Fit-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 | 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 MasksLavender Nitrile Exam Glove
January 4, 2010 5:30 am | Kimberly-Clark Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsKimberly Clark’s new KC100 Lavender Nitrile Exam Glove is an alternative to vinyl gloves in barrier protection, performance and comfort by keeping hands cool, creating less hand fatigue and yielding significantly more tactile sensitivity and hand movement. According to the company, the Lavender Nitrile features: The ability to keep hands cool and create less hand fatigue.
LISTED UNDER: GlovesBreathable, “Smart” Gown
December 15, 2009 11:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsCardinal Health’s SmartGown™ surgical gown is a breathable, fully-impervious surgical gown in the industry. Features of the gown include: Classification as AAMI Level 4. The ability to provide a high level of protection when dealing with the risk of liquid and viral penetration.
LISTED UNDER: Surgeon Cooling ApparelNitrile Exam Glove
November 30, 2009 5:34 am | Sempermed Usa, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSempermed introduces its SemperShield™ extended cuff nitrile exam powder-free glove. According to the company, the glove features: Extra thickness. An extended cuff compared to a traditional nitrile exam glove. A textured surface that promises a secure grip without compromising sensitivity.
LISTED UNDER: Exam GlovesGloves Offer Protection, Minimal Latex Allergy Concerns
November 10, 2009 6:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsEsteem® with Neu-Thera® surgical gloves are sterile polyisoprene powder-free surgical gloves with an emollient coating November 10, 2009 Cardinal Health’s Esteem® with Neu-Thera® surgical gloves provide a single solution to protect hands, minimize latex allergy concerns and promote skin wellness.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical GlovesGown Delivers Warming Therapy
October 28, 2009 7:00 am | Arizant Healthcare Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHigh-Tech gown can help reduce surgical hypothermia complications, associated costs October 28, 2009 The new Bair Paws Flex™ gown from Arizant Healthcare, Inc. not only fully covers patients, but also warms them before, during and after surgery with “forced-air warming”—a warmed stream of air flowing through the garment’s inserts.
LISTED UNDER: Patient GownsInfection Control Mask
October 9, 2009 12:37 pm | Graham-Field Health Products | Product Releases | CommentsGF Health Products offers the Grafco® Non-Woven Infection Control Line. The line includes a 3814 Face Mask with Ties. Features of the face mask include: Latex-free. Light blue. 3-ply. Soft and breathable material Dust filtration efficiency of 95 percent.
LISTED UNDER: Face MasksCool Shirt On "Modern Marvels"
October 8, 2009 6:16 am | Videos | CommentsThe following video is where Cool Shirt / Shafer Enterprises is featured on the Modern Marvels Underwear show on the History Channel. This is the last 6 minute segment of the show. If you have any questions visit our website at www.coolshirt.
LISTED UNDER: Surgeon Cooling ApparelHigh-Performance, Custom-Fit Surgical Apparel
September 17, 2009 9:58 am | 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: APPAREL
