RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

FUJIFILM SonoSite continues to maintain its strong focus on supporting medical training and education, and recently supplied instruments for a series of ultrasound workshops at the Doctors Academy International Medical Summer School.

EKF Diagnostics, has published a guide to ‘Diabetes and HbA1c testing’ which can be found at EKF’s new Diabetes Portal.

FUJIFILM SonoSite continues to lead the way in ultrasound training and education, helping clinicians to develop and maintain their practical skills in a variety of disciplines.

HYGIENA, a leading provider of microbial detection, monitoring and identification solutions, has introduced its new EndoSwab testing system, which provides real-time verification of the cleanliness of endoscopes and other reusable medical instruments.

A new series of leakproof vials has been developed to provide sample protection and user safety by enabling correct cap application every time.

STRYKER’s Nära Baby Basinet, Gynnie OB/GYN Stretcher, and Cub Pediatric Crib Stretcher are three solutions designed to deliver care for mothers and children.

eConsent is a unique, clinician led, digital solution which individualises and enhances patient consent to treatment.

A pioneering diagnostic device identifies more abnormal cells on the cervix than standard colposcopy, according to data published in two European clinical papers.

Cherwell Laboratories has recently supported the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Pharmacy Unit in developing a new triple-wrapped prepared media product required to ensure the exclusion of bacterial spores during aseptic compounding validation.

In Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, a large referral hospital in Valencia, Spain, the introduction of a sepsis screening protocol with procalcitonin (PCT) as a standard parameter has reduced mortality and ICU admissions.

London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital relies on point-of-care ultrasound to help assess and treat patients in its emergency department.

MEDISAFE’s new Eco Pre-Clean Bagasse Tray is an ideal low cost solution to bedside cleaning.

U GROUP LTDis pleased to announce the successful launch of its new all plastic removable body Boxbin.

A new natural hard surface disinfectant formula has been developed by MEDI-INN (UK) LTD.

Surfaces play an important role in the transmission of healthcare acquired infections (HAI) and thorough cleaning of the patient zone is crucial to patient safety (Otter et al, 2011).

Armitage Shanks, the leading British commercial bathroom, sanitaryware and washroom installations provider, has been working in partnership with leading scientists and specialists to develop two new innovative healthcare solutions, helping the fight against infection in hospitals.

SonoSite representatives joined Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) at Audley End House in Essex on the 25th June as the charity celebrated its 20th anniversary and unveiled its rebranded fleet – including the first public appearance of its recently purchased Augusta Westland AW169 helicopter – at an open day attended by 3,000 people.

SpeciSafe® from Alpha Laboratories is the convenient secondary packaging solution that’s ideal for all types of clinical specimens.

Sphere Medical, announces that its Proxima™ bedside blood gas monitoring system is compatible with Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitoring Systems through the Philips IntelliBridge Interface Module.

EKF Diagnostics, announces that a recent study has confirmed that its Quo-Test® A1c point-of-care testing (POCT) analyzer shows comparable performance to a lab-based HPLC system for the measurement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).