RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

CAREFUSION has introduced the next generation of its pre-operative surgical clippers. Developed in conjunction with surgical theatre teams, it offers an improved ergonomic feel and performance to encourage proper hand position and application. It can be used in wet or dry conditions.

BAILEY INSTRUMENTS has designed a range of instruments for single patient use within Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) procedures.

iTRU-D, a new technology available from RAPID DISINFECTION SERVICES (RDS) is operated remotely via an iPad Mini to control a UV-C light device called Tru-D which floods concentrated ultra-violet light into hospital rooms and operating theatres to kill 99.99% of all pathogens, including C. difficile, MRSA and VRE.

A five-month contract to use a mobile ward from VANGUARD HEALTHCARE has helped Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to boost capacity at its East Surrey Hospital during its busiest time of year.

Encouraging healthy hand hygiene behaviour is crucial to minimising the spread of infection in the health care environment. GOJO aims to provide an effective defence against viruses while maintaining skin condition with products such as its Purell Hand Sanitising Gel VF481.

During surgery, or at any point when a patient is connected to life-saving medical electrical equipment, it is important that the power supply is as reliable as possible, despite possible fluctuations or disruptions in the electrical supply network.

Peptest is a non-invasive solution to for reflux. The testing kit, developed by RD BIOMED, measures a patient’s saliva/sputum for levels of pepsin, an enzyme found only in the stomach.

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, is a specialist centre for plastic, maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation, helping people who have been injured or disfigured through accidents or disease.

Weighing elderly patients can be difficult, and can turn a simple, yet necessary routine into a time-consuming procedure. SECA has created a set of scales which takes into account the varied requirements of geriatric care, including the seca 959 and the wheelchair scale, seca 677.

NHS statistics are showing an ever growing number of repetitive strain injuries, which are adding to the cost and the time taken to complete the reprocessing cycle. Scope-Flush Pro has been designed to help address this problem by automating the manual flushing phase for all flexible scopes.

PURICORE’s RapidAER is described by the company as ‘a new concept in AER technology’ and has been designed to ensure reliability. Its small 0.5m2 footprint is ideal for the smallest of rooms and being a totally independent single chamber system it provides total flexibility.

For over 70 years, Stryker has been a partner in patient transport and prevention of adverse events for patients in hospitals and health systems across the world.

Brandon Medical unveiled a revolutionary new surgical lighting system, for the first time at the Medica 2013

There was an addition to the Limbs & Things banner at this year's Medica exhibition as earlier this year, the Bristol based company’s work in the field of healthcare simulation was recognised in the form of a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation.

First developed to provide coaches, athletes and clinicians with an accurate and easy-to-use mobile lactate test, this year at Medica, EKF Diagnostics launched Lactate Scout+ with new features and functionality, allowing the handheld device to be used in new medical applications too.

Intersurgical will be exhibited at Medica this year promoting their full range of respiratory care products.

ROCIALLE, a supplier to healthcare providers for over thirty years, offers wide ranges of single-use instruments and supplementary products such as polyware, swabs, dressings, scissors, cotton wool and non-woven balls that widen the range of services that can be provided by the sterile services department.

NANOSONICS develops easy to use, environmentally friendly and quality assured products for the infection control market.

As a worldwide supplier to the medical industry, H4 MEDICAL has over 20 years of experience supplying operating theatres and sterile services departments.

ELGA PROCESS WATER will be introducing the Thermapure Mini on its stand. At just 840 mm in height, the Mini is an addition to the Thermapure range, treating softened water at a delivery flow rate of 30 litres per minute.