Thursday, January 31, 2008

Escalon(R) Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance For VascuView(TM) Visual Ultrasound System For Assisted Vascular Access

Escalon Medical Corp. (Nasdaq: ESMC) announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the VascuView(TM) Visual Ultrasound System for use with assisted vascular access. Its subsidiary, Escalon Vascular Access, Inc., plans to commence shipments of the product in the United States immediately.

"We are excited to announce the FDA clearance and introduction of the new VascuView(TM) Visual Ultrasound System," said Michael O'Donnell, President of Escalon Vascular Access. "Developed with doctors and clinicians ultrasound needs in mind, the VascuView(TM) system couples unparalleled portability with a large image display and intuitive touchscreen operation which allow users to focus on the task at hand. Whether mounted on a stand, used table top bedside, or fit into a carrying case for field use, the VascuView(TM) is highly adaptable to the challenges of varying departmental environments within a hospital."

MedicalNewsToday

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