LED-Illuminated Nasopharyngoscope
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Optim Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsThe ENTity™ NasoView is a flexible, LED-illuminated nasopharyngoscope with a self-contained, patented LED Light Engine that frees the physician from the “tug” of light guides, external light sources and the need for AC wall power, delivering optimal portability and ease of use. The compact, ergonomically-designed flexible endoscope can be coupled to any standard video camera system and comes with a thrss-year warranty on the LED-Light Engine, to provide a lower cost of ownership than conventional scopes.
LISTED UNDER: Flexible EndoscopesFive Millimeter Clip Applier
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsThe ENDO CLIP™ III 5mm clip applier features the innovative Clip Logic™ technology, which is incorporated into the jaw mechanism and allows the capability of blunt dissection. Clip Logic aligns the jaws prior to clip loading, allowing for reliable, consistent clip application. Additionally, a back-lit, liquid crystal display (LCD) Digital Clip Counter makes for easy reading in darkened laparoscopic OR environments.
LISTED UNDER: LigatorsFull Range of Motion Laparoscopic Instruments
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Novare Surgical Systems, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsRealHand™ HD instruments are full range of motion hand-held laparoscopic instruments for minimally invasive surgery. The RealHand technology is designed to mirror the surgeon’s hand direction with the added benefit of tactile feedback. As such, when the surgeon’s hand moves in one direction, the instrument tip exactly follows.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsArticulating Hand-Held Instruments
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Cambridge Endo | Product Releases | CommentsAutonomy™ Laparo-Angle™ Instruments are a full line of articulating hand-held laparoscopic instruments. While traditional hand-held laparoscopic devices are rigid, these new instruments have seven degrees of freedom, providing surgeons more access and control. Now laparoscopic surgeons no longer need to assume uncomfortable or fatiguing hand, arm or shoulder positions.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsDeflectable Video Laparoscope
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Olympus | Product Releases | CommentsThe LTF-VH deflectable HD video laparoscope represents a significant breakthrough in imaging quality by upgrading the distally mounted video chip to HD and combining it with an advanced flexible tip design. This provides a complete 100-degree field of view from multiple angles to visually capture the desired location head-on, from above or even from behind.
LISTED UNDER: LaparoscopesSoft Tissue Dissector
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Vascular Technology | Product Releases | CommentsThis new laparoscopic Soft Tissue Dissector (knitter) utilizes a novel atraumatic foam tip for delicate tissue dissection, making it safe and easy to use. The durable, non-absorbent foam tip means that, essentially, one dissector is used per operation, saving time and money. The VTI Soft Tissue Dissector is designed to fit through a 10-mm port and is18 inches long.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsSurgical Microscope
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Leica Microsystems, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Leica M720 OH5 surgical microscope is designed to provide the comfort and working space required by surgeons. The new microscope features an optical head that is designed along a horizontal plane, providing a substantial gain in free working distance for both cranial and spine cases and allowing unobstructed access to the surgical field.
LISTED UNDER: MicroscopesDigital Imaging Medical System
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Foresight Imaging | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Versions 2.2 of the TIMS DICOM System software includes several new features that enhance the existing system based on the requests of current TIMS customers. These new features include audio recording and annotation (especially for speech pathology), audio playback, audio recording to CD/DVD, file attachment, editing of saved studies, GIF and TIF file import (in addition to the current BMP, AVI, JPG and PNG), DICOM send lists, study editing improvements and other general workflow enhancements.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsMedical Imaging Video Display
June 16, 2008 1:10 pm | Stryker Endoscopy | Product Releases | CommentsThe Vision Elect HDTV™ Flat Panel Monitor is the ideal complement to the 1188 HD 3-Chip® Camera. This 26-inch monitor provides clear, brilliant images on a spacious, widescreen display. Offering both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio display formats, improved color reproduction and new picture-by-picture capabilities, this high definition platform is designed to create the optimal operating environment for the surgeon.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsMinimally Invasive Instrument Holder
May 15, 2008 6:32 am | Automated Medical Products Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Iron Intern®, a single or double arm retractor holder, can be used in General, Bariatric and Transplant Surgery. The Iron Intern is used to hold minimally invasive surgery instruments such as Nathanson Hooks Liver Retractor, Pediatric Liver Retractors, grippers, graspers, suturing devices, ports and cameras.
LISTED UNDER: Retractor Holders, SystemsTrocar Depth Control Device
May 15, 2008 6:32 am | Innovamed Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Laprostop™ is an innovative device intended to help the surgeon control the trocar insertion depth by providing a way to stop the trocar at a pre-determined depth. It attaches to the outside of the trocar, and can be locked into place at any point along the cannula. If the surgeon chooses, the Laprostop can be sutured to the patient's skin, helping to provide further stability.
LISTED UNDER: TrocarsNeedle Holders & Drivers
May 15, 2008 6:32 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKarl Storz manufactures over 5,500 products for laparoscopic procedures, including KOH Macro Needle Holders. Combining pistol-grip handles, standard and extended lengths and a variety of tips, KOH Needle Drivers also have a disengageable ratchet mechanism that allows use in matched pairs.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsMinimally Invasive Instrumentation from AESCULAP, Inc.
April 14, 2008 11:50 am | Aesculap, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIntestinal Bulldog Clamp The Aesculap PL541S Intestinal Bulldog Clip is designed for applications where temporary occlusion of the bowel is desired. It is typically used in laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures during the assessment of the gastrojejunostomy for leaks. At this step of the procedure, the Roux limb can be occluded with the intestinal bulldog clip to prevent excessive bowel and distal gastric dilation.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsSurgical Instrument Holder
April 14, 2008 11:48 am | New Medical Technology | Product Releases | CommentsComprised of three easy-to-assemble parts, this new instrument holder, developed by Kronner Medical, mounts to all OR table rails and is simple to decontaminate. The Kronner System can be adapted to accommodate all laparoscopic liver retractors and open instrumentation for general surgery, urology, open heart, GYN and ENT.
LISTED UNDER: Scope HoldersLaparoscopic Instruments
March 12, 2008 9:51 am | Mobile Instrument Service | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 2621 • SpeedLock Laparoscopic Instrumentation can be disassembled in three simple steps for thorough cleaning. The instruments also have an irrigation port for flushing out the barrel when complete disassembly is not desired. SpeedLock instruments have been counter-designed to prevent common malfunctions often found in other modular instrument designs.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic Instruments
