Prep-Resistant Ink Marker
November 28, 2012 10:43 am | by Viscot Medical | Product Releases | CommentsViscot Medical offers the new AllSkin™ Plus+ prep resistant ink marker. It is designed to offer maximum visibility on all skin tones. Viscot's specially formulated brilliant blue ink provides enhanced visibility even after prepping with common alcohol-based antiseptics.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Markers
AMI Miracle Scissors
November 26, 2012 9:37 am | by Advanced Medical Innovations | Advanced Medical Innovations (Ami) | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Medical Innovations offers its line of Mayo and Metzenbaum Miracle Scissors. A cam mechanism has been incorporated to make sure the scissors’ jaws are always together and will cut consistently every time without splaying.
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The Thunderbeat
November 20, 2012 10:37 am | by Olympus | Olympus | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus offers the Thunderbeat, a single multi-functional instrument with ultrasonic, bipolar energies, allowing a surgeon to simultaneously seal and cut vessels up to and including 7 millimeters in size with minimal thermal spread.
LISTED UNDER: BladesThe Thunderbeat
September 10, 2012 7:34 am | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus offers the Thunderbeat, a single multi-functional instrument with ultrasonic, bipolar energies, allowing a surgeon to simultaneously seal and cut vessels up to and including 7 millimeters in size with minimal thermal spread. Thunderbeat is designed for fast cutting speed, precise dissection and reduced mist generation helping to maintain visibility.
LISTED UNDER: ScalpelsLaparoscopic Insulation Tester
September 7, 2012 6:11 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. has introduced the Laparoscopic Insulation Tester. The handheld device can be used for locating potentially dangerous tears and cracks along the shaft and handle of your laparoscopic instruments. The completely reusable device provides verification of laparoscopic insulation integrity.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairReposable Scissors
August 6, 2012 6:27 am | Aesculap, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAesculap’s Reposable Scissors offer the convenience and guaranteed sharpness of a disposable scissor with the cost savings of a reusable. New insulation shaft insulation to the tip for every procedure protects both the patient and surgeon. A fully disposable shaft provides minimal cleaning requirements due to no lumens to flush or inspect during reprocessing.
LISTED UNDER: ScissorsXL Prep Resistant Ink
July 30, 2012 11:33 am | Viscot Medical, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsViscot Medical has introduced the XL™ prep resistant ink marker. The XL ink remains visible up to ten times longer than traditional ink, even after prepping with common alcohol-based antiseptics. This allows clinicians to better see the surgical sit. Mini XL ink markers are available in Proof of Use packaging, allowing clinicians to see if a package had been previously opened potentially eliminating re-use and cross contamination.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical MarkersThe Bard-Parker Blades
July 2, 2012 10:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsAspen Surgical has instroduced The Bard-Parker™ protected surgical disposable and reusable blades. The reusable blade offers one-handed activation of the protective shield and the blade remains covered during both assembly and disposal to help prevent accidental contact. With their high-quality and safety-engineered stainless-steel blades, Bard-Parker protected disposable scalpels are designed to deliver performance without compromising technique.
LISTED UNDER: BladesEvolution Colonic Controlled-Release Stent
July 2, 2012 10:10 am | Cook Medical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCook Medical has announced the Evolution® Colonic Controlled-Release Stent, a stent designed to palliate uncomfortable symptoms associated with colonic obstructions caused by malignant neoplasms and relieve large-bowel obstructions prior to colectomy procedures. The product’s design offers physicians the control and maneuverability required to deliver a stent that conforms to the natural curves of the anatomy.
LISTED UNDER: Colorectal InstrumentsLaryngoscope Blades and Handles
May 21, 2012 10:10 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum’s line of laryngoscopes is manufactured using non-metallic stainless steel to prevent rust and ensure longevity. All blades and handles are completely interchangeable and can be used with all popular brands. Spectrum’s curved Macintosh blades are available in five sizes, ranging from 77mm to 150mm in length.
LISTED UNDER: BladesDesara Sling System
March 2, 2012 5:33 am | Caldera Medical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCaldera Medical's Desara® Sling System for stress urinary incontinence offers surgeons outstanding flexibility and ease of use. Desara® can be used with any surgical approach including transvaginal, suprapubic and transobturator. Caldera offers a line of reusable instruments, allowing the surgeon to choose the best approach for each patient.
LISTED UNDER: Urology ProductsChange-A-Blade Safety Scalpel Handle
February 15, 2012 5:35 am | Articles | CommentsChange-A-Blade handles help reduce the incidence of sharps injuries while complying with requirements from OSHA, AORN and the American College of Surgeons. Surgical Products readers have chosen Change-A-Blade from Ansell Sandel Medical Solutions as the Readers' Choice product for January/February.
LISTED UNDER: ScalpelsHumipak Keeps Instruments Moist
September 7, 2011 6:29 am | Healthmark Industries Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsInstrument manufacturers, AAMI, AORN and others generally recommend that decontamination of instruments begin within 30 minutes of use so that organic soils, particularly blood, do not dry. But often this is not possible. The solution to extended holding time of soiled instruments? The Humipak consists of a layer of highly absorbent material sandwiched between two layers of water proof film.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument GuardsProperly Managing Your Instruments
August 15, 2011 7:17 am | Automated Medical Products Corp. | Articles | CommentsWhat are the top considerations surgical professionals should make to ensure instruments are well-organized, maintained and secured during all phases of storage, cleaning and use? Jerry Brown, CEO, Automated Medical Products, www.IronIntern.com August 15, 2011 Ensuring proper management of surgical instruments starts with instrument selection.
LISTED UNDER: Microsurgical InstrumentsHospital-Based Repair Labs
July 25, 2011 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsInstruMedics LLC is the innovator of InSite™ (hospital based repair labs). Designed, equipped, and installed at no charge, providing a repair specialist to service and manage all surgical instrumentation and equipment within your facility, working 40 hours/week scheduled around your OR demand requirements.
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