RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

IsoGel, from STRYKER, is a non-powered, gel therapeutic support surface that assists in managing pressure, shear and microclimate through its exclusive cover and unique column design.

KARL STORZ has installed three integrated OR1 operating theatres in the new and improved £30m Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. The new theatres provide the hospital with the latest innovations and services for endoscopic surgery, and are multi-functional and multi-discipline, making them suitable for use in all surgical specialties.

AVENSYS’ Training Academy Diploma in Medical Equipment Technologies is aimed at people in full-time employment, running for approximately 18 months, on a part-time basis. It is focused on developing additional skills, knowledge and understanding in medical technology in the workplace.

DP MEDICAL SYSTEMS has secured a deal with Cervical Screening Wales to provide its pioneering image capture system for gynaecological examinations – MediScan – to hospitals across the country.

INTUITIVE SURGICAL and TRUMPF MEDICAL are now offering Integrated Table Motion for the da Vinci Xi Surgical System in Europe.

FUKUDA DENSHI, a supplier of advanced patient monitoring and user-configurable clinical information management systems, as well as cardiology and imaging technology, has announced the launch of the VaSera VS2000 – a cutting-edge vascular screening device with an array of features including CAVI (Cardio Ankle Vascular Index) and ABI (Ankle Brachial Index).

SPA TRACK is a high technology start-up company focused solely on the development of its RFID tracking system for surgical instruments, to address the growing challenges of rising healthcare costs and increased patient safety legislation. Its micro RFID Pods are designed to be laser welded onto instruments for high security and reliability.

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are realising significant savings through the introduction of the new maceratable Conti Washcloth within the Trust.

PAXMAN – a pioneer in scalp cooling – recently outlined its ambitions to ‘chase zero hair loss during chemotherapy’ at the 2015 European Cancer Congress, held in Vienna.

NTERSURGICAL offers two products to reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers on the ear.

A cornerstone of AIV’s business is the support of infusion pumps deemed ‘End of Life’ (EOL) by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

MEDICAL AIR TECHNOLOGY (MAT) recently launched the latest version of its selfcontained lay-up cabinet, an innovative solution to a difficult challenge.

DISPOSABLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS (DMI) provides customised packs of stainless steel medical instruments and consumables, designed to minimise waste and give customers a quality product at a competitive price.

Purell Advanced is now available in gel and foam. The new foam version has the same attributes as Purell Advanced Hygienic Hand Rub, combining antimicrobial efficacy with clinically proveni skin protection.

MEDSTOR’s new Module Carts are multifunctional mobile units that offer flexibility in design, specification and style, and can be fully customised for purpose – they are suitable for every area from bedside to anaesthesia, built precisely for the environment in which they will be used.

PEACOCKS, working in partnership with Steelco and Matachana, is able to provide a comprehensive range of decontamination equipment to suit all environments – including full turnkey solutions.

The RUHOF AquaBrush is a rechargeable, completely submersible surgical instrument cleaning brush, which eliminates manual scrubbing for easier, more efficient instrument reprocessing the AquaBrush comes with both large and small brush heads to accommodate various instrument sizes.

Exhibiting at IDSc 2015, The Clinical Services Journal provides a regular focus on current issues and guidance on decontamination, aimed at driving improvement and best practice within the healthcare sector.

Offering microbiological expertise under contract, SWANN-MORTON MICROBIOLOGICAL LABORATORY SERVICES provides a range of testing which includes, product bioburdens, product sterility, and endotoxins (including water and devices) along with ISO 11137 validation work. They also offer clean room monitoring including settle and contact plates, active air monitoring and particle monitoring. The laboratory complies with the latest ISO, HTM and CFPP standards.

STERIS Corporation is a provider of infection prevention, decontamination, gastrointestinal and surgical products and services.