Endotracheal Tube Provides Protection Against Microaspiration
April 12, 2010 1:26 pm | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien (NYSE: COV) announces that a new in vivo study concluded that the Mallinckrodt™ TaperGuard™ endotracheal tube provides significant protection from microaspiration and lung damage compared to the Mallinckrodt™ Hi-Lo endotracheal tube. The findings were presented at the annual International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (ISICEM) Meeting, in Brussels, Belgium.
LISTED UNDER: Tube HoldersMedtronic's Transcatheter Offers Encouraging Results
October 28, 2009 6:53 am | Medtronic | News | CommentsClinical trial results published in this week’s Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) describe six-month outcomes for patients using the Melody® Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve from Medtronic, Inc. The valve is implanted through a catheter procedure instead of open-heart surgery in patients with congenital heart disease affecting the function of their pulmonary valve.
LISTED UNDER: I.V. CathetersCatheter With Antibiotic Protection
October 9, 2009 12:36 pm | Cook Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsCook Medical introduces the new Spectrum Turbo-Ject PICC, an antibiotic-impregnated PICC capable of accepting the contrast media injection rates required for CT scans. The new product exhibits: The ability to power-inject contrast media and Spectrum technology’s proven ability to prevent CRBSIs, meaning that patients receiving PICC lines can gain high protection from deadly CRBSIs.
LISTED UNDER: I.V. CathetersProtective Disk Helps Reduce CRBSI
October 9, 2009 12:26 pm | Ethicon, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsETHICON, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company, presents BIOPATCH® Protective Disk with CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) to be applied around catheters to reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). According to the company, the product offers: The ability to be placed directly on the skin at the point of catheter insertion and provide 7 days of continuous active antisepsis.
LISTED UNDER: Covers CatheterUrethral Sling Systems
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Diversified Plastics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDiversified Plastics, Inc. announces a new urethral sling introducer in which the company helped with engineering and injection molding components. The introducer is to be used by surgeons to place a sling around the bladder and/or the urethra to treat stress incontinence and must fit well in the surgeon's hand to provide the proper torque to easily glide the sling into place and secure it.
LISTED UNDER: IntroducersCatheter Holder Adhesive Patch
April 20, 2009 5:42 am | Dale Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDale Medical Products introduces the Dale Hold-n-Place™ Foley Catheter Holder for short term patient use. According to the company, the patch boasts: An adhesive patch with a clear, skin-friendly base. A locking tab that features a dual holding system of adhesive and hook-and-loop to secure the indwelling catheter, stabilizing the catheter to prevent movement and dislodgment to help reduce meatal irritation, bladder spasms and urethral erosion.
LISTED UNDER: Foley CathetersTransducer Holder
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Dale Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dale Transducer Holder is a conformable platform that can accommodate up to three transducers for a patient's hemodynamic monitoring and reduces the time and trouble of re-leveling with bed position or transport changes. Featuring three color-coded holding tabs for CVP, arterial and PA pressure lines, the platform is made of a soft, comfortable material and secures to the upper arm with an elasticized strap using an adjustable Velcro® closure.
LISTED UNDER: Tube HoldersPeripherally Inserted Central Catheter
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Navilyst Medical | Product Releases | CommentsNavilyst Medical has added a 3-French diameter Vaxcel® PICC with Pressure Activated Safety Valve (PASV®) Technology to its growing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) product line. The 3F catheter significantly expands the application of PASV Technology, particularly in pediatric and elderly patient populations, two patient groups that tend to have increased risk of infection due to immature or weakened immune systems.
LISTED UNDER: Intravascular CathetersCholangiography Catheters
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | Ranfac Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 939 • Ranfac’s line of Cholangiography Catheters eliminates the need for secondary instruments to advance or thread plastic tube-type catheters into the cystic ducts. The catheters provide easy insertion into the smallest of cystic ducts with no worry of collapsing the catheter during clamping.
LISTED UNDER: Cholangiography CathetersFoley Catheter Holder
July 14, 2008 8:15 am | Dale Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dale Foley Catheter Holder features a soft, two-inch wide leg band that can be rotated from leg-to-leg and has a green Velcro® locking device to anchor the catheter using two interlocking tabs. Eliminating the need for shaving the patient and using adhesive tape products, this patented, latex-free holder prevents skin irritation and is easier for clinicians to use.
LISTED UNDER: Tube HoldersDouble-Lumen Chest Tube
May 15, 2008 6:34 am | Cook Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Cook Double-Lumen Thal-Quick Chest Tube is designed to improve pleural drainage. The device’s 17-gage second lumen allows for increased aspiration or infusion, as the treatment channel can be used for additional drainage or substance infusion to permit pleural drainage. With a second lumen and 24-French size catheter, this version improves ease-of-use, placement of the device and patient comfort.
LISTED UNDER: Chest Drainage CathetersIntroducer Sheath
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Terumo Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Pinnacle R/O II HiFlo is a 4 cm, stiff introducer sheath that features the Pinnacle’s proprietary smooth transition, which facilitates access to difficult superficial sites that may also be close to the location of a lesion. In addition, a larger diameter side flow tube allows a higher flow rate of fluids.
LISTED UNDER: IntroducersAntibiotic-Impregnated Catheter
February 15, 2007 7:16 am | Cook Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Cook Spectrum® antibiotic-impregnated five-lumen central venous catheter is designed to both improve multiple treatment administration and provide increased protection against hospital-based catheter-related bloodstream infections. This latest version of the Cook Spectrum catheter incorporates five separate, non-communicating vascular access lumens within a single catheter body.
LISTED UNDER: Intravascular CathetersMinimally Invasive Vascular Access Systems
January 12, 2007 9:59 am | Terumo Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsTerumo Interventional Systems has introduced a new line of micro access systems, which includes the Glidewire® Access System and the GlideAccess™ System. These micro access systems offer less invasive initial puncture and facilitate smooth vascular access. This provides physicians with the ability to safely and confidently introduce the larger devices necessary to complete a wide range of endovascular procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Intravascular CathetersNG Tube Holder
November 13, 2006 10:15 am | Dale Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dale® NasoGastric Tube Holder is a latex-free nose pad which stretches and conforms to the patient’s nose, regardless of size or shape, and has a skin-friendly adhesive that resists humidification. Featuring dual tabs that spiral wrap around the tube in opposite directions to hold it securely and prevent nasal irritation, erosion or necrosis, this NG tube holder is easy to apply and can remain in place up to three days.
LISTED UNDER: Tube Holders
