A Physician’s Perspective on Wire-Free Localization
INTRODUCTION Everett Bonner, MD, is a general surgeon specializing in surgical breast oncology at the Baton Rouge Clinic a large, multi-specialty clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Bonner joined the group after completing his Surgical Breast Oncology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Dr. Bonner performs on average 25-30 breast surgical procedures […]
Continuing Education: Why It’s Vital to Improving Patient Care
Think Education™ proctors discuss the purpose continuing education serves in an evolving medical industry and how the Think Education program is paving the way for better learning opportunities now and into the future. The medical field is a continual evolution of new procedures and innovations. To bring these tools and techniques to practice, physicians take […]
Embosphere® Results in Less Inflammatory Response, Lower Rates of Analgesic Use Compared to PVA After UFE
Every July, our team at Merit Medical recognizes Fibroid Awareness Month as a time to bring attention to a very common yet under-discussed condition that will affect most women at some point in their lifetime. We do this by supporting a minimally invasive fibroid treatment called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also called uterine artery embolization […]
Merit Brings Awareness to Men’s Health During the Month of June
It’s June and officially Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to the raising awareness of health issues that affect men and boys, encouraging early detection and treatment of these conditions. At Merit Medical, it’s our goal to not only provide the tools physicians need to treat and improve patient outcomes but also share knowledge and […]
Merit Medical Leads Wire-Free Localization as SCOUT® Procedures Surpass 200,000
Merit Medical has achieved an important milestone as SCOUT surpassed 200,000 procedures—far exceeding any other non-radioactive wire-free device. Launched in 2016, SCOUT has realized remarkable growth and system-wide adoption in the US and global expansion since 2020. Our commitment to ongoing product enhancements, customer training and support, and clinical education contributes to this achievement. However, this milestone […]
Merit Medical Endotek® Launches New Elation5™ Balloon Dilator
Merit Medical Endotek is proud to announce the launch of the Elation5 Dilation Balloon, the first and only 5-stage balloon on the market. Now available in both Fixed Wire and Wireguided configurations, Elation5 is designed to incrementally dilate strictures in the gastrointestinal tract with the widest diameter range available on a single balloon catheter, helping […]
Merit Recognizes National Osteoporosis Month
May is National Osteoporosis Month, an important time we recognize at Merit Medical. Although honored in the US, osteoporosis is a global issue. Osteoporosis causes bones to weaken, and recent statistics show that worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 years will experience osteoporotic fractures in their […]
Merit Medical to Exhibit at Virtual ASBrS 2021: Products and Symposia You Won’t Want to Miss
Merit Medical is proud to support the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) 22nd Annual Meeting on April 29–May 2, 2021. We look forward to connecting with you virtually and encourage you to visit the Merit virtual booth to learn of our latest product platform enhancements and clinical updates. We are also sponsoring a very […]
Merit Medical ISO Certified for Environmental Sustainability and Employee Safety
At Merit Medical, our mission as a global healthcare company is to improve the lives of people, families, and communities around the world. A significant part of caring for people is also ensuring our practices as a company protect the safety of our employees and the well-being of the environment. To help guide us, our […]