RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

An innovative hand-held breathing muscle trainer, capable of improving fitness and providing relief for people with asthma and emphysema has been launched by POWERbreathe, a division of GAIAM.

The UK-based specialist diagnostic imaging company MAS MEDICAL, has created a DVD recording system which produces highly effective recordings of X-rays, including cardiac and barium swallow for speech therapy.

GRAHAME GARDNER’s new P785 tunic was originally designed for use within the beauty industry but is now available for nurses and healthcare managers.

Decontamination equipment specialist LANCER now offers an underbench washerdisinfector to deliver high quality washing and disinfection of operating theatre shoes and other footwear.

Kent-based medical chemicals manufacturer MEDICHEM is speeding up the launch and increasing production of its new nano technology-based bio-security formulation, TriGene ADVANCE, amid fears of the spread of a new and highly aggressive strain of Clostridium difficile (C.diff).

Wills Eye Hospital, considered a pioneering institution, was one of the first in the industry to adopt the Chalam Flat SSV STERL Disposable Vitrectomy Lens when it became available over a year ago.

A new venogram has been introduced to help diagnose the cause of pelvic congestion syndrome, one of the many causes of chronic pelvic pain.

A new disposal breath-actuated inhaler was recently unveiled by Bang & Olufsen Medicom designed for use with liquid drug formulations suitable for pMDIs (pressurised metered dose inhalers). Manufacturers claim the inhaler, named Aspira, offers a “cost-effective and improved pulmonary drug delivery for treating diseases, including diabetes.”

Designed to enable clinics and laboratories to easily update their data handling capabilities, the new ABX e-SAT data management module contains all the functions needed to manage results securely and easily from local or remote locations.

Philips recently announced its new line of flexible care and in-hospital transport monitors, the SureSigns VM Series.

Byotrol has chosen Dyecor Limited to exclusively sachet a patented liquid biocide.

Maquet Ltd, based in Sunderland, Tyne-and- Wear, is now directly responsible for the sale, installation and support of the company’s VARIOP modular operating theatre in the UK.

M"lnlycke Health Care is re-launching Hibisol, an antimicrobial hand rub that can be used to disinfect hands and skin without the need for water.

Many different adaptors are being used to connect blood pressure cuffs to monitor hoses but, according to Henleys Medical, the Nipset is the only BP connection system CE marked as a medical device.

A skin antiseptic system from the United States that aids in the prevention of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) will become widely available in the UK later this year after being granted a licence by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA).

At this year’s exhibition, WYCHWOOD WATER SYSTEMS will be featuring the IONMASTER 2030, a new addition to its range of ion exchange and membranebased products.

3M HEALTH CARE demonstrates its on-going commitment to infection prevention, showcasing its array of innovative products which increase patient safety, hospital productivity and protection of staff from infections.

PALL MEDICAL provides a diverse range of filtration membranes to the healthcare market for critical contamination control.

Detex X-ray detectable gauze swabs are a leading brand for VERNON-CARUS and the company will be featuring its complete range of operating room products on its stand.

CODAN is one of the largest, specialist, I V disposables companies in Europe.