SILS™ Port
April 27, 2011 6:43 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsThe SILS Port from Covidien is an advanced surgical product designed to allow laparoscopic surgery through a single incision. This product is designed to give surgeons the ability to use multiple instruments with maximal maneuverability through a single incision in the patient’s umbilicus (belly button).
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsSingle Port Access Device
April 27, 2011 6:43 am | Innovia Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe InnoPort™ is Innovia LLC’s new laparoscopic Single Port Access device comprising a hollow flexible cone secured in the incision with two stay sutures. The InnoPort has three 5mm ports with bellowed walls to allow a wide range of manipulation without jeopardizing pneumoperitonium as well as two ancillary ports which permit insufflation and smoke exhaustion.
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsAnti-Fog Kit For Scopes
April 8, 2011 6:01 am | Preservation Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsUsed at the beginning of a scope procedure, ClearIt™ Anti-Fog saves time and eliminates fogging problems later on. One quick wipe of the lens, buff dry and a clear image is assured. Available in Kit or Cloth, both products are sterile, convenient and reasonably priced.
LISTED UNDER: Video EndoscopesLaparoscopic Single Port Access Device
February 16, 2011 4:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe InnoPort™ Innovia LLC’s new laparoscopic single port Access device comprising a hollow flexible cone secured in the incision with two stay sutures. According to the company, features include: Three 5-mm ports with bellowed walls to allow a wide range of manipulation without jeopardizing pneumoperitonium.
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsPre-Surgical Scope Warmer
January 19, 2011 6:23 am | BLUE ENDO | Product Releases | CommentsBlue Endo’s BLUE-HEAT Scope Warmer helps reduces scope fogging during laparoscopic procedures, by pre-heating laparoscopes you are able prevent condensation from occurring at the distal-tip of the optic. Taking this preventive measure can save time and reduce frustration so surgeons can focus on the procedure not on cleaning the lens.
LISTED UNDER: WarmersScope Warmer
November 3, 2010 7:00 am | Artisan Medical | Product Releases | CommentsArtisan Medical offers a double-sided scope warmer that pre-warms endoscopes to body temperature to keep them free from condensation. Each side can provide over one hour of warming time. No batteries or charcoal-type warmers necessary. Decontamination, sterilization and additional sterile water for thermos-type warmers is also not necessary.
LISTED UNDER: WarmersIncisionless Surgical Management Of GERD
September 28, 2010 8:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe clinically-proven TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) procedure, performed using the innovative EsophyX surgical device from EndoGastric Solutions, is becoming a new standard in treating moderate to moderately severe GERD (gastroesophageal disease). Nearly 3,500 TIF procedures have been performed worldwide.
LISTED UNDER: Flexible EndoscopesMulti-Instrument Access Port
August 9, 2010 7:25 am | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus introduces the QuadPort™, a disposable multi-instrument access port that can simultaneously accommodate up to four instruments, including a laparoscope, through a single incision. According to the company, the QuadPort features: 4 ports: one 15mm, two 10mm and one 5mm.
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsDeep Draw Cartridge Heater
August 3, 2010 6:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsChromalox Precision Heat Introduces the new, innovative Deep Draw Cartridge Heater specifically designed to ensure safety and electrical integrity for critical Medical & Analytical Instrument applications where patient safety and process stability are essential. The Deep Draw Cartridge sheath has no welded disc ends, which are subject to faulty welds that enable moisture to enter heater, causing seal failure leading to excessive and dangerous leakage current levels.
LISTED UNDER: WarmersPortable Blanket Warmer
June 11, 2010 6:55 am | Medicus Health | Product Releases | CommentsMedicus Health’s new Portable Blanket Warmer is an inexpensive way to keep blankets warm for patients in surgery centers, hospitals or for first responders. According to the company, features include: Blanket warmer is ready to use in your facility with UL Listed 110v AC Power Adapter included Replacement blanket warmers and power units are available First responders around the country are adding the Medicus Health Blanket Warmer to their equipment list for use on trauma victims, especially those suffering from hypothermia When plugged into the vehicle’s 12v power outlet through a supplied 6’ power cord, the Blanket Warmer will keep blankets at a consistent 160 degree interior bag temperature indefinitely—always ready for an emergency! The power cord has quick release connector so the blanket warmer is portable right on scene, keeping blankets warm until ready for use Each bag has thermostat controlled heating elements in the top and bottom that can be easily removed for cleaning or laundering Made of 1000 Denier Nylon with Dupont Thermoloft insulation 3 different sizes available.
LISTED UNDER: WarmersMake The Most Of Your Surgical Instrument Purchasing Process
June 1, 2010 7:35 am | Millenium Surgical Corp. | Articles | CommentsToday, surgical departments face increasing pressure to say compliant with instrument processing standards set forth by major accreditation agencies. Often, facilities need to buy more instruments to meet these standards, yet are challenged by budget constraints, lack of support from their surgical instrument providers and increasingly complex instruments.
LISTED UNDER: Endoscope Repair/ReprocessingAdvanced Access Platform
January 25, 2010 5:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe GelPOINT™ advanced access platform from Applied Medical facilitates triangulation of multiple instruments through a single incision, enhancing cosmetic results for a wide range of procedures and specialties. According to the company, features and benefits of the product include: GelSeal® Technology that provides a PseudoAbdomen™, platform for a larger outer working profile and for enhanced triangulation .
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsDisposable Multi-Instrument Access Port
January 25, 2010 5:19 am | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus introduces the QuadPort™, a disposable multi-instrument access port that can simultaneously accommodate up to four instruments, including a laparoscope, through a single incision. According to the company, the QuadPort features: 4 ports: one 15mm, two 10mm and one 5mm.
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsSingle Port Access (SPA) Proximal Gastric GIST Resection
October 22, 2009 5:53 am | Videos | CommentsBackground: Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery have included methods for reducing the number of incisions for trocar placement. Single Port Access is a novel method allowing the performance of standard laparoscopic procedures through one incision.
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsAccess System For LESS
October 19, 2009 7:00 am | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus America Inc. introduces its platform to perform minimally invasive single-site surgery through the umbilicus. The platform combines Olympus and Gyrus ACMI endoscopic and laparoscopic technology with the new TriPort access system. Features of the TriPort access system include: Technology and devices necessary to perform procedures such as gallbladder removal, hernia repair, appendectomy, and urological or gynecological surgery through just one incision in the belly button.
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