RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
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Ophthalmic stretcher designed for patient comfort
UK-based clinical equipment manufacturer, Anetic Aid, has launched a lightweight, highly manoeuvrable stretcher with exceptional head-end surgical access, offering an ideal solution for transport, treatment and recovery in ophthalmology departments.
Prolonged protection with JET PRO
Surface disinfectants cannot be used every minute of every day and the NHS needs infection prevention solutions that last longer.
NHS Orkney leads the way
NHS Orkney has extended its use of neQis independent monitoring solutions, adding continuous particle monitoring for the clean room of its central decontamination unit. Now all the department’s key parameters are continuously monitored using neQis solutions - independent product release, pressure, temperature, humidity, rinse water conductivity, RO system and, most recently, cleanroom particle counters.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals install two Versius systems in NHS first
CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH) announce that WHTH will be the first in the UK to install two Versius® Surgical Robotic Systems.
Ensure that you are suitably prepared
It is common knowledge that Sars-Covid 19 has not gone away, in fact numbers of cases are very much on the increase.
Changing how hospital beds are cleaned nationwide
Innova Care Concepts claims that against a backdrop where – according to NICE data, an estimated 300,000 patients in England develop a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) annually – its new automated Bed Washing System will ‘completely change how beds are cleaned in hospitals nationwide’.
AIRQON from Inivos - making clean air a breeze
The air we breathe at home, at school, at work and especially in care-critical environments such as hospitals is responsible for the spread of microorganisms and as such, a common vector for the transmission of harmful pathogens that pose a risk of causing infection and illness.
Visit the EBME Expo medical equipment exhibition and conference on 28th – 29th June 2022
This year, we are excited to be hosting two conferences, the EBME conference, and the Operating Theatre conference. The 2022 EBME Expo will be open to delegates for 2 days with the focus being on innovations in medical equipment technology and maintenance on day one, and medical equipment management, procurement, and training on day two.
Helping to deliver a ‘Net Zero’ Health Service
Rocialle Healthcare is leading the way as the first company to bring the National Health Service a new range of polyware that’s COMPLETELY MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED PLASTIC.
World-first Scalp Cooling Summit
The world’s first Scalp Cooling Summit will unite global oncology and research thought leaders to discuss current practice and how to advance the future of scalp cooling and side effect management in cancer care.
Symposia integrated operating theatre with Entoli 4K
Nowadays, increasing demands for technological innovation and precision have given rise to interoperability in operating rooms. However, communication limitations between surgeons and surgical team members, especially during surgery, can in some instances hinder operating room performance.
How real-time data can help NHS address gaps in patient satisfaction
A pioneering digital platform, which uses cutting-edge AI technology to analyse patients’ experience of care, could help healthcare organisations identify where and how to improve the patient experience, which remains a key aim for the NHS.
Keeping staff, patients and visitors safe from viruses, bacteria and pathogens
Solutions from BiocareUV will be showcased at the Infection Prevention and Control Conference and exhibition, taking place at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, on the 26-27 April 2022.
Mackwell Health Demonstrates UV-C Innovations at IPC22
Mackwell Health, part of the Mackwell Group, has announced plans to demonstrate its UV-C disinfection technology solutions at this year’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Conference, of which Mackwell Health is a main sponsor. This marks a significant step toward fulfilling the company’s vision to provide innovative solutions in the field of Infection Control.
Nanosonics Decontamination of Ultrasound Probes Study Day
Nanosonics is hosting a ‘Decontamination of Ultrasound Probes Study Day’, at Ardencote Hotel, Warwick, on Wednesday 6th April 2022, following the success of its 2019 session.
Intelligent decontamination robot tackles pathogens
The Ultra-V decontamination robot combines ultraviolet-c (UV-C) technology with pioneering, patented Spectrome technology to achieve a consistent, measurable and independently validated reduction in pathogens of up to >log5.
Tackling risks of surgical smoke
Surgical smoke, or plume, has been a known issue for over 40 years, with a study by Tomita et al in 1981 revealing that the smoke generated by surgical procedures – such as laser and electrosurgery – was as mutagenic as cigarette smoke.
Swabs for COVID-19 Testing
The broad range of swabs available from Alpha Laboratories is helping to support the required capacity of 200,000+ COVID-19 tests per day.
Steriliser safety detection system
The NEQIS steriliser safety detection system stops the release of ‘non-sterile’ loads. In the working environments of sterile services departments, it is still possible that an operator can release a non-sterile load in a single door steriliser without it being processed through a validated cycle.
Featured Supplier
Surgitrac Instruments is a manufacturer and distributor of ophthalmic surgical instruments and procedure packs. In the UK we also supply products from leading manufacturers, such as Moria, Brumaba operating table and Biotech Healthcare premium intra-ocular lenses. We offer next day delivery, whenever possible and hold a vast range of products in our UK warehouse.
Upcoming Events
Central Sterilising Club Annual Scientific Meeting
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle Upon Tyne
3rd - 4th April 2023
DECON UK 2023
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
18th April 2023
Infection Prevention and Control 2023
National Conference Centre, Birmingham
25th - 26th April 2023
Oncology Professional Care
ExCeL London E16 1XL
23-24 May 2023
EBME Expo 2023
Judds Lane, Coventry, England, GB, CV6 6
28th - 29th June 2023
AfPP Annual Conference 2023
University of York
10- 13 August 2023
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