Donning Surgical Gowns
June 22, 2010 10:01 am | Videos | CommentsSelf-donning procedure steps for BARRIER® Standard sterile single use surgical gown - an educational video from Mölnlycke Health Care.
LISTED UNDER: O.R. Disposable GownsGloves With Enhanced Grip
June 22, 2010 5:49 am | Mölnlycke Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsMolnlycke Health Care introduces two new surgical gloves featuring enhanced grip to its Biogel® non-latex polyisoprene (PI) line. The new Biogel® PI UltraTouch® G is typically 15 percent thinner than Biogel® PI and offers improved sensitivity, a curved finger and a micro-roughened surface.
LISTED UNDER: GlovesQuick Access To Protective Apparel
June 22, 2010 5:48 am | Health Care Logistics | Product Releases | CommentsProtection Organizers from Health Care Logistics offer a solution for keeping infection protection apparel stocked and ready-to-use in a consistent location. According to the company, Protection Organizers are available in multiple styles to accommodate the varied needs of staff throughout the facility.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELNanotechnology-Based Apparel
June 21, 2010 6:59 am | Vestagen | Product Releases | CommentsVestagen Technical Textiles offers the Vestex™ nanotechnology-based lab coats. Vestex garments repel blood and other bodily fluids, and rapidly kill microbes. Vestex is impregnated with nano-sized particles that change the surface area of the fabric, increasing surface tension and creating a barrier to fluids such as blood and body fluids.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELAnsell Launches Antimicrobial Surgical Glove
May 4, 2010 8:02 am | News | CommentsIt is the first surgical glove which incorporates a proprietary antimicrobial coating to provide an additional level of protection to surgical staff against viruses and bacteria, in the event of a breach during surgery. May 4, 2010 Ansell announces the launch of their new GAMMEX® Powder-Free glove with AMT Antimicrobial Technology, at the Annual Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Perth, Australia.
LISTED UNDER: Powder Free Surgical GlovesNanotechnology-Based Personal Protective Apparel
March 11, 2010 1:17 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVestagen Technical Textiles, LLC, introduces Vestex™, nanotechnology-based, high-performance personal protective apparel. Vestex is made with a proprietary blend of three textile technologies bonded to a single layer of fabric. Engineered for the tasks medical professionals perform and the conditions they encounter, Vestex scrubs, lab coats and isolation gowns repel dangerous fluids, resist stains, rapidly kill microbes, wick away perspiration and control odors.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELPre-Op Glove
February 16, 2010 6:08 am | Medicus Health | Product Releases | CommentsAORN, APIC and CDC recommend using surgical clippers to remove hair from a surgical site. Surgical clipper manufacturers recommend using medical tape to remove hair remnants, for a large surgical site this can be a tedious and expensive task. The new Medicus Health Pre-Op Glove has an adhesive back to pick up all the tiny hair remnants and lint from the patients skin in one easy step.
LISTED UNDER: GlovesTop Considerations For Purchasing Surgical Gowns And Drapes
January 11, 2010 5:40 am | Medical Concepts Development | Articles | CommentsBudgets are tightening in most hospitals these days. Purchasing professionals are facing increasing pressures to buy the lowest priced products, yet maintain a high-quality. When purchasing surgical gowns and drapes, this is especially important. These materials are crucial to maintaining infection control practices and keeping surgical patients and staff safe.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical/Disposable DrapesFit-Over Telescope Glasses
January 8, 2010 5:44 am | Vision Usa | Product Releases | CommentsVision USA offers the Lana Loupe Fit Over Telescope glasses that can be worn over prescription, safety or safety laser glasses. According to the company, features include: Lightweight, high-quality optical lens and available in 2.5x and 3.5x. The ability for the telescopes to flip up or down in front of you prescription/safety/safety laser glasses.
LISTED UNDER: GlassesHome-Laundered Surgical Scrubs Show Greater Bacterial Contamination
January 8, 2010 5:39 am | Mölnlycke Health Care | News | CommentsStudy shows bacterial contamination associated with home-laundered surgical scrubs is significantly greater than other options. Facility-laundered, third-party laundered and single-use scrubs are “cleaner.” January 8, 2010 A study comparing the aerobic bacterial bioburden associated with surgical scrub attire shows significantly greater contamination among home-laundered attire than scrubs laundered by the healthcare facility, scrubs sent out by the facility to a third-party company for laundering, or single use/disposable scrubs.
LISTED UNDER: Scrub SuitsLatex-Free, Micro-Thin Glove
January 6, 2010 7:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnsell’s new Derma Prene® IsoTouch® Micro surgical glove is a latex-free, micro-thin glove that is safe to use for latex-sensitive (Type I) healthcare professional and patients. According to the company, features include: Ideal use for delicate procedures in ophthalmic, micro and cardiovascular surgery, without the risks associated with natural rubber latex sensitization.
LISTED UNDER: GlovesHigh-Performance Surgical Apparel
January 6, 2010 7:14 am | Cardinal Health | Product Releases | CommentsAn advanced synthetic material that is breathable and flexible to keep surgeons and nurses dry and comfortable for multiple hours in the OR. Use of ACTIVE MOISTURE MANAGEMENT™ technology to transfer excess moisture from the surface of the skin and transport it to the surface of the fabric where it evaporates quickly, allowing the body to cool naturally and helping to regulate body temperature.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELWrist Cuffing System
January 6, 2010 6:44 am | Safety-Med Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsJanuary 6, 2010 The new line of protective gowns from Safety-Med Products incorporates a fully-optional advanced cuffing system. The taXX™ SLEEVE GUARD™ is designed with removable finger tacks that enable personnel to select among four cuff restraint styles.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELGown Helps Reduce Risk Of Hospital Acquired Infections
January 4, 2010 5:36 am | Ect Solutions, Llc, Mbe | Product Releases | CommentsThe new ECT Patient Gown from American Dawn, Inc. that is designed to help prevent Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). Features of the ECT Gown include: Generous sizing to fit most patients and reducing the need to stock multiple sizes, lowering inventory requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Patient GownsAntimicrobial-Treated Face Mask
January 4, 2010 5:34 am | Crosstex | Product Releases | CommentsCantel Medical Corp. (NYSE:CMN) has made a strategic investment in Biosafe, Inc. and plans to incorporate the Biosafe antimicrobial additive in a number of products. The first product to be commercialized is the Ultra Sensitive Face Mask from Cantel’s Crosstex International division, which is introducing the mask in selected markets outside the United States.
LISTED UNDER: Face Masks
