Philips introduced the launch of a brand new radiation-free imaging expertise dubbed LumiGuide, which makes use of mild reflections to offer 3D photographs of units throughout the physique.

LumiGuide is a tool steering device powered by fiber optic expertise that enables surgeons to visualise a tool throughout the physique with out being uncovered to radiation. 

The device provides surgeons entry to real-time 3D system steering in colour and can be utilized inside catheters already in use. 

The fiber optic expertise visualizes a tool utilizing mild as a substitute of X-ray, diminishing the radiation surgeons are uncovered to. 

Gentle is distributed into optical fibers, after which the device analyzes how the sunshine displays, reconstructing the form of the system. 

“LumiGuide, powered by Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) expertise, is without doubt one of the most disruptive applied sciences that I’ve witnessed all through my profession in interventional medication. It’s a paradigm shift, guiding physicians by blood vessels utilizing mild as a substitute of X-ray. Successfully, it’s a 3D human GPS that may supply interventional physicians a brand new dimension to precision and security in endovascular procedures,” Dr. Atul Gupta, chief medical officer for analysis and therapy at Philips and interventional radiologist, instructed MobiHealthNews. 

“As we additional combine AI into this cutting-edge answer, we count on to additional streamline procedures, improve accuracy, and contribute to the evolution of minimally-invasive surgical procedure.”

THE LARGER TREND

Philips came under fire by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration in January. The FDA said that since 2021, 561 deaths have been reported pertaining to the tech big’s recalled ventilators and machines for treating obstructive sleep apnea. 

Producers, like Philips, are required to submit medical system reviews (MDRs) when turning into conscious of a tool doubtlessly inflicting or contributing to a dying or severe harm. 

Philips submitted 30 MDRs between 2011 and April 2021, eight from the U.S., related to the froth of their PE-PUR machine breaking down or degrading. 

Philips notified the FDA in April of 2021 of its intention to conduct a area motion and formally submitted its Report of Correction and Elimination in June 2021. The identical 12 months, Philips initiated a recall of over 5 million units. 

The corporate stated in a press release that after releasing public feedback in regards to the recall, there was “a rise by roughly 20,500 MDRs filed by Philips Respironics to the FDA between April 2021 and April 2022. Within the following six months by October 2022, Philips Respironics filed roughly 70,500 MDRs, and in November and December 2022, roughly 8,300 MDRs.”

On the finish of January this 12 months, Philips agreed with regulators to cease promoting the PE-PUR and comparable units within the U.S. 

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