Generic Circumcision Clamp
March 20, 2007 12:31 pm | Generic Medical Devices Inc | Product Releases | CommentsGeneric Medical Devices, Inc., the first company to design, develop, manufacture and supply quality surgical products marketed at generic prices, recently received FDA clearance for its GMD Universal Circumcision Clamp. The clamp is a Class II medical device intended for use in circumcision procedures generally performed on newborns and less frequently on older males.
LISTED UNDER: ClampsOphthalmic Nucleus Cracker
January 12, 2007 9:51 am | Katena Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Ernest Micro Nucleus Cracker forceps (K5-7242) was designed for surgeons who utilize a nucleus cracking technique through a micro incision. It is identical to the original Ernest Nucleus Cracker with a modified cross-action mechanism. This modification allows the surgeon to crack the nucleus through a 2.
LISTED UNDER: Ophthalmic ProductsSterile Surgical Instruments
December 18, 2006 11:02 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. is pleased to announce their new line of individually packaged, sterile surgical instruments. Spectrum’s single-use, sterile instruments are packaged to offer substantial savings over the costs associated with instrument processing and sterilization. Spectrum’s new line includes over twenty-five popular instrument patterns.
LISTED UNDER: ScissorsMICS Capsulorrhexis Forceps
December 18, 2006 11:02 am | Katena Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe surgeon-designed Giannetti MICS Capsulorrhexis Forceps performs a capsulorrhexis through a 1.5-mm micro incision. It features very thin shanks that are less than 1 mm wide in the closed position and are limited to a maximum spread of 2 mm. The extremely small, delicate tips can be used to make the initial tear as well as to grasp the capsule while performing a capsulorrhexis.
LISTED UNDER: Ophthalmic ProductsDecontamination Stringers
November 13, 2006 10:15 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThese decontamination instrument stringers feature an improved five-inch width, which opens instruments wider and exposes the area of the instrument most important to decontamination. The stringers promote safe handling, better cleaning, better processing and keep instruments trays organized. The decontamination stringers are available in lengths ranging from eight to 18 inches.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument GuardsInstrument Repair Service
October 11, 2006 7:11 am | Olympus | Product Releases | CommentsAs a manufacturer of precision surgical instruments, Olympus is dedicated to helping customers care for their instruments to extend their useful life. This includes offering a wide range of repairs from minor adjustments to complete refurbishments where the scope is disassembled to the component level and rebuilt to original manufacturing specifications.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairInstrument Loss Control System
October 11, 2006 7:11 am | Meddetect, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MD-2000 Instrument Detection System is designed for the efficient detection and cost-effective retrieval of surgical instruments from waste and soiled linen bags. A proprietary electro-magnetic technology detects instruments by scanning bags that are passed between two parallel detection panels.
LISTED UNDER: Loss Detection SystemsInstrument Repair Services
October 11, 2006 7:11 am | Mobile Instrument Service | Product Releases | CommentsMobile Instrument Service & Repair, Inc. is able to repair, refurbish, sharpen and perform preventive maintenance on all manufacturers’ stainless steel and minimally invasive surgical instruments, both onsite and at its national repair center. The company also repairs sterilization containers, rigid scopes, flexible scopes, power equipment, video equipment and diamond knives.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairBariatric Instruments
October 11, 2006 7:09 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical has introduced a full line of bariatric instruments. These instruments are available in many patterns with lengths of up to 18 inches for improved reach in bariatric patients. Instruments include Tungsten Carbide needleholders, scissors, suction tubes and more. They are made in Germany using the finest German stainless steel and backed by Spectrum’s lifetime guarantee.
LISTED UNDER: Bariatric InstrumentsNucleus Division & Fragment Manipulation Deivce
August 11, 2006 6:18 am | Katena Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Giannetti HydroChopper (K7-5885) features a unique chopping tip which is ideal for both nucleus division and for manipulating fragments within the capsular bag. The hourglass shaped tip has a blunted distal end to protect the posterior capsule and semi-sharp sides which aid in efficient horizontal chopping.
LISTED UNDER: Ophthalmic ProductsMicro Incision Nucleus Division Cannula
August 11, 2006 6:18 am | Katena Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis new 23-gauge cannula (K7-5462) has been designed to perform micro incision nucleus division using the HydroChop technique. It features a vertically flattened tip which is easily inserted into the central core of the nucleus. The nucleus is then “hydrochopped” as a small amount of fluid is forced through the dual 0.
LISTED UNDER: Ophthalmic ProductsPlastic Reusable Instruments
July 12, 2006 10:49 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical offers a full line of reusable instruments made from high-grade, sterilizable plastic. These instruments are fully autoclavable and extremely resistant to chemicals and ultrasonic waves. The patterns available include sponge forceps, towel clamps, stitch scissors, mosquito forceps and kocher forceps.
LISTED UNDER: ScissorsIrrigating Endothelial Stripper
July 12, 2006 10:49 am | Katena Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Rosenwasser Irrigating Endothelial Stripper (K7-5897) is designed to strip the endothelial layer during Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) procedures. It features a thin, semi-circular tip which is angled 90 degrees upward from the irrigation tube to gently peel and remove the endothelial layer.
LISTED UNDER: Ophthalmic ProductsUrodynamics
July 12, 2006 10:48 am | Gyrus Acmi | Product Releases | CommentsThe Solar™ SmartFlow™ and FlowMaster™ Stand Alone Urodynamics are simple and convenient for office or clinic studies. Set-up is quick and the small footprint and mobile IV-pole design is perfect for office-based environments where space is limited. Features include a full-color touch screen and customizable report summaries.
LISTED UNDER: Urology ProductsInstrument Insulation Testing Device
June 15, 2006 5:41 am | Medline Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsInsulscan is a FDA-approved device for testing the insulation on electrosurgical instruments. It takes seconds to test each instrument in the OR prior to and after surgery. The device tests the insulation on 5-mm and 10-mm laparoscopic and endoscopic instruments for pinholes or any leaks in the insulation.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument Repair
