RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

ARDO, based in Taunton, is part of an independent Swiss family firm, which develops, manufactures and markets medical technology.

ASAHI KASEI MEDICAL provides high performance disposables and high technology equipment for haemodialysis, CRRT and apheresis therapies. Developments on show at the exhibition include:

GE HEALTHCARE has introduced the new ‘Oneself’ platform alongside its proprietary probe repair service ‘Unisyn’, offering support to the biomed community incorporating equipment information, as well as parts procurement, and probe repair solutions.

HOSPIRA has announced that it will be launching its new Plum 360 infusion device platform into the UK market. The Plum 360 device incorporates the already established benefits of the Plum A+ infusion system with added feature enhancements such as a tilted screen, tubing guides and a new keypad design.

Since 2011, TENACORE UK has been supporting EBME departments throughout the NHS with quality and cost-effective equipment and repair services. As a service provider, Tenacore works with EBME departments to support them with repairs performed both in-house and out.

Tube Anchor from P3 Medical has been specifically designed to solve the common problems associated with the fixation of administration tubing. The Tube Anchor attaches comfortably to the skin and grips the tubing, protecting the cannula from the effects of traction and allowing patients to move freely.

WELCH ALLYN, a medical diagnostic device company, has partnered with healthcare software development company Spok, to enable the delivery of critical patient monitoring data from Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitors (VSM) to mobile devices including smartphones, pagers, Wi-Fi phones and more.

PROACT Temperature Monitoring range includes the Bokang non-contact infrared Forehead Thermometer. Offering non-invasive measurement of temperature, via infrared technology, the product has two measuring modes: body temperature and surface/ambient. This thermometer is extremely easy to use – users simply point and press the device within 2 cm - 5 cm of the patient’s forehead for a reading.

VERNACARE has developed a new commode chair – introducing a robust, easyclean design – to help reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). The new VernaChair has been developed collaboratively with clinicians from across the healthcare sector, to increase patient safety.

North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded INGENICA SOLUTIONS a contract to supply its inventory management solution in the Trust’s operating theatres department. The initial contract is for Ingenica Solution’s inventory management ‘top up’ solution.

STRYKER’S Prime Series Stretchers are designed to ensure safety and efficiency, while enhancing the patient experience. The Prime solution is ‘BackSmart’, which means it is instrumental in reducing caregiver injuries during patient care.

CANTEL Medical’s new endoscope washer disinfector, the RapidAER, offers the benefits of productivity and reliability, and has a cycle time as short as 17 minutes – providing efficient throughput. It also has a small 0.5 m2 footprint for maximum flexibility in architectural planning.

SMITH & NEPHEW has announced the launch of its Suturefix Ultra soft suture anchor. Indicated for use in both hip and shoulder labral repair, this new anchor’s smaller size and soft construct allows surgeons to fine tune their repairs by adding additional anchors and fixation points.

IMAGE-TECH MEDICAL has introduced Fuse (Full Spectrum Endoscopy), which has a 330° field of view, utilising three HD cameras at the distal end. This ‘Pathfinder’ technology benefits patients with the way forward always in view, potentially reducing patient pain, improved procedure times and Caecal intubation rates.

TRUMPF MEDICAL SYSTEMS has worked with Intuitive Surgical, the company behind the da Vinci robotic system, to develop the TruSystem 7000dV – a table that meets the specific needs of robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust has chosen MCKESSON Imaging and Workflow Solutions to deliver a fully integrated radiology solution, including McKesson’s web based radiology PACS system and Healthcare Software Systems CRIS. The PACS / RIS solution will also be implemented with McKesson StudyShare and QICS workflow solutions.

As sole UK distributor, PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY will be showcasing the Antigermix range. Using UV light, this range can fully disinfect the entirety of a TOE probe in a maximum of 300 seconds. This has been proven by microbiological tests in both clean and dirty conditions carried out by University Hospital Birmingham Laboratory.

AUDERE MEDICAL SERVICES provides a range of specialist services for multimanufacturer decontamination equipment for all major UK, European and US brands. Working with Audere Medical Services eliminates the need to call out individual manufacturers.

3M is committed to providing the healthcare community with innovative solutions, based on its diversified technologies. 3M’s Sterilisation Assurance Programme is a comprehensive approach to sterilisation monitoring of procedures and methods.

As a major supplier to the NHS and private healthcare sector, GUARDIAN SURGICAL recognises that the highest possible standards of infection control are essential. The company offers a comprehensive range of single and multi-use surgical drapes, gowns and tray wraps, offering standard and bespoke products to meet exacting requirements.