News Archive
- September 25, 2012
Atlanta, GA – September 25, 2012 -Dornier MedTech America has received FDA clearance for the Gemini, a premium urological lithotripter, providing the best in class urological functionality. Designed to optimize workflow for patient procedures with industry leading weight limit, Gemini offers full 360 degree patient access at all times for all procedures. Gemini’s C-arm is able to move in transverse and sagittal planes, combined with varying the cc projections, eliminates superimposed anatomy, and making it ideal for a spectrum of procedures. Additionally, the Urology Information Management System (UIMS), incorporated into the system provides a high performance, comprehensive, and user friendly workstation.
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- November 12, 2011
BERLIN, GERMANY - November 12, 2011 – Introduced at the Congress of German Society of Veterinary Medicine, the Medilas D30 Vet Diode laser was presented as a surgical device for treatment of the upper respiratory tract, urology, and orthopedic surgery on animals. The Medilas D30 Vet Diode laser may result in reducing the amount of time the patient recuperates post-surgery, as surgical outcomes have shown less pain and swelling post-surgery, faster healing times, and a lower risk of infection.
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- October 23, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 23, 2011 - Announced at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, the Medilas D LiteBeam+ with 1470 nm wavelength for the treatment of Endovenous Laser Treatment (ELT) was introduced as the latest complement to the Dornier MedTech line of diode lasers.
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- March 3, 2008
LIMA, PERU – March 3, 2008 – In an unveiling held at the Presidential Palace, President Alan Garcia Perez announced the acquisition of six Dornier Compact Sigma Lithotripters. Previously, lithotripsy for the treatment of kidney stones had limited availability to the people of Peru. These new Compact Sigma lithotripters will be placed in six social security hospitals, three in Lima and three in other parts of the country giving Peruvians an alternative to invasive surgery for kidney stones.
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- May 16, 2007
MIAMI, FL – May 16, 2007 - Dornier MedTech America introduces the new Medilas D FlexiPulse at the International Vein Congress on May 16 in Miami, Florida. This state-of-the-art system combines Dornier’s proven diode technology and 940 wavelength to create the ideal solution for the treatment of both spider and varicose veins.
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- April 21, 2006
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 21, 2006 – Dornier MedTech America unveils the new Medilas D LiteBeam+ at the International Vein Congress in Miami on April 21st. The LiteBeam+ is a new generation laser combining Dornier’s proven diode technology and 940 wavelength with a new ergonomic design and advanced intuitive user interface.
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- March 3, 2006
ATLANTA, GA – March 3, 2006 – Amerinet Inc., will make savings on Dornier’s diode laser products available to Amerinet members through the addition of the Dornier D940 SkinPulse S diode laser to an existing contract with Dornier MedTech America, Inc. The existing contract allows Amerinet members to purchase Dornier’s lithotripters, urology imaging tables and orthopedic shock wave devices at a discount. The contract is valid through August 31, 2008.
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- May 23, 2005
SAN ANTONIO, TX – MAY 23, 2005 – Dornier MedTech introduces the Compact Delta II with UIMS at the annual American Urological Association meeting. This advanced system combines proven Dornier technology with special imaging, communication and reporting functionality.
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- March 10, 2005
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 10, 2005 – Dornier MedTech celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first patient treatment with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL). The first patient was treated on the Dornier HM1 on February 7, 1980 by Christian Chaussy, M.D. head of urology at Staedtische Krankenhaus Muenchen-Harlaching and teaching professor at the Ludwigs-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.
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- June 21, 2004
JUNE 21, 2004 – Referring to different reports in the German press dated 17 June 2004, about the aircraft constructor Fairchild Dornier being in insolvency condition, please note that the Dornier MedTech Group of companies has no financial or capital conjunction with Fairchild Dornier.
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