RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

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.

Although often undetectable to the naked eye, micro perforations in a surgical glove are enough to allow pathogens to pass through, with studies showing that over 80 per cent of all surgical glove perforations go undetected until the procedure is complete.

Clinical engineers and healthcare professionals attending EBME Expo 2025 will be among the first in the UK to see Mindray’s latest innovation, the BeneVision V Series patient monitoring solution. This advanced system builds on the success of Mindray’s BeneVision N Series patient monitors to provide industry-first innovations in ultrasound-integrated hemodynamic assessment and cable-lite patient monitoring workflow.

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (Mid Yorks) has been shortlisted for the prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Awards following the successful implementation of Ondine’s Steriwave nasal decolonisation technology.

Diagnostic imaging professionals across the NHS are being urged to help shape the next generation radiology information system by detailing their needs. Also known as the RIS, the core technology is used across the health service to provide service intelligence, schedule scans, and to report on patient images.

TeleTracking Technologies, a market leader in Healthcare Operations Platforms for hospitals and health systems, and Palantir Technologies, a leader in artificial intelligence systems, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising operational decision-making in healthcare to deliver long-term value to providers globally.

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe has announced the European launch of the new therapeutic gastroscopes ELUXEO EG-840T and the specially designed narrow EG-840TP endoscope for advanced treatment.

Although often undetectable to the naked eye, micro perforations in a surgical glove are enough to allow pathogens to pass through, with studies showing that over 80 per cent of all surgical glove perforations go undetected until the procedure is complete.

Like other bronchial blockers, the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker is inserted through the central lumen of an endotracheal tube to allow lung isolation, but that is where the similarity ends.

An ambitious technology project to support the transformation of pathology services across Northern Ireland has been completed, with the go-live of the Clinisys WinPath laboratory information management system at the final two health and social care trusts.

Smart Air’s Blast and Blast Mini purifiers, paired with Akara’s smart module and optional sensor, deliver a powerful, plug-and-play solution for clinical air quality - with no installation, no infrastructure changes and no upfront capital cost.