Biohazard Waste Receptacle
April 12, 2006 10:40 am | Whitney Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Terminal® brand Floor Model Biohazard Keeper is constructed of corrugated cardboard, and comes with a 2-mil red plastic liner, providing both strength and leak-resistance. The Biohazard Keeper has several unique features, including the Reclose-A/Remove-A-Lid, allowing the user to re-close the container during use to reduce odors and mess, or remove the lid completely.
LISTED UNDER: General Waste Disposal ProductsAbsorbent Tray Liners
April 12, 2006 10:40 am | Healthmark Industries Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProduced from pure cellulose EFG wood pulp, manufactured with low chloride and sulfate content, and free from optical dyes, these absorbent tray liners can be safely used next to delicate instruments during sterilization to absorb and rapidly disperse condensate for complete evaporation. This greatly facilitates the production of dry packs and assists the sterilization process.
LISTED UNDER: Absorbent MatsProtein Detector
February 16, 2006 6:18 am | Ultra Clean Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProtein Pen is designed for detecting small amounts of protein such as blood or tissue on complex instruments and medical apparatus. The test results can detect as little as 50 micrograms of protein residue.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasonic Cleaning UnitsPower Handpiece Cleaning Handle
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Cleaning T-Handle was developed to prevent cleaning detergent and water from damaging the internal components of power handpieces. Previously, technicians were instructed to leave the hose in place, but the T-Handle eliminates the need for the hose and offers a more convenient approach to cleaning.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning BrushesFluid-Barrier Backed Pads
February 9, 2006 4:27 am | Colby Manufacturing Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 3868 The skid-resistant, fluid-barrier backed SurgiSafe® "True Blue" pad keeps the operating room floor dry and protected from infectious fluids or stains. The pads conform to uneven floor surfaces and remain flat without bunching. Because the pads have no tubing to connect to other devices, there is little to trip over.
LISTED UNDER: Absorbent MatsInstrument Care Formula
January 12, 2006 10:44 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectra-Moist was clinically developed to prevent blood from drying on surgical instruments. Fast, safe, and easy to use, Spectra-Moist’s three-detergent formula begins the cleaning process immediately, helping to save instruments from the harmful chloride ions found in dried-on blood. Completely different from spray-on enzymatics, Spectra-Moist is neutral pH and has a pleasant fresh floral scent.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsInstrument Care Solutions
January 12, 2006 10:44 am | Ruhof Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsRuhof Healthcare offers reliable solutions and individualized service to help healthcare facilities meet and exceed decontamination and materials management challenges. Ruhof Healthcare's Enzymatic Detergents, Rust and Stain Removers, Instrument Lubricants and Rust Inhibitors, Autoclave Cleaners, and Surface Disinfectants can help to increase cost efficiency and inventory savings across the facility.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsOzone Sterilizer
January 12, 2006 10:44 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsThe Skytron/TSO3 125L Ozone Sterilizer uses oxygen in a natural process to manufacture its own sterilant, ozone, for only pennies a day. The 125L Ozone Sterilizer is easy to use, sterilizing heat sensitive instruments at low temperature using a safe, cost effective and environmentally friendly process with no toxic residuals.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersGetting a Firm Grasp on Fluid Waste
December 13, 2005 2:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsOne of the unfortunate by-products of a number of surgical procedures is fluid waste. This mixture of irrigation solution, blood, and other body fluids can be quite infectious and incredibly messy. Uncontained, this fluid waste can expose the surgical staff to infection, as well as injury resulting from slip and fall accidents.
LISTED UNDER: Waste Fluid Control ProductsInstrument Care Solution
November 11, 2005 5:33 am | Metrex | Product Releases | CommentsMetrex has added MetriShine to its integrated system of instrument care and cleaning products. The MetriShine Descaler and Rust Remover is a two-in-one product that enhances the life and efficiency of instruments, automated washers and equipment. In addition, Metrex manufactures a full range of pre-cleaners, detergents and lubricants.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsOR Sterilizer
September 12, 2005 2:29 pm | Meddetect, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe OR Rapid Heat Transfer Sterilizer is a dry heat sterilizer designed to provide quick and efficient reprocessing of instruments in the Surgical Services Department, achieving FDA approved sterilized processing (12 Log kill) for unwrapped instruments in 6 minutes and wrapped instruments in 12 minutes.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersLow-Temperature Sterilization System
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Advanced Sterilization Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe STERRAD® NX Sterilization System is a fast low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma system that enables terminal sterilization of a wide variety of surgical instruments. The system has a standard processing time of 28 minutes, and can also process single-channel flexible endoscopes and semi-rigid uretherscopes in just 38 minutes.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersEnzymatic Cleaner & Detergent
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Ruhof Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsNon-sudsing and pH-neutral, Endozime® AW Triple Plus with APA is a two-in-one enzymatic cleaner and detergent. At the calibration value of only a ½-oz. per gallon of water, its unique multi-tiered enzyme formulation guarantees the removal of all bio-burden from surgical instruments, and leaves the inside chambers of washers residue-free.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsHysteroscopic Fluid Management System
July 19, 2005 5:24 am | Acmi/Circon | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dolphin® II System provides accurate fluid management and visual clarity during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. Fluid inflow and outflow are precisely weighed for automatic calculation and display of critical parameters. The bladder pump technology offers enhanced visualization from smooth fluid flow and responsive pressure delivery.
LISTED UNDER: Waste Fluid Control ProductsSpill Clean-Up Kit
June 10, 2005 10:36 am | Metrex | Product Releases | CommentsThe Vital 1 Spill Clean-Up Kit is designed for encapsulating and removing vomit, blood, and other body fluid spills. The kit contains one each of the following: Vital 1 Aromatic Absorbent Beads packet, CaviWipesXL Surface Towelette, VioNex Hand Towelette, red biohazard plastic bag with tie, white plastic bag with tie, absorbent towel, shovel with scraper and pair of latex free gloves.
LISTED UNDER: Spill Kits

