RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

SALITAS has launched a powered leg suspension system, which has the potential to reduce the risk of back injuries associated with manually lifting a leg in operating theatres and hospital wards.

The Endo-Bag from RUHOF originated from an idea supplied indirectly by endoscopy nurses who used washing machine tablet bags, from home, as washing bags for scope buttons and other items in the endoscope washer-disinfector.

A wireless, portable mannequin which can be remote-controlled to talk, sweat, bleed, vomit and have a heart attack is helping put the University of Portsmouth at the forefront of clinical simulation and training in Europe.

LAERDAL MEDICAL has announced the launch of SimMan 3G – its next generation of patient simulator. Completely wireless and self contained with a new operating system for ease of use, the SimMan 3G is capable of attaining new levels of realism within the medical training environment.

NHS Supply Chain has announced that TALLEY MEDICAL’s range of clinically proven dynamic pressure relieving products is now available through NHS Supply Chain and can be ordered online (www.supplychain.nhs.uk).

Philips et al performed a retrospective analysis of mortalities associated with medication errors, which identified improper dosage (40.9%) and wrong drugs (16.2%) as the main error types in administering medication. The analysis showed that the most common causes were insufficient knowledge (44%) or communication errors (15.8%).

DDC DOLPHIN is launching a two-stage, hands-free, combined pulp bedpan macerator and bedpan support washerdisinfector – designed to help eliminate healthcare-acquired infections both at initial bedpan disposal and via subsequent hand cross-contamination.

XOGRAPH HEALTHCARE has recently installed two buckyStar digital radiography (DR) systems into X-ray rooms 1 and 2 at The Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH). Canon’s advanced fixed and portable single tile DR detectors have been fitted to both rooms, providing high quality diagnostic images within seconds, significantly improving workflow and productivity. RBH also took this opportunity to install Xograph’s digital orthopaedic image stitching software and hardware.

Surgical robotics company, PROSURGICS has revealed its next generation robotic camera holder, FreeHand, which is designed to bring affordable robotic assistance to every operating room. When using FreeHand, the surgeon is placed in direct control of the position of their laparoscope.

THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL provides independent, incisive coverage of a broad spectrum of clinical topics with regular specific focus on key issues facing those working in the perioperative environment.

FUKUDA DENSHI is a leading supplier of advanced patient monitoring and userconfigurable clinical information management systems.

Instillagel, from CLINIMED, has a trusted triple action – anaesthetic, antiseptic and lubricant, in a single dose sterile syringe. Instillagel helps to open the urethra, preventing damage and making catheterisation easier and more comfortable than ever before.

Based on proprietary chlorine dioxide technology, TRISTEL SOLUTIONS’ range of infection control solutions now includes products designed and packaged to meet the specific needs of different fields of infection control.

LANCER’s latest FD8E drying and storage cabinet aseptically dries and stores scopes for seven days without need for the expense and inefficiency of repeat disinfection before use.

The development of the first permanent artificial hip joint and licensing of Palacos are milestones in cemented arthroplasty.

PHOENIX SURGICAL has been manufacturing and repairing surgical instruments for more than 20 years. Following the acquisition of UltraMed Medical Products, the company has now formed one of the most skilled and widely experienced repair service technical workforces in the UK.

VANGUARD HEALTHCARE is changing its name and has called in a heavyweight advertising campaign to help make the announcement – all 25 tonnes of it. The day that the company changes its name to NUFFIELD HEALTH MOBILE SERVICES coincides with the first day of the AfPP’s 44th Annual Congress and Exhibition.

The NICE Patient Warming guideline (CG65) specifically identifies the carbon polymer warming system from INDITHERM MEDICAL as a reusable alternative to existing single-use products.

SUNLIGHT has been supplying the NHS and private sector for many years and following a recent acquisition has formed a new Clinical Solutions Division which comprises of Protex, Rocialle, BDF(Guardian) and IHSS.

With hospitals upgrading their decontamination facilities within endoscopy, theatres and other clinical areas, nursing staff are being required to lead decontamination projects within their units.