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A-2000 Bispectral Index (BIS) monitor: device that measures the effects of anesthetics on the brain, allowing anesthesiologists to give the precise amount of drug that the patient needs.

ABaer (automated brainstem auditory evoked response) system: auditory testing device that can be used either as a primary infant screening tool or to corroborate results from a basic pass/refer hearing test.

abciximab (ReoPro): monoclonal antibody used in angioplasty patients

Abelcet (amphotericin B lipid complex): used to treat aspergillosis

ABPP (bropirimine): immunomodulator

Abreva: non-prescription cold sore medicine that shortens healing time and duration of symptoms.

AC137: experimental drug used to treat insulin-dependent diabetics

Accolate (zafirlukast): used to treat asthma

accuDEXA: bone mineral density (BMD) assessment system.

AccuMeter: one-step HDL test

acemannan (Carrisyn): antiviral

acetowhite lesions: warts that turn white with acetic acid application

acetylcysteine (Fluimucil): immunomodulator

Achilles+ ultrasonometer: new device that helps doctors di­agnose osteoporosis without the use of x-rays

Aci-jel: vaginal jelly

Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium): proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

AcryDerm Sheet: advanced wound dressing designed for use with mild-to-moderate exudative wounds

AcryDerm Strands: absorbent moist wound dressing; flexibility allows it to be easily placed into deep cavities and is intended for use in moderate-to-heavy exudative wounds

ACS Endura coronary dilation catheter: over-the-wire catheter featuring a balloon that allows inflation to high pressure with minimal growth

ACS Hi-Torque Iron Man: guide wire

ACS MULTI-LINK: coronary stent system

ACS OTW Lifestream coronary dilatation catheter: over-the-wire perfusion catheter

ACS OTW PHOTON: coronary dilatation catheter.

ACS RX Comet VP: coronary dilatation catheter

ACS RX Comet: rapid-exchange coronary dilatation catheter­

ACS RX Flowtrack catheter

ACS Tx2000 VP Coronary Dilatation Catheter: over-the-wire, high-pressure balloon catheter

ACS:180 BR: blood test for the breast cancer antigen CA 27.29

Acsorex: OTC acne treatment

Actalyke Activated Clotting Time Test System: coagulation testing system

ACTG: AIDS Clinical Trials Groups

Acthrel (corticorelin ovine triflutate IV): used to treat Cushing syndrome

Actimmune (interferon gamma-1b) injection: used to delay the time to disease progression in patients with severe, malignant osteopetrosis. Note: Osteopetrosis is a hereditary abnormality of osteoclasts that causes defective bone resorption and a failure of bone remodeling. These bones become hard (like marble), but are brittle and more often fractured than are normal bones.

Actiq (oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate): approved for the management of breakthrough cancer pain.

Actis: available over-the-counter, this adjustable constriction band is used to enhance the erection process in men with erectile dysfunction.

Activa Tremor Control Therapy: implanted device­ used to suppress tremor

Activella (estradiol/norethindrone acetate tablets): used for the prevention of osteoporosis associated with menopause.

Activent antimicrobial ventilation tubes: tympanostomy tubes manufactured with silver oxide as an antimicrobial substance

Actonel (risedronate sodium tablets): used for the treatment and prevention of postmeno­pausal osteoporosis and glucocor­ticoid-induced osteoporosis.

Actonel (risedronate): drug used to induce remission in patients with Paget's disease of the bone (osteitis deformans).

Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride): oral treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Actron (ketoprofen): over-the-counter pain reliever

AcuMatch L Series: cemented femoral stem component.

AcuMatch M Series: patented modular femoral hip prostheses.

acyclovir oral suspension: first generic equivalent of Zovirax and only liquid product to be approved by FDA thus far; used to treat genital herpes, herpes zoster, and chickenpox

Adaptive Focusing Technology (AFT): uses hyperthermia (focused heat) to improve the results of both radiation and chemotherapy in cancer patients

Adato Sil 5000 (a.k.a. Adatomed Silicone Oil): silicone oil injected into the eye to treat retinal detachments

Adcon-L: barrier gel used to prevent scarring and adhesions after lumbar surgery.

AddOn-Bucky: direct x-ray detector, which converts x-ray information directly into a digital image­.

ADEKs Pediatric Drops

Adenoscan: injectable coronary vasodilator; diagnoses coronary artery disease

ADmark Assays: the first Alzheimer disease-specific tests

Adprin-B: buffered aspirin

Advair Diskus (fluticasone propion­ate and salmeterol inhalation powder): asthma medication that simultaneously treats inflammation and bronchoconstriction.

Advantage 3000: series of electromyography (EMG) instruments­.

AeroView: optical intubation system that includes a disposable articulating sheath and reusable endoscope, allowing guidance for placement of endotracheal tube during surgery under direct­ video imaging.

Affinity oxygenator with Trillium bio-passive surface: takes the place of lungs during heart/lung bypass surgery.

Affirm: one-step pregnancy test; effective as early as the first day of a missed period 

Agenerase (amprenavir): protease inhibitor for the treatment of HIV infection.

Aggrastat (tirofiban HCl): glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitor used to treat unstable angina and non-Q wave myocardial infarction

Aggrenox (aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole): approved for the prevention of stroke in patients who have experienced a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Ahn (dual balloon) thrombectomy catheter: named after its developer, this catheter incorporates a distal dual balloon design to more effectively remove emboli, as well as a proximal indicator safety balloon which allows the surgeon to visually determine inflation volume.

Airet: albuterol

AIRIS II MR imaging system

AirMax: external nasal dilator designed to improve breathing capacity during exercise

AKPro: dipivefrin HCl

AlaSTAT Allergy Immunoassay System: allergy immunoassay system (similar to RAST) designed to detect numerous allergens from one blood sample; FDA has approved 61 assays in addition to the previously approved 57 diagnostic assays

Alastat Latex-Specific IgE Allergen Test Kit: detects risk for allergic reactions to latex

Albenza (albendazole): used to treat hydatid cyst disease and neurocysticercosis

Albert Grass Heritage - PSG: digital polysomnograph (PSG) used for sleep monitoring­ in patients with sleep disorders

albuterol sulfate syrup

Aldara cream: approved to treat genital warts

aldesleukin (Proleukin): cytokine

alendronate (Fosamax): first non-hormonal drug for osteoporosis

Alesse: new low-dose oral contraceptive; 100 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol tablets

alfa-n3: cytokine

Alferon LDO (interferon, alfa-n3): cytokine

Alferon N (interferon, alfa-n3): cytokine

AliMed's Toboggan Arm Guard

Alkphase-B: serum-based laboratory test for bone formation.

Allegra-D: non-sedating antihistamine with decongestant.

AlloDerm universal dermal tissue graft: used in treatment of third-degree burns

Allon System thermo-regulation device: used to maintain normal body temperatures in patients undergoing surgery.

Allovectin-7: orphan drug used to treat invasive and metastatic melanoma.

ALLY catheter

Alpha Dx System: test used to help diagnose acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

alpha-BSM: bone substitute material approved for craniofacial indications.

Alphanate: antihemophilic

alprazolam: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1-mg tablets approved; generic equivalent of Xanax, a tranquilizer

alprostadil (Caverject): impotence; injected along the corpus

Alrex (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension 0.2%): used in the treatment of ophthalmic allergies.

Altace (ramipril): approved for post MI heart failure treatment

Altaire: open MR imaging system.

Alternans Test: noninvasive cardiac diagnos­tic test used to identify patients at risk of cardiac arrest and resultant sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Amaryl (glimepiride): used to treat adult-onset Type II diabetes; 1, 2 and 4-mg

AmBisome ((amphotericin B) liposome for injection): antifungal drug approved for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-infected patients.

AmBisome: drug approved to treat FUO (fever of unknown­ origin)

Amerge (naratriptan hydrochloride) Tablets: used for the acute treatment of migraines.

amlexanox oral paste, 5%: prescription­ treatment for aphthous ulcers

AMO Array: foldable intraocular lens (IOL) implanted­ through a small incision during cataract surgery

AMO Endosol: used for irrigation during ophthalmic and ENT surgeries

Amphotec: amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate complex for injection­; used to treat invasive aspergillosis­

Amplicor HIV monitor test

Amplified Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Direct Test (MTD test): saliva test for tuberculosis

Ampligen: immunomodulator

Ana-Guard Epinephrine: emergency kit

Anandron (nilutamide): prostate cancer

Ancure tube and bifurcated endovascular grafting system: device used to treat aortic aneurysms in the abdomen without major open abdominal surgery.

Androderm (testosterone): skin patch; used to treat hypogonadism

AndroGel 1% (testosterone gel): testosterone replacement gel used to treat men with conditions associated with low testosterone (hypogonadism).

androscopy: technique for magnified penile surface scanning

AneuRx (bifurcated) stent graft system: device used to treat aortic aneurysms in the abdomen without major open abdominal surgery.

AngioJet Rapid Thrombectomy System: approved for use in leg arteries and bypass grafts.

Angiomax: a thrombin-specific anticoagulant.

AngioOPTIC catheters: microcatheters for peripheral­ vascular diagnosis

Angio-Seal (8-French): mechanical and biochemical seal used to close arterial puncture wounds created during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization procedures such as cardiac angiographies and angioplasties

AngioStent: used to treat malignant strictures in the biliary tree.

AnnuloFlo: annuloplasty ring system

Antagon (ganirelix acetate) injection: gona­dotropin-releasing-hormone antagonist; used to inhibit premature luteinizing hormone surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.

antimicrobial mediastinal wound drainage catheter: used to drain blood and fluid from mediastinum after chest surgery and/or trauma; used along with the silver-based antimicrobial agent, HealthShield.

Antiox: multivitamin

Antizol (fomepizole) Injection: antidote for ethylene glycol poisoning­.

Apatate with Fluoride: multivitamin

Apetil: B vitamin combination

Aphthasol (amlexanox): canker sores

Apligraf (Graftskin): approved for diabetic foot ulcer care.

Apligraf (Graftskin): approved for treatment of venous leg ulcers.

Apollo DXA: system that measures bone mineral density at the heel.

AquaFlow: collagen glaucoma drainage device.

AquaSens FMS 1000 Fluid Monitoring System: used in hysteroscopic and cystoscopic procedures

Aquest: estrone injection

AR-121 (Nystatin-LF I.V. ): antiviral

Arava (leflunomide): new drug for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults.

ARC: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related complex

ARC-22 (Active Response Catheter) coronary balloon angioplasty catheter: uses Focus technology (see below) to perform percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA); its longer inflation length (22 mm), adjustable dilatation pressure and capacity for application to the specific disease site offers advantages over previously designed devices 

Arestin (minocycline hcl) microspheres: used to treat periodontal disease.

Aria CPAP system: for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Arimidex (anastrozole): approved to treat breast cancer in post­menopausal women.

Aromasin (exemestane tablets): used to treat advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

arrhythmia mapping system: used to map electrical activity within the heart

Arsenic TriOxide (ATO): orphan drug used for the treatment of multiple myeloma.

artery plug: stops bleeding in patients who have undergone balloon angioplasty

Arthrotec (diclofenac sodium 50 mg/misoprostol 200 mcg): arthritis ther­apy that provides both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) strength and GI mucosal protection against ulcers.

ASCUS: atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance

A-Spas S/L: hyoscyamine sulfate

Aspire continuous imaging (CI):  transforms CT images to real-time, live motion video

Asprimox and Asprimox Extra Protection for Arthritis Pain

Assure blood glucose monitoring system: diabetes testing product.

Astelin (azelastine HCl) nasal spray, 137 mcg: approved for the treatment of nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis.

Atacand (candesartan cilexetil): once-daily treatment of hypertension; an­giotensin II receptor blockers (ARB).

Atacand HCT (candesartan cilexetil and HCL): com­bines the angiotensin II receptor blocker Atacand with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, providing another treatment option for patients who are unable to control their hypertension with a single agent.

AtheroCath Bantam coronary atherectomy catheter: catheter used to perform directional coronary atherectomy (DCA), a nonsurgical procedure in which artery-clogging plaque is shaved from coronary vessels

Athos: hair removal laser system.

Atlantis SR: intravascular ultra­sound imaging (IVUS) catheter that aids in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.

AtLast Blood Glucose System: allows dia­betic patients to monitor blood sugar levels; a disposable test strip is used to obtain a small blood sample from the forearm, thigh or upper arm.

atracurium besylate injection: intermediate duration muscle relaxant

atracurium besylate: used as an adjunct to general anesthesia to provide skeletal muscle­ relaxation

Atridox (doxycycline hyclate, 10.0%): used for site-specific antibiotic therapy for the treatment of periodontal disease.

Atrisorb FreeFlow: guided tissue regeneration (GTR) barrier with the antibiotic doxycycline; used during periodontal surgery to help regenerate bone and other tissues destroyed by periodontal disease.

ATS Open Pivot Bileaflet Heart Valve: the only clinical mechanical heart valve in the world with no cavities or recesses in the blood flow path.

AuRA cemented total hip system: hip system comprised of forged femoral components; utilizes single instrumentation set for all applications; designed for first-time hip replacements, revisions, fractures as well as bone tumor surgical procedures

Aura: laser system designed for surgical and dermatological procedures

AuraTek FDP: rapid cancer test used to detect the recurrence of bladder cancer

Aurora MR breast imaging system: MRI system used to detect lesions in dense-breasted patients

AUSG: atypical of undetermined significance, glandular

AUSS: atypia of undetermined significance, squamous

AutoCapture pacing system: system that “enables the pacemaker to monitor ventricular capture using Beat-by-Beat capture confirmation to check whether each electrical impulse delivered results in a heartbeat.”

autolymphocyte therapy: used to treat stage IV metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Auto-Lyte Cotinine EIA assay: first laboratory test for measuring nicotine exposure.

Automated Disposable Keratome (ADK): surgical instrument used to create a thin corneal flap during refractive surgery.

AutoSet Home: device for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Avalide (irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide tablets): an angiotensin II receptor blocker combined with a thiazide diuretic; used to treat hypertension.

Avanar: intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) catheter.

Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate): new drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Avapro (irbesartan): angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat hypertension.

Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochlo­ride): new antibiotic to treat flare-ups of chronic bronchitis.

Avita cream: topical form of retinoic acid, for the treatment of acne

Avita gel: topical form of retinoic acid; used to treat acne.

AvocetPT: rapid point-of-care prothrombin time meter.

Avonex: interferon beta-1a; slows progression of MS (multiple sclerosis)

AzdU (azidouridine): antiviral

Azelex: topical to treat acne vulgaris

azidouridine (AzdU): antiviral

Azopt (brinzolamide): approved for treatment of intraocular pressure in ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma.

AZT-P-ddI (Scriptene): antiviral

Azulfidine EN-tabs (sulfasalazine delayed release tablets): approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in patients who are intolerant of or do not adequately respond to analgesics or other NSAIDs

Azulfidine EN-Tabs (sulfasalazine): approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children.

Bactroban Nasal: topical agent used intranasally to eradicate nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Bair Hugger: patient warming system

BAK Interbody Fusion System: spinal fusion device/system/procedures for treatment of lumbar (low back) degenerative disk disease where spinal fusion procedure has failed; implantable devices maintain the disk space between vertebrae

BAK/C: cervical interbody fusion system.

BAK/PROXIMITY Interbody Fusion Implant: implant used in spinal fusion surgery in patients with a smaller anatomy.

Baladi inverter: device that eliminates clamping during bypass surgery; when in­serted into the aortic incision, it inverts to form a bowl and provides a blood-free workspace for the surgeon to perform the attachment of the graft to the aorta.

Band-It Syringe Delivery System

Bankart Tack:  used in the internal fixation of soft tissue to bone for repair of anterior shoulder instability in patients with Bankart lesions.

Bard BTA test: three-minute test for bladder cancer; also known as “BTA test”

Bard endoscopic suturing system: new device used to treat gastroe­sophageal reflux disease (GERD). “During the Bard endo­scopic suturing procedure, a thin, flexible endoscopic tube is inserted down the patient’s throat -- a method that requires no incisions and usually, no general anesthesia. At the end of the endoscope, a tiny device, much like a miniature sewing machine, is used to place stitches in two different locations near a valve (lower esophageal sphincter) located near the gastroesophageal junction. The suturing material is then tied together to ‘tighten’ the valve, thus preventing stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus.”

Bard Stinger: ablation catheter used to treat cardiac arrhythmias.

Baxxar: treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

BCX-34: experimental drug for treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

BD Insyte Autoguard-P: shielded IV catheter.

BDD: body dysmorphic disorder

Bellatal: phenobarbital; sedative

Benefix: recombinant blood clotting therapy for treatment of Hemophilia B

BeStent2: laser cut stent used after coronary arteries have been opened with balloon catheters in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).

Beta-Cath system: intracoronary radiation device; used in patients suffering from in-stent restenosis.

Betachron E-R: propranolol HCl

Betapace AF (sotalol hydrochlo­ride): new drug used to maintain normal sinus rhythm in patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

Bethesda system: new classification system for reporting cervical/vaginal cytologic diagnoses; to replace Pap test

Betimol: timolol ophthalmic solution; for elevated intraocular pressure

Biaxin XL (clarithromycin extended-release tablets): new, once-daily formulation of the macrolide antibiotic, Biaxin.

bicalutamide (Casodex): prostate cancer

BiCOAG Bipolar Cutting Forceps

bililight phototherapy system

Bioclate: antihemophilic factor

Bioclot aPC Sensitivity Kit: test used to screen for APC (activated protein C) resistance and identify patients at risk for developing life-threatening thrombotic disease.

Bioclot Protein S Assay: helps diagnose risk for developing clotting disorders

Biocor hardshell venous reservoir: used during open heart surgery to replace the function of the lungs

Biocor softshell venous reservoir: used with the Biocor 200 high performance oxygenator; gathers the patient's blood and channels it into the oxygenator

BioFilter: hemoconcentrator used in CABG and valve replacement surgery

BioGlass: bioactive glass which bonds with living bone tissue, repairing and promoting bone regeneration; indications include mandibular augmentation and repair of damage to the middle ear

BioGlue surgical patch: reinforces and seals the soft tissues of the lung and bronchi to reduce air leaks and provide sealing during reconstructive surgery.

BioGrip: device that fits the contour of your hand and steers the fingers into certain positions; improves balance, posture, agility and ability to "respond in any direction.”

Biohist-LA: decongestant/antihistamine

BioLon: 1% solution of sodium hyaluronate used as a surgical aid to protect corneal endothe­lium during ocular surgery. 

biomagnetic therapy

Biomira unit syphilis test: aids in the clinical diagnosis of syphilis

Biomira's Truquant BR: blood test kit for detection of recurrent breast cancer

Bionicare 1000 stimulator system: noninvasive­ therapeutic device used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee

Biopsy Forceps: disposable forceps designed to collect tissue samples utilizing minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for histopathological examination; indicated for endoscopic gastrointestinal and urological biopsy applications 

BioSorbFX Self-Reinforced: resorbable plates and screws used for the fixation of fractures and osteotomies in the mid-face and cranium.

Biosurge Synchronous Autotransfuser

Biotel kidney: detects diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract

Biotel u.t.i.: test kit for detection of UTIs

Bio-Tropin: genetically engineered human growth hormone product

BioXanthin: “natural AST xanthin product” made from micro algae that is used as a human dietary supplement.

BioZ system: noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring system  

BioZ.com: noninvasive cardiac output monitor.

BiPAP Duet System:  bi-level airway pressure­ device used to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea

bipolar urological loop:  indicated for use in endoscopic surgical procedures

BIS sensor: one-piece sensor used to determine the depth of sedation during surgery; used in conjunction with Aspect Medical Systems' recently approved A-1050 EEG monitor to acquire the signals necessary to determine the bispectral index, a measurement of the effects of anesthetics on the brain

bisoprolol fumarate and hydro­chlorothiazide tablets: 2.5 mg/6.5mg, 5 mg/6.5 mg, and 10 mg/6.5 mg tablets approved for the management of hypertension; generic equivalent Ziac.

BladderManager: ultrasound device used to monitor urine in the bladder

blastocyst transfer: new type of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure that raises pregnancy rates while reducing the likelihood of multiple births.

Blockaid surgical glove liner

Blom-Singer Indwelling Low-Pressure Voice Prosthesis

BLU-U blue light photodynamic therapy illuminator: used exclu­sively in the LEVULAN photo­dynamic therapy (PDT) system for treatment of non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses (AKs) of the face or scalp.

Bonamil Infant Formula with Iron

BOOP: bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia

Boost: nutritional product

bovine superoxide dismutase (Orgotein): indicated for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

BrachySeed: used to treat prostate cancer; manufactured by DRAXIS.

Breathe Right Nasal Strips: drug-free nasal strips for congestion 

Bromfenex and Bromfenex PD

bropirimine (ABPP): immunomodulator

BTA test: see “Bard BTA test”

Bullett Hi-Flo catheter: for drug delivery

Buphenyl (sodium phenylbutyrate): orphan drug for the treatment of urea cycle disorders; urea cycle disorder is a rare disease in which the body is unable to synthesize and excrete waste nitrogen

Buphenyl: orphan drug for chronic management of urea cycle disorders

bupropion HC1 SR: bupropion hydrochloride­ sustained release; non-nicotine smoking cessation aid

Buro-Sol: astringent wet dressing

Busulfex (busulfan) injection: used in combi­nation with cyclophosphamide as a condi­tioning regimen prior to allogeneic hemato­poietic progenitor cell transplantation for chronic myelogenous leukemia

BVA-100: instrument used to measure the total amount of blood in the body

BVS-5000 biventricular temporary artificial heart system

Bx VELOCITY: coronary artery stent approved for the treatment of abrupt or threatened closure of arteries.

CA 15-3 RIA: serum tumor marker radioimmunoas­say­ (RIA) used in disease monitoring­ for patients with breast cancer

Cadence Model V-100D Pulse

Cadence Tiered Therapy Defibrillator System

Cadet High Voltage Can (HVC): implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for the treatment of abnormally­ rapid heart rhythms­

Cadet V-115 defibrillator and Cadet LT V-105 defibrillator

CadPlan: 3-dimensional treatment planning system for cancer therapy

Cafcit (caffeine citrate) injection: used for the short-term treatment of apnea of prematurity (AOP) in infants between 28 and 33 weeks’ gestational age.

Cal-Guard Softgels: calcium

Camptosar Injection (irinotecan hydrochloride injection): used in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer that has recurred or spread following treatment with standard chemotherapy.

Canasa 500-mg mesalamine (5-ASA): rectal suppositories for the treatment of active ulcerative proctitis.

Cancidas: intravenous drug (the first in a new family of anti-fungal medicines called echinocandins) that works by attacking fungal cell walls; used to treat invasive aspergillosis.

Candela HCS 2000:  urethral warming catheter system

CapnoProbe sensor: disposable probe that provides a measurement of sublingual CO2 for patient monitoring.

Capset (calcium sulfate) bone graft barrier: applied following bone graft procedure to keep grafted bone or bone substitute from migrating and to prevent unwanted tissue formation before the grafted material has had time to integrate and heal

Captia: test for syphilis

Carbastat (carbachol): glaucoma drug

Carbatrol (carbamazepine): new epilepsy drug

carbon dioxide expirogram: non-invasive bedside test that measures carbon dioxide levels in exhaled breath and is used to screen for pulmonary embolism.

carbon dioxide laser scanner system: laser system used to treat wrinkles

Carbo-Seal Ascending Aortic Prosthesis (AAP): valve graft

Cardiac T Rapid Assay: bedside assay that helps physicians diagnose myocardial infarction (MI)

cardiac troponin T: marker present in the blood which helps to diagnose myocardial infarction and also risk of MI

CardioBeeper CB-12L: ECG cardiac monitor­

CardioGrip: hand-held cardiovascular exercise device.

Cardioserv defibrillator

Cardioview: electrocardiographic (ECG) information management software system for use with other Micromedical monitoring products

Cardizem (diltiazem HCl for injection) Monovial: advanced infusion delivery system for the injectable form of Cardizem; for temporary maintenance of heart rate control.

Cardizem Lyo-Ject: new formulation of diltiazem for the treatment of atrial fibrillation or flutter

carisoprodol: generic equivalent of Soma, a muscle relaxant drug; 350-mg tablet 

Carnitor: used for the prevention and treatment of carnitine deficiency in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are undergoing dialysis.

Carpentier-Edwards mitral PERIMOUNT pericardial bio­prosthesis: bovine pericardial tissue heart valve designed specifi­cally for the mitral position.

Carrington Patch: for mouth sores, injuries and ulcers of the oral mucosa

Carrisyn (acemannan): antiviral, immunomodulator

Carticel: used in cartilage repair

CAS-8000V general angiography positioner: used in interventional and diagnostic radiology, as well as neuroangiography

Casodex (bicalutamide): prostate cancer

catheter-delivered stent-graft placement: nonsurgical technique that involves insertion of a stent to force open and maintain the opening of a blocked aorta.

Caverject (alprostadil): impotence; injected along the corpus cavernosum

CaverMap Surgical Aid: prostate cancer surgery system; guides surgeons in mapping and ulti­mately sparing cavernous nerves which are responsible for potency.

CBH-1 (collimated beam handpiece): used for  laser resurfacing, laserbrasion, the treatment of wrinkles and warts, and scar revision

CDC: The Centers for Disease Control

CEA-Cide: orphan drug approved for use in the treatment of small-cell lung cancer.

CEA-Scan: diagnostic imaging product used to screen for colorectal cancer

Ceegraph 128 System: electroencephalography system.

CeeOn (Model 920): foldable intraocular lens for use in cataract surgery

Cefuroxime (cefuroxime sodium): indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, septicemia, meningitis, gonorrhea, and bone and joint infections.

Celebrex (celecoxib): new drug used for relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) and adult rheumatoid arthritis; the recommended therapeutic dose of Celebrex for OA is 200 mg daily administered as a single dose or 100 mg twice daily. For RA, the recommended therapeutic dose is 100 mg to 200 mg twice daily.

Celexa (citalopram HBr): serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression.

Cell Recovery System (CRS): improves diagnostic accuracy and detection of cancer on the internal surfaces of organs

CellCept: immunosuppressant; prevents acute rejection in kidney transplants

Celsior: used to preserve the heart prior to cardiac transplantation

Cenestin (synthetic conjugated estrogens) tablets: now avail­able in 1.25 mg dosage strength. Along with its 0.625 mg and 0.9 mg strengths, this is used to treat moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.

Cenestin (synthetic conjugated estrogens, A) tablets