Analogic Corporation Receives 510(k) FDA Clearance for Its
FETALGARD Lite NIBP Multifunctional Fetal Monitor
PEABODY, MASS. (February 7, 2006) Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG) announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has given market clearance for the FETALGARD Lite® NIBP (Non-Invasive Blood Pressure) fetal monitor.
The FETALGARD Lite NIBP measures maternal non-invasive blood pressure for monitoring Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) in addition to providing standard fetal monitoring capabilities. It is ideal for conducting routine Non-Stress Tests (NSTs) and for evaluating high-risk, pre-term patients at home or in the physicians office. FETALGARD Lite NIBP offers beat-to-beat fetal heart rate analysis on twins, and measures maternal uterine activity and blood pressure. This uniquely versatile fetal monitor is portable, battery-operated, and weighs only 5 lbs., making it appropriate for use in a variety of settings. It also offers the first alternative to Z-fold paper because the FETALGARD Lite NIBP can store and transfer tracings to a PC for viewing, reporting, and printing. Alternatively, multiple patients records can be stored and subsequently fast printed to an Analogic Z-fold recorder when hard copies are needed for review or patient records.
Dan Webster, General Manager of Analogics Life Care Systems Division, noted, The FETALGARD Lite NIBP is a significant addition to our growing family of LIFEGARD® non-invasive patient monitors. Its unique features and extensive communications capabilities allow configuration to specific clinical needs and settings, including the patients home. The FETALGARD Lite NIBP represents a new generation of cost-effective monitoring devices that are increasingly important for high-risk pregnancy and antepartum patient care.
The FETALGARD Lite NIBP, along with the entire LIFEGARD family of non-invasive patient monitors, is available for online ordering directly from Analogic. To place an order, or to obtain more information on the FETALGARD Lite NIBP or any other Analogic patient and fetal monitors, accessories, and consumables, go to www.analogic.com/lifegard or call 800-433-8252. Online pricing and ordering are currently limited to products to be delivered in the U.S.
Analogic Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced health and security systems and subsystems sold primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The Company is recognized worldwide for advancing the state of the art in Computed Tomography (CT), Digital Radiography (DR), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Patient Monitoring, and Embedded Multiprocessing.
TERMS OF USE
© 2003 Analogic Corporation. All rights reserved