RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Omnicell has launched an initiative to support Trusts wanting to invest in new automation technology following capital budget cuts.

Reducing the risk of infection and minimising catheter manipulation, Rocialle Healthcare is showcasing a new range of integrated IV cannula that incorporates a closed system (with options to add various-needle free connectors) and a unique, safe, needle-stick prevention feature.

Innovative medical equipment manufacturer Mindray has introduced next-generation BeneHeart series defibrillators, the BeneHeart D60 and D30, to the UK. The new device aims to raise the standards for resuscitation and defibrillation, providing fast diagnosis in emergency rescue situations.

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has partnered with Idox for a successful trial of Idox’s BodyGuard T lockbox – a dedicated solution for tracking BodyGuard T (formerly T34) syringe pumps in hospitals, homes and across the community.

The donning and doffing mask procedure is a vital step in reducing contamination of healthcare workers caring for patients with transmissible infectious diseases. Education and training in this area is critical to mitigating spread and maintaining the healthcare of the workforce.

Every year in the UK, there are 273 million medication errors costing the healthcare system a staggering £98 million. The pressure of providing quality care is now at an all-time high, with record levels of bed occupancy and patient workloads in the NHS. Clinical teams are over-stretched with tasks. One such time-consuming area, the patient medication round, is loaded with inefficient processes, which have until now created error, delay and a lack of transparency at the point of medication administration.

Infection-prevention specialist DDC Dolphin has launched new technology to stop the spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in one of the most contaminated areas in hospitals.

Central Medical Supplies (CMS) is the sole UK distributor for the Kanmed Baby Warmer, which is clinically proven to help babies from 1000 grams maintain their core temperature and achieve normothermia.

The Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) has revolutionised the colorectal cancer referral pathway with its quick and user-friendly nature, making it an easily integrated test for efficient patient triaging.

A new survey has revealed the overwhelming lack of knowledge about the causes and symptoms of hiatus hernia and chronic acid reflux in the UK. These results come despite the fact that 1 in 3 people aged over 50 have hiatus hernia and 13 million people suffer from chronic acid reflux.

DENPRO may be a new supplier to be listed onto the NHS Framework Agreement for PPE, but that doesn’t mean it is new to the industry. As a division of Denroy, one of the world’s leading innovators of high-tech, critical components for the aerospace, medical, defence and automotive industries, DENPRO has many strings to the bow.

To keep up with the ever-growing demand of state-of-the-art products, MMM's philosophy of growth through innovation plays a critical role in the development of its product range.

Undergraduate surgical education in the UK faces significant challenges in preparing perioperative students for the operating theatre, further exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a solution exists in the form of Incision Academy.

FFP3 NR masks must provide maximum protection for every individual wearer. It cannot protect the wearer if it leaks. One of the key reasons for leaks is due to poor fit – a proper seal needs to be made to fit securely on the wearer’s face to ensure effectiveness.

EMS Healthcare, a leading mobile clinical research specialist, has announced a partnership with US-based EmVenio Research, with the aim of conducting commercial clinical trials via a network of mobile sites in this country.

TestCard signed a collaboration contract with Roche Diagnostics last year to see its scanning technology, ClearScreen, included on Roche’s open digital ecosystem, Navify Marketplace, available to healthcare professionals on Roche’s cobas®pulse system.

Prime Plus, from Nova Biomedical, is a comprehensive, whole blood critical care analyser that offers blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, CO-Oximetry, and 34 calculated results, in a simple, compact device.

Conti has been a market leader in personal hygiene solutions for over 40 years, and now the new and improved Conti Wet Wipes range is coming to market for June 2023.

The operating theatre represents a complex environment where multiple team processes interact every day to achieve a highly coordinated and consistent outcome. Successful teamwide interactions, in turn, are underpinned by reliable information sharing and easy access to curated up-to-date resources. With the right systems in place to deliver the right information to the right people, surgical and perioperative teams are aligned and empowered to perform at their highest level.

The award-winning design of Aesculap® SQ.line® orthopaedic instruments considers the needs of both surgeons and Sterile Services Departments (SSDs).