da Vinci® Sterilization Trays
August 23, 2010 6:16 am | Summit Medical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThrough a collaboration with Intuitive Surgical, Summit Medical, Inc. has redesigned their line of Instru-Safe™ Sterilization Trays to protect da Vinci® endoscopes and EndoWrist™ instrumentation from damage during the sterilization process. According to the company, these open mesh aluminum trays are specifically designed to securely accommodate Standard, S and Si Series instruments and provide: Solid instrument protection Enhanced organization Improved sterilization For more information, visit www.
LISTED UNDER: Sterilization TraysFluid Warmer
June 22, 2010 7:31 am | Enthermics Medical Systems | Product Releases | CommentsThe ivNow fluid warmer from Enthermics Medical Systems quickly warms and maintains the temperature of injection/intravenous and irrigation solutions prior to their use. The specially contoured warming module cradles solution bags 1 liter in size. According to the company, features include: A modular configuration.
LISTED UNDER: Warming CabinetsLiners Protect Wrapped Trays From Rips And Tears
June 11, 2010 6:53 am | Cygnus Medical | Product Releases | CommentsBy combining the cushioning properties of foam, with the absorbent properties of medical grade paper, NoDrip™ Liners from Cygnus Medical help prevent rips and tears in the sterile wrapping, while absorbing condensation and residual moisture. Additional features include: Increased evaporation rate by dispersing moisture across the top absorbent layer.
LISTED UNDER: Sterilization TraysSterilization Catalog
April 12, 2010 1:24 pm | Alimed, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAliMed® inc announces the release of its new Sterilization catalog featuring Medline sterilization products. The 24-page catalog covers the entire sterilization process, including products needed for decontaminating, lubricating, prepping, packing, and monitoring surgical instruments.
LISTED UNDER: Sterilization ProductsRotating Suture Storage Racks
March 23, 2010 7:31 am | Medicus Health | Product Releases | CommentsMedicus Health announces their new Rotating Suture Storage Racks. According to the company, these racks feature: A combination of two 18-place suture storage racks with a rotating turntable for a total of 36 easy to access storage slots. Easy to spin, finger touch twist racks that double the capacity for suture storage while increasing convenient access all sutures in one dispenser without taking up more space on the bench or cart.
LISTED UNDER: Racks & ShelvesExclusive: Infection Prevention
February 8, 2010 5:02 am | by Robert Edelstein, president, Millennium Surgical Corp. | Millenium Surgical Corp. | Articles | CommentsHow to achieve compliance to increasingly robust standards for improved patient safety, risk reduction and staff safety. February 8, 2010 The trend over the last five years has been a continued, dedicated effort to establishing standards and steps for improving patient safety.
LISTED UNDER: Antiseptics/DisinfectantsSonic Irrigation For Cleaning Cannulated, Lumened Instruments
January 22, 2010 6:22 am | Medisafe America Llc | Product Releases | CommentsMedisafe adds the SI-PCFTM floor model, auto fills, drains and rinses to its line of Sonic Irrigation equipment especially designed for cleaning difficult cannulated, lumened instruments. The systems use the combined cleaning effects of powerful ultrasonic action to remove stubborn debris, enzyme injection into cannulated instrument core to breakdown hidden debris and a continuous flush of cannulated instrument lumens to remove all debris.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasonic CleanersAuxiliary Label For “PCA by Proxy” Errors
December 8, 2009 9:47 am | Medi-Dose, Inc./EPS, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Joint Commission has issued a warning regarding the administration of PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) medication by those other than the patient or authorized healthcare professionals. As stated in a recent Sentinel Event Alert, serious adverse events can result when family members, caregivers or clinicians who are not authorized become involved in administering the analgesia for the patient "by proxy.
LISTED UNDER: Sterile Medication Labels and KitsDisposable Plastic Safety Collar
July 23, 2009 8:16 am | Dyn-A-Med Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe AMPOULE CRACKER™ from DYN-A-MED Products is a sterile disposable plastic safety collar specifically designed to break open or fracture pre-scored glass ampoules. The product exhibits: No need to use a 4" x 4" gauze pad to protect hands from glass splinters.
LISTED UNDER: Specimen ContainersFlu Alert Level Kept At Phase 5
May 18, 2009 8:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsConnecticut chief epidemiologist Matt Cartter, second from right with back to camera, testifies before the legislature's Public Health Committee and the Public Safety and Security Committee at a forum held at the Legislative office building in Hartford, Conn., Thursday, April 30, 2009.
LISTED UNDER: Antiseptics/DisinfectantsQ & A With Infection Preventionists
May 18, 2009 6:44 am | News | CommentsSurgical Products sought the insight of professional infection preventionists on the main challenges medical facilities face in infection control, and the key practices and products these infection control clinicians use in their own facilities to prevent infection. While the prevention measures against infection may seem basic, infection control, specifically surgical site infection, remains a leading concern for hospitals.
LISTED UNDER: Antiseptics/DisinfectantsMedical Polybags
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsJannel Medical Polybags can be fabricated with die-cut handles or closures that include re-sealable or permanent tape, zip-lock and JanStrip™ Velcro® brand closures. Supplied in clear, white and a selection of colors, they can be custom printed in multiple colors and made in a variety of sizes ranging in size from six- by nine-inch specimen bags to "personal belongings bags" and 14- by 21-inch toxicology bags.
LISTED UNDER: Specimen ContainersOrthopedic Curette Storage Tray
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Spectrum Curette Storage Rack has been designed to protect and store a complete set of twelve Bruns curettes. The curettes are held in place by specially designed silicone holders, which secure the curettes during transport and processing. The tray has been designed to accommodate angled or straight curettes in seven- or nine-inch lengths.
LISTED UNDER: Sterilization TraysUrine Collection Containers
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Sks Industries | Product Releases | CommentsThese urine collection containers are made of orange polypropylene and are convenient for both patients and laboratory personnel. Available in several sizes, the containers are all offered with leak-proof caps. Additionally, a unique snap valve pour spout offers dripless pouring, controlled flow rate for better handling of poured volumes, reduced risk of aerosol contamination when pouring, and eliminate splashing and exposure to hazardous body fluids.
LISTED UNDER: Urine CollectorsSterilization Pouch Rack
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Healthmark Industries Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe sterilization pouch racks keeps pouches on edge, prevents over stacking, facilitates sterilant contact and reduces drying time, all in accordance with AAMI ST79.
LISTED UNDER: Racks & Shelves
