Deep Tissue Retraction Stays
February 15, 2007 7:20 am | Lone Star Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 1411 The TAB-Stay, a Tension-Adjustable-Blade Stay, when used with the Lone Star Retractor Ring, provides exposure similar to that obtained by a hand-held retractor but with self-retaining technology and convenience. It is suitable for surgery cases requiring deeper tissue retraction such as hernia repair, head/neck procedures and certain urological surgeries.
LISTED UNDER: RetractorsFemoral Bone Prep System
February 15, 2007 7:19 am | Microtek Medical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWith a CSR wrap that keeps instruments in place to maintain the sterile field, even while the tray is being opened, the OrthoPrep® Femoral Bone Prep System is a convenient, space saving alternative to keeping individual instruments at hand during procedures. More cost effective than purchasing individual instruments, this all-in-one tray system includes a disposable inserter rod, two restrictors, femoral canal brush, two sculpts and a femoral canal suction absorber.
LISTED UNDER: Hand Held InstrumentsRib Retraction System
February 15, 2007 7:19 am | Automated Medical Products Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Stieber Rib Grip Kit can be provides optimal exposure for transplant and bariatric procedures. Design advantages include ease of setup and extreme versatility. The extra long ratcheted handle blades allow the surgeon to use the extra length when needed during surgery for proper traction and perfect exposure.
LISTED UNDER: RetractorsRake Retractors
February 15, 2007 7:19 am | Miltex, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of German-crafted Rake Retractors includes eight patterns ideal for breast, facial, general surgery and abdominal skin flap retraction. Freeman, Coronal Brow Lift and Yancoskie retractor patterns are available with four, six and seven sharp prong configurations designed to ensure optimum hold and retraction of dissected tissue.
LISTED UNDER: RetractorsSpinal Surgery Table Extension
February 15, 2007 7:16 am | Allen Medical Systems | Product Releases | CommentsThe Allen® Spinal System attaches to an existing OR table, providing an advanced spinal platform for a fraction of the cost of a standard spinal table. The system’s carbon fiber frame provides unhindered C-Arm access. The Wing Sets and C-Prone Head Positioner are designed to manage skin integrity issues and adjust for a customized fit for each patient.
LISTED UNDER: Spinal Surgery & Fixation ProductsWrist Splints
January 12, 2007 9:51 am | Sroufe Healthcare Products, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsBlack Perf Wrist Splints for injured or weak wrists are available in 8- and 10-inch lengths. These wrist splints feature a slip on design for easy application and a malleable metal palmar stay for extra support. The splints do not extend past the palmar crease, which allows for a full range of finger motion.
LISTED UNDER: SplintsSkin Care Solutions
December 18, 2006 11:02 am | Surgimedics | Product Releases | CommentsQuintessence is a high-performance line of scientific skin care solutions developed by dermatologists for distribution by physicians. These products combine top-quality, natural ingredients and modern technology for skin care that delivers visible results. The Quintessence line includes Purifying Cleanser, Serum C (a topical antioxidant), Q-Sunshade (a highly effective tinted sunscreen), Dual Action Moisturizing Lotion, Q-Strixin Micro Active Emulsion (to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and wrinkles), and Clarifying Under-Eye Serum (to diminish the appearance of under-eye circles).
LISTED UNDER: Cosmetic Surgery ProductsWalkers
December 18, 2006 11:02 am | Sroufe Healthcare Products, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsChevron® Lite Walkers and Chevron® Lite Ankle Walkers offer patients a better fit and more comfort with a low profile, lighter design and medical and lateral supports available from sizes extra-small to extra-large. The Chevron Lite Walker offers stability and comfort for soft tissue and stress fractures of the lower leg and ankle and for acute ankle sprains.
LISTED UNDER: SupportsSuture Anchor for Shoulder Arthroscopy
November 13, 2006 10:15 am | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe KINSA Suture Anchor provides a fast, secure and consistent method of repairing instability of the shoulder. The suture anchor is designed with a self-locking, sliding knot encased inside the anchor. This enables the surgeon to position the anchor in the best possible position without having to worry about where the knots will lie.
LISTED UNDER: Shoulder ReconstructionRetractor Ring for Vaginal Surgery
November 13, 2006 10:12 am | Lone Star Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe surgeon-developed 3715 Anterior/Posterior/Sling (APS) Retractor Ring is specifically designed for Posterior Intravaginal Slingplasty (PIVS) procedures as well as other vaginal surgeries. The open end design of ring provides unobstructed access and use of surgical instruments for optimal visual exposure during surgeries.
LISTED UNDER: RetractorsLone Star Medical Products, Inc.
October 11, 2006 7:59 am | Lone Star Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Lone Star Retractor System™ makes surgery simpler. The System consists of two parts, Elastic Stays which engage tissue and Retractor Rings to which the Stays are anchored. Used together, the two components provide maximum exposure at the operative site while freeing up OR personnel to perform other valuable tasks.
LISTED UNDER: RetractorsOut of CAOS Comes Order
October 11, 2006 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe need for accuracy in surgical procedures is fundamental. The precision with which a surgeon plies his trade has direct and critical ramifications in the quality of life—even the continuance of life—of the patient in each case he performs. This is especially true in the field of orthopedics. For orthopedic surgeons engaged in reconstructive surgeries from bone setting to joint replacement, a misalignment measuring the smallest fraction of an inch can mean the difference between a patient painlessly walking again and being relegated to a wheelchair.
LISTED UNDER: Video EquipmentTable Attachment for Hip Replacement Surgery
September 13, 2006 12:32 pm | Getinge USA, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MAQUET MIS Hip Attachment enhances the functionality of MAQUET surgical tables by providing greater surgical access for minimally invasive total hip replacement. This positioning device helps speed recovery times by enabling surgeons to make an incision of only two to three inches compared with incision lengths of eight to 10 inches that are typically required for a hip operation.
LISTED UNDER: O.R. Table AccessoriesSpinal Surgery Table Attachment
September 13, 2006 12:32 pm | Allen Medical Systems | Product Releases | CommentsThe Allen® Spinal System attaches to existing OR tables, providing an advanced spinal surgery platform for a fraction of the cost of a standard spinal table. The system’s carbon fiber frame provides unhindered C-Arm access, while the Wing Sets and C-Prone Head Positioner help to manage skin pressure and adjust for a customized fit for each patient.
LISTED UNDER: O.R. Table AccessoriesSafety Products for Healthcare Settings
August 11, 2006 6:18 am | Post Glover Lifelink | Product Releases | CommentsPG LifeLink’s healthcare products make life safer for patients and hospital staff. The company offers its Isolated Power Systems, Patient Service Consoles and other OR equipment. Isolated Power Systems provide essential electrical fault protection required in “wet” operating room settings. The systems protect against a first fault to ground while continuing to supply power to vital medical equipment; an integrated alarm provides notification for quick fault correction.
LISTED UNDER: Power Equipment

