MiniLap Instruments
August 10, 2010 7:25 am | Stryker Endoscopy | Product Releases | CommentsStryker’s MiniLap instrument line allows for access and instrumentation in one laparoscopic device. According to the company, the instruments are designed percutaneous entry through the abdominal cavity, and feature: A diameter of 2.3 mm. Availability in 4 tip styles for a variety of laparoscopic procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsGreater Precision In Single Incision
August 9, 2010 7:26 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsThe SILS™ Hand instruments from Covidien are the latest advancements in endoscopic tissue manipulation, enhancing the surgeon’s flexibility and visualization when performing SILS™ procedures the company’s SILS™ Clinch, SILS™ Hook, SILS™ Shears and SILS™ Dissector offer: The ability to articulate infinitely in a near hemispherical space, allowing access to surgical site from different angles and assisting in providing triangulation and visualization needed to facilitate SILS™ procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsMulti-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 PortsHD Medical Grade LCD Displays
August 4, 2010 6:50 am | Panasonic | Product Releases | CommentsPanasonic has expanded its line of HD camera and recording systems designed specifically for medical applications with the introduction of the 32-inch EJ-MLA32U-W and 37-inch EJ-MLA37UJ-W HD LCD Displays. The new units offer advanced technology and a host of features to meet the most demanding medical imaging requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsDeep 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: WarmersMicro-LED Headlight
July 30, 2010 8:07 am | Qed Medical | Product Releases | CommentsQED Medical introduces the EOS 3 Watt LED Headlight optic weighs in at only .4 of an ounce and provides variable intensity up to 4,500-foot candles of white light into the field. The EOS headlight is available on a comfortable headband or on a variety of clips to accommodate most common loupes and eyewear.
LISTED UNDER: HeadlightsExclusive Q&A: Surgical Display Systems
July 23, 2010 1:17 pm | Sony Electronics | Articles | CommentsAs surgery becomes less invasive, facilities must ensure they have the adequate imaging and surgical display technology for surgeons to perform these procedures. Here, Surgical Products speaks with Anne Bondulich, Marketing Manager for Surgical Products at Sony, who discusses new advances in surgical display systems and what facilities should know when purchasing this technology now and in the future.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsVersatile 15” HD Display
July 21, 2010 7:11 am | Sony Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsBringing advanced technology to an affordable, versatile 15-inch high definition (HD) display, the Sony LMD-1530 widescreen medical LCD also provides a WXGA panel with 1280x769 resolution and high-performance 10-bit processing. The monitor accepts HD input through both an HDMI interface and analog connectors and is also backwards compatible with standard definition (SD) signal.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsLaparoscopic Soft Tissue Dissector
July 20, 2010 7:17 am | Vascular Technology | Product Releases | CommentsVascular Technology’s (Kittner) utilizes a novel atraumatic foam tip that provides for delicate tissue dissection, making it safe and easy to use. The durable, non-absorbent foam tip means that virtually one dissector is used per operation—saving the hospital time and money.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsFirst Sleeve Gastrectomy Performed With Single-Incision SPIDER® System
July 19, 2010 7:58 am | Transenterix, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDr. Brian B. Quebbemann, one of the country’s leading experts in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, has successfully performed a single-incision vertical sleeve gastrectomy using the SPIDER® Surgical System. This marks the first time the SPIDER Surgical System has been used to perform this procedure.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsMultiple Flat Panel Display System
July 19, 2010 7:57 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsSkytron’s new FC6 Multiple Flat Panel Display System delivers up to 6 Flat Panel Displays, accommodating FP display sizes up to 32”. According to the company, additional features include: The ability to provide a clinical positioning reach of up to 7 1/2’ and a diameter of coverage up to 14’, as well as positioning points in-between.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsHigh Bright Color Display System
July 19, 2010 7:56 am | Barco | Product Releases | CommentsBarco offers the Nio Color 3MP (MDNC-3121) 3 MegaPixel high bright color display system for dependable diagnostic viewing. Equipped with proven LCD technology, Nio Color 3MP delivers brightness and contrast along with a wide viewing angle. Nio Color 3MP provides an effective display solution for a multitude of applications and modalities, including 3D PACS, 3D echo, ultrasound, orthopedic imaging, CAD, image fusion, nuclear medicine and PET.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsHigh-Performance HD LCD Display
July 19, 2010 7:52 am | Sony Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsSony offers the LMD-2451MD full high definition (HD) 24-inch medical grade display, bringing state-of-the-art imaging to operating room (OR) carts, boom arms, workstations and walls. Advanced 10-bit signal processing, WUXGA (1920x1200) technology and Sony’s innovative ChromaTRU color balancing technology deliver superb image quality and color consistency with smooth life-like gradations.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsVideo Imaging System
July 6, 2010 7:45 am | Luxtel Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe IsoluX video imaging system is comprised of three video camera options and one TriLux Video Signal Processor. The TriLux will accept input from any of the three IsoluX cameras and provides a signal for recording and/or displaying. The CardioVu Video Camera enhances the surgical image.
LISTED UNDER: Image Display SystemsReusable Trocar With Thermoplastic Handle
July 2, 2010 6:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsGMD Inc. introduces a reusable trocar with a thermoplastic handle. The medical instrument, which is used to implant GMD’s Universal Sling™ for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence, is made of 20 percent glass-filled Udel® GF-120 polysulfone (PSU) resin from Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC for strong chemical resistance, low shrinkage, and excellent autoclave resistance (a minimum of 50 cycles).
LISTED UNDER: Trocars
