O.R. Pads & Positioners from Action Products, Inc.
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsHigh-performance shear and pressure management for Pediatric to Bariatric patient - Action® O.R. pads and positioners. Action Products, Inc.'s reusable, durable products made of Akton® polymer are designed to withstand the physical demands of the obese population. Action products evenly distribute weight and heat, offer maximum patient support and provide consistent high-performance – critical for longer term procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Table Accessories, bariatricBariatric Bean Bag Positioner
November 12, 2008 12:14 pm | David Scott Company | Product Releases | CommentsThese Gel BeanBag (Vacuum-Pac) Positioners feature an integral soft layer of Blue Diamond Gel that conforms to the body and distributes the patient's weight uniformly, thus ensuring the maximum protection available to help prevent pressure points. Easy to connect to and disconnect from the wall suction line, the valve system is replaceable if compromised.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning Aids, bariatricBariatric Table Extensions
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAmsco 3080/3085 SP Bariatric Table Extensions offer a new dimension of patient support, safety, and continued return on investment for existing tables. The extensions transform the entire surface of a normal 20 inch wide surgical table top to 28 inches, providing a wide, stable platform for patient support and for the attachment of many accessories used on Amsco 3080/3085 SP Surgical Tables.
LISTED UNDER: Table Accessories, bariatricBariatric & General Surgery Table
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | TRUMPF | Product Releases | CommentsThe TRUMPF TITAN is a modular, split-leg, fully-articulating universal surgical table with a 1,000-pound patient weight capacity. It features motor driven mobility and easy movement with six-inch dual castors. TITAN offers 40-degree Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg positioning and 25-degree tilt, maintaining stability even at extreme angles at full weight capacity.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Tables, bariatricBariatric Abdominal Binder
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | Dale Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dale Bariatric Abdominal Binder is an all-elastic, latex-free post-op support that features paneled construction to prevent riding, roping and folding over. Evenly distributing compression to brace abdominal muscles, the binder now includes a new EasyGrip Strip™ which can be placed anywhere on the binder to secure drainage bulbs and tubing without pins or tape.
LISTED UNDER: Wound dressing, bariatricPortable Bariatric Stand-On Scale
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | Scale-Tronix, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe ultra-light Model 5127 portable bariatric stand-on scale is lightweight, compact and stores easily under a desk or bed. User friendly, the scale features an enlarged, low-profile platform for easy access. It automatically turns on and zeros when you step on the carrying handle and then returns to zero ready to weigh the next patient.
LISTED UNDER: Scales, bariatricHeavy-Duty Surgical Table
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsThe Hercules 6701 Surgical Table provides powerful 1200-pound lift and 1000-pound articulation, as well as full body imaging capability for general purpose and bariatric procedures. Additional features include 210-degree top rotation, 23-inch low table height, 30-degree patient articulation with full table functions, removable back and leg sections and durable back-lit, one touch pendant control.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Tables, bariatricBariatric Pads & Positioners
May 19, 2008 10:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsAction® OR pads and positioners provide high-performance shear and pressure management for the obese patient. These reusable, durable products are made of Akton® polymer and designed to withstand the physical demands of the obese population. Action products evenly distribute weight and heat, offer maximum patient support and provide the consistent high-performance critical for longer term procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning Aids, bariatricThe Titans of Surgical Tables
May 15, 2008 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsSKYTRON’s UltraSlide 3600B Top-Slide Surgical Table provides 1000-pound lift and 800-pound articulation. Despite the best efforts of doctors, government agencies, nutritionists and exercise gurus, the number of overweight Americans continues to rise and obesity remains at epidemic levels.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Tables, bariatricLaparoscopic Instruments for Bariatric Surgery
May 15, 2008 6:36 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKarl Storz offers a full range of laparoscopic solutions for bariatric procedures and surgeries involving obese patients. In addition to gastric band retractors and large liver retractors, the company offers extended-length telescopes, trocars and access systems, as well as a selection of precision Clickline® instruments that provide comfortable handling to ensure proper positioning and functionality.
LISTED UNDER: MIS Instruments, bariatricGeneral & Bariatric Surgery Table
May 15, 2008 6:36 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsThe Hercules 6701 Surgical Table provides powerful 1200-pound lift and 1000-pound articulation, as well as revolutionary full body imaging capability for the most advanced general purpose and bariatric procedures, reducing the need for multiple support accessories and optimizing ease of patient set-ups.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Tables, bariatricSurgical Instrument Holder & Positioner
May 15, 2008 6:34 am | Mediflex Surgical Products | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 624 • The StrongArm™ Surgical Holder and Positioner is made up of rigid sections that can be adjusted to a virtually infinite number of positions. One use is to hold the liver during bariatric or GERD procedures. It securely holds a wide range of Nathanson hooks and is available with interchangeable instrument holders.
LISTED UNDER: Retractors, bariatricBariatric Wheelchair Scale
May 15, 2008 6:34 am | Scale-Tronix, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 318 • The Model 6702W Bariatric Wheelchair Scale features an oversized weighing platform measuring 28 inches by 32 inches and can be used with wheelchairs, chairs or as a stand-on scale. The large, low profile platform provides stability and easy access. The battery-powered scale is equipped with a digital weight display and offers a weighing capacity up to 1000 pounds, as well as automatic zero, weight recall and reweigh features.
LISTED UNDER: Scales, bariatricAdjustable Gastric Banding System
November 13, 2007 5:59 am | Ethicon Endo-Surgery | Product Releases | CommentsThe REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band is a surgical implant for weight reduction and improvement in obesity-related health conditions in individuals suffering from morbid obesity. In a gastric band procedure with the REALIZE Band, a soft, adjustable silicone band is wrapped around the stomach to create two chambers—a small upper stomach with a narrow opening to the lower stomach.
LISTED UNDER: Gastic Banding ProductsStaple Line Reinforcements
October 11, 2007 11:28 am | Synovis Surgical Innovations | Product Releases | CommentsPeri-Strips Dry® is a strong and durable reinforcement material that provides enduring staple line support during bariatric surgery. Widely used and highly regarded for more than 10 years, Peri-Strips® products have a reputation for results and are efficient and effective in bariatric and cardiothoracic surgery.
LISTED UNDER: Wound dressing, bariatric
