RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The latest in infusion technology is now being offered by VYGON (UK), making the company a complete solution provider for all intravenous therapy needs. The new generation of Aitecs pumps is available as syringe and volumetric pumps. Both operate through an infusion platform to provide excellent connectivity, flexibility, and reliability, complete with in-built safety mechanisms and easy-to-operate InfuGard software.

During 2014, WARDRAY PREMISE manufactured 23 RF cages. This included installations at Lancashire Royal Infirmary, Addenbrookes Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Wardray cage is a robust, self-supporting structure, made from high grade aluminium. It has a five year guarantee for attenuation.

SURGICAL HOLDINGS has now launched a cordless disposable cool ‘stick-on’ light source.

KARL STORZ recently equipped the Wolfson Surgical Centre with its new IMAGE1 SPIES camera platform. The Wolfson Surgical Skills Centre, based at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, is one of the UK’s largest cadaveric procedural training facilities and is equipped to simulate the operating conditions of a modern hospital.

GETINGE Infection Control has been awarded the independent and prestigious iF Design Awards for its innovative user-interface for sterilisers and washerdisinfectors – the Getinge CENTRIC; and the rotary sealer – the Getinge ProSeal.

BAILEY INSTRUMENTS developed their first single-use instruments seven years ago launching its innovative ergonomic designs into podiatry and gaining National Framework positioning via the NHS Supply Chain Innovation Pathway.

Skin damage to the hands of medical staff is a common cause of days lost to illness. According to a Swiss survey, 18% of time taken off for illness by healthcare staff is due to hand skin damage. From this study, it is estimated that dermatitis associated with frequent hand cleansing causes in excess of 2.3 million days lost by staff absence and costs the NHS approximately £300 million.

The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), the largest society of minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgeons in North America and possibly the world, has named KARL STORZ IMAGE 1 SPIES as an Innovation of the Year for 2014.

With 25 years’ experience selling equipment on behalf of the NHS, HILDITCH GROUP has managed over 90 hospital site clearances. The company has a number of valuers who can provide accurate quotes on what equipment is worth before it is sent to auction, along with trained engineers who can inspect equipment and undertake data cleansing on hard drives, enabling resale instead of disposal.

EURO ENERGY is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of original manufacturer and replacement medical batteries to the NHS, private sector and other healthcare organisations. Euro Energies supplies in excess of 170 different original manufacturer medical batteries from leading healthcare organisations including Cardiac Science, Carefusion, Draeger, Heine, Keeler, Mindray, Nihon Kohden, Philips, Physio Control, Riester, Welch Allyn and more.

CAREFUSION infusion technologies combine one of the leading IV medication safety systems (Guardrails) and a broad portfolio of clinically differentiated IV sets and accessories. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of infusion products, helping address two of the most significant issues affecting healthcare providers and Ensuring IV medication safety patients today: medication errors and healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs).

IMOTEK claims to be the largest Sony medical dealer in the UK specialising in the replacement of printers, monitors and recorders. The company will be highlighting the new, stylish 27 inch LMD-2765MD LCD monitor from Sony, offering full high definition images from a wide range of medical imaging systems.

MORTARA INSTRUMENT has announced the worldwide release of its next generation electrocardiograph – the ELI 380.

DE SMIT MEDICAL is one of the leading suppliers of bladder scanners to the NHS being the preferred choice of many NHS Trusts. The BioCon range engineered for accuracy, meeting the needs of all clinical areas.

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.