EXHIBITOR / SUPPORTER INFORMATION

12th Annual Update on Cardiopulmonary Bypass

An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Care of the Cardiac Surgery Patient

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Whistler, BC, Canada

March 18-23, 2007

 

 

SCA would like to thank our

commercial supporters and exhibitors for

an extremely successful 2007 CPB Meeting:

 

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    2007 Meeting Program (PDF)

     Faculty, Topics, Scientific Program and Activities

 

 

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Target Audience:

Approx. 250-300 Registrants

[Approx. breakdown: 58% Anesthesiologists, 28% Perfusionists, 8% Surgeons, 6% Other]

 

EXCELLENT NETWORKING WITH THE LEADING PHYSICIANS AND PRACTITIONERS IN THE FIELD

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, perfusionists, cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, general anesthesiologists, nurses, others (cardiologists, pulmonologists), epidemiologists/researchers and all those involved in the perioperative care of cardiovascular surgery

Sessions are devoted  to focused topics of interest: pathophysiology, organ protection, hematologic considerations, new technologies, critical care, pediatrics, heart failure, aortic disease, coronary artery revascularization, transesophageal echocardiography and others

 

 

Customs Inquiries:

Mr. Mark Fowler

mfowler@mend.com

Tel: 800-663-0301, ext. 4401

Fax: 604-687-1463

Cell: 604-318-4056

Transportation Inquiries:

Mr. Rob Skelly

rskelly@mend.com

Tel: 800-663-0301, ext. 2108

Fax: 604-687-1463

 

 

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SCA wishes to thank the following

2007 CPB Meeting Supporters:

 

LEVEL 1 SUPPORTERS

 

Bayer Healthcare Corporation

The Medicines Company

Talecris Biotherapeutics

 

LEVEL 2 SUPPORTERS

 

Hospira Worldwide, Inc.

 

 

LEVEL 3 SUPPORTERS

Accumetrics, Inc.

CAS Medical Systems, Inc.

Haemonetics Corporation

Haemoscope Corporation

Kimberly Clark Corporation

Medtronic

Novo Nordisk

PDL BioPharma

Quest Medical, Inc.

Somanetics Corporation

Sorin Group

 

PUBLISHERS:

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins


COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS:

 

Accumetrics Inc.

Accumetrics develops and manufactures the VerifyNow® System, a comprehensive system for the assessment of platelet function. VerifyNow provides doctors with an easy to use, automated, rapid and accurate way to monitor platelet function to optimize the effectiveness of antiplatelet therapies. Accumetrics markets VerifyNow® tests for aspirin, Plavix® and GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors.

 

Bayer Healthcare Corporation

Aprtotinin is indicated for prophylactic use to reducer perioperative  blood loss and the need for blood transfusion in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass in the course of coronary artery bypass graft surgery who are at an increased risk for blood loss and blood transfusion.

 

CAS Medical Systems, a leader in vital signs monitoring systems, introduces the

FORE-SIGHT Cerebral Oximeter, a compelling new technology for the continuous monitoring of absolute cerebral tissue oxygen saturation. This non-invasive device allows for tailored patient interventions and reduction in catastrophic desaturation events. FORE-SIGHT… Cerebral Oximetry will Never be the Same Again. www.CASMED.com  1.800.227.4414

 

Haemonetics Corporation

HAEMONETICS®, inventor of the Cell Saver® system, is the worldwide leader in autotransfusion technology with an unparalleled reputation for innovation, quality, service, and training. Our cardioPAT® Cardiovascular Perioperative Autotransfusion System is the first autotransfusion device to provide washed blood salvage both during AND after cardiac surgery

Haemonetics Corporation

400 Wood Road

Braintree MA 02184

(800) 225-5297

www.haemonetics.com

 

Haemoscope Corporation

Haemoscope is the home of the TEG® 5000 (Thrombelastograph®) Hemostasis System.  The state-of-the-art TEG 5000 uses whole blood to provide a complete picture of all phases of a patient’s hemostasis, from initial fibrin formation through clot lysis.  It quantifies hemorrhagic, thrombotic, and fibrinolytic states so you can stratify risk of bleeding and ischemic events and personalize therapies.  By providing individual parameters, as well as the net result of all the interactions of all the components of a patient’s whole blood hemostasis, resulting in reduced use of blood product, reduced re-exploration, reduced costs, and improved clinical outcomes.

 

Hospira Worldwide, Inc.

For more information, stop by Hospira’s booth or please call 1-877-946-7747 to learn the latest regarding Precedex® (dexmedetomidine HCl) Injection.  Hospira, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company dedicated to Advancing Wellness™ by developing, manufacturing and marketing products that help improve the productivity, safety and efficacy of patient care. In February 2007, Hospira acquired Mayne Pharma Limited to become the world leader in specialty generic injectable pharmaceuticals.

 

Hospira Worldwide, Inc.

275 N. Field Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045

1-877-946-7747

www.hospira.com

 

Kimberly Clark Corporation

Visit Kimberly-Clark at our exhibit table and experience the KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System; the first thermal management system designed specifically for complex surgeries.   This non-invasive system is simple, safe and effective in precisely controlling patient temperature and preventing hypothermia throughout complex surgical procedures such as cardiopulmonary bypass, transplants and trauma.

 

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is a leading international publisher of professional health information for physicians, nurses, specialized clinicians and students. LWW provides essential information for healthcare professionals in print and electronic formats, including textbooks, journals, CD-ROM, and via Intranets and the Internet.

 

 

The Medicines Company

The Medicines Company meets the demands of the world's most advanced medical practitioners by developing pharmaceutical products that improve acute hospital care. The Company acquires, develops and commerializeds pharmaceutical products in the late stages of their development and creates value using its range of clinical and commercial skills to develop these products.

Please visit our Angiomax® (bivalirudin) booth or website: www.angiomax.com for clinical information or visit The Medicines Company website, www.themedicinescompany.com for information.

 

Medtronic

Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the

world. Products being displayed from the Diagnostic Point of Care Testing Platforms include the HMS Plus Hemostasis Management System and

the ACT Plus® Automated Coagulation Timer.

 

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. The company has the broadest diabetes product portfolio in the industry, including the most advanced products within the area of insulin delivery systems. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy.

 

Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 22,000 full-time employees in 79 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries.

 

Quest Medical, Inc.

800-627-0226

www.questmedical.com

 

FEATURES MPS®2 SYSTEM PROVIDING FLEXIBILITY/control to optimize myocardial protection strategy w/Microplegia & cyclic flow (pulsatile) and pediatric protocols, including cardioplegia delivery catheters/accessories, Retract-O-Tape, silicone vessel loops; CleanCut™, PerfectCut®, and the bullet-nose rotating aortic punches.

 

Somanetics Corporation

1653 East Maple Road

Troy, MI 48083-4208

Tel: (248) 689-3050 Fax: (248) 689-4272

 

The INVOS Cerebral / Somatic Oximeter is the only FDA-cleared noninvasive

oximeter to simultaneously provide cerebral and somatic regional oxygen

monitoring. Its four data channels provide continuous regional hemodynamic

data from the brain and body to assist clinicians in identifying and

managing reduced-flow or no-flow ischemia such as that encountered in the

operating room, intensive care unit and the cardiac cath lab.

www.somanetics.com

 

Sorin Group

Sorin Group’s Perfusion and Blood Management Systems Division is part of the Sorin Group, a world leader in the development of medical technologies for cardiac surgery, Innovative therapies for cardiac rhythm dysfunctions, interventional cardiology and the treatment of chronic kidney diseases.

 

The innovations of Sorin Group companies extend to more than 80 countries throughout the world and more then 5,000 hospitals and treatment centers, impacting the lives of more than one million patients each year.

 

Talecris Biotherapeutics

Talecris Biotherapeutics is a new company proud to inherit a legacy of more than 60 years of providing life-saving and life-sustaining plasma-derived therapeutic proteins.
At Talecris, we have a bold vision to be the recognized global leader in developing and delivering premium protein therapies.

 

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        SCA
        2209 Dickens Road
        Richmond, VA 23230-2005

        Attn: Matt Van Wie

        Manager, Corporate & Educational Support
        (804) 565-6310
        (804) 282-0090 fax

        Email: mattv@societyhq.com