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Turning single use face masks into an efficient manufacturing resource

The DENPRO team are working tirelessly to turn the environmental burden of single use face masks into an efficient manufacturing resource. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 4 million tonnes of polypropylene PPE waste have been disposed into the environment in an uncontrolled manner, causing significant and long-term ecological damage. DENPRO is committed to helping the NHS to be more sustainable by reducing waste to incineration or landfill.

Innovia Medical launches the oral rotating biopsy punch

Innovia Medical has announced the introduction of the DTR Medical® Oral Rotating Biopsy Punch to its Single-use ENT range. Its UK manufactured Oral Rotating Biopsy Punch has been designed specifically for use in oral procedures to obtain a biopsy from the front of mouth, gums, tongue, soft palette, and tonsil area.

Surgical Holdings attends MEDICA to highlight how distributors can achieve greater sustainability

Surgical Holdings will attend MEDICA 2023 to showcase how distributors can achieve greater sustainability for their customers through expert repair services for rigid endoscopes and orthopaedic power tools.

Sheffield opens doors to the Canon Medical Arena to help tackle health inequality in the region

A new development is set to improve access to preventative healthcare for the 746,000 citizens of the UK’s tenth largest city.

Cutting operating room waste with ProcedurePak

At the height of a global discussion around the need to reduce hospital waste, an innovative partnership between a Dutch artist and a Swedish healthcare company shows that up to 90% of packaging waste, the major contributor to operating room waste, can be reduced.

100% inspected examination nitrile gloves

The R.ADVANCE 100% inspected examination gloves are made in Europe on a fully automated production line within a controlled environment. One by one inspection ensures an AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) of 0.25. According to Raclac, this is the lowest on the market, granting the highest protection for healthcare workers and patients.

FFP3 masks with 92% fit test pass rate

With a UK state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Denroy, the DENPRO FFP3 masks have been expertly designed and engineered to offer PPE with clinical grade protection. This reassurance comes from the high-tech quality gained from Denroy’s aerospace engineering expertise.

Effective tracking of BodyGuard T syringe drivers

Idox’s BodyGuard T Lockbox enables healthcare organisations to take control of medical asset tracking with a smart, safe and cost-effective way to track BodyGuard T and T34 syringe drivers across the ICS estate, whether in hospitals or out in the community.

Support for Trusts to help with technology adoption

Omnicell has launched an initiative to support Trusts wanting to invest in new automation technology following capital budget cuts.

Innovation in IV cannula technology

Reducing the risk of infection and minimising catheter manipulation, Rocialle Healthcare is showcasing a new range of integrated IV cannula that incorporates a closed system (with options to add various-needle free connectors) and a unique, safe, needle-stick prevention feature.

Raising resuscitation standards with next generation defibrillators

Innovative medical equipment manufacturer Mindray has introduced next-generation BeneHeart series defibrillators, the BeneHeart D60 and D30, to the UK. The new device aims to raise the standards for resuscitation and defibrillation, providing fast diagnosis in emergency rescue situations.

Tracking solution trialled at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has partnered with Idox for a successful trial of Idox’s BodyGuard T lockbox – a dedicated solution for tracking BodyGuard T (formerly T34) syringe pumps in hospitals, homes and across the community.

A guide to donning and doffing the DENPRO FFP3 masks

The donning and doffing mask procedure is a vital step in reducing contamination of healthcare workers caring for patients with transmissible infectious diseases. Education and training in this area is critical to mitigating spread and maintaining the healthcare of the workforce.

New technology to tackle the challenge of medication rounds

Every year in the UK, there are 273 million medication errors costing the healthcare system a staggering £98 million. The pressure of providing quality care is now at an all-time high, with record levels of bed occupancy and patient workloads in the NHS. Clinical teams are over-stretched with tasks. One such time-consuming area, the patient medication round, is loaded with inefficient processes, which have until now created error, delay and a lack of transparency at the point of medication administration.

New UVC water trap disinfector tackles MDR bacteria danger zones

Infection-prevention specialist DDC Dolphin has launched new technology to stop the spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in one of the most contaminated areas in hospitals.

Kanmed baby warmer available from Central Medical Supplies

Central Medical Supplies (CMS) is the sole UK distributor for the Kanmed Baby Warmer, which is clinically proven to help babies from 1000 grams maintain their core temperature and achieve normothermia.

New portal to streamline Faecal Immunochemical Testing

The Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) has revolutionised the colorectal cancer referral pathway with its quick and user-friendly nature, making it an easily integrated test for efficient patient triaging.

Poor awareness of risks associated with hiatus hernia

A new survey has revealed the overwhelming lack of knowledge about the causes and symptoms of hiatus hernia and chronic acid reflux in the UK. These results come despite the fact that 1 in 3 people aged over 50 have hiatus hernia and 13 million people suffer from chronic acid reflux.

50 years of design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise

DENPRO may be a new supplier to be listed onto the NHS Framework Agreement for PPE, but that doesn’t mean it is new to the industry. As a division of Denroy, one of the world’s leading innovators of high-tech, critical components for the aerospace, medical, defence and automotive industries, DENPRO has many strings to the bow.

MMM: protecting human health

To keep up with the ever-growing demand of state-of-the-art products, MMM's philosophy of growth through innovation plays a critical role in the development of its product range.

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