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Digital Electrosurgical Generator
June 15, 2006 5:41 am | Bovie Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Bovie® IDS Series of innovative electrosurgical generators features fully digital implementation making it suited to the modern OR and surgical outpatient center. The Bovie IDS units are easy-to-handle yet capable of covering a whole spectrum of electrosurgical interventions. Monopolar and bipolar functions satisfy all surgical demands with maximum safety and a user-friendly interface.
Digital Cameras
June 15, 2006 5:39 am | Gyrus Acmi | Product Releases | CommentsThe Invisio™ MegaPixel Digital Cameras incorporate the latest 1.3 million pixel CMOS all-digital imaging sensor into a lightweight, ergonomically designed camera head. Available in right angle and direct coupler configurations, these cameras combine intuitive operation with superior digital image quality.
HD-Ready Imaging Platform
June 15, 2006 5:39 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Image 1® digital imaging platform is HD ready and will be fully upgradeable to Karl Storz HD solutions. In addition to being upgradeable to HD technology, Image 1 is designed to support a broad range of products, including single-chip and three-chip cameras, distal chip and video intubation systems, as well as multi-spectral imaging products.
Non-Fusion Spinal Treatment Device
June 15, 2006 5:36 am | St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe X STOP® Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD®) System is a titanium alloy implant that is FDA approved for the non-fusion treatment proven to improve symptom severity and physical function for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Inserted through a small incision, the X STOP is placed between two bones called spinous processes of the symptomatic discs in the low back.
Portable Isolating Anteroom
June 15, 2006 5:36 am | Mintie Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe IcoRoom™ Portable Anteroom System helps hospitals protect patients and staff members against the spread of airborne TB bacteria from infected patients, as well as other airborne infectious diseases. The system consists of a lightweight, collapsible anteroom and a high-volume, high-efficiency HEPA filtration negative air machine.
Endoscopic Ablation System
June 15, 2006 5:35 am | Barrx Medical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe HALO 90 System is designed for coagulation of sites in the gastrointestinal tract, including the treatment of Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's is a pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus often caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease. The HALO 90 System is can be used independently or in conjunction with the commercially available HALO 360 System, a balloon-based endoscopic ablation system for treating larger, circumferential areas of Barrett's esophagus.
Scalpel Blade Removal System
June 15, 2006 5:35 am | Quanta Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsThe QlickSmart Single-Handed Scalpel Blade Removal System protects surgical nurses from exposure to dangerous cuts and contaminants when removing the blades from scalpels. This system allows nurses to simply direct the blade into a mounted disposable cartridge with one hand, listen for the click, and then pull out the scalpel.
Big Tools for a Big Job
May 12, 2006 12:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBy now it should be news to no one that there is an obesity epidemic in the United States. For decades we have been warned to eat right and stay in shape by hundreds medical studies, alarmist investigative media reports, and a seemingly endless parade of diet and fitness programs. Evidently, few were listening.
Antimicrobial Barrier Ointment
May 12, 2006 12:08 pm | Care-Tech$Rn Laboratories, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 444 • BARRI-CARE® broad-spectrum, antimicrobial ointment is designed to provide a protective barrier around ostomy sites, tracheotomy tubes, wounds or skin lesions where drainage is common. This ointment is a preventative technology that helps avoid skin maceration, while protecting against moisture and bacterial contamination.
Bariatric Medical Furniture
May 12, 2006 12:08 pm | Custom Comfort Medtek | Product Releases | CommentsCustom Comfort Medtek recently releases a bariatric line of medical furniture designed to comfortably fit people weighing from 325 to 1000 LBS. The new bariatric series features seating benches, blood draw chairs, exam tables, reclining chairs, and lounge chairs as well as recovery and treatment tables.
Bariatric Bed
May 12, 2006 12:08 pm | Hill-Rom | Product Releases | CommentsThe Excell Care ES™ Bariatric Bed is designed to safely and comfortable support patients weighing up to 1,000 pounds. The bed is equipped with a number of features that help caregivers perform routine tasks with less stress and strain that is usually experienced when dealing with bariatric patients.
Post-Op Bariatric Positioner
May 12, 2006 12:08 pm | Alimed, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Popitz Sniff Positioner, a specially designed ribbed-foam support pillow, has an added benefit of reducing the incidence of sleep apnea in bariatric patients. This is helpful to this population and the nurses who care for them following weight-loss surgery, as most facilities do not allow the use of C-PAP machines by these patients during the first few post-op days due to the increased risk of esophageal rupture.
Bariatric Transport Chair
May 12, 2006 12:07 pm | Gendron, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe electrically operated Extra Care Bariatric Transport Chair can accommodate patients weighing up to 850 pounds and can be adjusted to a reclining position for easy patient access. It has drop down side rails, independently elevated leg rests, and eight-inch all-surface casters for easy transport.
Bariatric Pressure Reduction Pads
May 12, 2006 12:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsClinically effective to 500 pounds, 30-inch wide Action® G2 Bariatric Composite Pads increase protection for bariatric patients. Featuring a Shear Smart® Akton® polymer surface atop a high-density viscofoam base, its low-profile design improves patient stability and surgeon access. Three-, five- and six-piece sets sold with a one-year warranty.
Instrument Maintenance Tags
May 12, 2006 11:59 am | Health Care Logistics | Product Releases | CommentsThese “Repair” and “Sharpen” tags call attention to devices in need of maintenance. Ideal for operating rooms, nurses stations, emergency rooms, these colored tags make it possible to quickly and easily identify, at a glance, instruments that need to be serviced. Repair tags are red and Sharpen tags are blue.
