RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

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.

Exhibiting at IDSc 2014, THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL is a must read for sterile services departments seeking the latest information on best practice, research, current techniques and breakthroughs. Educational articles on decontamination are regularly included in the magazine and there will be extensive post-show coverage of the IDSc conference.

HALYARD HEALTH is a medical technology company focused on preventing infection, eliminating pain and speeding recovery. Halyard’s clinically-superior products and remarkable service help to advance health and healthcare worldwide. Formerly part of Kimberly-Clark, Halyard became an independent company on 1 November 2014.

HSS offers high quality instrument decontamination and sterilisation services for reusable medical and surgical devices used in operating theatres, wards and clinics across both NHS acute hospitals and the private sector.

HEALTH EDGE specialises in the provision of computerised and manual tracking and traceability systems, quality audit trails, consumables and bespoke labels to the health sector. Health Edge is ISO 9001 accredited.

AMITY INTERNATIONAL’s Scope-Flush Pro automates the manual flushing phase for all flexible scopes. It guarantees to flush all channels no matter the size. The technology ensures even the elevator channel is flushed. Scope-Flush Pro pulses fluid at a pressure that is non-damaging but creates a physical cleaning action. It even has technology that senses if the pressure rises, guaranteeing that no damage can occur. Each channel is flushed and then purged independently, ensuring standards are surpassed.

NEWGATE is known across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand for its GS1 standard Nexus sterile services and theatre management systems which provide full tracking, traceability and costing.