereo microscope. Finally all shrimps were sacrificed using Na-acid (5%) and counted to get the number of shrimps per well. All compomers and Solitaire caused 100% brine shrimp lethality after 24h and showed significantly (p<0.01, signed rank test) higher toxicities than the remaining composites. With the exception of Pertac II, all composites showed significantly higher toxic values than the control. Pertac II did not show any differences from the controls used. This new technique has some advantages for toxicity testing of restorative materials, because it can quickly be carried out at low costs. The disadvantage is the high quantity of material used and the low sensitivity.
Shireman, Theresa I; Wang, Kaijun; Saver, Jeffrey L; Goyal, Mayank; Bonafé, Alain; Diener, Hans-Christoph; Levy, Elad I; Pereira, Vitor M; Albers, Gregory W; Cognard, Christophe; Hacke, Werner; Jansen, Olav; Jovin, Tudor G; Mattle, Heinrich P; Nogueira, Raul G; Siddiqui, Adnan H; Yavagal, Dileep R; Devlin, Thomas G; Lopes, Demetrius K; Reddy, Vivek K; du Mesnil de Rochemont, Richard; Jahan, Reza; Vilain, Katherine A; House, John; Lee, Jin-Moo; Cohen, David J
2017-02-01
Clinical trials have demonstrated improved 90-day outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with stent retriever thrombectomy plus tissue-type plasminogen activator (SST+tPA) compared with tPA. Previous studies suggested that this strategy may be cost-effective, but models were derived from pooled data and older assumptions. In this prospective economic substudy conducted alongside the SWIFT-PRIME trial (Solitaire With the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke), in-trial costs were measured for patients using detailed medical resource utilization and hospital billing data. Utility weights were assessed at 30 and 90 days using the EuroQol-5 dimension questionnaire. Post-trial costs and life-expectancy were estimated for each surviving patient using a model based on trial data and inputs derived from a contemporary cohort of ischemic stroke survivors. Index hospitalization costs were $17 183 per patient higher for SST+tPA than for tPA ($45 761 versus $28 578; P<0.001), driven by initial procedure costs. Between discharge and 90 days, costs were $4904 per patient lower for SST+tPA than for tPA ($11 270 versus $16 174; P=0.014); total 90-day costs remained higher with SST+tPA ($57 031 versus $44 752; P<0.001). Higher utility values for SST+tPA led to higher in-trial quality-adjusted life years (0.131 versus 0.105; P=0.005). In lifetime projections, SST+tPA was associated with substantial gains in quality-adjusted life years (6.79 versus 5.05), cost savings of $23 203 per patient and was economically dominant when compared with tPA in 90% of bootstrap replicates. Among patients with acute ischemic stroke enrolled in the SWIFT-PRIME trial, SST increased initial treatment costs, but was projected to improve quality-adjusted life-expectancy and reduce healthcare costs over a lifetime horizon compared with tPA. URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01657461. © 2016 American Heart Association, Inc.
Adabo, Gelson Luis; dos Santos Cruz, Carlos Alberto; Fonseca, Renata Garcia; Vaz, Luís Geraldo
2003-07-01
To evaluate the content of inorganic particles and the flexural strength of new condensable composites for posterior teeth in comparison to hybrid conventional composites. The determination of the content of inorganic particles was performed by mass weighing of a polymerized composite before and after the elimination of the organic phase. The volumetric particle content was determined by a practical method based on Archimedes' principle, which calculates the volume of the composite and their particles by differential mass measured in the air and in water. The flexural strength of three points was evaluated according to the norm ISO 4049:1988. The results showed the following filler content: Alert, 67.26%; Z-100, 65.27%; Filtek P 60, 62.34%; Ariston pHc, 64.07%; Tetric Ceram, 57.22%; Definite, 54.42%; Solitaire, 47.76%. In the flexural strength test, the materials presented the following decreasing order of resistance: Filtek P 60 (170.02 MPa)>Z-100 (151.34 MPa)>Tetric Ceram (126.14 MPa)=Alert (124.89 MPa)>Ariston pHc (102.00 MPa)=Definite (93.63 MPa)>Solitaire (56.71 MPa). New condensable composites for posterior teeth present a concentration of inorganic particles similar to those of hybrid composites but do not necessarily present higher flexural strength.
Hyperperfusion syndrome after MCA embolectomy – a rare complication?
Backhaus, Roland; Boy, Sandra; Fuchs, Kornelius; Ulrich, Bogdahn; Schuierer, Gerhard; Schlachetzki, Felix
2013-01-01
Patient: Female, 78 Final Diagnosis: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome Symptoms: — Medication: — Clinical Procedure: Endovascular embolectomy Specialty: Neurology Objective: Unknown ethiology Background: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (cHS) is a well known but rare complication after carotid endarterectomy, carotid angioplasty with stenting, and stenting of intracranial arterial stenosis. The clinical presentation may vary from acute onset of focal oedema (stroke-like presentation) and intracerbral hemorrhage to delayed (>24h hours after the procedure) presentation with seizures, focal motor weakness, or late intracerebral hemorrhage. The incidence of cHS after carotid endarterectomy ranges from 0–3% and defined as an increase of the ipsilateral cerebral blood flow up to 40% over baseline in ultrasound. Case Report: We present a case of a 78-year-old woman with an acute ischemic stroke due to left side middle cerebral artery territory with right sided hemiparesis and aphasia (NIHSS 16). After systemic thrombolysis embolectomy using a retractable stent (Solitaire® device) was performed and resulted in complete and successful recanalization of MCA including its branches about 210 minutes after symptom onset but, partial dislocation of thrombotic material into the anterior cerebral artery (ACA). Conclusions: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome should be considered in patients with clinical deterioration after successful recanalisation and the early diagnosis and treatment may be important for neurological outcome after endovascular embolectomy PMID:24340127
Surface geometry of three packable and one hybrid composite after polishing.
Jung, Martin; Bruegger, Hilka; Klimek, Joachim
2003-01-01
This study evaluated the surface quality of four composite materials after polishing with six different polishing techniques. Eighty specimens were made using three packable composites (Definite/Degussa, SureFil/ Dentsply and Solitaire/Heraeus-Kulzer) and one hybrid composite (Herculite XRV/Kerr). Five specimens of each material were polished using flexible Sof-Lex discs. The remaining 75 specimens of each composite were prepared using three finishing protocols: a single 30 microm diamond (n = 25), two finishing diamonds (30/20 microm; n = 25) and a 30 microm diamond followed by a tungsten carbide finishing bur (n = 25). Final polishing of each of the three finishing groups was accomplished with SuperBuff, Diafix-oral, OneGloss, Astropol and HaWe Composite Polishers (n = 5, each). Surface roughness was evaluated quantitatively by laser-stylus profilometry. Average roughness (R(a)) was calculated; statistical analysis of the data was performed with two-way ANOVA and Scheffé post-hoc tests. The polished surfaces were examined qualitatively by SEM. The results showed significant effects on surface roughness from the different composites (p = 0.011) and polishing systems (p < 0.001). After polishing, the Solitaire surfaces (R(a) = 0.72 microm) were smoother than Definite (R(a) = 0.87 microm) and SureFil (R(a) = 0.89 microm) and significantly smoother than Herculite (R(a) = 0.92 microm; p = 0.011). Three of the polishing methods (SuperBuff, Diafix-oral and Astropol) achieved lower R(a)-values than Sof-Lex discs. The polishing quality of the one-step systems SuperBuff and Diafix-oral was strongly affected by the initial finishing protocol.
Wear resistance of packable resin composites after simulated toothbrushing test.
Wang, Linda; Garcia, Fernanda Cristina Pimentel; Amarante de Araújo, Paulo; Franco, Eduardo Batista; Mondelli, Rafael Francisco Lia
2004-01-01
The purpose of this study was to determine the wear resistance of five different packable composites versus two different composite controls using a laboratory toothbrushing simulation test. Twelve samples measuring 5 mm in diameter and 3 mm thick were prepared from the following resin composites: Packable resin composites SureFil (Dentsply Ind. Com. Ltda, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Alert (Jeneric Pentron Incorporated, Wallingford, CT, USA), Filtek P60 (3M ESPE Dental Products, St. Paul, MN, USA), Prodigy Condensable (sds Kerr, Orange CA, USA), Solitaire (Heraeus Kulzer GmbH, Wehrheim, Germany), and control resin composites Z100 Restorative (3M ESPE) and Silux Plus (3M ESPE). Finishing and polishing were conducted with Sof-Lex disks (3M ESPE), and baseline weight (grams) and surface roughness (measured with Hommel Tester T 1000, Hommelwerke, GmbH, Alte Tuttinger Strebe 20. D-7730 VS-Schwenningen, Germany) were recorded. Specimens were aged for 2 weeks until they reached a weight that remained constant for 5 consecutive days, and then were subjected to 100,000 cycles of brushing (representative of 4.2 yr) using a toothbrushing testing machine. Toothbrush heads with soft bristle tips (Colgate Classic, Colgate-Palmolive Co., Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil) with dentifrice suspension (Colgate MFP, Colgate-Palmolive Co.) in deionized water were used under a 200 g load. Changes in weight and surface roughness were determined after toothbrushing cycles. Significant differences of weight loss and surface roughness were found (paired t-test, p < .05). Weight loss percentage (mean [SD]) ranged from 0.38 to 1.69% (analysis of variance and Tukey's least significant difference, p < .05); the weight loss of the materials ranked from least to most as follows: SureFil (0.38 [0.56]), Alert (0.52 [0.18]), Z100 (1.16 [0.27]), Filtek P60 (1.31 [0.17]), Solitaire (1.51 [0.45]), Prodigy Condensable (1.55 [0.471), and Silux Plus (1.69 [0.66]). Regarding surface roughness, Prodigy Condensable (0.19 [0.08]), Solitaire (0.28 [0.06]), and Z100 (0.30 [0.07]) became less rough after toothbrushing, whereas all the others were rendered rougher: Alert (0.49 [0.29]), Filtek P60 (0.28 [0.08]), Silux Plus (0.39 [0.091), and SureFil (0.81 [0.32]). SureFil and Alert were statistically more resistant to wear (less weight loss) than were the other materials. SureFil became significantly rougher than did all the others. Overal, packable resin composites are unlikely to show superior wear resistance with regard to weight loss and surface roughness compared with current resin composites also indicated for posterior restorations.
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Time dependence of composite shrinkage using halogen and LED light curing.
Uhl, Alexander; Mills, Robin W; Rzanny, Angelika E; Jandt, Klaus D
2005-03-01
The polymerization shrinkage of light cured dental composites presents the major drawback for these aesthetically adaptable restorative materials. LED based light curing technology has recently become commercially available. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate if there was a statistically significant difference in linear and volumetric composite shrinkage strain if a LED LCU is used for the light curing process rather than a conventional halogen LCU. The volumetric shrinkage strain was determined using the Archimedes buoyancy principle after 5, 10, 20, 40 s of light curing and after 120 s following the 40 s light curing time period. The linear shrinkage strain was determined with a dynamic mechanical analyzer for the composites Z100, Spectrum, Solitaire2 and Definite polymerized with the LCUs Trilight (halogen), Freelight I (LED) and LED63 (LED LCU prototype). The changes in irradiance and spectra of the LCUs were measured after 0, 312 and 360 min of duty time. In general there was no considerable difference in shrinkage of the composites Z100, Spectrum or Solitaire2 when the LED63 was used instead of the Trilight. There was, however, a statistically significant difference in shrinkage strain when the composite Definite was polymerized with the LED63 instead of the Trilight. The spectrum of the Trilight changed during the experiment considerably whereas the LED63 showed an almost constant light output. The Freelight I dropped considerably in irradiance and had to be withdrawn from the study because of technical problems. The composites containing only the photoinitiator camphorquinone showed similar shrinkage strain behaviour when a LED or halogen LCU is used for the polymerization. The irradiance of some LED LCUs can also decrease over time and should therefore be checked on a regular basis.
Conway's Game of Life: Early Personal Recollections
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Wainwright, Robert
When the October 1970 issue of Scientific American arrived, I had no idea the extent to which Martin Gardner's article in that issue would affect my life. As long as I can remember, my custom would be to seek out the Mathematical Games column in search for Gardner's latest topic with the usual reader challenges. My first reaction to that particular article introducing a new pastime titled "The fantastic combinations of John Conway's new solitaire game 'life''' was only mildly interesting. A couple of days later, still curious about the outcome of random patterns, I located an old checkerboard and a small jarful of pennies to investigate this new game.
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Transarterial treatment of direct carotico-cavernous fistulas with coils and Onyx.
Ramalingaiah, Arvinda Hanumanthapura; Prasad, Chandrajit; Sabharwal, Paramveer Singh; Saini, Jitender; Pandey, Paritosh
2013-10-01
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of combination of liquid embolic agent ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (Onyx) and detachable coils in the treatment of direct carotico-cavernous fistulas (CCFs). We prospectively collected clinical and radiological data of all patients who underwent embolization of direct CCFs at our institution over a period of 21 months. The clinical parameters, angioarchitecture, presence of cortical venous reflux, volume of Onyx used, number of coils used, extent of embolization and complications were recorded. A total of 21 consecutive patients (18 men and 3 women, 14 to 48 years) with direct CCF underwent embolization with a combination of coils and Onyx. Embolization was done through the arterial route in all cases. Complete obliteration of the fistula was achieved in 19 of 21 cases. Cast embolization in middle cerebral artery occurred in one patient; however, the cast was completely retrieved with Solitaire device, and the patient did not have any neurological deficit. All completely treated patients reported relief of symptoms at varying intervals. At 6-month follow-up, none of the patients with complete occlusion of the fistula showed any recurrence. The adjuvant use of Onyx with detachable coils in direct CCF through the arterial route is a safe and effective method for embolization with immediate and complete occlusion of the fistula. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case series of demonstration of arterial use of Onyx with coils in the treatment of direct CCFs.
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Malisch, Tim W; Zaidat, Osama O; Castonguay, Alicia C; Marden, Franklin A; Gupta, Rishi; Sun, Chung-Huan J; Martin, Coleman O; Holloway, William E; Mueller-Kronast, Nils; English, Joey; Linfante, Italo; Dabus, Guilherme; Bozorgchami, Hormozd; Xavier, Andrew; Rai, Ansaar T; Froehler, Michael; Badruddin, Aamir; Nguyen, Thanh N; Taqi, M Asif; Abraham, Michael G; Janardhan, Vallabh; Shaltoni, Hashem; Novakovic, Robin; Yoo, Albert J; Abou-Chebl, Alex; Chen, Peng Roc; Britz, Gavin W; Kaushal, Ritesh; Nanda, Ashish; Nogueira, Raul G
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Various techniques are used to enhance the results of mechanical thrombectomy with stent-retrievers, including proximal arrest with balloon guide catheter (BGC), conventional large bore proximal catheter (CGC), or in combination with local aspiration through a large-bore catheter positioned at the clot interface (Aspiration-Retriever Technique for Stroke [ARTS]). We evaluated the impact of ARTS in the North American Solitaire Acute Stroke (NASA) registry. Data on the use of the aspiration technique were available for 285 anterior circulation patients, of which 29 underwent ARTS technique, 131 CGC, and 125 BGC. Baseline demographics were comparable, except that ARTS patients are less likely to have hypertension or atrial fibrillation. The ARTS group had more ICA occlusions (41.4 vs. 22% in the BGC, p = 0.04 and 26% in CGC, p = 0.1) and less MCA/M1 occlusions (44.8 vs. 68% in BGC and 62% in CGC). Time from arterial puncture to reperfusion or end of procedure with ARTS was shorter than with CGC (54 vs. 91 min, p = 0.001) and was comparable to the BGC time (54 vs. 67, p = 0.11). Final degree of reperfusion was comparable among the groups (TICI [modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction] score 2b or higher was 72 vs. 70% for CGC vs. 78% for BGC). Procedural complications, mortality, and good clinical outcome at 90 days were similar between the groups. The ARTS mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke patients appears to yield better results as compared to the use of CGCs with no significant difference when compared to BGC. This early ARTS technique NASA registry data are limited by the earlier generation distal large bore catheters and small sample size. Future studies should focus on the comparison of ARTS and BGC techniques.
Cost-Effectiveness of Solitaire Stent Retriever Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Shireman, Theresa I.; Wang, Kaijun; Saver, Jeffrey L.; Goyal, Mayank; Bonafé, Alain; Diener, Hans-Christoph; Levy, Elad I.; Pereira, Vitor M.; Albers, Gregory W.; Cognard, Christophe; Hacke, Werner; Jansen, Olav; Jovin, Tudor G.; Mattle, Heinrich P.; Nogueira, Raul G.; Siddiqui, Adnan H.; Yavagal, Dileep R.; Devlin, Thomas G.; Lopes, Demetrius K.; Reddy, Vivek K.; de Rochemont, Richard du Mesnil; Jahan, Reza; Vilain, Katherine A.; House, John; Lee, Jin-Moo; Cohen, David J.
2017-01-01
Background and Purpose Clinical trials have demonstrated improved 90-day outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with stent retriever thrombectomy plus tissue-type plasminogen activator (SST+tPA) compared with tPA. Previous studies suggested that this strategy may be cost-effective, but models were derived from pooled data and older assumptions. Methods In this prospective economic substudy conducted alongside the SWIFT-PRIME trial (Solitaire With the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke), in-trial costs were measured for patients using detailed medical resource utilization and hospital billing data. Utility weights were assessed at 30 and 90 days using the EuroQol-5 dimension questionnaire. Post-trial costs and life-expectancy were estimated for each surviving patient using a model based on trial data and inputs derived from a contemporary cohort of ischemic stroke survivors. Results Index hospitalization costs were $17 183 per patient higher for SST+tPA than for tPA ($45 761 versus $28 578; P<0.001), driven by initial procedure costs. Between discharge and 90 days, costs were $4904 per patient lower for SST+tPA than for tPA ($11 270 versus $16 174; P=0.014); total 90-day costs remained higher with SST+tPA ($57 031 versus $44 752; P<0.001). Higher utility values for SST+tPA led to higher in-trial quality-adjusted life years (0.131 versus 0.105; P=0.005). In lifetime projections, SST+tPA was associated with substantial gains in quality-adjusted life years (6.79 versus 5.05), cost savings of $23 203 per patient and was economically dominant when compared with tPA in 90% of bootstrap replicates. Conclusions Among patients with acute ischemic stroke enrolled in the SWIFT-PRIME trial, SST increased initial treatment costs, but was projected to improve quality-adjusted life-expectancy and reduce healthcare costs over a lifetime horizon compared with tPA. PMID:28028150
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Spontaneous Solitaire™ AB Thrombectomy Stent Detachment During Stroke Treatment
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Akpinar, Suha, E-mail: akpinarsuha@hotmail.com; Yilmaz, Guliz, E-mail: glz.yilmaz@hotmail.com
Spontaneous Solitaire™ stent retriever detachment is a rarely defined entity seen during stroke treatment, which can result in a disastrous clinical outcome if it cannot be solved within a critical stroke treatment time window. Two solutions to this problem are presented in the literature. The first is to leave the stent in place and apply angioplasty to the detached stent, while the second involves surgically removing the stent from the location at which it detached. Here, we present a case of inadvertent stent detachment during stroke treatment for a middle cerebral artery M1 occlusion resulting in progressive thrombosis. The detachedmore » stent was removed endovascularly by another Solitaire stent, resulting in the recanalization of the occluded middle cerebral artery.« less
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Aarab, Chadya; Elghazouani, Fatima; Aalouane, Rachid; Rammouz, Ismail
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Au Maroc, les tentatives de suicide (TS) demeurent un sujet mal évalué à cause de considérations socioculturelles et l'absence d'approche longitudinale. L'objectif principal était d’évaluer le devenir des suicidants après 5ans au centre universitaire psychiatrique de Fès, les objectifs secondaires étaient l'estimation de la prévalence des TS, préciser les étiologies les plus fréquentes, et établir une corrélation entre les paramètres sociodémographiques, cliniques et évolutifs. Etude prospective à visée transversale et longitudinale, incluant les suicidants vus à l'hôpital psychiatrique de Fès, avec un suivi longitudinal sur 5ans. L’évaluation a été faite par un hétéro-questionnaire et le Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) cherchant le trouble psychiatrique sous jacent. On a recruté 105 patients suicidants, 62% des femmes, l’âge moyen est de 29,23ans. La prévalence des tentatives de suicide est de 3% sur l'ensemble des consultants à l’établissement. Les troubles de l'humeur, psychotiques et de personnalité ont occupé respectivement 37,6%, 27,7%, et 25,7% des cas. La récidive suicidaire a été notée chez 54% des patients, était significativement corrélée à la vie solitaire (P: 0,039) et à la présence d'antécédents familiaux de TS (P: 0,046). L'utilisation de moyens violents était significativement fréquente chez les patients psychotiques. Après 5ans, 32 patients ont répondu à notre appel. Le taux de récidive était de 15%. On a noté trois cas de décès dont deux suicides confirmés. Les résultats confirment les données de la littérature scientifique avec certaines particularités cliniques et évolutives. PMID:25478042
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Fjetland, Lars, E-mail: lars.fjetland@lyse.net; Roy, Sumit; Kurz, Kathinka D.
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of neurointerventional procedures in acute stroke patients performed by a team of vascular interventional radiologists in close cooperation with diagnostic neuroradiologists and stroke neurologists and to compare the results with those of previous reports from centres with specialised interventional neuroradiologists. Material and Methods: A total of 39 patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large-vessel occlusion not responding to or not eligible for intravenous thrombolysis were treated with either intra-arterial thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy (Penumbra System or solitaire FR thrombectomy system, respectively) and included in our prospective study. Outcomes were measured using themore » modified Rankin scale after 90 days, and recanalization was assessed by thrombolysis using the myocardial infarction score. Results: Mean patient age was 68.3 {+-} 14.2 years; the average National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at hospital admission was 17.2 (SD = 6.2 [n = 38]). Successful recanalization was achieved in 74.4 % of patients. Median time from clinical onset to recanalization was 5 h 11 min. Procedure-related complications occurred in 5 % of patients, and 7.5 % had a symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Of the patients, 22.5 % died within the first 90 postprocedural days, 5 % of these from cerebral causes. Patients who were successfully recanalized had a clinical better outcome at follow-up than those in whom treatment failed. Of the patients, 35.9 % had an mRS score {<=}2 after 90 days. Conclusion: Our results are in line with those in the published literature and show that a treatment strategy with general interventional radiologists performing neurointerventional procedures in acute stroke patients with large vessel occlusions can be achieved to the benefit of patients.« less
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Serious game design principles: The impact of game design on learning outcomes
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Martin, Michael W.
This dissertation examines the research question "How do video game design principles affect learning outcomes in serious games?" This research first develops a theoretical foundation concerning the meaning of the terms "game" and "serious game". This conceptual clarification is broken down into analytic propositions, which state that games have participants, rules, goals and challenges, and synthetic propositions, which state that the games should be intrinsically compelling, provide meaningful choices, and be self encapsulated. Based on these synthetic propositions, three hypotheses were developed. The hypotheses are that games with an enhanced aesthetic presentation, more meaningful choices, or provide player competition will elicit higher learning outcomes than identical games without these factors. These hypotheses were tested via a quantitative experiment involving 172 undergraduate students in the Old Dominion University Chemistry Department. The students were asked to play a chemistry-oriented serious game entitled Element Solitaire©, which was created by the research author. The students were randomly given different treatments of the Element Solitaire© game to play, and the difference between their learning outcomes were compared. The experimental results demonstrated that the aesthetic presentation of a game can have a significant impact upon the learning outcome. The experiment was not able to discern significant effects from the choice or competition conditions, but further examination of the experimental data did reveal some insight into these aspects of serious game design. Choices need to provide the player with options that have a sufficient value that they will be considered and the application of competition within games needs to be judiciously implemented to promote a positive affect for all players. The results of the theoretical foundations and empirical evidence were then combined with additional theoretical research to develop a set of design principles and a proposed serious game development process. These guidelines were researched and examined via the design and development process of several serious game prototypes and the examination of a large body of existing serious games. The end result is a practical procedure that is rooted in theory and quantitative experimentation.
The mysterious Spotted Green Pigeon and its relation to the Dodo and its kindred.
Heupink, Tim H; van Grouw, Hein; Lambert, David M
2014-07-16
The closely related and extinct Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) and Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria), both in the subfamily Raphinae, are members of a clade of morphologically very diverse pigeons. Genetic analyses have revealed that the Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) is the closest living relative of these birds, thereby highlighting their ancestors' remarkable migration and morphological evolution. The Spotted Green Pigeon (Caloenas maculata) was described in 1783 and showed some similarities to the Nicobar Pigeon. Soon however the taxon fell into obscurity, as it was regarded as simply an abnormal form of the Nicobar Pigeon. The relationship between both taxa has occasionally been questioned, leading some ornithologists to suggest that the two may in fact be different taxa. Today only one of the original two specimens survives and nothing is known about the origin of the taxon. Due to its potential close relationship, the Spotted Green Pigeon may hold clues to the historical migration, isolation and morphological evolution of the Dodo and its kindred. We use ancient DNA methodologies to investigate the phylogeny and authenticity of the Spotted Green Pigeon. A novel extraction method with the ability to retain and purify heavily fragmented DNA is used to investigate two feathers from the sole surviving specimen. Maximum Likelihood phylogenetic analyses reveal that the Spotted Green Pigeon is a unique lineage and together with the Nicobar Pigeon, is basal to the Dodo and Rodrigues Solitaire. The distance observed for the Spotted Green Pigeon and Nicobar Pigeon is larger than that observed within other Pigeon species, indicating that the Spotted Green pigeon is a unique taxon, thereby also indicating it is a genuine addition to the list of extinct species. The phylogenetic placement of the Spotted Green Pigeon indicates that the ancestors of both Caloenas and therefore Raphinae displayed and shared the following traits: ability of flight, semi-terrestrial habits and an affinity towards islands. This set of traits supports the stepping stone hypothesis, which states that the Raphinae got to their respective localities by island hopping from India or Southeast Asia.
The mysterious Spotted Green Pigeon and its relation to the Dodo and its kindred
2014-01-01
Background The closely related and extinct Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) and Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria), both in the subfamily Raphinae, are members of a clade of morphologically very diverse pigeons. Genetic analyses have revealed that the Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) is the closest living relative of these birds, thereby highlighting their ancestors’ remarkable migration and morphological evolution. The Spotted Green Pigeon (Caloenas maculata) was described in 1783 and showed some similarities to the Nicobar Pigeon. Soon however the taxon fell into obscurity, as it was regarded as simply an abnormal form of the Nicobar Pigeon. The relationship between both taxa has occasionally been questioned, leading some ornithologists to suggest that the two may in fact be different taxa. Today only one of the original two specimens survives and nothing is known about the origin of the taxon. Due to its potential close relationship, the Spotted Green Pigeon may hold clues to the historical migration, isolation and morphological evolution of the Dodo and its kindred. Results We use ancient DNA methodologies to investigate the phylogeny and authenticity of the Spotted Green Pigeon. A novel extraction method with the ability to retain and purify heavily fragmented DNA is used to investigate two feathers from the sole surviving specimen. Maximum Likelihood phylogenetic analyses reveal that the Spotted Green Pigeon is a unique lineage and together with the Nicobar Pigeon, is basal to the Dodo and Rodrigues Solitaire. Conclusions The distance observed for the Spotted Green Pigeon and Nicobar Pigeon is larger than that observed within other Pigeon species, indicating that the Spotted Green pigeon is a unique taxon, thereby also indicating it is a genuine addition to the list of extinct species. The phylogenetic placement of the Spotted Green Pigeon indicates that the ancestors of both Caloenas and therefore Raphinae displayed and shared the following traits: ability of flight, semi-terrestrial habits and an affinity towards islands. This set of traits supports the stepping stone hypothesis, which states that the Raphinae got to their respective localities by island hopping from India or Southeast Asia. PMID:25027719
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... Method for a Mobile Tracking Device.//U.S. Patent Application No. 20110036998 filed on August 14, 2009: Countermeasure Device for a Mobile Tracking Device.//U.S. Patent Application No. 20110113949 filed on May 12, 2010: Modulation Device for a Mobile Tracking Device.//U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/778,643...
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2010-04-05
... [Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0493] RIN 0910-ZA37 Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices; Designation of... proposing to amend certain neurological device and physical medicine device regulations to establish special..., FDA is proposing to amend the physical medicine devices regulation at Sec. 890.5850 (21 CFR 890.5850...
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2010-01-11
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0606] General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Amendment of Notice...) is announcing an amendment to the notice of a meeting of the General and Plastic Surgery Devices...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-10-20
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0002] General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee: Notice of... Administration (FDA) is postponing the meeting of the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical...
77 FR 16239 - Medical Device User Fee Act; Public Meeting
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2012-03-20
...] Medical Device User Fee Act; Public Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of... public meeting to discuss proposed recommendations for the reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee... use them for the process for the review of medical device applications. The current legislative...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-02-24
... Communications and Computer Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International... States after importation of certain mobile communications and computer devices and components thereof by... importation of certain mobile communications or computer devices or components thereof that infringe one or...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-04-15
... reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. A hemorrhoid prevention pressure wedge... provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, but there is sufficient information to establish special controls to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device for its...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-11-13
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-898] Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices... importation of certain marine sonar imaging devices, products containing the same, and components thereof by... marine sonar imaging devices, products containing the same, and components thereof by reason of...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-03-08
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-667; Investigation No. 337-TA-673] In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices, Including Handheld Wireless Communications Devices; Notice of... Entirety AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that...
78 FR 33447 - Draft Applications for Sealed Source and Device Evaluation and Registration
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-06-04
... NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC-2013-0104] Draft Applications for Sealed Source and Device... for sealed source and device evaluation and registration. The NRC is requesting public comment on... for Sealed Source and Device Evaluation and Registration.'' The document has been updated from the...
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2013-04-02
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0001] Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee: Notice of Change of Meeting Schedule AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice; correction...
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2012-04-04
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [DN 2891] Certain Cameras and Mobile Devices, Related Software and... complaint entitled Certain Cameras and Mobile Devices, Related Software and Firmware, and Components Thereof... cameras and mobile devices, related software and firmware, and components thereof and products containing...
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2011-04-21
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 866 [Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0026] Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of Ovarian Adnexal Mass Assessment Score Test System; Correction AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION...
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2010-11-12
... serious adverse health consequences, (2) the device is intended to be implanted in the human body for more... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0555] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Medical Devices; Device...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2012-03-14
... wheelchairs. Prosthetic devices are included in the definition of ``medical and other health services'' in section 1861(s)(8) of the Act. Prosthetic devices are defined as devices (other than dental) which replace... examples of prosthetic devices include cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implants, electrical continence aids...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-08-27
... wheelchairs. Prosthetic devices are included in the definition of ``medical and other health services'' under section 1861(s)(8) of the Act. Prosthetic devices are defined in this section of the Act as ``devices... insertion of an intraocular lens.'' Other examples of prosthetic devices include cardiac pacemakers...
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2013-02-15
...] Clinical Study Designs for Surgical Ablation Devices for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation; Guidance for... devices intended for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. DATES: Submit either electronic or written... Study Designs for Surgical Ablation Devices for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation'' to the Division of...
78 FR 27441 - NIJ Evaluation of Hand-Held Cell Phone Detector Devices
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-05-10
... Hand-Held Cell Phone Detector Devices AGENCY: National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice...-held cell phone detector devices for participation in an evaluation by the NIJ Corrections Technology...-held cell phone detector devices for participation in an evaluation by the NIJ Corrections Technology...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-05-02
...] Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Processing/ Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care... Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling.'' The recommendations in this guidance... Staff: Processing/Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling...
77 FR 36951 - Gastroenterology-Urology Devices; Reclassification of Implanted Blood Access Devices
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2012-06-20
... into class II (special controls). FDA is proposing this reclassification on its own initiative based on... categories (classes) of devices, reflecting the regulatory controls needed to provide reasonable assurance of their safety and effectiveness. The three categories of devices are class I (general controls), class II...
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2012-08-13
...] Division of Cardiovascular Devices 30-Day Notices and Annual Reports; Public Workshop; Request for Comments... Cardiovascular Devices 30-Day Notices and Annual Reports.'' This public workshop will be cosponsored with... approval applications (PMAs), 30-day notices and annual reports, specifically for cardiovascular devices...
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2013-04-30
... Respiratory Protection Devices, and Respiratory Support Devices signed by then Secretary Michael Leavitt on... Act Declaration for Pandemic Influenza Diagnostics, Personal Respiratory Protection Devices, and Respiratory Support Devices signed by then Secretary Michael Leavitt on December 17, 2008. Notice of the EUAs...
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2010-08-23
...] Public Workshop on Medical Devices and Nanotechnology: Manufacturing, Characterization, and... entitled ``Medical Devices & Nanotechnology: Manufacturing, Characterization, and Biocompatibility... experience or expertise with nanotechnology. There will be a limited number of round-table participants. FDA...
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2010-09-01
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0427] Public Workshop on Medical Devices and Nanotechnology: Manufacturing, Characterization, and... Devices & Nanotechnology: Manufacturing, Characterization, and Biocompatibility Considerations.'' The...
Effect of Dielectric and Liquid on Plasma Sterilization Using Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma
Mastanaiah, Navya; Johnson, Judith A.; Roy, Subrata
2013-01-01
Plasma sterilization offers a faster, less toxic and versatile alternative to conventional sterilization methods. Using a relatively small, low temperature, atmospheric, dielectric barrier discharge surface plasma generator, we achieved ≥6 log reduction in concentration of vegetative bacterial and yeast cells within 4 minutes and ≥6 log reduction of Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores within 20 minutes. Plasma sterilization is influenced by a wide variety of factors. Two factors studied in this particular paper are the effect of using different dielectric substrates and the significance of the amount of liquid on the dielectric surface. Of the two dielectric substrates tested (FR4 and semi-ceramic (SC)), it is noted that the FR4 is more efficient in terms of time taken for complete inactivation. FR4 is more efficient at generating plasma as shown by the intensity of spectral peaks, amount of ozone generated, the power used and the speed of killing vegetative cells. The surface temperature during plasma generation is also higher in the case of FR4. An inoculated FR4 or SC device produces less ozone than the respective clean devices. Temperature studies show that the surface temperatures reached during plasma generation are in the range of 30°C–66°C (for FR4) and 20°C–49°C (for SC). Surface temperatures during plasma generation of inoculated devices are lower than the corresponding temperatures of clean devices. pH studies indicate a slight reduction in pH value due to plasma generation, which implies that while temperature and acidification may play a minor role in DBD plasma sterilization, the presence of the liquid on the dielectric surface hampers sterilization and as the liquid evaporates, sterilization improves. PMID:23951023
Effect of dielectric and liquid on plasma sterilization using dielectric barrier discharge plasma.
Mastanaiah, Navya; Johnson, Judith A; Roy, Subrata
2013-01-01
Plasma sterilization offers a faster, less toxic and versatile alternative to conventional sterilization methods. Using a relatively small, low temperature, atmospheric, dielectric barrier discharge surface plasma generator, we achieved ≥ 6 log reduction in concentration of vegetative bacterial and yeast cells within 4 minutes and ≥ 6 log reduction of Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores within 20 minutes. Plasma sterilization is influenced by a wide variety of factors. Two factors studied in this particular paper are the effect of using different dielectric substrates and the significance of the amount of liquid on the dielectric surface. Of the two dielectric substrates tested (FR4 and semi-ceramic (SC)), it is noted that the FR4 is more efficient in terms of time taken for complete inactivation. FR4 is more efficient at generating plasma as shown by the intensity of spectral peaks, amount of ozone generated, the power used and the speed of killing vegetative cells. The surface temperature during plasma generation is also higher in the case of FR4. An inoculated FR4 or SC device produces less ozone than the respective clean devices. Temperature studies show that the surface temperatures reached during plasma generation are in the range of 30°C-66 °C (for FR4) and 20 °C-49 °C (for SC). Surface temperatures during plasma generation of inoculated devices are lower than the corresponding temperatures of clean devices. pH studies indicate a slight reduction in pH value due to plasma generation, which implies that while temperature and acidification may play a minor role in DBD plasma sterilization, the presence of the liquid on the dielectric surface hampers sterilization and as the liquid evaporates, sterilization improves.
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2011-08-08
...] Advancing Regulatory Science for Highly Multiplexed Microbiology/ Medical Countermeasure Devices; Public... Regulatory Science for Highly Multiplexed Microbiology/Medical Countermeasure Devices.'' The purpose of the public meeting is to discuss performance evaluation of highly multiplexed microbiology/medical...
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2011-09-19
... Ablation System to be used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients who are undergoing open... catheter-based device developed for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The system consists of the...
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2010-02-02
...] Workshop on Pediatric Neurological and Neurocognitive Assessments for Cardiovascular Devices; Public... Neurocognitive Assessments for Cardiovascular Devices.'' The purpose of the public workshop is to solicit... various neurological and neurocognitive assessments for pediatric patients implanted with cardiovascular...
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2011-07-19
...] General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Amendment of Notice... announcing an amendment to the notice of meeting of the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the... INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of July 7, 2011, FDA announced that a meeting of the General and Plastic...
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2012-08-24
... Electronics Devices and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337 AGENCY: U... importation of certain wireless consumer electronics devices and components thereof by reason of infringement... wireless consumer electronics devices and components thereof that infringe one or more of claims 1, 6, 7, 9...
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2011-07-14
... Communications and Computer Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an... in its entirety Inv. No. 337-TA-704, Certain Mobile Communications and Computer Devices and... importation of certain mobile communications and computer devices and components thereof by reason of...
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2011-01-28
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-757] In the Matter of Certain Game Devices... importation of certain game devices, components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of... certain game devices, components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe one or more of...
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2013-07-12
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0816] Joint Meeting of the Gastroenterology-Urology Panel and the Radiological Devices Panel of the Medical...: Gastroenterology-Urology Panel and Radiological Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee. General...
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... devices intended for human use that are in commercial distribution. (b) The identification of a device in... device that has two or more types of uses (e.g., used both as a diagnostic device and as a therapeutic... referenced in this part are available on the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html. [52 FR 17735...
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... devices intended for human use that are in commercial distribution. (b) The identification of a device in... device that has two or more types of uses (e.g., used both as a diagnostic device and as a therapeutic... referenced in this part are available on the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html. [52 FR 17739...
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... devices intended for human use that are in commercial distribution. (b) The identification of a device in... that has two or more types of uses (e.g., used both as a diagnostic device and as a therapeutic device... in this part are available on the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html. [52 FR 33355...
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... devices intended for human use that are in commercial distribution. (b) The identification of a device in... device that has two or more types of uses (e.g., used both as a diagnostic device and as a therapeutic... referenced in this part are available on the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html. [52 FR 17734...
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... devices intended for human use that are in commercial distribution. (b) The identification of a device in... that has two or more types of uses (e.g., used both as a diagnostic device and as a surgical device) is... part are available on the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html. [52 FR 33702, Sept. 4...
78 FR 27971 - Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-05-13
...] Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug...: Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee. General Function of the Committee: To... regulatory classification for dental devices known as Endosseous Dental Implants (Blade-form), one of the...
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2012-10-11
... vasculature via partial occlusion of the descending aorta, including in patients with acute ischemic stroke... device is placed in the descending aorta. On March 30, 2005, a Humanitarian Device Exemption application... selectively stopping or controlling flow in the peripheral vasculature, which includes the descending aorta...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-06-17
... Devices and Related Software; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION... of certain portable electronic devices and related software by reason of infringement of certain... after importation of certain portable electronic devices or related software that infringe one or more...
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2011-03-16
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0002] Microbiology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS... and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public. Name of Committee: Microbiology...
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2013-11-20
...] Changing Regulatory and Reimbursement Paradigms for Medical Devices in the Treatment of Obesity and... for Medical Devices in the Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases: How to Estimate and Reward... other interested parties of the development of medical devices for the treatment of morbid obesity and...
77 FR 2758 - Certain Portable Communication Devices; Institution of Investigation
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2012-01-19
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-827] Certain Portable Communication Devices... communication devices by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,926,636 (``the '636... certain portable communication devices that infringe one or more of claims 7-13 and 15 of the '636 patent...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-04-04
....Prosthetic devices are included in the definition of ``medical and other health services'' under section 1861(s)(8) of the Act. Prosthetic devices are defined in this section of the Act as ``devices (other than... intraocular lens.'' Other examples of prosthetic devices include cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implants...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-04-05
... Physical Medicine Device Guidance Documents; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION... controls guidance documents for 11 neurological and physical medicine devices. FDA has developed a draft... stimulator device achieves ``aesthetic effects through physical change to the structure of the body'' as well...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-01-06
... imaging devices for use with imaging contrast agents or radiopharmaceuticals. FDA intends this guidance to..., for medical imaging devices for use with imaging contrast agents or radiopharmaceuticals. Further, the...] Guidance for Industry on New Contrast Imaging Indication Considerations for Devices and Approved Drug and...
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2012-03-28
... Assistance, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New... CONTACT: For devices regulated by CDRH: Ruth Fischer, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and... search capability is available for all CDRH guidance documents at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-03-23
... test system into class II (special controls). The special control that will apply to these devices is the guidance document entitled ``Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff; Class II Special Controls... devices into class II (special controls) because special controls, in addition to general controls, will...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-06-15
... control by other users with a similar medical device. Exposure to non-ionizing radiation Wireless... Administration (FDA) is classifying the wireless air-conduction hearing aid into class II (special controls). The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable...
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2013-12-30
... balloon and control system (IABP) devices when indicated for acute coronary syndrome, cardiac and non... and non-cardiac surgery, or complications of heart failure. The special controls for this device are.... FDA-2013-N-0581] Cardiovascular Devices; Reclassification of Intra-Aortic Balloon and Control Systems...
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2012-02-14
... Administration (FDA) is classifying the endovascular suturing system into class II (special controls). The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance..., or FDA issues an order finding the device to be substantially equivalent, in accordance with section...
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2010-05-18
... use device to be a medical device intended for users in a non-clinical environment that is managed... promoting the safe use of medical devices presented a significant health challenge for which the HHCC could... pilot program, we are requesting manufacturers and distributors of medical devices cleared for home use...
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2011-09-27
... Frames and Image Display Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation... United States after importation of certain digital photo frames and image display devices and components... certain digital photo frames and image display devices and components thereof that infringe one or more of...
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2013-06-06
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No 2958] Certain Portable Electronic Communications Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Components Thereof; Correction to Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation... of complaint entitled Certain Portable Electronic Communications Devices, Including Mobile Phones and...
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2012-03-15
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [DN 2875] Certain Mobile Electronic Devices Incorporating Haptics.... International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received an amended complaint entitled Certain Mobile Electronic Devices...
76 FR 45268 - Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-07-28
... personal information provided. For additional information on submitting comments, see the ``Comments... problems in all steps of medical device reprocessing,\\1\\ including cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing... following issues: 1. What are the nature, scope, and impact of reusable medical device reprocessing problems...
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2013-03-25
..., Software, Implants, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments... Certain Computerized Orthopedic Surgical Devices, Software, Implants, and Components Thereof, DN 2945; the... importation of certain computerized orthopedic surgical devices, software, implants, and components thereof...
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2012-06-04
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-769] Certain Handheld Electronic Computing Devices, Related Software, and Components Thereof; Termination of the Investigation Based on... electronic computing devices, related software, and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain...
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2011-11-21
...] Advancing Regulatory Science for Highly Multiplexed Microbiology/ Medical Countermeasure Devices; Public... Multiplexed Microbiology/ Medical Countermeasure Devices'' that published in the Federal Register of August 8... the October 13, 2011, meeting, including the performance evaluation of highly multiplexed microbiology...
76 FR 30243 - Minimum Security Devices and Procedures
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-05-24
... DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Minimum Security Devices and Procedures.... Title of Proposal: Minimum Security Devices and Procedures. OMB Number: 1550-0062. Form Number: N/A. Description: The requirement that savings associations establish a written security program is necessitated by...
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2011-07-26
...; Hazards caused by electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge hazards; and Hearing loss. FDA... electromagnetic Electromagnetic compatibility. interference and electrostatic discharge hazards. Labeling. Hearing...
78 FR 34922 - Definition of Auditory Assistance Device
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-06-11
... Report and Order will apply to small businesses that choose to use, manufacture, design, import, or sell... production and marketing, and introduce more competition for such devices. The Commission decided that this... assistance devices using industry standard components employing relatively straight-forward designs at a...
78 FR 19711 - Center for Devices and Radiological Health: Experiential Learning Program
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-04-02
... Program (ELP). The ELP provides a formal training mechanism for regulatory review staff to visit research... medical device establishments, including, research, manufacturing, academia, and health care facilities.... Clinical use of orthopedic bone void Observation of surgical filler devices. procedures (posterolateral...
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2013-08-22
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-878] Certain Electronic Devices Having Placeshifting or Display Replication and Products Containing Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an... States after importation of certain electronic devices having placeshifting or display replication...
76 FR 7220 - Medical Device Innovation Initiative; Request for Comments
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-02-09
...] Medical Device Innovation Initiative; Request for Comments AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS... availability of a document for public comment entitled ``Medical Device Innovation Initiative'' (the report... Innovation Initiative would consider the creation of a special Innovation Pathway intended to provide earlier...
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2010-06-17
..., Components Thereof, Associated Software, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U... scanning devices, components thereof, associated software, and products containing the same by reason of... after importation of certain biometric scanning devices, components thereof, associated software, or...
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2011-08-08
...-7205 Ventricular Assist Device (Destination Therapy) Facilities. XIII Medicare-Approved Lung JoAnna...-Approved Ventricular Assist Device (Destination Therapy) Facilities, Addendum XIII: Lung Volume Reduction...-Approved Ventricular Assist Device (Destination Therapy) Facilities (January Through March 2011) Addendum...
76 FR 15368 - Minimum Security Devices and Procedures
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-03-21
... DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Minimum Security Devices and Procedures... concerning the following information collection. Title of Proposal: Minimum Security Devices and Procedures... establish a written security program is necessitated by the Bank Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 1881-1884), which...
78 FR 15877 - Taxable Medical Devices; Correction
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-03-13
... Medical Devices; Correction AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Correction to final... on the excise tax imposed on the sale of certain medical devices, enacted by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 in conjunction with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
76 FR 12743 - Medical Device Reporting; Malfunction Reporting Frequency
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-03-08
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0097] Medical Device Reporting; Malfunction Reporting Frequency AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS... compliance with FDA's Medical Device Reporting regulation, pending future FDA notice under the Federal Food...
77 FR 38829 - Certain Electronic Imaging Devices; Institution of Investigation
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2012-06-29
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-850] Certain Electronic Imaging Devices... States after importation of certain electronic imaging devices by reason of infringement of certain....usitc.gov . The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket...
77 FR 64077 - National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Reporting Requirements
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2012-10-18
... about warning devices and signage, for each previously unreported and new public and private highway..., including current information about warning devices and signage, related to new and previously unreported... devices and signage * * * concerning each previously unreported crossing through which it operates or with...
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2013-02-27
... as isoniazid test strips. Isoniazid test strips are considered pre-Amendment devices since they were... as methotrexate enzyme immunoassays. Methotrexate enzyme immunoassays are considered pre- Amendment... and PCP radioimmunoassays. PCP enzyme immunoassays and PCP radioimmunoassays are considered pre...
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2013-03-15
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-831] Certain Electronic Devices for Capturing and Transmitting Images, and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial... certain electronic devices for capturing and transmitting images, and components thereof. The complaint...
78 FR 13350 - Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-02-27
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0001] Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug... of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public. Name of Committee...
75 FR 45641 - Medical Device User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2011
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-08-03
...] Medical Device User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2011 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION... payment procedures for medical device user fees for fiscal year (FY) 2011. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act), as amended by the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2007 (title II of the Food...
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2010-04-09
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0142] Drug and Medical Device Forum on Food and Drug Administration Drug and Device Requirements and Supplier Controls; Public Educational Forum AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of public...
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2011-04-25
... Computing Devices, Related Software, and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S... devices, related software, and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S... devices, related software, and components thereof that infringe one or more of claims 1 and 5 of the '372...
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2012-05-14
... Options for design and applications of traffic control devices, this Manual should not be considered a... application of traffic control devices, as well as in the location and design of roads and streets that the..., while this Manual provides Standards, Guidance, and Options for design and applications of traffic...
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2011-06-24
...; Clarification of Classification for Human Dura Mater; Technical Amendment AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration... amending the device regulations to clarify the applicability of the device classification for human dura..., human dura mater is now defined under 21 CFR 1271.3(d) as a HCT/P. As such, it is regulated under...
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2010-04-21
...] Medical Device Use in the Home Environment: Implications for the Safe and Effective Use of Medical Device... related to the safe and effective use of medical device technology in the home environment. The workshop... the home environment. FDA will solicit feedback on: 1. The agency's current working definition of...
78 FR 9349 - Medical Devices; Ophthalmic Devices; Classification of the Eyelid Weight
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2013-02-08
... MR incompatibility or the conditions for safe use in an MR environment. Labeling will mitigate the... Amendments of 1976 (Pub. L. 94-295), the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-629), and the Food and...) and nonclinical testing evaluating the compatibility of the device in a MR environment. In addition...
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2013-03-18
... Image Display Devices and Components Thereof; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist... within the United States after importation of certain digital photo frames and image display devices and...: (1) The unlicensed entry of digital photo frames and image display devices and components thereof...
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2011-04-14
... into class II (special controls). The special control(s) that will apply to the device is entitled ``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Low Level Laser System for Aesthetic Use.'' The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance of safety...
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2012-05-25
... (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) regarding certain lithium ion battery-powered mobility aids (e.g... devices on an aircraft and providing for the intentional removal of a lithium ion battery from a device... limit lithium ion batteries used to power portable electronic devices and medical devices to 160 watt...
77 FR 72924 - Taxable Medical Devices
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2012-12-07
... as devices by the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). In general, CBER licenses... designed to implant a particular orthopedic joint; (iv) testing and development products; and (v) product...
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2012-03-23
... Mitigation measures Excessive laser power Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC... should validate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical safety, and battery characteristics; (4...
21 CFR 862.3850 - Sulfonamide test system.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
...) MEDICAL DEVICES CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY DEVICES Clinical Toxicology Test Systems § 862... monitoring sulfonamide levels to ensure appropriate therapy. (b) Classification. Class I. [52 FR 16122, May 1...
75 FR 17511 - Coal Mine Dust Sampling Devices
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2010-04-06
... Part III Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Adminisration 30 CFR Parts 18, 74, and 75 Coal Mine Dust Sampling Devices; High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standard for Underground Coal Mines...-AB61 Coal Mine Dust Sampling Devices AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION...
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2013-03-12
... Activity TTI, Inc.; Subzone 196A (Electromechanical and Circuit Protection Devices Production/ Kitting... electromechanical and circuit protection device production/kitting for a variety of commercial, aerospace and... for crimping, insertion/extraction, and terminal removal, and electromechanical devices (duty rates...
78 FR 12068 - Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
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2013-02-21
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0001] Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug... Committee: Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee. General Function of the Committee: To...
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2010-06-17
... established commercial communications networks such as Internet connectivity to communicate with care... stimulate muscle movement. Examples of devices and applications that use commercial communications networks...] Converged Communications and Health Care Devices Impact on Regulation; Public Meeting; Request for Comments...
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2012-07-30
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No. 2904] Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and.... International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices... importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless consumer electronics...
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2012-04-25
... Devices and Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination... certain wireless communication devices and systems, components thereof, and products containing the same..., California; Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California; Aruba Networks, Inc. of Sunnyvale, California; Meru Networks...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-11-08
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-757] Certain Game Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Determination Not To Review An Initial Determination Granting... the United States after importation of certain game devices, components thereof, and products...
77 FR 24716 - Scientific Information Request on Medical Devices To Treat Otitis Media With Effusion
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2012-04-25
... devices. Scientific information is being solicited to inform our Comparative Effectiveness Review of... scientific information on this device will improve the quality of this comparative effectiveness review. AHRQ is requesting this scientific information and conducting this comparative effectiveness review...
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2012-03-06
...] Pilot Program for Early Feasibility Study Investigational Device Exemption Applications; Termination of... acceptance of nominations for the Early Feasibility Study Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Applications... technologies to participate in a pilot program for early feasibility study IDE applications. FDA is also...
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2012-06-04
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No. 2898] Certain Electronic Imaging Devices Corrected.... International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Electronic Imaging Devices, DN 2898; the...
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2012-02-15
... Separator Device Operating by Centrifugal or Filtration Separation Principle AGENCY: Food and Drug... automated blood cell separator device operating by centrifugal or filtration separation principle. DATES... Filtration Separation Principle (OMB Control Number 0910-0594)--Extension Under the Safe Medical Devices Act...
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2013-01-31
... vehicles, missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs, mines, and other military explosive devices enumerated in..., missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs, mines, other military explosive devices, and related articles, which... vehicles, missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs, mines, and other military explosive devices in USML Category...
76 FR 69321 - Petition to Modify an Exemption of a Previously Approved Antitheft Device; Porsche
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2011-11-08
... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Petition to Modify an Exemption of a Previously Approved Antitheft Device; Porsche AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety... previously approved antitheft device. SUMMARY: On May 25, 1989, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
76 FR 17657 - Medical Device Epidemiology Network 2011: Second Annual Public Workshop
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2011-03-30
...] Medical Device Epidemiology Network 2011: Second Annual Public Workshop AGENCY: Food and Drug... public workshop entitled ``Medical Device Epidemiology Network (MDEpiNet) 2011: Second Annual Public... and solicit feedback on the establishment of a network that works with FDA experts to determine the...
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2013-07-09
...] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Medical Devices; Third... notice solicits comments on the information collection associated with medical devices third-party review... that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party...
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2010-09-22
...] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Medical Devices Third... ``Medical Devices Third- Party Review under the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997... that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party...
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2013-06-05
...] Battery-Powered Medical Devices Workshop: Challenges and Opportunities; Public Workshop; Request for.... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the following public workshop entitled ``Battery... create awareness of the challenges related to battery-powered medical devices and collaboratively develop...
78 FR 23593 - Certain Mobile Electronic Devices Incorporating Haptics; Termination of Investigation
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2013-04-19
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-834] Certain Mobile Electronic Devices... this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov... mobile electronic devices incorporating haptics that infringe certain claims of six Immersion patents. 77...
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2011-11-16
... techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Medical Device Recall Authority--21...] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Medical Device Recall... information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are required...
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2012-05-02
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-841] Certain Computers and Computer Peripheral... after importation of certain computers and computer peripheral devices and components thereof and... computers and computer peripheral devices and components thereof and products containing the same that...
78 FR 43887 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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2013-07-22
... manufacturers and applicable group purchasing organizations (GPOs) of covered drugs, devices, biologicals, or..., applicable manufacturers of covered drugs, devices, biologicals, and medical supplies are required to submit...
78 FR 22367 - Proposed Information Collection (Service Data Manual) Activity: Comment Request
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2013-04-15
... technical medical equipment and devices or mechanical equipment. DATES: Written comments and recommendations... manuals and maintenance/repair manuals when technical medical equipment and devices, or mechanical...
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2013-12-06
... electromagnetic radiating device to the Contracting Officer during the initial planning, experimental, or... proposed electromagnetic radiating device to the Contracting Officer during the initial planning...
21 CFR 880.5680 - Pediatric position holder.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR
2011-04-01
...) MEDICAL DEVICES GENERAL HOSPITAL AND PERSONAL USE DEVICES General Hospital and Personal Use Therapeutic... requirements concerning records, and § 820.198, with respect to complaint files. [45 FR 69682-69737, Oct. 21...
21 CFR 880.5680 - Pediatric position holder.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
...) MEDICAL DEVICES GENERAL HOSPITAL AND PERSONAL USE DEVICES General Hospital and Personal Use Therapeutic... requirements concerning records, and § 820.198, with respect to complaint files. [45 FR 69682-69737, Oct. 21...
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2010-05-19
... Devices and Related Software; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION... certain digital imaging devices and related software by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S... digital imaging devices and related software that infringe one or more of claim 1-3 and 5-8 of U.S. Patent...
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2013-04-05
... Devices for Sterilization AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and... of information technology. Agreement for Shipment of Devices for Sterilization--21 CFR 801.150(e... commerce for sterilization at another establishment, a practice that facilitates the processing of devices...
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2012-12-04
... Representatives on the Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration... Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee (DGMPAC) in the Center for Devices and Radiological... regarding good manufacturing practices governing the methods used in, and the facilities and controls used...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2012-03-09
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [DN 2882] Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices and... the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Consumer Electronics... importation of certain consumer electronics and display devices and products containing same. The complaint...
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2013-11-29
... Electronics Devices and Components Thereof; Commission Determination To Review in Part A Final Initial... sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless consumer electronics devices and... Electronics, Inc. of Seoul, Korea and LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey...
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2011-11-23
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [DN 2858] Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices and.... International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Consumer Electronics and Display... importation of certain consumer electronics and display devices and products containing same. The complaint...
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2012-05-30
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-836] Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices and Products Containing Same Determination Not To Review Initial Determination To Amend... electronics and display devices and products containing the same by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos...
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2013-06-10
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Prospective Grant of Start-up Exclusive Evaluation License: Portable Device and Method for Detecting Hematomas AGENCY: National... device and method for detecting hematomas based on near infrared light emitted perpendicularly into a...
77 FR 17457 - Work Group on Alternative Test Methods for Commercial Measuring Devices
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2012-03-26
... Test Methods for Commercial Measuring Devices AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology... Work Group (WG) to examine alternative methods for testing the accuracy of commercial measuring devices... participates to promote uniformity among the states in laws, regulations, methods, and testing equipment that...
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2012-08-16
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-834] Certain Mobile Electronic Devices.... 1337 in the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile electronic devices incorporating haptics, by reason of the infringement of claims of six...
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2011-06-30
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-694] In the Matter of Certain Multimedia Display and Navigation Devices and Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of... importation of certain multimedia display and navigation devices and systems, components thereof, and products...
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2011-05-05
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-694] In The Matter of Certain Multimedia Display and Navigation Devices and Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of... multimedia display and navigation devices and systems, components thereof, and products containing same by...
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2010-01-05
...] Medical Device Quality System Regulation Educational Forum on Risk Management Through the Product Life...), is announcing a public workshop entitled ``Medical Device Quality System Regulation Educational Forum on Risk Management through the Product Life Cycle.'' This public workshop is intended to provide...
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2013-03-28
...] Establishing the Performance Characteristics of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for the Detection of Antibodies to... announcing the availability of the guidance entitled ``Establishing the Performance Characteristics of In... document entitled ``Establishing the Performance Characteristics of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for the...
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... for Early Feasibility Medical Device Clinical Studies, Including Certain First in Human Studies... feasibility studies of medical devices, using appropriate risk mitigation strategies, under the... comments on the key principles unique to the justification for, and design of, early feasibility studies...
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2012-05-08
... Phones and Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of... entitled Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof... the United States after importation of certain electronic devices, including mobile phones and tablet...
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2013-08-05
... Mobile Phones and Tablets Institution of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission... importation of certain wireless devices, including mobile phones and tablets by reason of infringement of... sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless devices, including mobile phones...
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2012-05-30
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No. 2898] Certain Electronic Imaging Devices; Notice of... Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Electronic Imaging Devices, DN 2898; the Commission is...
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2013-12-06
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-878] Certain Electronic Devices Having... AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued (1) a limited exclusion order against infringing electronic devices...
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2011-05-11
... Characteristics of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Chlamydia Trachomatis and/or Neisseria Gonorrhoeae: Screening... entitled ``Establishing the Performance Characteristics of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Chlamydia... clinical performance of in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) intended for C. trachomatis and/or N...
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2013-03-21
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-865] Certain Balloon Dissection Devices... importation, or sale in the United States after importation of certain balloon dissection devices and products...; Pajunk Medizintechnologie GmbH of Geisingen, Germany; and Pajunk Medical Systems LP of Norcross, Georgia...
40 CFR 63.690 - Standards: Process vents.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR
2011-07-01
....693 of this subpart. For the purpose of complying with this paragraph (b), a primary condenser is not a control device; however, a second condenser or other organic recovery device that is operated downstream of the primary condenser is considered a control device. [64 FR 38970, July 20, 1999] ...
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2011-12-23
... Communications Devices and Related Software; Final Determination Finding Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a... importation of infringing personal data and mobile communications devices and related software. The Commission... subsidiary NeXT Software, Inc., both of Cupertino, California (collectively, ``Apple''), alleging a violation...
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2012-06-13
... Software, and Components Thereof Final Determination of Violation; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order... importation of certain mobile devices, associated software, and components thereof by reason of infringement... importation of certain mobile devices, associated software, and components thereof containing same by reason...
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2013-01-08
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-812] Certain Computing Devices With Associated Instruction Sets and Software; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial... devices with associated instruction sets and software by reason of infringement of claims 1-4, 7-10, and...
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2010-02-24
... Communications System Server Software, Wireless Handheld Devices and Battery Packs; Notice of Investigation..., wireless handheld devices and battery packs by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos... certain wireless communications system server software, wireless handheld devices or battery packs that...
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2013-05-24
...-Way Global Satellite Communication Devices, System and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of...-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection... importation of certain two-way global satellite communication devices, system and components thereof by reason...
78 FR 58785 - Unique Device Identification System
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2013-09-24
... to submitting a report. It will allow FDA, health care providers, and industry to more rapidly...-sustaining. Under the UDI system established by this rule, the health care community and the public will be... with any similar device which might lead to misuse of the device. Health care providers will no longer...
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2011-08-02
... design and application of traffic control devices, this Manual should not be considered a substitute for... retroreflectivity of longitudinal pavement markings. The deadline for comments to that docket has passed and the... the proposed revisions regarding maintaining minimum retroreflectivity of longitudinal pavement...
78 FR 2912 - Prohibition on Personal Use of Electronic Devices on the Flight Deck
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2013-01-15
....C. 332(c)(7)(C)(i). In general, wireless telecommunications is the transfer of information between... personal wireless communications device or laptop computer for personal use while at their duty station on.... Personal Wireless Communications Device IV. Regulatory Notices and Analyses A. Regulatory Evaluation B...
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2013-11-15
... Devices, Navigation and Display Systems, Radar Systems, Navigational Aids, Mapping Systems and Related... navigation products, including GPS devices, navigation and display systems, radar systems, navigational aids..., radar systems, navigational aids, mapping systems and related software by reason of infringement of one...
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2013-09-24
...] Global Unique Device Identification Database; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability AGENCY: Food and... the availability of the draft guidance entitled ``Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID... manufacturer) will interface with the GUDID, as well as information on the database elements that must be...
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2010-07-28
... Physical Medicine Device Guidance Document; Reopening of Comment Period AGENCY: Food and Drug... for 11 neurological and physical medicine devices. FDA is reopening the comment period to allow... announcing the availability of draft special controls guidance documents for 11 neurological and physical...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-06-02
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-701] In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Portable Music Players, and Computers; Notice of Commission... States after importation of certain electronic devices, including mobile phones, portable music players...
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2012-07-19
...; Survey of ``Health Care Providers' Responses to Medical Device Labeling'' AGENCY: Food and Drug... collection of information entitled Survey of ``Health Care Providers' Responses to Medical Device Labeling... of information entitled Survey of ``Health Care Providers' Responses to Medical Device Labeling'' to...
78 FR 12664 - Human Subject Protection; Acceptance of Data From Clinical Studies for Medical Devices
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2013-02-25
... Clinical Studies for Medical Devices AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Proposed rule... data from clinical studies for medical devices. We are proposing to require that clinical studies... the study by an independent ethics committee (IEC) and obtaining and documenting freely given informed...
25 CFR 226.36 - Control devices.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR
2014-04-01
... 25 Indians 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Control devices. 226.36 Section 226.36 Indians BUREAU OF... AND GAS MINING Requirements of Lessees § 226.36 Control devices. In drilling operations in fields... operations to maintain proper control of subsurface strata. [55 FR 33116, Aug. 14, 1990] ...
25 CFR 226.36 - Control devices.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... 25 Indians 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Control devices. 226.36 Section 226.36 Indians BUREAU OF... AND GAS MINING Requirements of Lessees § 226.36 Control devices. In drilling operations in fields... operations to maintain proper control of subsurface strata. [55 FR 33116, Aug. 14, 1990] ...
25 CFR 226.36 - Control devices.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR
2011-04-01
... 25 Indians 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Control devices. 226.36 Section 226.36 Indians BUREAU OF... AND GAS MINING Requirements of Lessees § 226.36 Control devices. In drilling operations in fields... operations to maintain proper control of subsurface strata. [55 FR 33116, Aug. 14, 1990] ...
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2013-11-07
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2013-D-1295] Regulatory Requirements for Hearing Aid Devices and Personal Sound Amplification Products; Draft Guidance for... draft guidance entitled ``Regulatory Requirements for Hearing Aid Devices and Personal Sound...
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2010-08-09
...] Workshop on Optimizing Clinical Trial Design for the Development of Pediatric Cardiovascular Devices AGENCY... (AAP), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and... Development of Pediatric Cardiovascular Devices.'' The topic to be discussed is pediatric cardiovascular...
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2012-05-22
... objective of the rule is to promote utilization of domestic photovoltaic devices under energy savings... 0750-AH43 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Utilization of Domestic Photovoltaic... Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. The section provides that photovoltaic devices to be utilized in...
77 FR 43846 - Food and Drug Administration Pediatric Medical Devices Workshop; Notice of Workshop
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2012-07-26
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0001... Products Development is announcing the following workshop: FDA Pediatric Medical Devices Workshop. This meeting is intended to focus on challenges in pediatric device development--namely, business planning and...
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2011-11-29
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [DN 2859] Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Devices, and.... International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory... certain dynamic random access memory devices, and products containing same. The complaint names Elpida...
76 FR 28787 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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2011-05-18
.... Proposed Project Respiratory Protective Devices--42 CFR part 84--Regulation 0920- 0109- Extension--National...). Background and Brief Description This data collection was formerly named Respiratory Protective Devices 30... respiratory protective devices is found in the Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 577a...
78 FR 77209 - Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus
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2013-12-20
... user interfaces on digital apparatus and video programming guides and menus on navigation devices for... apparatus and navigation devices used to view video programming. The rules we adopt here will effectuate...--that is, devices and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and...
78 FR 5327 - Medical Devices; Ophthalmic Devices; Classification of the Scleral Plug
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2013-01-25
... Agency) is proposing to classify the scleral plug into class II (special controls), and proposing to... controls needed to provide reasonable assurance of their safety and effectiveness. The three categories of devices are class I (general controls), class II (special controls), and class III (premarket approval...
78 FR 19271 - Special Fraud Alert: Physician-Owned Entities
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-03-29
... selling, or arranging for the sale of, implantable medical devices ordered by their physician-owners for..., implantable medical devices ordered by their physician-owners for use in procedures the physician-owners... medical device manufacturers and distributors in an October 6, 2006 letter.\\3\\ In that letter, we noted...
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2012-01-26
... Images, and Components Thereof; Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public... Devices for Capturing and Transmitting Images, and Components Thereof, DN 2869; the Commission is... importation of certain electronic devices for capturing and transmitting images, and components thereof. The...
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2012-10-04
... Circuit Devices and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial... public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http... certain semiconductor integrated circuit devices and products containing same by reason of infringement of...
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2012-03-29
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [DN 2888] Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Devices and... Integrated Circuit Devices and Products Containing Same, DN 2888; the Commission is soliciting comments on... Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov , and will be available for inspection during...
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2013-09-10
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-800] Certain Wireless Devices With 3G Capabilities and Components Thereof Commission Determination To Review the Final Initial Determination Finding... importation of certain wireless devices with 3G capabilities and components thereof by reason of infringement...
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2011-12-27
...The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the comment period for the notice that appeared in the Federal Register of Thursday, November, 10, 2011 (76 FR 70151). In the notice, FDA requested comments on the draft guidance that has been developed to promote the initiation of clinical investigations to evaluate the medical devices under FDA's Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE) regulations. The Agency is taking this action to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.
78 FR 104 - Advisory Committees; Tentative Schedule of Meetings for 2013
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2013-01-02
... Date(s), if needed, to be Committee. determined. Peripheral and Central Nervous System May 22. Drugs... be Devices Panel. determined. Circulatory System Devices Panel....... May 17, May 24, June 27...
21 CFR 880.2930 - Apgar timer.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR
2011-04-01
... GENERAL HOSPITAL AND PERSONAL USE DEVICES General Hospital and Personal Use Monitoring Devices § 880.2930... requirements concerning records, and § 820.198 of this chapter, with respect to complaint files. [63 FR 59718...
21 CFR 880.2930 - Apgar timer.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... GENERAL HOSPITAL AND PERSONAL USE DEVICES General Hospital and Personal Use Monitoring Devices § 880.2930... requirements concerning records, and § 820.198 of this chapter, with respect to complaint files. [63 FR 59718...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011-08-16
... completion of a PDP is not filed by the latter of the two dates, and no IDE is in effect, the device is... availability of a preamendments class III devices strategy document. The strategy document set forth FDA's... approved PMA or a declared completed PDP is required to be in effect for any such devices on or before 180...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2013-02-05
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-868] Certain Wireless Devices With 3G and... importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless devices with 3G and... devices with 3G and/or 4G capabilities and components thereof by reason of infringement of one or more of...
Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2010-05-14
... and Consumer Electronics Equipment AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of... explore the potential for allowing any electronics manufacturer to offer smart video devices at retail...
21 CFR 862.1710 - Total triiodothyronine test system.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-04-01
... subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9. [52 FR 16122, May 1, 1987, as... (CONTINUED) MEDICAL DEVICES CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY DEVICES Clinical Chemistry Test...
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... dielectric layer and device made therefrom''; Patent No. 6,541,288 entitled ``Method of determining... sacrificial spacer layer''; Patent No. 7,442,577 entitled ``Method of fabricating a patterned device using sacrificial spacer layer''; Patent No. 7,678,593 entitled ``Method of fabricating optical device using...
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Image enhancement and quality measures for dietary assessment using mobile devices
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Xu, Chang; Zhu, Fengqing; Khanna, Nitin; Boushey, Carol J.; Delp, Edward J.
2012-03-01
Measuring accurate dietary intake is considered to be an open research problem in the nutrition and health fields. We are developing a system, known as the mobile device food record (mdFR), to automatically identify and quantify foods and beverages consumed based on analyzing meal images captured with a mobile device. The mdFR makes use of a fiducial marker and other contextual information to calibrate the imaging system so that accurate amounts of food can be estimated from the scene. Food identification is a difficult problem since foods can dramatically vary in appearance. Such variations may arise not only from non-rigid deformations and intra-class variability in shape, texture, color and other visual properties, but also from changes in illumination and viewpoint. To address the color consistency problem, this paper describes illumination quality assessment methods implemented on a mobile device and three post color correction methods.
Image Enhancement and Quality Measures for Dietary Assessment Using Mobile Devices
Xu, Chang; Zhu, Fengqing; Khanna, Nitin; Boushey, Carol J.; Delp, Edward J.
2016-01-01
Measuring accurate dietary intake is considered to be an open research problem in the nutrition and health fields. We are developing a system, known as the mobile device food record (mdFR), to automatically identify and quantify foods and beverages consumed based on analyzing meal images captured with a mobile device. The mdFR makes use of a fiducial marker and other contextual information to calibrate the imaging system so that accurate amounts of food can be estimated from the scene. Food identification is a difficult problem since foods can dramatically vary in appearance. Such variations may arise not only from non-rigid deformations and intra-class variability in shape, texture, color and other visual properties, but also from changes in illumination and viewpoint. To address the color consistency problem, this paper describes illumination quality assessment methods implemented on a mobile device and three post color correction methods. PMID:28572695
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... application for the Kineflex/C Cervical Artificial Disc sponsored by SpinalMotion. The Kineflex/C is a metal-on-metal (cobalt chrome molybdenum alloy) cervical total disc replacement device. The Kineflex/C is... degenerative disc disease (DDD) where DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc as...
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78 FR 46970 - Medical Device User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2014
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...] Medical Device User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2014 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION... procedures for medical device user fees for fiscal year (FY) 2014. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.... The FY 2014 fee rates are provided in this document. These fees apply from October 1, 2013, through...
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... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0551] Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 393.200 Laser(s) as Medical Devices for Facelift, Wrinkle Removal, Acupuncture... Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 393.200 Laser(s) as Medical Devices for Facelift, Wrinkle Removal, Acupuncture...
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... recommendations and vote on information regarding the premarket approval application (PMA) for the NeuroPace Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) System sponsored by NeuroPace, Inc. The RNS System is indicated for use as...
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... Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) currently require antennas, transponders, and similar devices to be... the driver's field of view by devices mounted at the top of the windshield. Antennas, transponders and...
77 FR 42503 - Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
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... vote on information related to the PMA for the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System sponsored by Cameron Health, Inc. The S-ICD is the first implantable defibrillator that...
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... mechanical/hydraulic urinary continence devices; urological clamp for males; nonimplanted, peripheral and... intended to treat urinary incontinence. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and...
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... Certain Digital Photo Frames and Image Display Devices and Components Thereof, DN 2842; the Commission is... importation of certain digital photo frames and image display devices and components thereof. The complaint...
77 FR 4219 - FAA-Approved Portable Oxygen Concentrators; Technical Amendment
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...-1343; Amdt. No. 121-358] FAA-Approved Portable Oxygen Concentrators; Technical Amendment AGENCY... amending regulations relating to operating rules for FAA approved portable oxygen concentrators (POC... Certain Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices Onboard Aircraft'' (70 FR 40156). SFAR 106 permits passengers...
Sleep restriction and degraded reaction-time performance in Figaro solo sailing races.
Hurdiel, Rémy; Van Dongen, Hans P A; Aron, Christophe; McCauley, Peter; Jacolot, Laure; Theunynck, Denis
2014-01-01
In solo offshore sailing races like those of the Solitaire du Figaro, sleep must be obtained in multiple short bouts to maintain competitive performance and safety. Little is known about the amount of sleep restriction experienced at sea and the effects that fatigue from sleep loss have on sailors' performance. Therefore, we assessed sleep in sailors of yachts in the Figaro 2 Beneteau class during races and compared response times on a serial simple reaction-time test before and after races. Twelve men (professional sailors) recorded their sleep and measured their response times during one of the three single-handed races of 150, 300 and 350 nautical miles (nominally 24-50 h in duration). Total estimated sleep duration at sea indicated considerable sleep insufficiency. Response times were slower after races than before. The results suggest that professional sailors incur severe sleep loss and demonstrate marked performance impairment when competing in one- to two-day solo sailing races. Competitive performance could be improved by actively managing sleep during solo offshore sailing races.
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... measurements to a database for review by medical professionals. The database is a Web-based server that... review by medical professionals. FDA intends to make background material available to the public no later...
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2010-01-04
... consists of the intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and communications between the devices for feedback... Equipment provisions in subsection C employ a rate of return perspective that applies to investor-owned...
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... meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), also known as evaporative dry eye or lipid deficiency dry eye. The system... evaporative dry eye or lipid deficiency dry eye. The system consists of a component that is inserted around...
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... respirators, Respiratory support devices, Ventilators, Anthrax, Smallpox, Botulism, Acute radiation syndrome...] and Relenza[supreg] when used for pandemic purposes; (5) smallpox countermeasures; (6) acute radiation syndrome countermeasures; (7) pandemic influenza diagnostics, personal respiratory devices, and respiratory...
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... Regulations (FMCSRs) currently require antennas, transponders, and similar devices to be located not more than... the driver's field of view by devices mounted at the top of the windshield. Antennas, transponders and...
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... methods: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: Federal eRulemaking... effectiveness of the device but does not include descriptions of methods of manufacture or product composition... scientific literature [[Page 20272
76 FR 64223 - Cardiovascular Devices; Reclassification of External Pacemaker Pulse Generator Devices
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2011-10-17
... arrhythmias; and 4. Micro/macro shocks--Uncontrolled leakage currents or patient auxiliary currents can cause...); Medtronic, Inc. v. Lohr, 518 U.S. 470 (1996); and Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc. 128 S. Ct. 999 (2008)). If this...
75 FR 16391 - Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication Devices
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... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 383, 384... Communication Devices AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposes...
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... Certain Electronic Device Mixer Apparatus for use in the Audio Disc-Jockey Industry, DN 2761; the... within the United States after importation of certain electronic device mixer apparatus for use in the...
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... Certain Wireless Devices with 3G Capabilities and Components Thereof, DN 2835; the Commission is... importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless devices with 3g...
75 FR 74081 - In the Matter of Certain Mobile Devices and Related Software; Notice of Investigation
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... Related Software; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution... certain mobile devices and related software by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No... mobile devices and related software that infringe one or more of claims 1, 2, 10, 11, 24-26 and 29 of the...
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... Request; Agreement for Shipment of Devices for Sterilization AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS... review and clearance. Agreement for Shipment of Devices for Sterilization--21 CFR 801.150(e) (OMB Control... (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 351(c) and 352(a)), nonsterile devices that are labeled as sterile but are in...
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.... Sec. 75.1103-8(b) and (c). MSHA expects to subsume these provisions into OMB 1219-0054, Fire....1103-5(a)(2)(ii) Automatic fire sensor and warning device systems and the package is at OMB for its 3.... 75.1103-5(a) Automatic fire warning devices; actions, response in October 2010; OMB 1219-0127...
10 CFR 36.1 - Purpose and scope.
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2014-01-01
... area subject to irradiation are contained within a device and are not accessible by personnel), medical radiology or teletherapy, radiography (the irradiation of materials for nondestructive testing purposes), gauging, or open-field (agricultural) irradiations. [58 FR 7728, Feb. 9, 1993, as amended at 78 FR 17007...
Dual lumen transducer probes for real-time 3-D interventional cardiac ultrasound.
Lee, Warren; Idriss, Salim F; Wolf, Patrick D; Smith, Stephen W
2003-09-01
We have developed dual lumen probes incorporating a forward-viewing matrix array transducer with an integrated working lumen for delivery of tools in real-time 3-D (RT3-D) interventional echocardiography. The probes are of 14 Fr and 22 Fr sizes, with 112 channel 2-D arrays operating at 5 MHz. We obtained images of cardiac anatomy and simultaneous interventional device delivery with an in vivo sheep model, including: manipulation of a 0.36-mm diameter guidewire into the coronary sinus, guidance of a transseptal puncture using a 1.2-mm diameter Brockenbrough needle, and guidance of a right ventricular biopsy using 3 Fr biopsy forceps. We have also incorporated the 22 Fr probe within a 6-mm surgical trocar to obtain apical four-chamber ultrasound (US) scans from a subcostal position. Combining the imaging catheter with a working lumen in a single device may simplify cardiac interventional procedures by allowing clinicians to easily visualize cardiac structures and simultaneously direct interventional tools in a RT3-D image.
78 FR 27442 - Coal Mine Dust Sampling Devices; Correction
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2013-05-10
... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Coal Mine Dust Sampling Devices; Correction AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: On April 30, 2013, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a notice in the Federal Register...
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2010-06-28
... (L2-S1) degenerative disc disease. FDA intends to make background material available to the public no... providing access to electrical outlets. FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee...
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2013-02-22
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-853] Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Concerning an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Amend Complaint and Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade...
77 FR 11121 - Scientific Information Request on Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
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2012-02-24
... fibrillation medical devices. Scientific information is being solicited to inform our Comparative Effectiveness... unpublished pertinent scientific information on this device will improve the quality of this comparative effectiveness review. AHRQ is requesting this scientific information and conducting this comparative...
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... exposure control, image processing and reconstruction programs, patient and equipment supports, component..., acquisition workstation, automatic exposure control, image processing and reconstruction programs, patient and... may include was revised by adding automatic exposure control, image processing and reconstruction...
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... cardiac cycle. During diastole, the balloon will inflate, creating a rise in pressure in the aorta, thus..., deflation of the balloon causes a fall in pressure in the aorta, which assists the left ventricle by...
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... Regulations (FMCSRs) currently require antennas, transponders, and similar devices to be located not more than.... Antennas, transponders and similar devices must not be mounted more than 152 mm (6 inches) below the upper...
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... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-724] Investigations: Terminations, Modifications and Rulings: Certain Electronic Devices With Image Processing Systems, Components Thereof, and Associated Software AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby...
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...: General Requirements for Safety-- Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility--Requirements and... electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. Firms are now exempt from 510(k) requirements for vertical... Equipment--Part 1-2: General Requirements for Safety--Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility...
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... infusion pump stand, which is currently classified as a class I device because it supports the intended use of an infusion pump (class II medical device). A mobile medical app that simply supports the intended...
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2011-11-08
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... U.S. Patent Nos. 5,825,427 (``the '427 patent'') and 6,150,947 (``the '947 patent''). The Commission... investigation, namely the '427 patent and the '947 patent. The complaint in the 787 [[Page 3003
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76 FR 52734 - Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered)
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2011-08-23
...This notice announces the planned revocation of all Technical Standard Order authorizations (TSOA) issued for the production of Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered) manufactured to the TSO-C121 and TSO-C121a specifications. These actions are necessary because the planned issuance of TSO-C121b, Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered), with a minimum performance standard (MPS) that will increase the minimum operating life of Underwater Locating Devices from 30 days to 90 days.
77 FR 13174 - Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered)
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2012-03-05
...This is a confirmation notice for the planned revocation of all Technical Standard Order authorizations issued for the production of Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered) manufactured to the TSO-C121 and TSO-C121a specifications. These actions are necessary because the planned issuance of TSO-C121b, Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered), minimum performance standard (MPS) will increase the minimum operating life of Underwater Locating Devices from 30 days to 90 days.
Zorn, Kevin C; Gofrit, Ofer N; Orvieto, Marcelo A; Mikhail, Albert A; Galocy, R Matthew; Shalhav, Arieh L; Zagaja, Gregory P
2007-11-01
Previous reports have suggested that a 2% to 5% device failure rate (FR) be quoted when counseling patients about robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RLRP). We sought to evaluate our FR on the da Vinci system. Since February 2003, more than 800 RLRPs have been performed at our institution using a single three-armed robotic unit. A prospective database was analyzed to determine the device FR and whether it resulted in case abortion or open conversion. Intuitive Surgical Systems provided data concerning the system's performance, including its fault rate. Error messages were classified as recoverable and non-recoverable faults. Between February 2003 and November 2006, 725 RLRP cases were available for evaluation. There were no intraoperative device failures that resulted in a case conversion. Technical errors resulting in surgeon handicap occurred in 3 cases (0.4%). Four patients (0.5%) had their procedures aborted secondary to system failure at initial set-up prior to patient entrance to the operating room. Data analysis retrieved from the da Vinci console reported on a total of 807 procedures since 2003. Only 4 cases (0.4%) were reported from the Intuitive Surgical database to result in either an aborted or a converted case, which compares favorably with our results. Since the last computer system upgrade (September 2005), the mean recoverable and non-recoverable fault rates per procedure were 0.21 and 0.05, respectively. For all the advanced features the da Vinci system offers, it is surprisingly reliable. Throughout our RLRP experience, device failure resulted in case conversion, procedure abortion, and surgeon handicap in 0, 0.5%, and 0.4% of procedures, respectively. As such, a lowered device FR of 0.5% should be used when counseling patients undergoing RLRP. To avoid futile general anesthesia, a policy should be enforced to ensure that the da Vinci system is completely set up before the patient enters the operating room.
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... Communication Capabilities, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation... VirnetX, Inc., of Zephyr Cove, Nevada and Science Applications International Corporation of McLean... sale within the United States after importation of certain devices with secure communication...
75 FR 20399 - Notice of Issuance of Regulatory Guide
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76 FR 77834 - Scientific Information Request on Intravascular Diagnostic and Imaging Medical Devices
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2011-12-14
... solicited to inform our Comparative Effectiveness Review of Intravascular Diagnostic Procedures and Imaging... scientific information on this device will improve the quality of this comparative effectiveness review. AHRQ is requesting this scientific information and conducting this comparative effectiveness review...
76 FR 74789 - Scientific Information Request on Pressure Ulcer Treatment Medical Devices
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2011-12-01
... Strategies: A Comparative Effectiveness Review, which is currently being conducted by the Evidence-based... scientific information on these devices will improve the quality of this comparative effectiveness review. AHRQ is requesting this scientific information and conducting this comparative effectiveness review...
77 FR 6028 - Taxable Medical Devices
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2012-02-07
... use by the purchaser for further manufacture, or for resale by the purchaser to a second purchaser for use by such second purchaser in further manufacture, and (ii) for export, or for resale by the... manufacture, prepare, propagate, compound, assemble, process, repackage, or relabel medical devices intended...
75 FR 79049 - Final Regulatory Guide: Issuance, Availability
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2010-12-17
... (RG) 5.80, ``Pressure-Sensitive and Tamper-Indicating Device Seals for Material Control and Accounting... and licenses. Regulatory Guide 5.80, ``Pressure-Sensitive and Tamper-Indicating Device Seals for... and Use of Pressure-Sensitive Seals on Containers for Onsite Storage of Special Nuclear Material...
76 FR 78931 - Advisory Committees; Tentative Schedule of Meetings for 2012
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... FOR BIOLOGICS EVALUATION AND RESEARCH Allergenic Products Advisory Committee. April 18, October 18...- 15. CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH Anesthetic and Analgesic Drugs Advisory February 9...-6. Ophthalmic Devices Panel November 8-9. Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices September 13-14...
75 FR 43979 - Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard-Notice of Determination
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2010-07-27
... England Region, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Oceans and Coastal Protection Unit, Five Post Office... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-R01-OW-2010-0318, FRL-9180-3] Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard--Notice of Determination AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of...
76 FR 39395 - Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard-Notice of Determination
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2011-07-06
... England Region, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Oceans and Coastal Protection Unit, Five Post Office... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-R01-OW-2011-0364, FRL-9430-1] Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard--Notice of Determination AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of...
75 FR 38516 - Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard-Notice of Determination
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2010-07-02
... England Region, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Oceans and Coastal Protection Unit, Five Post Office... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-R01-OW-2010-0316, FRL-9170-4] Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard--Notice of Determination AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of...
75 FR 4379 - Maine Marine Sanitation Device Standard-Notice of Determination
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2010-01-27
... Protection Agency--New England Region, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Coastal and Oceans Protection Unit... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-R01-OW-2009-0304, FRL-9106-3] Maine Marine Sanitation Device Standard--Notice of Determination AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of...
78 FR 20665 - Pediatric Device Consortia Grant Program
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... population (neonates, infants, children, and adolescents) includes patients who are 21 years of age or... of the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) Grant Program. The goal of the PDC Grant Program is to facilitate the development, production, and distribution of...
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... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-864] Certain Mobile Handset Devices and Related Touch Keyboard Software; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation; Termination of the Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission...
48 CFR 252.225-7017 - Photovoltaic Devices.
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2014-10-01
... substantially transformed outside of a Caribbean Basin country. Designated country means— (i) A World Trade..., Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (known in the World Trade Organization as “the Separate Customs..., qualifying country, or designated country photovoltaic devices. (End of clause) [76 FR 78861, Dec. 20, 2011...
77 FR 59667 - NIJ Evaluation of Through-Wall Sensor Devices
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2012-09-28
..., Surveillance, and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence (SSBT CoE). The evaluation is focused on field operation in civilian law enforcement scenarios. Supplied through-wall sensor devices must be fully certified by the Federal Communications Commission for domestic civilian law enforcement operation...
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... running to unintended areas, etc. Wound dehiscence Bench Testing, Shelf Life Testing, Animal Testing, Clinical Studies, Labeling. Adverse tissue reaction and chemical Biocompatibility Animal burns. Testing, Clinical Studies. Infection Bench Testing, Biocompatibility Animal Testing, Clinical Studies, Sterility...
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... recommendations, and vote on information regarding the premarket approval (PMA) application for the Nucleus[supreg... Nucleus[supreg] Hybrid TM L24 Implant System (as stated in the PMA) is as follows: The Nucleus[supreg...
77 FR 40735 - Unique Device Identification System
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2012-07-10
... Identification System AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Food and... Regulatory Action This rule is intended to substantially reduce existing obstacles to the adequate... appropriate, better-focused, corrective action. The rule will also require dates on medical device labels to...
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... approach to gain FDA approval of Class III or certain licensed in vitro diagnostic devices in cases when a... approach to gain FDA approval of Class III or certain licensed in vitro diagnostic devices in cases when a... fulfilled in order for a sponsor to utilize the migration study approach in support of the change. The FDA...
42 CFR 414.228 - Prosthetic and orthotic devices.
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2014-10-01
...) of this section. (c) Payment for therapeutic shoes. The payment rules specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are applicable to custom molded and extra depth shoes, modifications, and inserts (therapeutic shoes) furnished after December 31, 2004. [57 FR 57691, Dec. 7, 1992, as amended at 60 FR 35498...
76 FR 56294 - Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices
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... effective as scheduled. Instead, the Coast Guard plans to consider these issues in a notice of proposed rulemaking. DATES: The direct final rule published March 30, 2011, (76 FR 17561), is withdrawn effective... or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building...
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... Commission instituted this investigation on April 21, 2010, based on a complaint filed by Sony Corporation of Japan (``Sony''). 75 FR 20860-1. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of... Corporation and Innolux Corporation (collectively ``CMI''); TPV Technology Limited; Top Victory Electronics...
21 CFR 862.1295 - Folic acid test system.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR
2013-04-01
... treatment of megaloblastic anemia, which is characterized by the presence of megaloblasts (an abnormal red blood cell series) in the bone marrow. (b) Classification. Class II. [52 FR 16122, May 1, 1987; 53 FR....1295 Folic acid test system. (a) Identification. A folic acid test system is a device intended to...
40 CFR 63.2986 - How do I comply with the standards?
Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR
2010-07-01
... or other control device or implement a process modification that reduces formaldehyde emissions from... and maintain your affected source, including air pollution control and monitoring equipment, according... malfunctioning process and air pollution control equipment. [67 FR 17835, Apr. 11, 2002, as amended at 71 FR...
75 FR 61479 - Western Passage OCGenTM
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2010-10-05
... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12680-004] Western Passage...' express permission. The proposed project would consist of: (1) 2 OCGen\\TM\\ hydrokinetic tidal devices each... turbine-generating units of each device to a shore station; (5) a 2,800-foot-long, 34.5-kilovolt...
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... standard equipment or the optional Intelligent Access with Push Button Start (IAwPB). Key components of the... and reports back to the BCM whether a valid key was found. In both devices, if the codes do not match...
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2011-11-10
... capabilities, components thereof, and products containing the same. The complaint names Apple Inc. of Cupertino..., Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating... Certain Devices with Secure Communication Capabilities, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the...
78 FR 17086 - Public Hearing Before a Public Advisory Committee; Technical Amendments
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2013-03-20
... Administrative practice and procedure, Advisory committees, Color additives, Drugs, Foods, Medical Devices... device good manufacturing practice advisory committees established under section 520(f)(3) of the FD&C...) Color additive advisory committees are required to be established under the circumstances specified in...
75 FR 80059 - Advisory Committees; Tentative Schedule of Meetings for 2011
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2010-12-21
... BIOLOGICS EVALUATION AND RESEARCH Allergenic Products Advisory Committee. May 12. Blood Products Advisory... Advisory Committee. September 20-21, November 16- 17. CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH Anesthetic... Gynecology Devices Panel May 19-20, September 22-23. Ophthalmic Devices Panel February 18. Orthopedic and...
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2013-05-31
..., Including Mobile Phones and Components Thereof Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments... Certain Portable Electronic Communications Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Components Thereof, DN... mobile phones and components thereof. The complaint names as respondents HTC Corporation of China and HTC...
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2013-10-24
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-847] Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Statements on the Public Interest AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is...
76 FR 3145 - Pediatric Device Consortia Grant Program (P50)
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2011-01-19
... use in children. The program does not support the development of single device projects. Although... population (neonates, infants, children, and adolescents) includes patients who are 21 years of age or... adults. Children differ from adults in terms of their size, growth, development, and body chemistry...
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2010-06-28
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-697] In the Matter of Certain Authentication Systems, Including Software and Handheld Electronic Devices; Notice of Commission Decision Not to... importation of certain authentication systems, including software and handheld electronic devices, by reason...
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2013-12-20
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-860] Certain Optoelectronic Devices for Fiber Optic Communications, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Statements on the Public Interest AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY...
78 FR 2647 - Dental Devices; Reclassification of Blade-Form Endosseous Dental Implant
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2013-01-14
.... FDA-2012-N-0677] Dental Devices; Reclassification of Blade-Form Endosseous Dental Implant AGENCY: Food...) is proposing to reclassify the blade- form endosseous dental implant, a preamendments class III... proposing to revise the classification of blade-form endosseous dental implants. DATES: Submit either...
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2010-12-17
... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219-0044] Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Self- Contained Self-Rescue Devices (SCSRs) AGENCY: Mine... be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting...
76 FR 67463 - Pediatric Medical Devices; Public Workshop; Request for Comments
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2011-11-01
... use, existing scientific research data to determine pediatric effectiveness based on a similar course... research data, and C. The methods to overcome the pitfalls and data gaps, including statistical approaches... announcing a public workshop entitled ``Using Scientific Research Data to Support Pediatric Medical Device...
48 CFR 252.225-7017 - Photovoltaic Devices.
Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR
2013-10-01
... substantially transformed outside of a Caribbean Basin country. Designated country means— (i) A World Trade..., Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (known in the World Trade Organization as “the Separate Customs Territory of..., qualifying country, or designated country photovoltaic devices. (End of clause) [76 FR 78861, Dec. 20, 2011...
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2011-04-29
..., Including Mobile Phones, Mobile Tablets, Portable Music Players, and Computers, and Components Thereof... certain electronic devices, including mobile phones, mobile tablets, portable music players, and computers... mobile phones, mobile tablets, portable music players, and computers, and components thereof that...
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2013-06-14
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2011-D-0790] Food and Drug Administration Decisions for Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Investigations; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug...
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2011-03-03
... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0344...; Testing Communications on Medical Devices and Radiation-Emitting Products AGENCY: Food and Drug... collection of information entitled ``Testing Communications on Medical Devices and Radiation-Emitting...
78 FR 6834 - Certain Cases for Portable Electronic Devices; Institution of Investigation
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2013-01-31
... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-867] Certain Cases for Portable Electronic Devices; Institution of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on...
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2012-03-30
... as rheumatoid arthritis; c. Correction of functional deformity; and, d. Revision procedures where... the hip (DDH); or b. Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. Resurfacing systems are... degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, post-traumatic arthritis...
78 FR 47698 - Appraisal Subcommittee Notice of Meeting
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2013-08-06
... FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL [Docket No. AS13-18] Appraisal Subcommittee... the ASC requests that an item be moved to the discussion agenda.) Discussion Agenda: ASC 2014-18... reasonable basis. The use of any video or audio tape recording device, photographing device, or any other...