RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Sendal has over 20 years of experience in the manufacture and design of sterile disposable products. The company offers a large range of products – many created with the input of its customers, such as its 3 in 1 administration systems.

Goldsworth Medical designs, develops and manufactures quality engineering products for SSDs, TSSUs, endoscopy suites and other requirements. This year, the company has made considerable advancements in manufacturing a varied selection of height adjustable sink units – with options of bowl sizes, drainer positions and storage facilities.

A particular highlight on Steripharm’s stand at AfPP was its new range of scrub suits. The company has been manufacturing surgical drapes, procedure packs, and disposable protective clothing, such as surgical gowns, for the medical industry for over 15 years.

Visitors to Fresenius Kabi’s stand entered daily prize draws and obtained information on a range of Agilia infusion devices – including the company’s range of anaesthesia TIVA/TCI pumps.

Vanguard Healthcare will be providing details of new career opportunities at AfPP. Delegates heading for Hall B will have the chance to visit one of Vanguard’s sophisticated £1 million mobile operating theatres - part of Vanguard’s national fleet of operating theatres, recovery wards, endoscopy suites and day surgery units which provide services to the NHS up and down the country.

Enturia is part of the infection prevention arm of CareFusion. Its focus is on the development, manufacturing and distribution of science-rich products that deliver “basically better health.”

Wardray Premise is exhibiting a new x-ray trolley for A&E departments for the first time at AfPP. This trolley has been designed by its team of design engineers to bridge the gap between conventional x-ray equipment and digital imaging.

A new “hands-free opening” Sluicemaster Panaway has been launched by Haigh to meet the increasing need for user-friendly devices on the ward. With a hands-free opening sensor and auto start function, Haigh believes this product directly meets the needs of infection control nurses on the ward – providing the most efficient means of bedpan disposal.

Rada, a pioneer in digital thermostatic mixing valve technology, has launched the Acu – designed to bring effective non-touch controlled hand-washing facilities to the total range of healthcare applications.

Marlux Medical, a supplier of disposable hospital curtains, prides itself in keeping ahead of the rapidly changing requirements with regards to infection prevention. At the recent Infection Prevention Conference held on the 21st – 23rd September at Harrogate Conference Centre, Marlux discussed in depth issues with experts who are involved in reducing HCAIs.

Frontier Medical Group has extended the Sharpsafe range of sharps containment products with the introduction of the Safe-Point needle safety device.

Horne Engineering has been providing thermostatically controlled hot water to the healthcare market since 1909. Its thermostatic technology is used to accurately mix very hot water (required to kill Legionella and other water-borne bacteria) and cold water, for hand washing, bathing and showering.

Baxter Healthcare is a global, diversified healthcare company that develops products and therapies to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

DDC Dolphin’s recent patent application for its Pulpmatic Macerator has been published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). To improve standards and reduce the potential for healthcare-associated infections, the company is constantly researching and developing innovative, cutting-edge technologies.

Baxa is a customer-focused medical device company that provides innovative, solution-based technology for fluid handling and delivery products. Its systems and devices promote safe and efficient preparation, handling, packaging, and administration of fluid medications.
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PENTLAND MEDICAL anaesthesia products offer clinical advantages. Some are patented, but all are dedicated to improving healthcare standards.

Operating theatres are the engine of a hospital and effective theatre performance is at the heart of a continuously improving hospital.

G&N MEDICAL specialises in products that increase staff and patient safety as well as improving patient outcome, while reducing costs.

This year’s AfPP will be the first for GE HEALTHCARE’s new Vital Signs Devices (VSD) team.

ARMSTRONG MEDICAL designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a complete range of respiratory products for use in anaesthesia and critical care settings. These products are manufactured in the UK.