Tag: Covidien

CNETS Canada Presents 2011 Halifax Neuroendocrine Conference for Patients and Medical Professionals

April 1, 2011

Carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor patients and medical professionals are invited to attend the 2011 Halifax Conference, presented by the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (CNETS). The conference will be held on Saturday, May 7 at the beautiful…

Important Octreoscan Update for U.S. & Canadian Carcinoid/NETs Patients

February 10, 2010

Octreoscans are again available in the United States and Canada! Production has resumed for Covidien’s Octreoscan Kit using Indium In-111 pentetreotide.…

Octreoscan Test for Carcinoid & NET Patients Currently on Hold in U.S. and Canada

February 4, 2010

Due to a voluntary recall by the drug company Covidien, the Octreoscan Kit using Indium In-111 pentetreotide is not available at the present time in the United States or Canada. This means that carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor patients cannot have…