ALOS-TTL Headlight System
September 11, 2012 5:52 am | Qed Medical | Product Releases | CommentsQED Medical has introduced the ALOS-TTL through the lens video headlight system. The ALOS-TTL system shows line-of-sight footage of procedures, gathered co-axially with the camera and light in fixed alignment. The systems “pin-hole” lens technology, allows the ALOS-TTL to deliver depth of field to facilitate operator motion without the risk of drifting out of focus.
LISTED UNDER: Video SystemsMedvix Surgical And Endoscopic Displays
September 7, 2012 6:45 am | Ampronix | Product Releases | CommentsAmpronix’s Medvix AMVX2108 & AMVX2408 Surgical and Endoscopic Displays are designed for clarity, lightweight, and reliable OR/endo display. The product offers a resolution of 1600 x 1200, brightness of 750 cd/m^2 and a protective filter with anti-reflective hard coating. For more information, visit www.
LISTED UNDER: Video SystemsZeroWire
September 7, 2012 6:29 am | NDS Surgical Imaging | Product Releases | CommentsNDS Surgical Imaging offers the ZeroWire, which provides a wireless video link in the modern surgical OR. Utilizing the Ultra-wideband (UWB) frequency spectrum between 3.1 to 4.8 GHz, ZeroWire avoids interference with and from other devices. Designed for minimally invasive surgery and interventional procedures, ZeroWire allows surgical staff to view full HD surgical video (1080p60) wirelessly in real time, with less than 1-frame latency.
LISTED UNDER: Video SystemsProneCam Monitoring System
September 5, 2012 4:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsMHP Medical’s ProneCam™ Monitoring System monitors the patient’s eyes and face while in the prone position. The camera cartridge slides into the front of the disposable face rest illuminating the eyes and face. Fully enclosed, the camera cartridge can be wiped clean after each procedure.
LISTED UNDER: Video SystemsAn Endoscopic Handling And Reprocessing Solution
August 27, 2012 11:47 am | Deroyal | Articles | Comments1. How was the idea for this product developed? What needs were you looking to meet with this product? The development of the ProShield took place in several stages, each stage recognizing and addressing a need in the handling, storage, transportation and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
LISTED UNDER: Endoscope Repair/ReprocessingScaleOR
July 13, 2012 12:13 pm | NDS Surgical Imaging | Product Releases | CommentsNDS Surgical Imaging’s ScaleOR™ provides universal video format conversion with a modular design to accommodate analog or digital signals. ScaleOR converts input video and scales it for up to three simultaneous output formats: 3G-SDI, DVI-D, and DVI over single fiber. The user has control over advanced features such as RGB gain, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, zoom and scaling settings through the on-screen-display menu.
LISTED UNDER: Video Systems<strong>3D Monitor</strong>
July 13, 2012 6:40 am | Panasonic | Product Releases | CommentsPanasonic offers a medical-grade 32 inch class monitor, the EJ-MDA32U-K. The 3D monitor is fully compliant with medical equipment standards, delivers 2D and 3D image quality and can display multiple images from various sources at once. The EJ-MDA32U-K aims to improve the surgical experience by having a large screen, HD image that can be clearly viewed by all clinicians, while also providing flexibility that helps to reduce clutter.
LISTED UNDER: Video Systems3D Monitor
July 13, 2012 6:39 am | Panasonic | Product Releases | CommentsPanasonic offers a medical-grade 32 inch class monitor, the EJ-MDA32U-K. The 3D monitor is fully compliant with medical equipment standards, delivers 2D and 3D image quality and can display multiple images from various sources at once. The EJ-MDA32U-K aims to improve the surgical experience by having a large screen, HD image that can be clearly viewed by all clinicians, while also providing flexibility that helps to reduce clutter.
LISTED UNDER: Video SystemsHD MIS Imaging
May 7, 2012 8:06 am | Olive Medical Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsOlive Medical provides affordable HD MIS imaging equipment to the OR by using a combination of optimized technology, cutting-edge imaging sensors and lean manufacturing processes. The TCKI Camera Head and OVB1 HD Camera Control Unite introduce affordable “true HD” MIS visualization with intuitive controls and lightweight ergonomics to meet cost-containment needs.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsLigaSure Vessel Seal Technology
April 11, 2012 8:01 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien's LigaSure technology provides a unique combination of pressure and energy to permanently seal vessels up to and including 7 mm in size, lymphatics and tissue bundles. The average seal cycle is 2-to-4 seconds and seals withstand three times normal systolic blood pressure. The feedback-controlled response system automatically discontinues energy delivery when the seal cycle is complete, eliminating the guesswork.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsCreating A Greener Cannula Instrument Set
April 10, 2012 7:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllen Howes, president and CEO of TTI Medical answers some questions about the ACCU-Surg® Suction/Irrigation Cannula Instrument Set. 1. How was the idea for this product developed? What needs were you looking to meet with this product? Development of the ACCU-Surg Suction/Irrigation Cannula Instrument Set was based upon designing a high quality trumpet valve that would not leak or stick during laparoscopic surgery and could be used over and over again.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsATW Medical
April 9, 2012 6:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsATW Companies Inc. will be showcasing its ATW Medical brand and highlighting its leadership in engineered metal solutions for medical devices at BIOMEDevice Boston, April 25-26, 2012, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center in Boston, MA. ATW Medical specializes in manufacturing orthopedic and laparoscopic instruments using tube fabrication, laser cutting/welding, CNC machining, and metal injection molding (MIM) capabilities.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsBOOKWALTER Retractor Enhancements
April 4, 2012 9:43 am | Symmetry Medical Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSymmetry Medical Inc. has launched twelve new line enhancements to the BOOKWALTER Retractor System through its hospital direct surgical instrumentation division, Symmetry Surgical. The BOOKWALTER Retractor System was included as part of Symmetry's recent acquisition of the surgical instrument portfolio of Codman & Shurtleff.
LISTED UNDER: Retractor Holders, SystemsRing Retractors
March 19, 2012 7:54 am | Millenium Surgical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsMillennium Surgical works with American and German manufacturers to customize existing retractors adding fiberoptic capability, duplicate out-of-production items, and alter handle styles to suit surgeon preference. A full range of ring retractors, including custom blades and initial incision retractors for hip cases, is available.
LISTED UNDER: Retractor Holders, SystemsVersaport Bladeless Optical Trocar
March 16, 2012 6:12 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien has launched the Versaport bladeless optical 5 mm trocar which will give surgeons clear visualization of the tissue layers during insertion in laparoscopic and thoracic procedures. The proprietary cannula design offers excellent fixation for port security and stability. The low-profile design delivers optimal maneuverability, even when the trocar is used in small spaces.
LISTED UNDER: Trocars

