RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Trafford General Hospital has abandoned its use of plastic washbowls in its bid to continue the fight against infections such as Clostridium difficile, MRSA and Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting). A single use VERNACLEAN washbowl is now being used that is produced from a medical pulp product – capable of holding both soap and warm water. It can also be macerated after use.

ECOLAB HEALTHCARE has introduced a new portable hand hygiene system – the Hand Hygiene Community Pack. The three-step kit provides a wash, decontaminant and moisturiser contained in a handy bag, making it easy to follow best practice on the move.

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS has launched the MDview 262, a 26” 2.3 megapixel LCD widescreen colour display for soft copy review of radiological images.

BRANDON MEDICAL’s advanced expertise in medical audio, video and IP communication systems has been recognised by Sony.

ESCHMANN EQUIPMENT has launched the T30 powered operating table – a modular system suitable for a range of surgical procedures. Optional interchangeable tabletop sections, along with a range of accessories, make it particularly versatile.

Cardiologists at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, are using a SONOSITE MicroMaxx ultrasound system for point-of-care emergency echocardiography as well as to perform transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) for a variety of procedures.

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS has launched a new vital signs monitor, the Philips SureSigns VS3. It has a large 8.4” colour LCD display and a simple user interface to make it easier for clinicians to assess patient vital signs information.

MINDRAY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL develops, manufactures and markets medical devices, offering patient monitoring devices, laboratory instruments and ultrasound imaging systems.

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.

Day surgery is recognised as a major part of the future NHS, with the Department of Health proposing that 75% of elective surgery should be performed as a day case procedure. With this in mind, SUMMIT MEDICAL will be demonstrating the S-MART Sterile Exsanguinating Tourniquet.

CATERHAM SURGICAL SUPPLIES will represent the Lawton brand of surgical instruments that cover all aspects of surgery.

TIMESCO of London will be exhibiting a range of endoscopes and surgical instruments with exclusive show offers. Visitors to the stand can collect copies of the new endoscope accessories and out patients brochures.

This year the Aesculap Division of B. BRAUN MEDICAL will focus on recently introduced products where innovative design addresses the current trends and future demands of surgical intervention.

LAPROSURGE manufactures and supplies hospitals with single-use devices for laparoscopic applications, including tubing, instruments, trocar and all laparoscopic accessories.

RB MEDICAL specialises in manufacturing and distributing a range of medical products, instruments and accessories for ENT, urology, gynaecology and laparoscopy.

STERIPHARM will be highlighting its Ultra Protection Viral Barrier Gowns, made from a Trilaminate Viral Barrier (BVB) fabric.

Constant developments in endoscope reprocessing technology are making it possible to decontaminate equipment faster and more effectively than ever before. However, for this new technology to be as efficient as possible, training must also be provided to show healthcare professionals exactly how to get the best from the equipment they are being required to operate.

DE SOUTTER MEDICAL will be exhibiting the latest addition to its range of small bone power tools, the MCZ-450 Multidrive, an electric version of the successful MPZ-400 pneumatic series.

VERNON-CARUS offers the Concept range of single-use surgical instruments, which not only includes single sterile supplementary items but also comprises, suture, podiatry, IUD, perineal repair, dental examination, delivery and skin biopsy packs.

MICROTEK MEDICAL specialises in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive range of patient and equipment drapes.