RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Technologists working at CAMBRIDGE DESIGN PARTNERSHIP (CDP) have made a breakthrough with Hydrator, a new humidification technology which is aimed at reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP).

An innovative online heart monitoring device – CardioTrace – has been announced by ADVANCED GLOBAL HEALTH to help ensure quicker detection of potentially life threatening conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

The newly re-branded KimVent range of VAP products and services designed to help critical care teams protect their patients from ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) has been launched by KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE.

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY has announced the launch of the Endopath Xcel Trocar with Optiview Technology, designed to provide superior visualisation by virtually eliminating trocar-induced smudging.

Urgotul offers the benefits of TLC (Technology Lipido-Colloid), which include the provision of a moist environment, pain-free dressing changes, stimulation of fibroblast proliferation, and protection and improvement of the surrounding skin.

NHS Supply Chain has introduced an innovative disposable tourniquet, called Tournistrip, to combat the risk of healthcare-acquired infections (HCAIs).

BIGHAND, a leading provider of voice technology to the healthcare market, has signed up three further NHS Trusts through the Yorkshire and Humber NHS Framework, incorporating some 2,000 users.

AMBU has launched Aura-i, the latest member of Ambu Aura family. Ambu Aura-i combines routine use with direct intubation, so the same mask can be used for standard use and for difficult airways.

Surgeons, scientists and production experts at B.BRAUN MEDICAL have worked together to develop Sangustop to keep surgical sites free from blood. The high density pads are seen as an advance in surgical care during major operations – especially liver, neurological and gynaecological surgery.

Prestige 3D Antibac Blue, from MK ELECTRIC, is designed to kill bacteria which can grow on surfaces such as trunking systems.

The new TruLight 5520, from TRUMPF incorporates “adaptive light control plus” which automatically adapts illumination as requirements change during a surgical procedure. All the surgeon

LANCER’s Aperlan endoscope disinfectant is specially developed to decontaminate the channels and exterior of flexible endoscopes and meets the criteria of the most challenging professional requirements for safety, effectiveness and ease of use.

PROSURGICAL HEALTHCARE has launched the TACTYS Infection Control Range of flat, glass-tempered, touch-screen, IP65 waterproof medical keyboards.

WELCH ALLYN has launched a new range of energy efficient examination lights that use LEDs in place of conventional halogen bulbs, to produce a brighter, white light that improves visualisation of the examination area without the long-term concern for bulb replacement.

SIC has announced the addition of Cleanisept wipes to its range of decontamination products. Although manual disinfection is not an ideal method for decontamination, for items such as ultrasound probes it is the only practical option.

CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES has a large range of warming cabinets and has over 20 years experience supplying patient warming equipment to the NHS and private hospitals.

CONVATEC’s HandyVac low vacuum wound drainage system is a completely closed system with two built-in non-return valves and drip chamber designed to prevent reflux, thereby helping to reduce the risks of retrograde infection.

An innovative shelving system that is specifically designed to provide the healthcare industry with a high density storage solution, featuring antimicrobial technology, is available from SLINGSBY METRO.

The ClearVu flexible inflow-outflow cannula, from Cannuflow, conforms to the knee-joint contour through a full range of motion to deliver uninterrupted fluid flow and image clarity, even in a figure-four position.

The 317 specialist shower panels supplied by Horne Engineering, designers, developers, and manufacturers, of thermostatic control products since 1909, are to be installed in bathroom pods by integrated panel system manufacturer WH Foster.