RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Medline, a trusted name in healthcare, with a global presence, is the first company in the medical devices industry to be recognised by WRAP’s Certification Programme.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has become the first site in the UK to install a fully integrated imaging platform, combining the breakthrough NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT system from Siemens Healthineers with laser guided intervention software – two advanced technologies featuring a new type of high-resolution imaging with rapid acquisition times.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, in collaboration with Altera Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC), has completed a trailblazing benefits realisation review in tissue viability.

A new digital platform is set to revolutionise the GP experience and improve patient safety across the UK. BookYourGP, developed by Hummingbirds Medical, is a clinically safe, fully automated patient review and recall system, giving practices a true clinical oversight infrastructure rather than a simple reminder tool.

Automated high-level disinfection (HLD) for ultrasound probes just entered a new digital era with the launch of trophon3 technology from Nanosonics, the global experts in ultrasound probe reprocessing.

Canon Medical Systems Corporation, a global leader in imaging solutions, unveils Aplio beyond, a versatile multi-purpose ultrasound system combining clinical, operational and ergonomic excellence in a small, silent and eco-friendly housing.

​ElectronRx, a leading digital medicine and biomarker company driving healthcare through pulmonary innovation, has announced the launch of pDx. The pDx app offers chronic respiratory disease (CRD) patients a cardiopulmonary assessment device, engineered to medical grade standards, to measure lung function at home using a mobile phone, laptop or tablet.

A safety-led connector system to deliver Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA), co-designed with practicing anaesthetists, has spiked demand in the UK - and has now expanded to debut a low volume product.

Reprocessing channel-less endoscopes, TEE probes continue to pose a serious infection risk. Manual pre-cleaning by busy nursing staff and inconsistent training leads to errors. Adhering to strict protocols is difficult, and any lapse increases the chance of hospital-acquired infections. The UV Smart D60 provides a safe and effective solution.

SAFIRA, a pioneering medical device to transform regional Anaesthesia into a single operator procedure is now available to more healthcare institutions across Italy, thanks to a new distribution agreement with Coris Medica.

As the healthcare sector pushes for both clinical excellence and sustainability, Serchem’s Scope‑Clenz is leading the way and now available in eco-friendly pouches, designed to reduce waste without compromising performance.

A new study conducted at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, found that adopting EndoPreZyme could help save 725,000 litres of water annually and reduce average manual cleaning time by 15%.

Ecolab is launching the latest innovation in infection prevention, with the aim to enhance environmental hygiene protocols and reduce the impact of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). The state-of-the-art Illuvi system provides 360° UV-C decontamination to effectively inactivate pathogens that may be missed during manual cleaning – helping to maintain healthy spaces.

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe has announced the European launch of the EG-860R routine gastroscope as the latest addition to the ELUXEO endoscopy portfolio.

Erbe Medical has announced the introduction of TriSect rapide® – the latest advanced energy device that sets a new standard in speed, precision, and thermal safety.

Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, has announced that the da Vinci 5 Surgical System has received CE mark approval for adult and paediatric use in Europe for minimally invasive endoscopic procedures across abdominopelvic surgical procedures, including urologic, gynaecologic and general laparoscopic surgical procedures, and thoracoscopic surgical procedures.

The Dopplex intraoperative probe is designed to assess the patency of a vessel during surgery, allowing surgeons to ensure vascular flow before closing.

For years, latex has been the preferred material for surgical gloves, providing comfort and flexibility. However, due to the concern of latex-associated allergic reactions and yearly material cost increases, latex has some drawbacks. Medline looks at some challenges associated with latex, alternative materials and the latex-free solution.

Roche has announced that it has received CE Mark for its Elecsys pTau181 test to measure phosphorylated Tau (pTau) 181 protein which is an indicator of amyloid pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

As a trusted partner to the NHS for 45 years, Rocialle Healthcare has built a strong reputation for supplying vital medical products and services to frontline care. With the appointment of Andy Stonehouse as CEO in April 2025, the company is poised to enter an exciting new era - one defined by strategic innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes across the complete clinical pathway.