Puncture Indicator
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Mölnlycke Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsMolnlycke Health Care US offers the Biogel® PI Indicator™, a patented polyisoprene puncture indication glove system. The system is a double-gloving solution, using the Biogel® PI outer glove and Biogel® PI Ultratouch under glove that indicates when a puncture in the glove has been made to guard against infection both in patients and in staff.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical GlovesWarming Flexibility
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Arizant Healthcare Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsArizant Healthcare 's Bair Paws+™ forced-air warming gown now incorporates a second clinical hose port to the lower portion of the gown for simplified clinician access and positioning throughout the perioperative period. Benefits of the new gown include: Additional flexibility for lower body warming needs.
LISTED UNDER: Patient GownsSurgical Gown Guards Against Infection In Four Critical Zones
May 8, 2009 7:39 am | Cardinal Health | Product Releases | CommentsThe Cardinal Health SmartGown™ has been proven the only breathable, fully impervious surgical gown to pass the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Level 4 requirements, the company announces. In recent independent tests conducted by Nelson Laboratories in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/AAMI Standard PB70:2003, results confirmed that other breathable surgical gowns that claim to be fully impervious provide only AAMI level 3 protection.
LISTED UNDER: O.R. Disposable GownsFace Masks Offer "Another Level Of Defense" Against Swine Flu
May 8, 2009 7:39 am | Encompass Group Llc | Product Releases | CommentsWith growing concerns about the current spread of the swine flu, the question has been raised, 'Will face masks protect against swine flu?' Tony Hanson, Managing Director of Marketing for Encompass Group, the manufacturer of ProGear™, an innovative, technologically advanced system of medical face masks developed and manufactured in the United States, stated, “At this time it is believed that the current strain of swine flu is passed hand-to-mouth and is not airborne, and the best defense is hand washing.
LISTED UNDER: Face MasksPerformance Apparel
April 20, 2009 5:42 am | Cardinal Health | Product Releases | CommentsEndura™ Performance Apparel is a new line of high-performance, custom-fit surgical apparel from Cardinal Health . According to the company, the surgical scrubs feature: Active Moisture Management™ technology to regulate body temperature and keep users dry by wicking excess moisture from the skin.
LISTED UNDER: Surgeon Cooling ApparelRadiation Absorbing Surgical Drape
March 17, 2009 11:20 am | Aadco Medical, Inc. | News | CommentsThe X-drape™ Sterilized Disposable Surgical Drape is designed to address the occupational hazard to physicians and hospital staff of high-level scattered radiation emanating from the patient's body during fluoroscopic procedures. The drape can be placed within the sterile field over the patient's body and will absorb the radiation scattered from the patient.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical/Disposable DrapesProcedural Masks
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Henry Schein UltraSoft Procedural Masks combine a fluid-resistant spunbond outer layer with an inner white layer of extremely soft, hypoallergenic cellulose that will not tear, shred or lint. These masks meet the ASTM standards as primary (low) fluid-resistant barriers. The UltraSoft masks are available in blue (104-8072) or pink (104-8073) and in quantities of 50 per box.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical MasksPowder-Free Latex Exam Gloves
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new powder-free Criterion Aloe Green Latex Exam Gloves feature an embedded aloe vera moisturizing gel that soothes and protects hands. The form-fitting, natural latex gloves offer strong barrier protection and a sure grip that assists the user in any application. The gloves are available in five sizes from extra-small to extra large and are packaged 100 per box.
LISTED UNDER: Powder Free Exam GlovesChildren's Face Masks
February 17, 2009 6:05 am | Precept Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis Children's Face Mask was developed in response to the CDC's recommendations to decrease transmission of respiratory infections. The latex-free Face Mask (Model #15150) is child-sized to improve fit and protection for children between the ages of 3 and 12 and has a colorful, fun print to encourage use.
LISTED UNDER: Face MasksOR Personnel Cooling Vests
February 17, 2009 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 1990 • Polar Products is a leading manufacturer of effective, cost efficient operating room personal cooling vests. The vests are designed with a comfortable fit and a clean, neat appearance. The company manufactures cold water circulating vests as well as phase change and cold pack vests.
LISTED UNDER: Surgeon Cooling ApparelPowder-Free Surgical Gloves
February 17, 2009 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 1734 • The Derma Prene® IsoTouch® Micro synthetic polyisoprene, powder-free surgical gloves offer exceptional dexterity, tactical sensitivity, and at the same time, outstanding strength and barrier protection. They are ideal for delicate procedures in ophthalmic, micro, and cardiovascular surgery without the risks associated with natural rubber latex sensitization and can also serve as an underglove.
LISTED UNDER: Powder Free Surgical GlovesIsolation Gown
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Tronex Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsThis PE Coated, Fluid Impervious Isolation Gown is manufactured to provide reliable and superior protection. The gowns are hand sewn with meticulous craftsmanship and care to ensure high strength and durability. They feature a polyethylene coating for fluid-impervious protection, a unique combination of highly breathable and comfortable non-woven materials and exceptional softness with lightweight protection.
LISTED UNDER: Isolation GownsFluid Resistant Face Masks
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Precept Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 15730 GlareGard™ Surgical Mask with Extended Shield and the 15710 GlareGard™ Procedure Mask with Extended Shield provide protection and fluid resistance. These masks alleviate irritating reflections that adversely affect visibility and minimize glare, while providing excellent protection against bacteria and contamination from bodily fluids.
LISTED UNDER: Face MasksLatex Surgical Underglove
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Encore® Underglove is a powder-free, latex surgical glove, offering exceptional dexterity, tactile sensitivity, and outstanding strength and barrier protection when double-gloving is required. With the needs of the surgical team in mind, the Encore Underglove features Ansell's innovative Hydrasoft™ Technology, which helps retain skin moisture and rehydrate the skin, despite continual glove wearing and frequent hand scrubbing.
LISTED UNDER: Latex GlovesExam Gloves with Aloe-Vera
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | Medline Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAloetouch Ice exam glove reduces the skin irritation associated with constant hand washing and glove wearing. The aloe-vera freeze-dried on the inside of the glove actually moisturizes and soothes the wearer's hands. These gloves provide the excellent protection and durability of the textured nitrile material without making causing hands to feel dry and uncomfortable.
LISTED UNDER: Exam Gloves
