RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Blood pressure cuffs are used daily on patients on hospital wards, but despite routine disinfection measures, still pose a potential cross-contamination risk with a recent study showing that 97% of samples showed contamination.

ANETIC AID’s latest range of solutions includes the QA3 Variable Height Patient Trolley series, comprising a hydraulic lift mechanism, fixed telescopic transfusion pole and foot-operated advanced braking system.

A range of surgical sealant films, which act as a barrier to air, blood and other fluids encountered in surgery, have been unveiled by TISSUEMED.

PARAID MEDICAL has launched a stretcher and patient transfer trolley for transporting patients over rough terrain. It provides a safer, quicker and easier alternative to the traditional method of carrying patients over grass, gravel and uneven ground, eliminating the risk of back injury to patient handling crews and saving valuable time in emergencies.

The hospital division of UNOMEDICAL produces a wide range of consumables for OR, critical care and cardiology. Recently the company has launched an extensive range of endotracheal tubes, among which are two specialist tubes. One is the ET tube with an extended volume low pressure (EVLP) cuff, and the other is the Extra Soft ET tube for paediatric and neonatal use.

COOK MEDICAL has received CE Mark approval for its MiraFlex High Flow Microcatheter. Specially engineered to complement the existing offering of Cook embolisation products and coils, MiraFlex High Flow embodies the latest innovation in microcatheter technology designed to enhance traceability necessary for accessing the most distal vasculature.

BERCHTOLD’s latest E generation lights feature a complete redesign of the reflector system providing exceptional spot performance, up to 34 cm in size, with a uniform spread of light across the entire spot.

The ShakerScope, available from TIMESCO, is a hand-held device which provides a light source for a range of essential medical instruments. It does not require bulbs or batteries.

The hospital division of UNOMEDICAL produces a wide range of consumables for OR, critical care and cardiology. Recently the company has launched an extensive range of endotracheal tubes, among which are two specialist tubes. One is the ET tube with an extended volume low pressure (EVLP) cuff, and the other is the Extra Soft ET tube for paediatric and neonatal use.

2. BRAUN MEDICAL has improved its overall ranking in the Best in KLAS Award for Medical Equipment Report, which provides an industry measure of company performance.

BRANDON MEDICAL’s Astralite HD-LED is a new type of minor surgical light. The technology offers full spectrum colour rendition across all of the visible colours, ensuring they are more vivid and clear.

BERCHTOLD’s latest E generation lights feature a complete redesign of the reflector system providing exceptional spot performance, up to 34 cm in size, with a uniform spread of light across the entire spot. Additionally, the new design offers excellent shadow control and deep cavity penetration.

EASTWOOD PARK will be promoting its extended decontamination training portfolio including the latest course to be launched – the Decontamination Lead Training course. This new five-day residential course provides the learner with the required knowledge and skills to perform the role of decontamination lead within a healthcare environment.

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 Selecta Spray Gun can be used with either water or pressurised air, ensuring the cleaning process is quick, efficient and inexpensive. The Selecta Spray Gun features a new type of internal flow control mechanism. It permits the smooth and simple adjustment of the water or air flow across the entire range of the trigger movement. The spray gun is supplied with a standard set of eight attachments and a storage rack for mounting on the wall near the work area.

SERCHEM has added Conquest Foaming pH Plus into its already successful range of high alkaline aluminium safe detergents. A non-perfumed foaming alkaline cleaner, Conquest is specifically designed for use in the rewashing phase of the decontamination process of surgical instruments.

GETINGE has launched the 88 Turbo washer-disinfector, which provides faster processing – without affecting the quality of cleaning, disinfection or drying.

HEALTH EDGE specialises in the provision of tracking, traceability, theatre management and audit trail systems to the health service. The systems are either manual, computerised or a combination of both.

DR WEIGERT will be attending this year’s IDSc conference for a third time, but DR WEIGERT UK LTD, a new subsidiary company, will be exhibiting for the first time. Dr Weigert is a well-established manufacturer, producing a range of specialised detergents and disinfectants sold under the trade name of neodisher. Based in Hamburg, it supplies hospitals and clinics throughout Europe through subsidiary companies and specialist distributors.

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. From washing and decontamination, to sterilisation and sterility assurance, the company’s systems and services add continuity, consistency, and quality to proper instrument care.