RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Two new studies presented at the the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery congress show that KIMBERLY CLARK HEALTHCARE’s InteguSeal microbial sealant has reduced the rate of surgical site infections at two hospitals in Europe.

The benefits of local therapeutic warming as a physical therapy are well established, and include the reduction of pain, improved perfusion and relaxing of muscles.

INTERSURGICAL has announced the arrival of the InterFlow CPAP flow generator to complement the existing range of Intersurgical products for CPAP therapy.

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a growing concern in modern hospital environments. Many recent studies document that it is possible to significantly reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia by performing basic patient hygiene.

In response to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) requirement of no extra adhesive labels on blood bags, UK-based BRENMOOR has launched a product that instantly solves the issues raised by the MHRA, as well as helping to remove the risk of identification errors.

A potentially life-saving solution to narrowing coronary arteries has been launched by B. BRAUN MEDICAL. The drug-delivering balloon, called SeQuent Please, is a new treatment option with significant benefits.

YORK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES now supplies the new Bolling Mitral Valve Retractor System, from retractor specialist Thompson Surgical Instruments.

Two new sterile rotational biocides are available to complement the Stericlean denatured ethanol and isopropyl alcohol sprays, from HELAPET.

ROYAL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS has launched a new release of its premium portable ultrasound system to address the needs of a wide range of applications including radiology, vascular, women’s health, emergency medicine, regional anesthesia, and critical care.

In response to requests of healthcare providers for an alternative to harsh, alcohol based hand hygiene products, EBIOX has developed an improved version of the company’s popular Esense Hand Rub – Esense alcohol-free.

BD MEDICAL OPHTHALMIC SYSTEMS, recently announced the European launch of BD OcuSeal Liquid Ocular Bandage, a fully synthetic protective barrier designed to provide comfort for post-surgical, posttraumatic, and non-traumatic ocular conditions.

MARSHALL PRODUCTS’ range of Visionary LED laryngoscopes provides numerous benefits. The LED light source provides a focussed, clear and white light which is brighter than standard bulb or fibre optic products.

STERIS has launched the BioGienie, an innovative hydrogen peroxide disinfectant delivery system specifically designed to provide safe and effective biodecontamination in the clinical setting.

In response to the MHRA requirement of no extra adhesive labels on blood bags Brenmoor have launched a “patent applied for” product that instantly solves the issues raised by the MHRA.

PEACOCKs has achieved its first order for the new AER washer-disinfectors at Kettering General Hospital. After extensive assessments and a tender proposal the Steelco EW/2 was chosen as the best solution to their refurbishment project.

AUDERE MEDICAL SERVICES provides specialist services to maintain, service and validate all major UK, European and US brands of Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs).

The healthcare division of ECOLAB UK is committed to providing a comprehensive range of effective cleaning, sanitising and decontamination products to help hospitals prevent healthcare-acquired infection.

The GETINGE ACADEMY has had a very successful two years since opening in March 2008. It provides excellent training for all personnel employed in the decontamination setting and for those working towards NVQ level 3.

STERIS is a leading global provider of infection prevention, contamination control, decontamination microbial reduction, and surgical and critical care support products, services and technologies used in the healthcare industry.

SCHÜLKE is a leader in international infection control and is an NHS Supply Chain preferred partner. Key focus areas include: