RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

PROACT MEDICAL will be providing a demonstration of the SimSlim and SimCube – the latest multi-parameter patient simulator from Pronk Technologies. Also on display will be the Bridge range of SpO2 Sensors.

INSPIRATION HEALTHCARE is a supplier of medical solutions that improve outcomes and the quality of life for the patients that need them.

CAREFUSION infusion technologies combine one of the leading IV medication safety systems (Guardrails) and a broad portfolio of clinically differentiated IV sets and accessories.

Siemens Healthcare has announced that P3 Medical will be distributing the ACUSON Freestyle, its innovative wireless ultrasound system, to operating room (OR) and anaesthetic departments across the UK.

MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE has strengthened its negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) offering with the Avance Solo, a single patient-use, true NPWT system with variable pressure settings.

The CLINELL Easy Clean Commode incorporates a number of patented features that help improve cleaning compliance and, with only 10 parts and not a single screw, nut or bolt, the commodes are extremely easy to dismantle and reassemble.

The results of a randomised, doubleblind, single centre trial, published in Surgical Infections, found that surgeons wearing ANSELL Gammex PF AMT gloves had 20 times less bacteria on their hands after two hours of surgery.

ZILICO has received EC certification from its Notified Body for the ZedScan cervical cancer diagnostics device, which is said to offer faster and more accurate detection of cervical neoplasia in real-time, enabling clinicians to improve patient management.

The new KLEEN all-in-one blade management system complements the existing range of safety products from SWANN-MORTON, which aims to support safe passing protocols and sharps injury reduction among healthcare workers.

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SMITHS MEDICAL can offer a comprehensive range of sharps injury protection devices that adhere to the EU Directive 2010 on the prevention of sharps injuries in the healthcare sector.

PROACT’s Bridge general purpose temperature probes are now supplied sterile at no extra cost to the customer. Bridge’s versatile temperature probes can be used for oral, nasal or rectal introduction.

SYNERGY HEALTH has added ComfiHeal, a superabsorbent foam dressing, to its Comfi range of woundcare solutions. The dressing has been clinically proven to provide superior performance, supporting the wound healing process.

BRANDON MEDICAL has launched a new range of LED examination lights. The Coolview CLED23 examination lamp is designed to provide uncompromising lighting performance for clinicians.

SonoSite has opened a new UK education centre at Great Marlings, Luton. The purpose-designed training facility offers a comfortable lecture theatre and fully equipped training rooms, allowing delegates to gain valuable ultrasound experience using the most up-to-date equipment.

ECOLAB CONTAMINATION CONTROL has launched a process match assurance mark for its Klercide range of contamination control products.

The rising rate of diagnosis of malignant melanomas in Great Britain over the last 30 years has resulted in an increased requirement for skin biopsies.

Decontaminating the entirety of TOE probes, including the handles and power cable, has now been proven to be possible with the Antigermix range, distributed exclusively in the UK by PFE MEDICAL.

The CFPP 01:01 states that care should be taken to ensure that all parts or surfaces of a surgical instrument are constantly exposed to the moist environment.

Commenting on the launch of a completely new range of surgical gloves, Jonathan Day, LEANVATION managing director, said: “The surgical glove category has been ripe for change for a number of years.

STARKSTROM is committed to supporting the healthcare sector by focusing its product design and development to reduce the potential for infections when using products from its S-equiP range.