RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Cepheid has announced the publication of a validation study assessing the use of Xpert HPV (Human Papillomavirus) as a front-line cervical screening test in certain countries outside the United States.

Sphere Medical, an innovative company in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, has announced that its Proxima patient-dedicated blood gas analysis system can now be connected into the Conworx family of laboratory information system interfaces and data management solutions.

Surgical teams from the UK-based charity Healing Little Hearts are using point-of-care ultrasound to help accelerate recoveries and improve outcomes for paediatric patients with congenital heart defects.

Bio-security is increasingly important in today’s world of new, and potentially fatal, pathogens. Micro-organisms are continually evolving, making new disease strains a constant threat in all areas of healthcare.

DDC DOLPHIN is dedicated to innovation in sluice room and dirty utility room design, equipment manufacture, installation, testing and servicing.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has announced a development and global distribution agreement with Check-Points for BD MAX assays that detect carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO).

AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY, the exclusive provider of Fujifilm endoscopy equipment in the UK, supported the BSG Annual Meeting at Liverpool's ACC venue between 20-23 June 2016, by launching a range of new solutions and sponsoring a number of key initiatives, including:

In order to further the mission to simplify diabetes management, ABBOTT has announced a mobile app that will enable people with diabetes to access glucose data directly from their FreeStyle Libre sensor, on their smartphones.

Researchers at the Italian National Research Council and the University of Pisa, Italy, are set to transform research into skin disorders, performing in vivo histological examination with the aid of FUJIFILM VisualSonics' Vevo MD ultra high frequency ultrasound system.

CEPHEID has announced that its Xpert HIV-1 Qual (Qualitative) test has been awarded World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification, making it one of the first molecular point of care tests designed for HIV to be given this designation.

Radiometer has unveiled its CE-marked TCM5 transcutaneous monitor, addressing the critical care needs of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients, as well as sleep clinic and home care environments.

Following a successful first intake onto new healthcare engineering foundation degrees, Eastwood Park is taking applications for September for its new BSc (Hons) in Management of Healthcare Engineering Technologies and Facilities.

Synbiosis is launching ChromaZona – an IVD certified instrument for microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).

Molecular diagnostics specialist Cepheid is bringing its Xperience mobile virtual laboratory to the UK, showcasing the advantages of the company’s innovative GeneXpert technology.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has launched a new safety blood collection set – the BD Vacutainer UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set – in the UK, after achieving European CE marking.

From a single endoscope to a fully integrated operating theatre, KARL STORZoffers high quality, innovative products and solutions for a vast range of GI procedures.

OLYMPUS will be showcasing the very latest innovations available for endoscopy at BSG, and will also be sponsoring the evening symposia “‘Back to the future’ – meeting the rising demand for endoscopy from an endoscopist’s point of view”.

WASSENBURG is a global specialist in flexible endoscope reprocessing and has been dedicated to the design and manufacture of Endoscope Washer Disinfectors and Dryer/Storage cabinets for more than 30 years.

MEDISAFE’s new and improved Hemoclip offers a 360 degree rotation designed for haemostasis.

PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY will showcase an irrigation system which ensures 100% sterile water, endoscopes giving 360-degree vision and innovative new scope storage systems.