RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

PURICORE’s Endoscopy On Demand provides a flexible equipment solution that delivers all endoscope decontamination needs on a cost-per-patient basis.

SmartPill’s Wireless Motility Capsule (WMC) is an FDA registered and CE marked medical device in the form of an ingestible telemetric capsule that is able to detect changes in pressure, temperature and pH as it transits through the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract.

BIOHIT HEALTHCARE develops, manufactures, and markets cost-effective and innovative diagnostic tests for the screening, diagnosis, monitoring and prevention of gastrointestinal disease.

STERIS CORPORATION will be showing its new fast-cycle Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus low temperature sterilization system for healthcare environments.

PESKETT SOLUTIONS has been appointed as the UK distributor into the healthcare market for the new Salvox Xtra Hard Surface spray, manufactured by Biomimetics Health Industries.

PHARMACOSMOS (trading as Vitaline Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) are involved in the distribution of iron products in the UK for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia.

PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY is a unique supplier to endoscopy units. Its aim, six years ago, was to be a complete solution provider for endoscopy. With the launch of TrioSafe, its own hypochlorous acid sterilant (super oxidised water), it believes it has now achieved this.

WASSENBURG will be exhibiting its range of decontamination equipment for use in endoscopy and ENT departments. The complete range of products is available with full independent verification and integrated track and trace system.

MEDICAL INNOVATIONS is showing the UK made Uno-Flush, an all-in-one high action channel cleanser and scope shaped sponge, designed for the initial flush and wipe of an endoscope immediately post procedure.

BEDFONT SCIENTIFIC manufacture and supply the Gastro+ hydrogen breath monitor (HBT) – a non-invasive, sensitive and specific means of detecting gastrointestinal problems.

The new LANCER Vac-a-Scope system is a user-friendly bench top endoscope vacuum packing system that provides protective transportation and prolonged aseptic storage for up to 30 days, without the need for further reprocessing.

The use of point-of-care testing (POCT) to make rapid treatment decisions is becoming increasingly popular in order to achieve greater efficiency and improve patient pathways.

ALERE has launched what it believes is the World’s first fingerstick BNP (b-type natriuretic peptide) test as an aid in diagnosis and assessment of severity of patients with heart failure.

With the recent introduction of PolyHeal, TEVA UK has entered the Wound Care sector. Developed for use on hard-to-heal wounds, PolyHeal has been clinically shown to result in a significant reduction in wound size after just one month’s treatment – even in wounds with exposed bones and tendons.

The first product in a range of award-winning healthcare furniture from BRISTOL MAID is a bedside cabinet that was developed as a result of work carried out on “Design Bugs Out”, an initiative commissioned by the Department of Health, NHS Purchasing & Supply Agency and the Design Council which challenged designers and manufacturers to redesign furniture with the aim of reducing Healthcare Associated Infections.

To assist hospitals in delivering cost improvement plans without compromising quality of care and safety standards, 3M is offering a range of single-use theatre disposables.

As part of a new video case study series from HORIBA Medical, Lynda Petley, manager, point-of-care testing team, Partnership Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, explains how point-of-care (POC) haematology and clinical chemistry testing has become an extension of the Trusts’ central laboratory’s services.

DAIMER INDUSTRIES received top ratings for its ATIS machines in recent lab tests on drug resistant Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. The tests showed that ATIS steam cleaners eradicated 99.999% of MRSA.

KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE has created a new, innovative fabric for its best-in-class MicroCool surgical gown that combines high performance with high level protection and comfort.

If oxygen levels become either too high or too low for premature babies on ventilation they are at risk of serious complications.