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Surgical Drapes from Cardinal Health
April 25, 2007 6:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsCardinal Health offers an impressive surgical drape portfolio that extends across all surgical specialties, including a specialized line of premium orthopedic drapes with enhanced strength properties. The drapes are available with a variety of innovative options including cord control features, fluid control pouches, instrument pouches and reinforcements specific to a variety of surgical procedures.
HD Video Recorder
April 25, 2007 6:40 am | Sony Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe PDW-70MD XDCAM® HD recorder captures and stores high-definition video of medical procedures in 1440 x 1080i resolution. The device can record and store up to two hours of video and integrates a 3.5-inch color LCD screen that allows users to view thumbnail-sized stills of footage accessible through random access memory.
Sometimes It’s All in the Way You Look at It
March 20, 2007 12:54 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe MDSC-1119 surgical display serves a broad range of applications for visualization in the OR. In a big move for cable television, many channels are going digital with plans to start broadcasting in high definition. Of course, if you are still using the same 12-inch black and white television with the aluminum foil on the antenna that got you through college, you’re really not going to see any difference.
The Critical Cover-Up
March 20, 2007 12:35 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOrthoMax Orthopedic Drapes from Medline Industries are made with DuPont™ Suprel™ medical fabric to withstand rigorous orthopedic surgical procedures. Draping a patient prior to surgery can be as critical a safety step as prepping the surgical site itself.
CVC Training Platform
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Simulab Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 503 • The CentraLineMan™ training platform for practicing Central Vascular Catheterization (CVC), trains surgeons on subclavian, supraclavicular and internal jugular access. The model also allows users to practice real-time ultrasound guidance during catheter placement. CentraLineMan has all the necessary anatomical landmarks, responds to ultrasound, and has arterial pulse and easily adjustable venous pressure to simulate complications.
Light & Magnifier System
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Vision Usa | Product Releases | CommentsThe portable Bright Star LED rechargeable system offers a number of headset viewing options. It features both an adjustable knob and cushioned Head Loupe for greater comfort and convenience. With direct LED light, dual pivot points, an on/off switch and powered by AA batteries (rechargeable), the headset is available alone or with 1.
Magnifying Safety Glasses
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Vision Usa | Product Releases | CommentsWizard Bifocal Magnifying Safety Glasses are available in 1.0x, 1.5X, 2.0x, 2.5x and 3.0x magnification. The magnification lens is only on the lower portion of the glasses, leaving the upper portions to function as regular safety glasses. Integrated side shields, temple length and panascopic angles are adjustable for a perfect fit.
Introducer Sheath
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Terumo Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Pinnacle R/O II HiFlo is a 4 cm, stiff introducer sheath that features the Pinnacle’s proprietary smooth transition, which facilitates access to difficult superficial sites that may also be close to the location of a lesion. In addition, a larger diameter side flow tube allows a higher flow rate of fluids.
Ankle Stirrups
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Sroufe Healthcare Products, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsAir Ankle Stirrups stabilize weak ankle joints following the removal of casts. This new stirrups offer adjustable heel pieces to fit a range of sizes, two adjustable swivel straps and an air layer over a cushioning layer of foam. The shells of the stirrup are thin enough to fit in most athletic shoes.
Anastomosis Leak Testers
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Tools For Surgery | Product Releases | CommentsThese anastomosis leak testers are designed for intraoperative evaluation of colorectal anastomoses. Obturating tips and pressure regulating valves ensure optimal rectal inflation. Two compact and disposable leak testing kits are available, the Anastomosis Test Kit-OP for open surgery and the Anastomosis Test Kit-LP for laparoscopic surgery.
Generic Circumcision Clamp
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Generic Medical Devices Inc | Product Releases | CommentsGeneric Medical Devices, Inc., the first company to design, develop, manufacture and supply quality surgical products marketed at generic prices, recently received FDA clearance for its GMD Universal Circumcision Clamp. The clamp is a Class II medical device intended for use in circumcision procedures generally performed on newborns and less frequently on older males.
Microplate Sealing Tapes
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | M&C Specialties Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 3M 427 and 439 Aluminum Tapes are ideal for a variety of microplate sealing applications in the healthcare industry. These tapes offer a combination of performance and value and are a great alternative to more expensive tapes. They combine an aluminum film with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, and are supplied on an easy release paper liner.
Ultrasound Transducer Cleaning System
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Civco Medical Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsCIVCO has introduced a 3D/4D funnel to accompany the standard, smaller funnel that is sold with its endocavity soaking system. The newly designed funnel is contoured to prevent transducers from hitting the bottom of the cup, preventing costly damage to the lens. The 2.7 cm wide funnel is colored blue for easy identification.
Event Recorder Cable
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Bioconnect, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis new patient cable answers a need for a robust, yet very Small profile cable for compact “Holter” type event recorders. Because the cable leads are attached to the patient and worn over a period of hours and days, this cable’s design must satisfy user’s comfort issues while insuring performance and reliable connectivity.
Colon Hydrotherapy System
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Lifestream Purification Systems, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsAngel of Water® CM-1 is a professional colon hydrotherapy system that offers a safe, hygienic and comfortable was to irrigate the colon prior to endoscopic exams, radiological exams and other medical procedures. Colonic irrigation with the CM-1 allows temperature-controlled purified water to flow, by gravity feed from the integral system reservoir through a sterile, single-use nozzle into the rectum in order to evacuate and cleanse colon contents.
