Wireless Foot Switches
April 12, 2006 10:48 am | Linemaster | Product Releases | CommentsThese plug and go wireless foot switched offer a variety of functions, including maximum combinations of 5 functions, and up to 3 Linears and 3 switches. Multiple systems can be operating at the same time in the same room. The switches use industry standard AA Alkaline batteries and offer a typical transmitter battery life of 150-200 hours at 50-percent duty cycle.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsA/V Control System
April 12, 2006 10:44 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Karl Storz OR1® Icon-Driven A/V Control System Interface provides efficient operation and monitoring of all operating room components from a single touchscreen and allows user- and operation-specific equipment parameters to be programmed easily from outside or within the sterile area. The A/V Interface uses easy-to-use icons to provide intuitive graphic representations of all OR 1® image sources and available displays.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsOR Communications Control System
April 12, 2006 10:44 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsSkytron’s SkyVision Advanced Video, Data and Communications Control System offers a flexible open-architecture design and vendor neutral solutions with easy to use software. The system provides simple touchscreen control over multi-source video and data including MIS images, In-Room and Surgical Light Cameras, PACS, C-Arm, Microscopes, H.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsData Management System
April 12, 2006 10:44 am | Hill-Rom | Product Releases | CommentsHill-Rom’s OnSite technology unlocks important clinical and operational information, such as patient weight, therapy length, or bed status, from its “smart beds” and makes it available to caregivers and staff through the hospital’s IT network. The cornerstone of OnSite technology is the OnSite System Software, which provides both alerting and data management capabilities from more than 30 data points acquired from Hill-Rom VersaCare® and TotalCare beds equipped with the technology.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Tracking ProductsOR Control System
April 12, 2006 10:44 am | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe CONDOR Control System is a surgical command center that puts medical staff in control of the devices, patient information, and even the lighting and temperature of the operating room. The control system is designed as the nucleus of Smith & Nephew’s Digital Operating Rooms (Digital ORs), customized surgical solutions designed to improve patient care and operating room efficiency.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsBringing It All Together
March 9, 2006 7:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsA quick look around any modern surgical suite makes it abundantly clear that medical technology is on the march. It seems as though not a week goes by without a new instrument or surgical system being released to change the way surgery is performed. This is by no means a bad thing, of course.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsInstrument Tracking System
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | The Value Engineering Alliance | Product Releases | CommentsThe PIATI__STI is a health industry-specific automatic identification appliance developed specifically to read ECC200 Data Matrix codes laser-marked on medical tools and instruments in accordance with HIBCC specifications. It can record all of the items in a surgical kit, before and after an operation, to ensure that none are left inside a patient.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument Management SystemsSurgical Control & Display System
October 12, 2005 2:27 pm | Applied Surgical, Llc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Gemini Surgical Control & Display System provides a safe and efficient way to control surgical devices during operative procedures. The Gemini System includes the EDC740 Main Control Unit, the FirstAlert master foot control safety system with an integrated comfort mat, a remote control unit, the SurgiClear Automatic Active Smoke Evacuator, Gemini Medical Grade Computer and Software, a surgical system cart, and infrared wireless operation.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsIntegrated OR Control System
October 12, 2005 2:27 pm | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsSkytron’s Ergon Mini-Carrier with Flatscreen Monitor Arm and Surgical Lights provide the perfect balance between small and efficient design and cutting edge function. The system provides up to a 16-foot reach and global positioning options around the entire periphery of the patient and sterile field, for clinical support of every MIS or open procedure.
LISTED UNDER: Communications EquipmentMedical Switches
August 22, 2005 9:33 am | Linemaster | Product Releases | CommentsLinemaster’s medical switches are available in custom designs and with modifications to meet specific OEM requirements. Linemaster’s Research and Development has recently manufactured a wireless foot switch that utilizes patented infrared technology. This technology offers new flexibility in design and use for medical customers worldwide.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsSurgical Site Marking System
August 22, 2005 9:32 am | Colby Manufacturing Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe VeriSite Patient Labeling System features a unique numbering system that is an effective tool for documenting, auditing, surveying, and evidencing compliance with surgical site marking requirements. This numbering system acts as a 'date and time stamp' in the patient's file, substantiating the surgical team's compliance to the facility's policies and procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Patient I.D. SystemsOR Communication Control System
July 19, 2005 5:22 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsThe SkyVision OR Communications Control System provides flexible “open architecture design” and simple, speedy touchscreen control of multi-source video and data including MIS images, in-room and surgical light cameras, PACS, C-Arm, microscopes, H.I.S, Internet, radiology, medical records, teleconferencing and more.
LISTED UNDER: OR Control SystemsHandheld Inventory Management System
July 18, 2005 5:45 am | Cardinal Health | Product Releases | CommentsThe Pyxis ParAssist handheld inventory management system helps manage inventory at remote supply locations by collecting data using handheld bar code scanners. This information is stored with data from other Pyxis® supply products, such as the Pyxis SupplyStation® secure inventory management system and the Pyxis JITrBUD wireless open-access inventory management system, at the Pyxis SupplyCenter console server.
LISTED UNDER: Inventory Management SoftwareLiquid-Proof Mouse
June 10, 2005 10:36 am | Ikey Industrial Peripherals | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for use in healthcare settings, the AquaPoint optical mouse is completely sealed and liquid-proof, while also being compatible with any hospital cleaning agent. It is ideal for use in patient rooms, OR’s, nursing stations, or anywhere cross-contamination is a concern. It features a comfortable, ergonomic design, as well as smooth surface buttons that offer the “click” feel of an office-grade mouse.
LISTED UNDER: Communications EquipmentHandwriting Recognition Software
June 10, 2005 10:36 am | Phatware Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsPhatWare offers intuitive handwriting recognition software for Pocket PCs (called CalliGrapher) and Tablet and Desktop PCs (called PenOffice). The software recognizes print and cursive handwriting, or a mixture of both. It also has an auto corrector, customizable keyboards, multilingual support, and many more features.
LISTED UNDER: Case Management Software

