Instrument Repair
Laparoscopic 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 RepairHospital-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.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairCleaning Method For da Vinci® EndoWrist® Instruments
September 16, 2010 12:52 pm | Medisafe America Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe SI-PCFTM system from Medisafe America uses the same critical cleaning parameters as Intuitive Surgical’s manual cleaning method, while being able to reprocess up to 10 EndoWrist® instruments simultaneously, within a time efficient and convenient process. The "Sonic Irrigation" equipment family is designed for cleaning cannulated, lumen, ported, non-ported and micro surgical instrumentation inside and out.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument Repair5 Steps For Proper Instrument Care
August 27, 2010 5:43 am | Steris Corporation | Articles | CommentsRichard Schule, director of clinical education, STERIS Corporation www.steris.com 1. Identify the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and consult their instructions for use (IFU). According to FDA label requirements, the IFU provides the customer with cleaning and sterilization requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairInstrument Care
August 23, 2010 6:18 am | by Ralph Basile, Jr., Vice President of Marketing, Healthmark Industries Company, Inc | Healthmark Industries Company, Inc. | Articles | CommentsHow can surgical professionals ensure they maximize the use of their surgical instruments with proper care? 1. Stringing instruments in decontam for more effective cleaning. By stringing the instruments with a wide stringer, the instrument, including the hinges, is completely open and exposed to water and cleaning solution in the instrument washer.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairCaring For Your Instruments
August 20, 2010 7:21 am | by Gary Jordan, President, Medisafe America | Medisafe America Llc | Articles | CommentsHow can surgical professionals ensure they maximize the use of their surgical instruments with proper care? August 20, 2010 As recently indicated in ST79:2006/A2:2009; “The written recommendations of the device manufacturer should always be followed. The reusable medical device manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the device can be effectively cleaned and sterilized.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairSurgical Instrument Re-Use
February 16, 2010 6:05 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Articles | CommentsHospitals today are looking for ways to “go green” in their processes, especially in the OR. Reusing surgical instruments and equipment is one way the OR can be more eco-friendly in its practices, but it’s important how to do so properly. Here, Matt Rudolph, Vice President of Operations and Chief Customer Advocate for Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairOn-Site Instrument Care & Management Services
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsPart of Cardinal Health, OnSiteSM Services focuses on instruments so facilities can devoted more of their attention to patient care. The OnSite Services inventory management program offers instrument procurement, standardization and set optimization, as well as education on the proper care and handling of instruments.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairSurgical Instrument Repair & Refubishment Services
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical provides complete Orthopedic surgical instrument repair, sharpening and restoration services. Any make, any type or any model of surgical instrument can be completely refurbished at their state-of-the-art National Repair Center. In addition, Spectrum offers On-Location repair services and their Satellite Repair Service (SRS™).
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairBariatric Instrument Repair Services
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. provides complete Bariatric surgical instrument repair, sharpening and restoration services. Any make, any type or any model of surgical instrument can be completely refurbished at their state-of-the-art, National Repair Center. In addition, Spectrum offers On-Location repair services and Satellite Repair Service (SRS™).
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairBattery Pack Repair
July 14, 2008 8:16 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum is pleased to announce their Battery Pack Repair service. Spectrum refurbishes all makes and models of rechargeable battery packs, offering substantial savings over purchasing new batteries. The company provides free evaluations and includes a complete four month warranty on all battery pack repairs.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairSurgical Instrument Sharpness Test Standards Kit
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical is now offering an innovative kit for testing surgical instruments for proper sharpness. The Sharpness Test Standards Kit includes easy-to-understand instructions, all sharpness testing materials and full-color photographs illustrating everything the user needs to know about testing scissors, curettes, Kerrison rongeurs, osteotomes, chisels, pin cutters, bone cutters, biopsy punches and more.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairDigital Mapping Technology For Instrument Repair
June 16, 2008 1:10 pm | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectra-Scan™ is the first digital mapping technology designed specifically for instrument repair. The digital microscope records images for “before and after” repair documentation. It also locates and records micro cracks, missing teeth, pitting and the presence of bioburden. This technology can magnify 250 times allowing photographic images to be cataloged for liability prevention or printed out for departmental training.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairNeedleholder Repair Service
May 15, 2008 6:34 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum offers a Needleholder rejawing and refurbishing service. Spectrum’s German-trained surgical instrument technicians are able to replace the worn tungsten carbide jaws in any make or model of gold-handled needleholder. Spectrum’s mail-in needleholder refurbishing service includes full alignment, lubrication and adjustment, with fast turnaround and a complete satisfaction guarantee.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument RepairFive Star Surgical, Inc.
February 19, 2008 10:05 am | Five Star Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsFive Star Surgical repairs all surgical hand-held products as well as instrument sets and kits (Cardiac, ENT, Neuro, Orthopaedic, etc), power equipment and accessories, Ridge scopes, Micra knives and titanium instruments to “like new” conditions. The average turnaround time is 24 to 48 hours for hand-held instrument tray refurbishment.
LISTED UNDER: Instrument Repair
