RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

MARSHALL PRODUCTS is a leading manufacturer of airway management devices. This year, it launched the Visionary product range, which combines quality with value.

MAILBOX MOULDINGS INTERNATIONAL offers a range of materials management and handling systems that care for the individual healthcare professional as well as the healthcare estate. At AfPP, the company will be exhibiting its theatre-to-CSSD logistic system, which moves products easily and reduces the opportunity of cross infection.

ENTURIA is a medical company dedicated to preventative healthcare. Its focus is on the development, manufacturing and distribution of science-rich products that deliver “basically better health”. ChloraPrep is illustrative of this focus.

MURRAY EQUIPMENT was established in 1953 and is a respected manufacture of specialist, clinical seating to the NHS and dental market. Murray’s seating includes high quality, exceptional value products. Its ergonomically designed seats reduce back and shoulder pain, especially for those users within the NHS that have to sit for long periods, or in specific positions.

PALL MEDICAL provides a diverse range of filtration membranes to the healthcare market for critical contamination control. Specifically engineered for the filtration of hospital water, respiration, parenteral therapy, general surgical applications and blood component therapy, including autologous applications, its filtration products play a key role in control of healthcare-associated infections and blood safety.

G&N MEDICAL specialises in products that increase staff and patient safety, as well as improving patient outcome, while reducing cost. Of particular interest is the launch of the Vanishpoint safety cannula range.

MEDICAL PHYSICS INTERNATIONAL (MPI) the UK distributor for the Bionet range of products has announced two new additions to the 2008 Bionet range: the CardoXP an innovative wireless 12 channel ECG and the new BM3Plus multi parameter vital signs monitor. The extensive Bionet range includes diagnostic devices, patient monitoring and foetal monitoring systems.

Committed to improving the quality of healthcare and reducing risks in the hospital environment, BD MEDICAL OPHTHALMIC SYSTEMS has introduced Visitec – a new generation of 100% disposable ophthalmic instruments, combining the convenience of a plastic handle and the precision of a steel tip.

FANNIN (UK), the exclusive distributor of ICU Medical products in the UK and Ireland, present the CLAVE and MicroCLAVE range of closed intravenous (IV) access/needle-free connectors.

HENLEYS MEDICAL has long been recognised as one of the leading names in medical supplies nationwide, with over half a century of experience and a product range encompassing the needs of almost all hospital departments.

See it Safe fabric with X-static silver fibre technology is proven to reduce the risk of MRSA. TORAY TEXTILES EUROPE’s range of textile products are extremely safe, comfortable to wear and appropriate for both patient and staff.

3M HEALTH CARE demonstrates its on-going commitment to infection prevention at the 2008 AfPP congress and exhibition, showcasing its wide range of products which increase patient safety, hospital productivity and protection of staff from infections.

STERIS offers a wide range of operating tables, theatre lighting systems, table accessories and patient transfer equipment. Products highlighted at AfPP include HIMAX, a new operating table, and Trenstop – a secure and comfortable positioning device for extreme Trendelenburg positioning.

GE HEALTHCARE delivers efficient infection control measures for hospitals worldwide. Medixair UV Technology is designed to combat airborne infection and offers the convenience of being portable. A 5 x 5 m room can be cleaned within two to three hours and comprehensive clinical data is available.

ARIZANT UK will exhibit its full range of clinical temperature management products at AfPP 2008 including the Bair Hugger forced-air warming system, the Bair Paws patient adjustable warming system and the Ranger blood/fluid warming system – including the new Ranger irrigation fluid warming system.

This year, MEDICAL INNOVATIONS will be exhibiting the Mediwrap high protection thermal blanket system and the innovative Flexislide single-use patient transfer slide sheet. Flexislide is a disposable patient lateral transfer slide sheet that facilitates the safe and easy transfer of patients on and off the operating table. In addition, the Cleanascope endoscope storage and transportation system will be on display.

ANETIC AID will be demonstrating its new shoulder arthroscopy support for powered and manual versions of the QA4 Surgery Trolley System at this year’s AfPP. The attachment offers unprecedented access for surgeons while securing the patient’s position on the table and protecting their airway.

When clear visibility at the surgical site is important, the BAXTER Easyflow irrigation wide bore system allows optimal flow rates at low pressure, with a fast, simple clamp system, enabling precise flow control when you need it.

ESCHMANN EQUIPMENT, a leading British manufacturer of operating room equipment, will be highlighting a range of exciting new products.

DR. WEIGERT is a well known and established manufacturer of specialised detergents and disinfectants sold under the trade name of Neodisher. Based in Hamburg, the company supplies hospitals and clinics throughout Europe. In the UK, the company supplies its products through a subsidiary company, Dr. Weigert UK Ltd, and an expanding network of specialist distributors