RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

3M has added models 3200 and 3100 to its range of Littmann electronic stethoscopes. Benefits include: 24 x sound amplification to assist in hearing faint heart, lung or body sounds; and patented ambient noise reduction technology, which acoustically cancels out an average of 85% of distracting background noise.

ETHICON, a division of Johnson & Johnson Medical, has announced the launch of the Proceed Ventral Patch, the latest addition to its family of hernia products. The umbilical hernia repair device is indicated for use in umbilical, epigastric, small ventral and trocar site hernias.

NUMAC is now incorporated within the technical support division of LANCER. Jointly, they provide a full range of independent professional services – including maintenance, validation and testing to meet current specialist requirements for decontamination and sterilisation equipment used within the NHS, independent healthcare, laboratory and pharmaceutical environments.

A new concept in eye and respiratory protection has been developed by JSP that solves the problem of incompatible safety eyewear and disposable masks, which can compromise wearer comfort and protection levels.

Difficil-S is a new low cost, two-part broad spectrum daily disinfectant. Available from the CK Consumables division of the CK GROUP, Difficil-S achieves a similar high level bacteria kill rate to sodium hypochlorite bleaches (5 log reduction at 10,000 ppm) but without any of the adverse effects of product related fumes and damage to surfaces.

Two new studies presented at the the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery congress show that KIMBERLY CLARK HEALTHCARE’s InteguSeal microbial sealant has reduced the rate of surgical site infections at two hospitals in Europe.

The benefits of local therapeutic warming as a physical therapy are well established, and include the reduction of pain, improved perfusion and relaxing of muscles.

INTERSURGICAL has announced the arrival of the InterFlow CPAP flow generator to complement the existing range of Intersurgical products for CPAP therapy.

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a growing concern in modern hospital environments. Many recent studies document that it is possible to significantly reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia by performing basic patient hygiene.

In response to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) requirement of no extra adhesive labels on blood bags, UK-based BRENMOOR has launched a product that instantly solves the issues raised by the MHRA, as well as helping to remove the risk of identification errors.

A potentially life-saving solution to narrowing coronary arteries has been launched by B. BRAUN MEDICAL. The drug-delivering balloon, called SeQuent Please, is a new treatment option with significant benefits.

YORK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES now supplies the new Bolling Mitral Valve Retractor System, from retractor specialist Thompson Surgical Instruments.

Two new sterile rotational biocides are available to complement the Stericlean denatured ethanol and isopropyl alcohol sprays, from HELAPET.

ROYAL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS has launched a new release of its premium portable ultrasound system to address the needs of a wide range of applications including radiology, vascular, women’s health, emergency medicine, regional anesthesia, and critical care.

In response to requests of healthcare providers for an alternative to harsh, alcohol based hand hygiene products, EBIOX has developed an improved version of the company’s popular Esense Hand Rub – Esense alcohol-free.

BD MEDICAL OPHTHALMIC SYSTEMS, recently announced the European launch of BD OcuSeal Liquid Ocular Bandage, a fully synthetic protective barrier designed to provide comfort for post-surgical, posttraumatic, and non-traumatic ocular conditions.

MARSHALL PRODUCTS’ range of Visionary LED laryngoscopes provides numerous benefits. The LED light source provides a focussed, clear and white light which is brighter than standard bulb or fibre optic products.

STERIS has launched the BioGienie, an innovative hydrogen peroxide disinfectant delivery system specifically designed to provide safe and effective biodecontamination in the clinical setting.

In response to the MHRA requirement of no extra adhesive labels on blood bags Brenmoor have launched a “patent applied for” product that instantly solves the issues raised by the MHRA.

PEACOCKs has achieved its first order for the new AER washer-disinfectors at Kettering General Hospital. After extensive assessments and a tender proposal the Steelco EW/2 was chosen as the best solution to their refurbishment project.