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MAT® Featured in Wired UK

pyng — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:34:32 +0000

MAT® is featured in the October 2009 issue of Wired Health as one of the “Top Ten Deisgn for Good.”

The Fastest Way To a Man’s Heart is Through FAST1® Intraosseous Infusion System

christine — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:02:57 +0000

They say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but as Pyng Medical Corporation likes to point out, not if the man is in cardiac arrest! Pyng is a Richmond, B.C. based life-sciences company whose mission is “Saving lives by saving time through innovation in resuscitation.” If the military medics and physicians I work with are right (and I think they are), Pyng is certainly living up to their goals and has become a routine lifesaver in Afghanistan and Iraq.

To quote the company’s website:

The FAST1^® Intraosseous Infusion System is the fastest, most reliable and safe alternative to conventional intravenous and central lines. When every second counts, FAST1® offers lifesaving vascular access for fluid and drug infusion in shock and trauma victims. FAST1^® Intraosseous Infusion System is the fastest route to get drugs to the heart — less than 30 seconds — and in higher concentrations than other IO options. With everything you need in a self-contained, lightweight package. FAST1^® is an innovative leap forward in resuscitation and critical patient care. The only sternal IO option available, FAST1^® has been adopted by emergency medical services, hospitals and military medical units worldwide.

Delivers drugs to the heart 2 – 3 times faster than tibial IO

Fastest route to the heart of any vascular access device, including IV

Precise placement, every time

Automatic depth control for safety of delivery above the lungs and heart

Simplicity of use

Sterile, single-use product, completely disposable, with no risk of cross-contamination

Soft, low-profile, flexible, secure tubing

Sleek, lightweight design allows portability in medic’s packs

Of note, by accessing the IO route through the manubrium there is no interference with chest compressions during CPR.

Check out this video of medics practicing the technique (on each other):

(Please open the article to see the flash file or player.)

CRIC™ Featured in Your Health Monthly

christine — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:33:19 +0000

CRIC™ is featured in the December 2008 issue of Your Health as one of the Top Ten Medical Advances.

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JEMS Article: The Return of Tourniquets

candrina — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:31:30 +0000

“Original research evaluates the effectiveness of prehospital tourniquets for civilian penetrating extremity injuries“

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Pyng Featured in Business In Vancouver

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:03:10 +0000

Pyng was featured in the Technology section of the April 1-7 edition of Business In Vancouver.
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Pyng Featured in Better World Report

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:06:31 +0000

Pyng is featured in the 2008 Better World Report, a yearly report that shares the surprising and inspiring stories behind innovations that have changed the way we live.
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Pyng Medical Earns Top Honors From LifeSciences BC

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:07:13 +0000

Vancouver, BC - Pyng Medical Corp. (PYT: TSX .V) today announced it has received the exclusive 2008 Medical Device Company of the Year Award from LifeSciences British Columbia for its sustained achievements in commercializing the Company’s proprietary FAST1™ Intraosseous Infusion System. FAST1™ is the most rapid, reliable and safe alternative to conventional IV infusion providing lifesaving vascular access for fluid and drug resuscitation in shock and trauma victims.

“LifeSciences BC is the premier association representing approximately 90 BC-based biotechnology and medical device companies comprising the 7th largest and fastest growing cluster in North America. As one of the most credible and influential industry organizations with government, academia, business and the investment community, it is a distinct honor for Pyng to receive independent validation as the 2008 Medical Device Company of the Year,” said David Christie, President and Chief Executive Officer. “I would like to acknowledge the collective contribution of the entire team at Pyng which is uniquely capable and committed to maintaining our market position as the world’s leading provider of life-saving sternal intraosseous infusion systems.”

“With five consecutive quarters of growth and profits, Pyng has made substantive progress increasing revenues from product sales while executing on an expanded business strategy aimed at facilitating adoption in new large domestic and international market opportunities including the hospital environment,” adds Christie.

As part of its on-going commitment to technology innovation, the Company is developing next generation intraosseous products and aggressively exploring acquisition and in-licensing opportunities to broaden its product portfolio with complimentary technologies. Pyng recently received US FDA market clearance and commercially launched a new and improved FAST1 system with a re-engineered infusion tube that no longer requires the use of a removal tool. Pyng also continues to expand its patent portfolio and has applied for trademark protection on Chest is Best™, reinforcing the benefits of rapid infusion through their unique FAST1 sternal line.

About LifeSciences British Columbia (formerly BC Biotech)

LifeSciences British Columbia supports and represents the biotechnology, medical device and greater life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, advocacy and promotion of our world-class science and industry. Via active facilitation of partnering and investment into the life sciences sector, British Columbia is fast becoming a global life sciences leader. LifeSciences British Columbia is a not-for-profit, non-government, industry-funded association.

About Pyng Medical Corp.

Pyng Medical Corporation is the developer and manufacturer of the proprietary, award-winning FAST1™ Intraosseous Infusion System. Pyng was selected in the “2007 TSX Venture 50″ Top 10 companies in Life Sciences based on solid financial metrics for the year ending December 31, 2006. With expanding markets in North America, Europe and Asia, the FAST1™ has worldwide application for use with hospitals, emergency medical services and military forces.

Full CRIC™ Prototypes Presented

candrina — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:29:47 +0000

Full looks-like/works-like v4.1c5 Kit (from EDG) presented at annual SOMA meeting, Tampa

First CRIC™ Prototypes Presented

candrina — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:28:25 +0000

First look-like/works-like v4.1b CRIC Kit prototypes (from EDG) presented at annual AMSUS convention, Salt Lake City

New Resources and Advisors Engaged for CRIC™ Development

candrina — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:26:35 +0000

EDG and Source Scientific engaged as product development and pre-production preparation resources.
Col. (Ret) Al Moloff, D.O. and Dr. Larry Stock, MD engaged as medical advisors to CRIC Kit development
Principal investigator provides initial v4.1 design of CRIC™ for full development