RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
Viron 1 is released in UK: A comprehensive resection solution
For the first time, Erbe Medicine offers an effective complete solution for resectoscopy, hysteroscopy and cystoscopy, providing surgeons with a seamless and efficient solution for a range of procedures.
New technology to tackle the challenge of medication rounds in hospitals
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. Now, Omnicell UK & Ireland, a leading provider of medication management solutions, has partnered with Netherlands-based company, Alphatron Medical, to introduce the AMiS-PRO Smart Cart to the UK healthcare market, transforming nurse workflow on the medication round.
Innovia Medical launches oral rotating biopsy punch
Innovia Medical has announced the introduction of the DTR Medical® Oral Rotating Biopsy Punch to its Single-use ENT range. The 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.
FREE product information training videos…
Rocialle Healthcare is providing a new series of product information training videos that demonstrate the application of a selection of Guardian Surgical drapes.
Operating table mattress reduces risk of pressure ulcers
The Mentor Dynamic Operating Table Mattress is a unique design technology comprising of an air mattress and pump, developed to prevent the risk of pressure ulcers developing in patients undergoing lengthy surgical procedures. It is also designed to protect patients at particular risk from pressure ulcers during procedures in which their circulation is compromised, such as vascular, cardiac, lithotomy and head and neck surgery.
Reducing never events
Swabs and sponges can account for over 50% of reported Never Events* relating to retained foreign objects post-procedure. Designed to stand out, an ingenious solution for enhancing intra-operative detection is now available in the form of Fluro-Tec® XRD Swabs & Sponges.
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.
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